TCAP 2014 Proctoring and Ethics Training Information that will be covered: Ethical responsibilities while serving as a test proctor Testing roles of.

TCAP 2014TCAP 2014Proctoring and Ethics Training

Information that will be covered:Ethical responsibilities while serving as a test proctor

Testing roles of proctorsTest administration• Active Proctoring• Avoiding misadministrations

Test Proctor trainingTest Proctor training

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TimelinesTimelines3rd grade reading delivered by Feb. 14th3rd grade reading test Feb. 24 – March 7Rest of books delivered Feb. 21All other tests given March 3 – March 21No Make up window. Make ups must be

scheduled during the 3 week window of March 3-21

Procedures Manual windows (pg 10)-We are regular window for 3rd Reading, early window for all other tests

AdministrationAdministration

Two 60-minute sessions: grade 3 Reading and Writing

Two 65-minute sessions: grade 3 Math

Three 60-minute sessions: grades 4-10 Reading and Writing

Three 65-minute sessions: grades 4-10 Math

Ethical Practices

Test every eligible childUnderstand the roles involved in

assessmentFollow rules of standardizationPerform all professional responsibilities

with honesty, integrity, due care, and fairness

“Due to the complex nature of a standardized assessment process, any practice not specifically permitted shall be presumed inappropriate…” pg12

Basic Ethics Basic Ethics considerationsconsiderations

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Most common Testing Misadministrations:Test proctors doing something not specifically

allowed for in the proctors manual like….. Test proctors not following the testing schedule Test proctors not reading the correct directions in the

examiner’s manual to students Test proctors allowing students to continue to the next

session Test proctors leaving materials on the walls in the

testing room that give students an unfair advantage Test proctors sharing test information, discussing

items, or making copies of secure materials Test proctors doing something that influences student

responses in any way

Misadministrations should not Misadministrations should not occuroccur

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Violating test administration procedures or acting in an unethical manner may result in test invalidations (no scores for students and schools)

Test misadministrations/invalidations affect school and district accountability reports

It may also result in disciplinary investigations that include Division Chiefs and HR when necessary

Potential consequences of Potential consequences of unethical behaviorunethical behavior

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Test proctors behave differently than classroom instructors

It is vital that the roles of instructor and test proctor are carefully delineated.

Testing RolesTesting Roles

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In the classroom, a teacher may use an assessment event as an instructional opportunity.

However, In formal, standardized testing, the

teacher must assume the role of test examiner or proctor.

Instructing or Assessing?Instructing or Assessing?

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In a classroom, instructors may… Interact with students during classroom assessments Answer questions, clarify tasks, or review content Modify test content to meet instructional needs

BUTDuring standardized, formal test

administration, test proctors MUST…. Require students to work independently, without assistance or

scaffolding from the teacher or other students Require students to read and comprehend directions, tasks, and

content independently Refrain from any interaction with a student that may impact

responses Present test material as published without any alteration,

paraphrasing, or modification

Teacher vs. Test Examiner Teacher vs. Test Examiner rolesroles

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Responsible PracticesResponsible Practices

No copying of any part of the assessments by teacher or student

No verbal or nonverbal cues or communication that would alter student responses

No assessments may leave the building until the return window

No scratch paper for studentNo cell phones#2 lead pencils only

Differences between test Differences between test proctor for district/classroom proctor for district/classroom assessments assessments District

AssessmentsReading off

student edition to provide oral script

Specific test items cannot be used in reteaching

TCAPMust use oral

script provided by testing company

Same: Specific test items cannot be used in reteaching

Test Administration

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Preparing to ProctorPreparing to ProctorRead through Test Administration

Manual Be sure you have a list of which

students receive accommodations

Preparing the RoomPreparing the Room

Cover or remove from the room any materials that would lead students to an answer.-- p.37-39- in Procedures Manual◦Ask yourself this:

“If I have this up and the class next door does not, would it give my students an advantage?”

Preparing for Preparing for AdministrationAdministration

May write on board before testing (p56):◦Start/stop times◦Session #, page #, item #’s

Must say the “10 Minutes Left” warning exactly as it is written the proctors manual when 10 minutes of testing remains (pg 58)

Preparing for Preparing for AdministrationAdministration

Both teacher and student can use only #2 wooden pencil

Students may underline lightly in pencil. Proctors and assessment coordinators should not be going into student books to erase stray marks.

No highlighters, markers, etc.

Ensure that students have the correct test booklet for the subtest, content area, and session being given.

Read administration directions word for word; do not paraphrase.

Note absences for make up testing

Administering the Administering the TestTest

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MaterialsMaterialsNo food or drink close to testing

materials

Students should keep water under desk

Test proctors must remain attentive and must circulate throughout the room during testing. Reading, grading papers, working on the computer or phone or tablet, or other work is not permitted!

Follow the Test Proctor’s manual exactly as it is written. Failure to do so may cause a misadministration of the area being tested.

Active ProctoringActive Proctoring

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Active ProctoringActive Proctoring

Follow the script exactly as written

Directions may be repeated to entire class when a student requests◦BEFORE testing begins ONLY

Active proctoring does NOT mean ‘Active Participation’ (next slide)

Coaching: Do not provide feedback. Do not clarify test items. Do not spell words for the student. Do not read any portion of the test other than what is

included in the specific directions. Do not paraphrase, simplify, or add to the script. Do not interact with students in a manner that will

impact student responses. This may include:

Body language Voice inflections Facial expressions Encouraging remarks

Any of these behaviors are considered unethical testing practice and

will invalidate the scores as a misadministration because they make accurate inferences from the test scores less than valid and reliable.

Basically, the proctor should not talk to students once the testing starts ◦ Except when giving an accommodation of oral

presentation or teacher read directions. 23

Standard ConditionsStandard Conditions

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End of testing session-End of testing session-ProctoringProctoring

Students may read (but not write) when the test is over.

Proctor should pick up student books if the student is reading. A student may NOT work in their test book again after the proctor picks it up or after they begin reading.

Moving On Without Moving On Without PermissionPermissionSTOP sign PAGE at the end of each

session

If a student goes past the STOP sign PAGE◦No one page rule!No one page rule!

◦Considered a misadministration

◦Standard consequence is invalidation

Students Who Become Students Who Become IIllllDuring assessmentDuring assessment

Adult escort to office (other than proctor)

May make up incomplete and/or missed sessions

May NOT change responses already answered

Your SAC will provide test proctors with contact information in case of an emergency.

Do not assume you know what to do if you have a question or concern, contact your SAC immediately if you are in doubt or need some help.

What do I do if I have What do I do if I have concerns during testing?concerns during testing?

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Report all irregularities to your SAC or Principal !

Disruptions during the test that may have had a significant impact on other students.

Any violation of ethical responsibilities associated with the test.

Any occurrence giving certain students an unfair advantage.

Reporting testing Reporting testing irregularitiesirregularities

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Student Data Grid Student Data Grid

Accommodations◦Cannot be left blank◦Mark either None (0) or Every accommodation

that the student had and used

Student Data GridStudent Data Grid

Test Invalidation Codes◦Cannot be left blank◦Either Tested all Sessions (0) or◦Invalidation 1-9

ONLY if the student does not take or attempt the test

Marking a code 1-9 will tell the machine not to score the test

Materials Check-inMaterials Check-in

Draft books need to be turned in, do not throw away

Remove paperclips, sticky notes, etc.

Remove Math manipulatives, math manipulatives must be turned in

Provide a list of all absent students

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Thanks for all of your hard work!