September 14, 2009

Testing Problems noted in previous testingsTeachers reading, studying, discussing test

itemsTest administrators and/or proctors not

receiving trainingFailure to follow Teacher’s ManualCell phonesAccommodations coded incorrectlyRetesters coded incorrectlyProctors and/or administrators not circulatingOnly one person in testing room

Test Security PlanDistrict Plan not yet approvedTest Security Plans have not changedMake sure you include Accommodations 24,

25 and 73 in Test Security Plan.Go over Test Security Plan in school training.

District FormsUse of Electronic Devices FormAbsentee FormAllowable Accommodations/Communications

LogSecure Sign-in SheetCheck-in SheetInvalidation/Exclusion ReportMaterial Receipt Verification FormSeating Chart

SATP InformationDTC is the point of contact.Preprinted answer sheets are for Dec and AprAnswer sheets are a new design which will

have an accommodation code for each part of Eng II

Section F of answer sheet must be darkened for retesters

Passing scores: English II 645 Algebra 647Allowable calculators-no changeScratch paper-Algebra I only

English IIVocabulary/Reading Section administered

firstRead alouds must have the same form of test.

Dec will have two forms of testHighlighters can be used on test, but will

invalidate test if on answer document

Online remindersMust validate all studentsValidation window begins Sept. 14.Verification of validation due Friday, Sept. 18Add a student forms must be signed by DTC

AdministrationsSept. 2009 Paper/Pencil Retest-first time test

takers in or after 07-08.Sept. 2009 Online Retest-first time test takers

prior to 07-08Dec 2009 Paper/Pencil-first time testers block

schedule and retesters from 07-08Dec 2009 Online Retest-First time testers prior to

07-08April 2010Retest Paper/Pencil-SENIORS ONLYApril 2010 Online Retest-first time test taker

prior to 07-08 and seniors.April 2010 Paper/pencil First time test takers and

retester from 07-08 and after.

CaveonIf students receive a conditional code, do not

put label on cumulative folderDistrict must investigate conditional codes

SecurityInventory materials immediately upon receipt

using materials checklistTest materials must be stored according to

School Test Security PlanNo longer will receive an extra booklet in

teachers bucketAppendix F #8 should be stressed in trainingsRead aloud teachers must understand strict

nature of confidentiality and have read Appendix F.

Appendix F #8Reproducing (by any means)or disclosing secure

test material (including pilot material) and student responses before, during or after test administration are prohibited. Reproduction or disclosure of secure test materials includes but is not limited to the following: reviewing, reading, or looking at secure test material in a manner that is inconsistent with test security regulations and/or procedures as outlined in the test administrator’s manual. Use of unreleased test items in any form (including rewording of such test items) is strictly prohibited.

Mississippi Writing AssessmentE/PP is an orange test. It is for students enrolled in

Eng II for the first time in 08-09.E/PP/R is a blue test. It is for students enrolled in

Eng II for the first time in 09-10E is a green test. It is for students enrolled in Eng

II for the first time prior to 08-09Students who pass the wrong writing assessments

have not met the state graduation requirement.No scratch paper allowed.Can use highlighters, but can not be on answer

document

Mississippi Writing AssessmentLeave Box E, race, blankVerify MSIS numbersVerify GIS numbersWrite VOID on voided answer documentsMake sure response booklets are not in

nonscorable materialsInvalidated booklets must be placed with

other scorable materials in the appropriate teacher with appropriate status code.

Mississippi Science TestRegular Test Administration March 3 for 5th and

8th gradeLast year for cumulative testTest Security- #8 Appendix FUntimed testNo extra test booklet in teacher tubsPre-ID answer documents-if any part is incorrect,

you must code a blank answer documentField Test May 3, 2010 only Grade 5 & 8

framework

MCT23 day administrationAs a district, once again 8th grade will test Math

on WednesdayOne test booklet with 3 sealsTwo scores reported-Language Arts and

MathematicsScratch paper only on math, must be sent to DTCMay use highlighters, but will invalidate answer

documents if on answer documentCan not go back to previous sections

Test SecurityNo extra test booklet in teacher’s tubsAdministrator/Proctors can not look at

student booklets (even over student’s shoulders)

