2011-2012 Winter Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) TRAINING MATERIALS

1. 2011-2012 Winter Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) TRAINING MATERIALS

2. Computer-Based Test (CBT) or Paper-Based Test (PBT) The slides that relate to computer-based testing only will be abbreviated as CBT. The slides that relate to the administration of paper-based test (regular print or Braille), contain an icon of a pencil and a test to indicate that the information pertains to paper-based testing only. *Note that large print paper-based tests are no longer available.

3. CBT: Readiness Activities • Complete Computer-Based Assessment Certification Tool at https://app1.fldoe.org/CBT/CertificationTool/. • The instructions are posted to www.FLAssessments.com/CertificationGuide. • Complete school-wide Infrastructure Trial: November 14-21, 2011 (refer to Weekly Briefing #10940). • All schools that will participate in the Algebra 1 EOC computer-based assessment must complete the survey in the tool and the infrastructure trial.

4. CBT Web-ex Training Sessions • Recorded sessions available for the Winter EOC CBT WebEx trainings at www.FLAssessments.com/Training. • Technology Coordinator Training • Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 am EST (For districts testing in December) • District/School Assessment Coordinator Training • Thursday, November 17, 1:00 pm EST (For districts testing in December) • Please refer to Weekly Briefing #10940.

5. Glossary of Terms • PearsonAccess – www.pearsonaccess.com/fl • A website used for almost all test preparation (e.g., PreID), setup, administration, and reporting tasks. • Correct test administration must be selected each time you log in. • Requires a username and password. • Links to support materials: www.FLAssessments.com/WinterEOCwww.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources • PearsonAccess will timeout after 14 minutes of inactivity.

6. Glossary of Terms • PearsonAccess Training Center • Accessed from the Training Center tab on PearsonAccess Home page. • Provides an opportunity to • Practice PearsonAccess tasks • Manage the Infrastructure Trial in preparation for testing • Requires a username and password.

7. School User Accounts • School user accounts are required to access the Pearson site for FCAT / FCAT 2.0 / EOC testing. • School Administrator (principal): can view score reports when test results are posted. • CBT Coordinator (school assessment coordinator): can complete all activities related to the setup and administration of computer-based testing. • CBT Test Administrator (test administrator): can only view students testing and can resume tests for students if they exit the test.

8. School User Accounts • School assessment coordinators may set up CBT Test Administrator accounts in one of two ways: • Individual accounts for each test administrator • Test administrator will set up unique password. • Generic accounts linked to the school assessment coordinator • The password will be the same for all test administrators. • These accounts can be randomly assigned. • Test administrators may monitor and resume students with a school user account.

9. Glossary of Terms • Proctor Caching is a process of loading or “caching” test content locally on a computer at the school level. • Does not require a separate caching server and can run on any workstation on the network that meets minimum requirements. • Proctor Caching software is provided by Pearson. • Reduces test delays due to network congestion. • Provides students with a more seamless testing experience. • Requiredfor all FCAT/FCAT 2.0/EOC computer-based testing in Florida.

10. Glossary of Terms • TestNav 6.9 (TestNav) • Platform for Florida’s high-stakes computer-based statewide assessments. • Software application installed either on a file server or on each computer that will be used for testing. Note: This is the URL used for operational testing; it is different from the URL used for the Infrastructure Trial.

11. Glossary of Terms • TestHear • Platform used to deliver accommodated forms (e.g., large print, zoom, color contrast, screen reader, assistive devices) for Florida’s high-stakes computer-based statewide assessments. • Software application installed on each computer that will be used to test students who require computer-based accommodations. NOTE: FLDOE will notify districts when the updated TestHear software is ready (available 11/18). • TestHear will operate on Windows PC workstations and on Macintosh workstations that have Mac OS 10.5 or later installed and are running Windows (e.g., via Boot Camp). TestHear will not work on Mac OS X 10.4 or on Macs that cannot also run Windows.

12. Glossary of Terms • ePAT • Electronic Practice Assessment Tool • Provides students an opportunity to practice using the computer-based platform prior to testing. • Available for download at www.FLAssessments.com/ePATs. • Download ePAT launcher separately from test content. • Accommodated ePATs are also available. Launcher is bundled with the practice test content for accommodated forms. • Scripts and instructions for downloading ePATs are under the Resources tab.

13. Winter 2011-2012 EOCTest Administration Schedule • *Paper-based test administration must be completed within the first 5 days of the testing window. • **Any student not finished by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, testing must be completed within the same school day. • For security purposes, testing at a school should be completed within one week; however, up to two consecutive weeks will be allowed to accommodate computer-based testing needs. • Any deviation from this schedule requires written approval from the FDOE prior to implementation.

