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WorkKeys: Putting it All Together

Presented by: Lesa L RohrerFall 2012

+Break-Down: KeyTrain: Program developed to train students for WorkKeys

assessments

WorkKeys: ACT developed assessments to assess work readiness skills in three areas: Locating Information, Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics

National Career Readiness Certificate: a portable, evidence-based credential that measures essential workplace skills and is a reliable predictor of workplace success based on the WorkKeys Assessments

Alaska Career Ready AKCIS: a resource for educators, students, job seekers, employers and parents funded through a partnership between the Alaska Departments of Labor and Education

+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor

+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor

+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor

+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor

+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor

+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor

In this Manual are:•State policies and procedures•Facility Requirements•Staff Requirements•Security Requirements•Preparing for test day•Test Day Activities•Administering the test•Irregularities•Verbal Instructions•After the test•Forms

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Standardized Procedures

This is a standardized test:

All testing staff must read and follow: Test Manual Standardized procedures;

Standard amount of time: 45 minutes for each test Testing must begin at 9:00 am Testing must occur on date

during testing window from 11/05-11/16

No afternoon or evening testing

Standard verbal instructions: must read verbatim and may not add to directions

Standardized testing space: 3 foot minimum

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Selecting Preparing Rooms

Examples: page 3-5 in manual: All students must face the same

direction There must be at least 3 feet of

space between students Must be sufficient aisle space for

staff to get to every seat If round table are used; only one

student may be at each table Room supervisor must be

stationed at the front of the room Instructional posters must be

covered

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Testing Staff: Test

Supervisor

Pages 6-9 in your manual: Test Supervisor responsibilities:

Read the manual Select and train testing staff Reserve rooms Plan seating arrangements Arrange for a phone in the

testing room Ensure that testing begins at

9:00 am Document irregularities Return all required reports,

forms, documents immediately after testing using Bering Air

Train your BACK-UP SUPERVISOR

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Testing Staff:Back-Up Supervisor

Back-Up Supervisor Responsibilities: If the test supervisor cannot serve

his/her role, the back-up supervisor is expected to assume the responsibilities: MUST contact ACT and submit

profile change form: Page 57 MUST select a new back-up

supervisor

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Testing Staff:Room Supervisor

Room Supervisor Responsibilities: Read the manual Direct students to seats Count test booklets Distribute test materials Read verbal instructions verbatim Properly time tests recording the

START, FIVE-MINUTES REMAINING and STOP time in the manual (page 51)

Complete seating diagrams (page 53)

Walk around the room during testing

Collect and account for all test materials

Complete detailed documentation of any irregularities (page 49)

Return all testing materials to the testing supervisor

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Testing Staff: Proctor

Testing Proctor Responsibilities Proctor may be used to assist a

room supervisor if there are fewer than 25 students

Proctor must be used if there are more than 25 students

Proctors are required to read and comply with all policies and procedures in the manual

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Test Security

WorkKeys Materials Security: (pages 10-12)

Testing materials are on the way here and will be shipped to each site next week through Bering Air Shipment will contain:

Test booklets, answer documents and return envelopes

When tests arrive: They must be locked behind two

locks Document “Chain of Custody” If materials are lost or misplaced,

you will not be able to begin testing

Missing or damaged secure materials: IMMEDIATELY phone 1-800-553-6244 ext 2800

After testing, return materials to a locked storage area until they are shipped back to KOTZ

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Test Day Pre-Planning

Preparing for Test Day: (pages 13-14) Review rooms and make sure that

instructional posters are covered Locate calculators for Applied

Math test (simple 4 function) Look over verbal instructions Prepare rosters Organize answer documents Sharpen pencils Remind students that test starts

at 9:00 am Remind students to leave cell

phones at home as they cannot be brought into the testing room

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Test Day: Before the Test

Test Day Activities: (pages 15-19) Room supervisor and proctors arrive 30

minutes early Assign seats to students using sticky notes Review procedures and last minute details Complete the roster (page 45) Complete the State Testing Staff List (page

46)

Complete Test Booklet Count Form (page 49)

Make sure that there are no prohibited items in the testing room Textbooks, foreign language or other

dictionaries, scratch paper or other aids Communication devices (including cell

phones) Computers Recording Devices Highlight pens, colored pens or pencils,

correction fluid/tape Media devices Reading material Food or drink of any kind Tobacco in any form

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Test Day: Administering the Tests

Administering the Tests: (page 20-28) Testing must begin at 9:00 am

(starting after this time may result in cancellation of the scores for the site)

Test Day Schedule: Reading for Information: 45

minutes Applied Mathematics: 45

Minutes 15 minute Break: Break MAY

NOT include lunch (page 22) Locating Information: 45

Minutes Testing times must be recorded

in manual (page 53) Seating diagram (page 55) must

be completed with to reflect test booklet numbers

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Testing Irregularities:

Irregularities: (pages 24-28) Please read these pages carefully! Irregularity report must be filled

out if any irregularities occur (page 51)

There are two types of testing irregularities: Individual Irregularities:

Defective Test Materials Failure to follow directions Irrational Behavior Student who becomes ill Prohibited Behaviors

Group Irregularities: Inclement Weather Disturbances and

distractions Emergency Evacuation Power Failure

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Verbal Instructions

Verbal Instructions for testing begin on page 29 Caution: This is a standardized

test and the instructions must be read verbatim

Take time to read through these before test day

Mark pages with sticky notes so that they are easy to find

Make sure that you mark times in the spaces provided

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Post-Test

Test Supervisor: Account for all testing materials Verify that each answer document

has the test form number on page 3 Make copies of completed test

administration documentation for your school files

Prepare testing materials for shipping In the ORANGE ink envelope:

Answer documents for processing Supervisors report form

In the BLACK ink envelope: Test admin forms Voided answer documents with

attached irregularity report Test roster Testing Time Verification Testing Staff List Seating Diagram

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Returning Test Materials:

Testing materials must be shipped back to the DO via Bering Air immediately after testing

UPS will be picking up testing materials here on November 23rd

Please follow packing directions pages 40-44 in your manual for packing directions:

When testing materials are sent from your site, please E-mail me at lrohrer@nwarctic.org

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Useful Testing resources:

http://careerready.alaska.gov/educators.html

http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/assessment/workkeys.html

Testing administration issues: Call ACT at 1-800-553-6244 ext

2800 E-mail: wkevent@act.org Program issues: Krista Jacoby at

907-465-6410 or e-mail krista.jacoby@alska.gov