MONITOR TRAINING

2010 FCAT and SAT-10 Administrations

Purpose of Monitoring Ensure standardized testing across the

district Administer tests in a secure manner Preserve the integrity of the tests Safeguard the validity of the test results

for schools and students

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Stanford Achievement Test -Tenth Edition (SAT-10)

What’s new with the SAT-10? All Grade 1 and Grade 2 students will test Subtests to be administered:

District -wide: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics: Problem Solving

SAT-10 Untimed

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What to Observe Visual clues should be covered Adequate space between students Required materials are available (i.e.

test administration manual, writing folders, planning sheets, security log, administration record)

Administration procedures followed

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Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)

FCAT Sunshine State Standards (SSS) Writing

(Grades 4, 8, and 10) Reading and Mathematics

(Grades 3-10) Retake Reading and Mathematics

(Grades 10+, 11, and 12) Science

(Grades 5, 8, and 11)

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Spring 2010 FCAT Updates Spring FCAT Writing

No multiple-choice items for any grade level. All grade levels will use an unsealed four-

page writing folder. Planning sheets are separate handouts.

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Spring 2010 FCAT Updates, cont. Spring FCAT SSS Reading, Mathematics,

and Science All schools will test Science on week two.Spring FCAT Retake Reading and

Mathematics Selected schools opted to participate in the

Retake computer-based test. Flexible scheduling within the district’s testing

window has been approved by the state for computer-based testing only.

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Pre-Monitoring and Test Session Monitoring Schedule

Assessment Program

Pre-Monitoring

Test Session Monitoring

FCAT Writing February 5 or 8 February 9 – 11

FCAT SSS R/M/S March 4 – 8 March 9 – 19

SAT-10 March 12 or 15 March 16 –19

*Extended window for the Visually Impaired and Hospital/Homebound Program students only: FCAT Writing is February 9-17, 2010 ; FCAT SSS is March 2-19, 2010; SAT-10 is March 16-22, 2010.

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Monitors’ Responsibilities Role of the Monitor What should be observed before, during,

and after Test Security Test Administrator’s Responsibilities Test Accommodations

Ask for a copy of the training packet(s) used to train school staff (if available)

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Monitoring Procedures Pre-monitoring procedures

Check for proper documentation All secured materials are accounted for Limited access to storage room

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Monitoring Procedures, cont. Test Session Monitoring

Randomly select a classroom to observe

Plan to remain in the test session for the full allotted time Some students are allowed extended

time. Be in place when testing begins, then exit unobtrusively after testing is well underway.

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Monitoring Procedures, cont.

Monitoring After Scheduled Test Sessions Observe make-up sessions Packing of test materials Limited access to storage room

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What To Observe

Preparations for the Assessment Visual cues must be covered or

removed Sufficient space between students Student/test administrator ratio (1:30) Roster of students assigned to the room

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What To Observe, cont. During the Assessment

All testing signs are posted. Test materials must be handed to students

individually. Documentation of security numbers assigned

to students. A record of attendance is maintained. Test materials for absent students are kept in

a secure area in the room. Appropriate testing environment. Sign-in log.

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What To Observe, cont. During the Assessment

The test schedule is followed with the allotted time.

The starting time and ending time is displayed on the board.

Electronic devices are not within arm’s reach.

Script is read verbatim. Test administrators and proctors

actively monitor testing.

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What To Observe, cont.

Concluding the Assessment Test materials are collected

individually from students. Students are not permitted to leave

until all materials are collected and verified.

Test materials and documentation are immediately returned to the test chair.

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Reporting Irregularities Any concern regarding a testing

irregularity, breach of test security, or problem with secure testing materials must be reported immediately to Student Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET).

You should NOT “debrief” with school staff.

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Monitor Observation Forms

Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680) Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-

6681) Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring

Form (FM-6685) Test Security Agreement for Test Session

Observers

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Sample Monitor AssignmentDate Assessment

ProgramSchool

AssignmentFebruary 5 or 8 Writing Pre-monitoring Banyan Elem.

February 9 – 11 Writing Test Sessions N/A

March 4 – 8 SSS Pre-monitoring N/A

March 9 – 19 SSS Test Sessions Doral Middle

March 12 or 15 SAT-10 Pre-monitoring Ben Sheppard Elem.

March 16 –19 SAT-10 Test Sessions N/A

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Returning Monitoring Forms

Please submit all completed forms and a copy of the school’s training packet to SAET via fax to: 305-995-7522 or via school mail to: 9023

All forms should be submitted by March 26, 2010.

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Contact InformationStudent Assessment and

Educational Testing 305-995-7520

FCAT Program Maria C. Bruguera or Mara Ugando

SAT-10 Program Mayda Cabeza

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