14. What’s New for Winter EOC • Students are now required to sign/agree to a pledge that states that they will not “give or receive unauthorized help” and they acknowledge that such help is cheating. • In addition to the Florida EOC Administration and Security Agreement, test administrators are now required to sign a Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement indicating that they understand prohibited activities during test administration and possible consequences of inappropriate behavior. • Test administrators must maintain an accurate seating chart for each group of students testing in the same room. • Accommodated computer-based test forms (large print, color contrast, zoom, screen reader, assistive devices) will be accessed using TestHear software. • Districts must make arrangements to test Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Full-Time public school students, as well as other virtual program students, per Section 1002.45(6)b, Florida Statutes (F.S.).

15. Students to be Tested • The following students will participate in the Winter 2011-2012 Algebra 1 EOC Assessment administration: • All students who will complete one of the following courses at the end of semester 1, or who have completed one of the following courses since the Spring 2011 administration: • Algebra 1 – 1200310 • Algebra 1 Honors – 1200320 • Algebra 1-B – 1200380 • Pre-AICE Mathematics 1 – 1209810 • IB Middle Years Program/Algebra 1 Honors – 1200390

16. Students may be Tested • The following students are also eligible to participate in the Winter 2011-2012 Algebra 1 EOC Assessment administration: • Students who entered 9th grade and completed Algebra 1 course work in the 2010-11 school year but have not yet taken the assessment to be averaged as 30% of their course grade • Students who entered 9th grade and participated in the Algebra 1 EOC Assessment in the 2010-11 school year who are in “grade forgiveness programs” and wish to improve their course grade • Students in a credit acceleration program (CAP) who wish to take the assessment to earn course credit

17. Virtual School Program Students • Students who receive part-time instruction from a virtual program and are enrolledin a brick-and-mortar district public school should be coded with the district/school numbers for their organization of enrollment to ensure they are reported to the correct schools. • These students should not be confused with full-time virtual program students. • Private school students who receive part-time instruction from a virtual program do NOT participate in statewide assessments unless they are part of a school choice scholarship program, such as the McKay Scholarship Program.

18. Virtual School Program Students • Students enrolled full-time in one of the following virtual school programs and who meet the requirements for students to be tested for this administration will need to be accommodated for testing in the district in which they reside. • Joan Cortez will be setting up these students in computer-based sessions for schools that will be expected to test M-DOA students.

19. Other Students to be Tested • See Winter EOC Manual, Appendix A for more information about students to be tested, including: • English Language Learners (ELL), pp. 149-154 • Students with Disabilities (ESE), pp. 154-155 • TestHear Accommodated CBT Forms, pp. 156-165

20. Accommodations Index • Appendix A of the Winter EOC manual has been expanded to include paper-based and TestHear accommodations. See the index below.

21. ESE Accommodations • Must be documented on the student IEP or Section 504 plans • Administration Accommodations • Flexible Presentation • Flexible Responding • Flexible Setting • Flexible Scheduling • Paper-based Accommodations* • Regular Print • Braille • Computer-based Accommodations • Large Print • Color Contrast • Zoom • Screen Reader • Assistive Devices * Note: Large print (LP) and one-item-per page (OIPP) will be provided in computer-based test format only.

22. Test Accommodations Field in ISIS • Verify that all students requiring special test materials have the proper test accommodation documented in ISIS (Weekly Briefing #10296). • Test accommodations codes: • C - Contracted Braille • U - Uncontracted Braille • L - Large Print • O - One item per page • P - Paper format test booklet instead of CBT • G - Large Print, Paper or CBT • R – Reading Passage booklet for CBT only • A- “Accommodated” CBT test form • Q - Unique accommodation, other Note: Paper-based large print forms will NOT be available for CBT administrations. Students with this accommodation will be scheduled for an accommodated CBT test form in TestHear.