Read aloud administrators/proctors must receive additional training on test security

Review #8 Appendix F

Formula Chart8th grade students must receive a formula

chart

Calculators7th and 8th grade students are allowed to use

calculatorsSharing calculators is prohibited.Calculators do not have to be cleaned prior to

testing.Students are only allowed to use one

calculator

RemindersAnswer documents returned with non-scorable

materials will not be scoredWrite VOID on any answer document that should

not be scored.Any invalidations must be approved by DTC and

MDEIf using Large Print or Braille, the bubble must be

darkened in the “For Administrative Use Only”section

Make sure accommodations are coded correctlyMake sure GIS number is correct

Test SecurityWe will be audited at least once a year by MDEEach school will be monitored at every testing

by in-district personnelWIDA is a secure test and should be in Test

Security PlanTest Security Plan must be signed and dated

for at least two weeks before the first test administration

Auditor’s notebook should be complete and on-hand for monitors

ProblemsUnsigned or out-of-date Test Security PlanTwo people not present at all timesAdministrator or proctor sittingStaff members broke seal on test bookletsNo hall monitorsNot following published test scheduleSubject relevant charts on the wallUsing nonallowable accommodations

ProblemsNot providing allowable accommodationsCoaching Student (including strategic throat

clearing)Attempting to make a list of test questionsReading the test and answering the questions

on the testStudents not issued the correct form of testChanging answers after the testToo many students under one test

administrator/proctorStudents seated too close together

ProblemsImproper storage of materialsStaff not adhering to test security proceduresSchool handing out scratch paper with

answers and formula charts on themStaff did not verify the correct number of test

booklets needed for test administrationSecure test materials were reproduced and

distributed to staffMissing test bookletsInvalidation bubble incorrectly marked

ConsequencesAppendix F, Standard 22, Section VI, A: Multiple and/or

repeated minor violations that indicate the district and/or school has not corrected issues addressed in previous letters of warning or that the district and/or school has continued to be in noncompliance with the numbered issues listed in Requirements (Section IV) may result in a recommendation for a citation to be placed on the accreditation record.

Miss. Code of 1972 Sec. 37-16-4: Any person violating any provision of subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one Thousand Dollars, or imprisoned for not more than ninety days, or both. Upon conviction, the State Board of Education may suspend or revoke the administrative or teaching credentials, or both, of the person convicted.

Special PopulationsEligible student for assessment includes:All students in grades3-8All students enrolled in subject area testing

program coursesAll students completing a vocational programUngraded students 8 to 13 years of age on Sept. 1

of the current school yearGrade 12 students and ungraded students 18

years of age on Sept. 1 of the current school year who have not previously enrolled in Alg I, Biology I, and English II and have not take a Subject Area Test for Alg I, Bio I and English II

Methods of ParticipationMCT2SATPMAAECFSATP AA

Accommodations ManualAccommodations 24 and 25: relate to administering

the test over several session and/or days. Use must be approved by the MDE prior to their use and must be in Test Security Plan.

Accommodation 51-53: Can be used on any test. They relate to reading directions, but not test items.

Accommodations 54, 55 and 58: Relate to reading test items. Can not be used on MCT2 Reading or SATP English II Reading/Vocabulary.

Accommodations 56 and 57: NO LONGER EXISTS, IEPS MUST BE REVIEW/REVISED TO REMOVE THESE ACCOMMODATIONS

MAAECFOnly for SCD students. SCD status is

determined by indicators on IEPs.Handled by the Office of Special Education

SATP AASATP AA is designed ONLY for students with

a disability that required a non-allowable accommodation for participation

Request must be supported by the student’s IEP.

Must participate in regular SATP administration first.

Not an easier way to pass the SATP test.Portfolio style

Accommodations CertificationSTCs should request and receive the

Supplementary Aids and Services, Personnel, Supports in General Education page of the IEP for all special education students at their schools.

The STC and LSC for each school will use these sheets to code accommodations on student answer documents.

After completion of accommodations codes the STC, LSC and principal must sign Accommodations Certification Form and send it to the DTC.