Test Administrator Training (Required for DTCs, STCs, and TAs)

TEST ADMINISTRATOR

TRAINING

(REQUIRED FOR DTCS,STCS, AND TAS)

May 2013

Understand the roles and responsibilities of test administrators

Understand how to use valid test administration practices

Learn where to find test administration resources and tools

Be aware of what’s new this year in the statewide assessment system 2

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Big Picture Objectives

Training will cover the following topics:TA Training OverviewAccommodationsTest SecurityAdministering the Kindergarten Assessment

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Training Overview

Before testing: Provide students with an opportunity to

become familiar with the test format and procedures

Review student IEPs or education plans to identify appropriate test formats and accommodations

Review Test Administration Manual

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TA Roles and Responsibilities

During testing: Ensure that students receive the

appropriate test Enforce test environment requirements

Supervision at all times by a trained TA Quiet environment void of distractions Only allowable resources made available

to students upon request Limited interaction with students

Read student directions Administer accommodations

appropriately No coaching

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Test Environment Requirements

Kindergarten Assessment added to Oregon’s Statewide Assessment System

New Appendix L for Kindergarten Assessment

ODE will post the final 2013-14 Test Administration Manual by August 1, 2013.

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What’s new ?

ODE has identified the following practices as standard testing conditions available for all students: Dividing testing into several testing events, including providing students with extended time or frequent breaks as needed. Reading or rereading student directions to students.

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What’s new ?

Do’sTAs must:

Read the Test Administration Manual

Receive annual test administration and security training, and

Sign an Assurance of Test Security form

before administering state tests.

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Do’s and Don’ts

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Do’s and Don’ts, cont’dDo’sTAs may only provide students with allowable resources listed by content area in the Test Administration Manual.

TAs must read verbatim the student directions provided in the Assessor Materials of the Kindergarten Assessment.

Don’tsTAs may not allow untrained aides, volunteers, or substitutes to assist with test administration.TAs may not coach students (including requiring students to show their work).Students may not access non-allowable resources such as textbooks, class notes, or cell phones during testing.Students may not talk to or help other students during testing. 10

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Do’s and Don’ts, cont’d

TA reviews the Test Administration Manual before testing, focusing on test security and allowable resources and accommodations.TA seeks clarification from STC on any rules that are unclear before administering testsTA reads student directions verbatim and ensure proper testing conditions.TA makes available but does not require students to use allowable resources.

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Promising Practices

TAs must receive training each yearTAs enforce valid test environment

for studentsWhen in doubt about a particular

testing practice, before testing begins: Check the Manual Check your training notes Ask your School Test Coordinator If all else fails, assume the answer is

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In a Nutshell

Test Administration Manual

Accommodations Manual http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=487Best Practices Guide

Promising Testing Practices

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http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/tam

http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=2444

http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/tam

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Test Administration Resources