23. CBT: Accommodations Codes The following codes should be used by test administrators to record accommodations actually used by each student during the test administration. This information is later recorded in PearsonAccess by the school assessment coordinator. • For ESE/504 students: • 1-FP = Flexible Presentation • 1-FR = Flexible Responding • 1-FSC = Flexible Scheduling • 1-FSE = Flexible Setting • 1-AD = Assistive Devices • For ELL students: • 2-FSC = Flexible Scheduling • 2-FSE = Flexible Setting • 2-AHL = Assistance in Heritage Language • 2-ADI = Approved Dictionary

24. Test Administration and Security Procedures • State and District Requirements • Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security available at http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp • Adopted by School Board • General Guidelines • Florida Test Security Statute and Rule • School Procedural Checklist • District Monitors

25. Florida Statute and State Board Education Rule • Prohibited Activities • Reading the passages, test items, or performance tasks. • Revealing the passages, test items, or performance tasks. • Copying the passages, test items, or performance tasks. • Explaining or reading test items or passages for students. • Changing or otherwise interfering with student responses to test items. • Causing achievement of schools to be inaccurately measured or reported. • Copying or reading student responses.

26. Test Security Policy and Procedures • Prohibited Activities • Allowing students to handle secure materials before or after test administration. • Leaving secure materials unattended. • Leaving secure materials in classrooms or taking them out of the building overnight. • Administering the test to family members.

27. Electronic Devices • Prohibited Activities • Possession of any electronic device that reproduces, transmits, calculates, or recordsIScause for invalidation. • “Possession” is defined as “within arm’s reach,” even if the electronic device is not visible. • Students should not have cell phones in their pockets, clipped to their belts, at their desks, or anywhere they can be easily accessed during testing. • Test administrators and proctors should also turn-off their electronic devices during testing.

28. General Security Guidelines Do • Provide secure storage • Restrict access • 3 or fewer keys • Handle secure materials, including affixing of labels in a limited-access area • Secure visual barriers on computer workstations • Maintain documentation • Chain of custody • Book assignment to students • Train test administrators and proctors • Monitor students during lunch break or extended breaks • Do Not • Allow unauthorized access to materials or content • Open secure materials prior to date allowed • Allow untrained or uncertified staff to test students • Coach or provide assistance during test administration • View, review, copy, or debrief test content

29. Missing Materials and Test Irregularities/Security Breaches • Test administrators should report any test irregularities (e.g., disruptive students, loss of Internet connectivity) and possible security breaches to the school assessment coordinator immediately. • The school assessment coordinator must contact the district assessment coordinator to report a test irregularity or security breach and/or report any missing materials including the following as applicable: • Test and answer books • Student Authorization Tickets • Session Rosters • Work folders • Reference sheets

30. Reporting Irregularities • All school staff are professionally responsible for ensuring appropriate administration procedures and reporting any irregularities. • Reporting procedures • Specified in Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security • School Assessment Coordinator/Principal • Student Assessment and Educational Testing • Regional Center and/or appropriate District Administrative Office • Appropriate investigative unit, if applicable

31. Reporting Irregularities • School personnel must be prepared to provide documentation and information in support of subsequent investigations of an incident. • Testing conditions and test security protocol • Testing location of students, including a list of students who tested at the same location and their seating assignment • Academic history of students • Resolution of the incident • Steps implemented to avoid future losses or security breaches

32. Caveon Data Forensics • The FDOE has contracted with Caveon Test Security to provide its Caveon Data Forensics™ for all statewide assessments. • Caveon will analyze data to identify highly unusual test results for two primary groups: • Students with extremely similar test responses; and • Schools with improbable levels of similarity, gains and/or erasures. • Flagging only the most extreme results

33. Communicate Testing Policies to Students and Parents Prior to testing, make sure students understand the following policies: • Electronic Devices Policy: If students are found with ANY electronic device during testing, their tests will be invalidated. Define electronic devices for students and ensure they are aware they cannot access their devices until testing is completely finished. • Leaving Campus: If students leave campus before completing the test (for lunch, an appointment, illness, etc.), they WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test. • NEW! Student Pledge: Students will be asked to agree to a pledge stating that they will not give or receive unauthorized help during the test. If students are caught cheating or irregular answer patterns are detected during scoring, their tests will be invalidated.

34. Receive Test Materials • The first school box is a white box with a red stripe. • Work folders and reference sheets were shipped with the Winter EOC Manuals. • Inventory the contents of your boxes within 24 hours of receipt and report any missing materials immediately. • Proper documentation must be kept at all time to account for all test materials. • See pp. 45-46 of the Winter EOC Manual for a list of materials included in school boxes and special document boxes.

35. Test Scripts

36. Train Test Administrators and Proctors • ALL personnel involved in the Winter 2011-12 Algebra 1 EOC test administration must receive training prior to the Winter EOC administration and sign the Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement. • NEW! Test administrators must also sign the Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement indicating that they understand prohibited activities during test administration and possible consequences of inappropriate behavior. • Please review Appendix B: Florida Test Security Statute and Rule and Test Security Policies and Procedures. • All signed forms must be retained at the school site for 1 year following the release of results. • Only instructional certified personnel may serve as test administrators. • Instructional certified personnel AND support staff may serve as proctors.

