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Be familiar with New Mexico Statewide Assessment Programs
Understand test security and training requirements
Know the basic processes and procedures of test administration
Test Security Training 2014-2015
Training Objectives
For school principals, test coordinators, test examiners (teachers), and proctors (EAs)
Training is required for all school personnel Assessments include:
SBA Retakes: (Grade 12) SBA Science: (Grade 11) NMAPA/NCSC: (Grades 9-12) ACCESS: (9-12) EOCs District Assessments (9th /10th) PARCC: (Grades 9 – 11)
Sign-in, with a printed name, signature, and date on the Non-Disclosure Forms
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Required Training
A signature on the Non-Disclosure is the teacher’s consent that
He/she knows how to administer the test. He/she knows what is required to
administer the test.He/she will comply with the rules of test
administration.Test Security Training 2014-2015
Required Training
Two trainings a year required by NMPED Test Security (fall) and Test Administration (spring)
Deadlines for Non-Disclosures: Friday, October 24, 2014 The test security training verification the original has to go to
Claudine Sanchez (400 – East) and copy must be kept at the school.
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Required Training
ACCESS: Jan. 12 – Feb. 27, 2015 SBA-HSGA RetakesSept. 15 – Sept. 26, 2014 SBA ScienceMar. 24 – Mar. 27, 2015 NMAPA/NCSCTBD EOCSemester Course Dec. 8 – Dec. 19,
2014Senior Retakes Jan. 12 – 16, 2015Spring Window Apr. 27 – May 8, 2015
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Testing WindowsHigh School
PARCC PBA – Mar. 2 – Mar. 27, 2015EOY – Apr. 13 – May 8, 2015PSATOctober 15, 2014RIASep. 15-26, 2014Dec. 8 – 19, 2014Apr. 6 -17, 2015NAEP (Selected Schools)Jan. 26 – Mar. 13, 2015
This training is for the people who administer the NMAPA/NCSC
Required for Test Administrators and second raters
Training for NMAPA/NCSC TBD
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NMAPA/NCSC Trainings
SBA Retakes: 80% Multiple Choice; 20% Open Ended 1 Form English/1 Form Spanish Only available paper/pencil Subtests and Sessions
Reading 2 sessions Math 3 sessions Science 3 sessions
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SBA
SBA Science Spring 2015 3 Sessions Same core design to include field test items 4 Forms English/2 Forms Spanish Available as computer-based or paper/pencil
test
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SBA
1. Protect the Student Give students an equitable chance
2. Protect the StaffMust be professional (phone for communication with front office only); follow all rules
3. Protect yourselfUltimately responsible; STC and principal
4. Protect the testPictures; social media
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4 Principles of Test Security
Upon receiving materials, immediately conduct a box count • Report any discrepancy to Instructional
Accountability via phone and follow up with an email for documentation
Tests must be stored in a locked, secure area with limited access at all times
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TEST SECURITY
Teachers must sign to receive test booklets Tests must be assigned to students and the
record must be given to Instructional Accountability, as well as a copy kept by the Test Rep.
Please write the full name on the test booklet and the answer document
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TEST SECURITY
All specified materials must be returned to RDA at or before the deadline
No one can review secure tests without prior approval and without signing the Non-Disclosure Agreement
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TEST SECURITY
Provide training for all school personnel involved in test administration
Ensure sufficient supply of test materials is available
Provide TAs/Proctors list of accommodations
Test Security Training 2014-2015
Test Preparation (STC)
Thoroughly read, review, and discuss the Test Examiner’s Manuals before administering the test.
Clarify staff questions DFAs will be available online before testing Materials will be delivered to schools one
week prior to the test Arrange for make up tests
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Test Preparation
Only trained, certified staff are permitted to administer tests: Licensed school instructors and administrators Teachers on waivers or intern licenses Long-term substitutes with a valid teaching
license Coaches and contractors with a valid teaching
license Licensed counselors and related service providers
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Who can administer the test?
Any staff or community member who has been trained in proper test administration and test security may serve as a proctor.
Parents cannot proctor in their own child’s classroom.
Proctors can assist, but may not act as test administrators.
All proctors must sign a non-disclosure form.
Test Security Training 2014-2015
Who can proctor the test?
Don’t use old tests as test preparation materials. Published sample questions are ok.
Don’t photocopy or reproduce test items. Don’t use or make copies of any
copyrighted test preparation materials. Don’t use any actual test items as
preparation materials (changing the setting or numbers, paraphrasing the item, or rewording the item). Test Security Training 2014-2015
Test Preparation Don’ts
Do follow all directions for a standardized administration.
Do proctor actively and be attentive. Do remove instructional materials (e.g.,
multiplication tables) from test settings during testing.
Do have test monitors in the halls to assist with emergencies or to obtain additional test materials.
Test Security Training 2014-2015
Test Administration Do’s
Do return test materials each day to the testing coordinator for secure overnight storage.
Do keep records on unique situations that keep students from being tested.
Do report suspected testing irregularities immediately to the test rep, the principal and Assessment (Dorothy Muna). Don’t investigate yourself.
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More Test Administration Do’s
Do post conspicuous signs near copy machines warning that tests cannot be copied.
Do arrange for make-up tests for all students who are absent.
Do return tests for shipping to Testing Services Warehouse immediately after testing is completed.
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More Test Administration Do’s
Don’t discuss items on a test with other teachers.
Don’t use items from the test to teach concepts to students.
Don’t let students leave the room and return to continue on the same subtest.
Test Security Training 2014-2015
Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t give students breaks or allow them to talk in the midst of a subtest.
Don’t let students take cell phones out during test administration.
Don’t leave tests unattended in an unlocked room.
Don’t test students on different subtests at the same time.
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More Test Administration
Don’ts
Don’t leave students alone in the room when they are testing.
Don’t help or coach students with test answers.
Don’t suggest that students rethink an answer or provide hints.
Don’t change a student’s answer or direct a student to change an answer.
According to state regulation a teacher’s license can be either suspended or revoked for a testing irregularity.
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More Test Administration
Don’ts
Don’t permit students to use any unauthorized materials during the test administration.
Don’t take test booklets or answer documents off campus.
Don’t permit students to leave the room with testing materials for any reason.
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More Test Administration
Don’ts
Allowable accommodations are identified in the Student Assessment Accommodation Manual for use during the administration of the SBA
Accommodation and participation decisions will be made and documented by each student’s educational team
Use assessment accommodation(s) in daily instruction prior to the SBA administration
Make sure accommodations for one student do not interfere with other students
TAs bubble in accommodations actually used during testing after testing is completed
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Allowable Accommodations
Questions? Call Instructional Accountability (872-6870) Rose-Ann McKernan (872-6815)
[email protected] Dorothy Muna (872-6832)
[email protected] Claudine Sanchez (872-6812)
[email protected] Testing Services (848-8751) Ann Lesley: [email protected]
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Thank You for your help!