2014 SAT-10; FCAT/FCAT 2.0; and EOC Assessments
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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Pre-Monitoring and Test Session Monitoring Schedule
Assessment ProgramPre-
MonitoringTest Session
Monitoring
FCAT 2.0 Writing February 21 or 24Grades 4, 8, & 10: February 25 – 26
FCAT/FCAT 2.0 RetakeReading and Mathematics* N/A
Grades 10+ - Adult:April 7 – 11
SAT-10 Sentence Reading (K), Reading Comprehension
(1 and 2) and Mathematics (K), Mathematics: Problem Solving (1-2)
N/AK-2:
April 7 – 11
FCAT 2.0 Reading, Mathematics, and Science*
April 7 – 11
No Testing on April 18, Teacher Planning Day
Grades 3-10:April 14- May 7
See Test Administration Schedule for specific dates/subjects for each grade level.
EOC Assessments*Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry,
and US HistoryN/A
Algebra , Civics , & US History April 21-May 16
Biology 1 & GeometryApril 21-May 23
(Refer to the EOC test administration schedule.)
3*Computer-based assessments only: FCAT Mathematics Retake and FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake; FCAT 2.0 Reading (Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10); FCAT 2.0 Mathematics (Grades 5 and 6); and all EOC Assessments.
Stanford Achievement Test - Tenth Edition (SAT-10)
All Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 students will test • Subtests to be administered:
SAT-10 Untimed4
Monday, April 7 Tuesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 9
Thursday, April 10 Friday April 11
Sentence Reading:
Kindergarten
Reading Comprehension: Grade 1 and 2
Mathematics: Kindergarten
Mathematics Problem Solving:
Grade 1 and 2
Make up Testing Make up Testing Make up Testing
Administering the SAT-10
Sentence Reading (K): Partially dictated to students Reading Comprehension (1 and 2): Students must work independently.
Mathematics (K) and Mathematics: Problem Solving (1 and 2): • Questions will be dictated to students
District paper rulers should be provided as follows:
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Kindergarten Sentence Reading: As a markerMathematics: As a marker
Grade 1 Reading Comprehension: As a markerMathematics: Problem Solving: Required to solve problems
Grade 2 Reading Comprehension: As a markerMathematics: Problem Solving: Required to solve problems
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT/FCAT
2.0) Students will participate in the following assessments:
• FCAT 2.0 Writing Grades 4, 8, 10
• FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics Retakes Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD FCAT 2.0 Retakes are CBT Only; paper-based versions available for
students with documented accommodations only• FCAT 2.0 Reading
Grades 3 – 10 Grades 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are CBT Only; paper-based versions available for
students with documented accommodations only• FCAT 2.0 Mathematics
Grades 3 – 8 Grades 5 and 6 are CBT Only; paper-based versions available for students
with documented accommodations only No comprehensive Mathematics assessment for Grades 9 and 10
• FCAT 2.0 Science Grades 5 and 8 No comprehensive Science assessment for Grade 11
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Updates: FCAT 2.0 Writing
The Spring FCAT 2.0 Writing Test is 60 minutes
There is only ONE day for make-up testing Writing Folders are secure materials and have
security numbers Writing prompt is printed on the Writing folder Shrink-wrapped packages of Writing folders
may be opened three (3) days before testing, but NO EARLIER
Updates: FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Retake
• Reading 2.0 Retake will be administered as two separate sessions, one session per day; students may have up to half the length of a typical school day to complete the test.
• Mathematics Retake will be administered as ONE session; students may have up to the length of a typical school day to complete the test but must complete the test in one day.
• Paper accommodations for Reading 2.0 and Mathematics Retakes must be administered on Days 1 -2, with make-up testing administered through Day 5, as needed.
• CBT administrations may be scheduled Days 1-5.• Note: Shrink-wrapped of packages of secure materials with
security numbers may be opened three (3) days before testing, but NO EARLIER.
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Updates: FCAT 2.0 Reading, Mathematics, and Science
FCAT 2.0 Reading Grades 3 – 10 will be administered as two separate sessions over 2 days• Grades 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 will be Computer-based tests
FCAT 2.0 Mathematics• Grades 3 - 5 will be administered as two separate sessions over 2 days• Grades 6 - 8 will be administered as two separate sessions in 1 day• Grades 5 and 6 will be Computer-based tests
FCAT 2.0 Science • Grade 5 Science will be administered starting in week TWO of the
testing window Two separate sessions administered over 2 days
• Grade 8 Science will be administered starting in week ONE of the testing window Two separate sessions administered in 1 day
Note: Packages of secure materials with security numbers may be opened five (5) days before testing, but NO EARLIER.