37. Proctors • When testing a large group of students, proctors MUST be assigned to the room to assist the test administrator. *It is recommended that a proctor be assigned to a room with 25 or fewer students whenever possible.

38. Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement Form and Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement Form

39. Supervise Test Administration • Test administrators MAY NOT: • Talk with students about test items • Help students with their answers • Provide students with any information that would allow them to infer the correct answer • Discuss test items or answers with students even after testing has been completed • CBT only: Have any desktop-viewing programs or similar software that would enable a test administrator to view test items and student responses Refer to the Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement for a list of activities that are prohibited before, during, and after testing.

40. CBT: Provide Instructions • Test administrators are instructed to contact you in the following circumstances: • A student has not participated in a practice test session. • A student has trouble logging in the first time. • A student cannot see the shading on the Test Group Code screen. • A test administrator does not have a Student Authorization Ticket for a student. • A Student Name or Student ID is not correct (e.g., misspelled) on the Student Authorization Ticket. • A student is in the wrong test or the wrong accommodated form. • A student refuses to agree to the student pledge. • A test administrator is concerned that a student is unable (e.g., too ill) to finish the test. • A student Exits the test to finish later and logs out of the test session. • A student has not completed the test at the end of the allotted time and will need additional time to continue working. Provide instructions for test administrators to handle these circumstances.

41. CBT: Materials Needed • Testing materials needed: • Student Authorization Tickets • Pen/pencil • Session Roster • Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders • Reference Sheets • Calculators, optional

42. CBT: Student Authorization Tickets For computer-based testing: • Student Authorization Tickets (secure materials) • Session/Test/Location • Student Name/Date of Birth/Student ID (partial) • Student Signature Line • URL/Login ID/Test Code (password) • Students need a pencil or pen to sign their tickets. • The Last Name, First Name, and ID number must be correct for the student to use the ticket. • The ID number will show the last five digits of the Florida Student Number OR the last four digits of the Social Security Number and an X. • If the Date of Birth is the only incorrect field, the student may use the ticket and the birthdate can be updated after testing by the school assessment coordinator.

43. Samples Of Printed Student Authorization Tickets Detail View/Single Ticket Grid View/6 Tickets List View/3 Tickets

44. CBT: Session Roster • Session Roster can be used to record or verify most of the required administration information. • Use the Form/Form Group Type field to confirm the correct form has been assigned to each student.

45. CBT: Work Folders • Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders • A piece of yellow 11x17 paper folded in half that students use to work Mathematics problems. • NEW! The last page of the folder (back cover) is printed with graph paper. • Used work folders are secure materials.

46. Test Code & Test Group Code

47. CBT: Reference Sheets • Reference Sheets • The computer-based Algebra 1 EOC has a pop-up window that includes the Algebra 1 End-of-Course and Geometry End-of-Course Assessments Reference Sheet. • Schools are provided paper copies of reference sheets for paper-based and computer-based testers. These are packaged as stand-alone pages and shipped with test materials.

48. CBT: Calculators • The four-function calculators formerly referred to as “FCAT calculators,” are now called “approved four-function calculators”. • Computer-based Mathematics tests have a built-in, four-function calculator (TI-108). • Students may request to use a hand-held FCAT calculator instead of the online TI-108 calculator after participating in a CBT practice test.

49. PBT: Materials Needed for Testing • Test Documents • Winter Algebra 1 EOC Assessment Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Test and Answer Book • Reference Sheets – packaged as stand-alone pages and shipped with test materials • Calculators • Pre-populated Administration Record/Security Checklists available in PearsonAccess.

50. CBT: Practice Test (ePAT) • ALL students MUST complete an ePAT to learn how to use the computer-based system. • Even students who participated in a previous computer-based test MUST complete the appropriate ePAT(s) prior to this administration. • Students who will take an accommodated computer-based forms must take the corresponding TestHear ePAT. • Ensure that the following items have been downloaded to each computer that will be used for a practice test (Winter EOC Manual, pp. 94-96). • For TestNav: the ePAT Launcher and appropriate test content (Algebra 1 EOC). • For TestHear: the accommodated ePAT, which includes the launcher and the test content. • ePAT scripts provided in the Winter EOC Manual and under the Resources tab at www.FLAssessments.com/ePATs. • Recommend completing at least two weeks prior to administration.