Why we talk Test Security!

By…Rick Flanagan

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State and county policies require…

• Security of Materials at all times• Proper administration of tests• Training of personnel in test

administration

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Code of Ethics

• It is a breach of professional ethics for school personnel to:– Provide verbal and/or non-verbal clues or answers– Teach items on the test– Coach, hint, or in any way influence a student’s

performance

BEWARE!

• There are consequences!– Invalidation of test scores – Personnel sanctions SUCH AS LOSS OF PAY– Revoking of Admin/Teaching Credentials

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Security on your site . . .

• Keep all Test Materials under lock and key• Place materials in a secured location• When training test examiners, keep all materials

in the review room• Account for all materials at all times• Obtain signatures on certification of training

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Certification of Training Form

Must be signed by:

• School Test Coordinators

• Teachers serving as Test Examiners

• Proctors

• Anyone else with access to test

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Accountability

The Paper Trail• A testing folder must be maintained with all

signed forms (and more) for each test administration, for instance…• Training agenda

• Testing plan

• Sign-in sheet