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Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments
Students enrolled in the following courses will participate in the EOC assessment administration:
EOC subjects may be tested in any order AND may be tested concurrently, by school. Testing for all subjects may begin on April 21 but testing must be completed by the end date noted on the test administration schedule for each EOC subject
Schools may begin testing on Day 1. Testing must be completed within the least number of days possible.
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Grades 6-8 Grades 6-12 Grades 9-12
Civics Algebra 1 US History
Biology 1
Geometry
Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments, cont.
All EOC Assessments are CBT only; paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.
Each EOC assessment will be given in one 160-minute session with a 10 minute break after the first 80 minutes. Students may be dismissed after the first 80 minutes during the10 minute break, as they complete the test.
Any student not finished by the end of the 160 minutes may continue working. Testing must be completed within the same school day.
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Monitors’ Responsibilities
Role of the Monitor What should be observed before, during,
and after testing?• Test Security • Test Administrators’ 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
Test Materials Chain of Custody District Level Certification Form (if applicable) Administration Record/Security Checklist Seating Charts
• 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
Preparations for the Assessment• Visual cues must be covered or removed• Signs are posted (e.g., Do Not Disturb,
Session Number, Electronic Devices) • Sufficient space between students• Student/test administrator ratio
Paper-based test (1:30) Computer-based test (1:25)
• Roster of students assigned to the room
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What To Observe: Paper-Based Testing
During the Assessment (paper-based test)• 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 is maintained
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What To Observe: Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
During the Assessment (computer-based testing)• Visual-barriers are installed• Sufficient work space for CBT Worksheets, CBT Work
Folders, and Reading Passage Booklets• Student Authorization Tickets, Seal Codes, and test
materials must be handed to students individually• A record of attendance is maintained• Tickets and test materials for absent students are kept in a
secure area in the room• Appropriate testing environment is maintained
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What To Observe: General During the Assessment
• The test schedule is followed with the allotted time
• The starting and ending times are displayed on the board
• Electronic devices are not within arm’s reach• Appropriate test administration manual is
being used for the test being administered Script is read verbatim
• Test administrators and proctors actively monitor testing
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What To Observe: Conclusion 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 school assessment coordinator
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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) at 305-995-7520.
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) Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions
(FM-7469) Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form
(FM-6685) Test Security Agreement for Test Session
Observers (Attachment A)
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Sample Monitoring Assignment
Date Assessment Program School Assignment
February 21 or 24 FCAT 2.0 Writing
Pre-monitoring
Banyan Elementary 3060 SW 85 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
February 25 – 26FCAT 2.0 Writing Test Session
(Grades 4, 8, 10)N/A
April 7 – 11 FCAT 2.0 Retake Test Session
(Grades 10+ - Adult)* N/A
April 7 – 11SAT-10 Test Session
(Grades K- 2)N/A
April 7 – 11 FCAT 2.0 RMS Pre-monitoring N/A
April 14 – May 7 **FCAT 2.0 RMS Test Session
(Grades 3-10)*(No Testing on April 18, Teacher Planning Day)
Doral Middle5005 NW 112th Avenue
Doral, FL 33178
April 21– May 23**EOC Assessment Test Session
(Grades 6-12)*
Barbara Goleman Senior14100 NW 89th AvenueMiami Lakes, FL 33018
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*Computer-based tests only: Reading and Mathematics Retakes; Reading (Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10); Mathematics (Grades 5 and 6 only), and all EOC Assessments.**Refer to the test administration schedules for specific grade levels and subjects tested each day.
Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680)
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Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681)
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Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions (FM-7469)
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Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form (FM-6685)
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Returning Monitoring Forms
Please submit all completed forms and a copy of the school’s training packet (if available) to SAET:• via fax to: 305-995-7522,• via school mail to: 9023, or• via email to [email protected]
All forms should be submitted by June 6, 2014.
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Contact InformationStudent Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET)
305-995-7520
FCAT 2.0 and EOC Assessments Maria C. Bruguera or Mara Ugando
SAT-10 AssessmentMayda Cabeza
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