San Mateo County Results from the 2014 SBAC Field Test Survey
Administering the sbac Field Test
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ADMINISTERING THE SBAC FIELD TESTAn Overview for Teachers
SBAC FIELD TEST Purpose
Ensure validity, reliability and fairness Accuracy of test questions Effectiveness of test questions
Set preliminary standards Establish scoring and reporting scales
Provide students a practice opportunity BEFORE it is high-stakes Test the online system Test administration logistics Work out the bugs BEFORE it is high-stakes
TEST ORGANIZATION Two Content Areas
English Language Arts Mathematics
Three Parts Non-performance (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, etc.)
Computer Aided Technology adjusts question difficulty Classroom Activity (teacher led – script provided by SBAC) Performance (following classroom activity, students research and apply
knowledge) Administration
Delivered via SBAC secure browser Untimed
TIME TO TEST
SCHEDULING Testing window
April 1 – May 16 School schedule
Your school information School coordinator
Your school coordinator Your school coordinator contact information
TEST ADMINISTRATORS Complete Test Administrator Training
Today’s training Test Administrator Videos Test Administrator Checklist
Review student information prior to testing to ensure the right student is being given the right test and any specified accommodations
Administer the assessment Report all potential test security incidents to the School
Coordinator
PREPARING TO TEST D91 Smarter Balanced Assessment Training Resources
http://www.d91.k12.id.us/sbac-training Testing Administrators watch
TA Interface Video Student Interface Video
Students watch What is a Field Test? Let’s Talk Universal Tools!
Students practice Training tests
PREPARING TO ADMINISTER THE CLASSROOM ACTIVITY Classroom Activity Administration Guidelines Link to D91 Classroom Activities School specific plan
RULES FOR TESTING Test Security
Review Spring 2014 Security Agreement Sign and return the agreement to the school coordinator.
Testing Environment Quiet, free from distractions No access to cell phones, iPods, cameras, etc. Students will use headsets or ear buds. Information on the walls must be covered Arranged appropriately to discourage “copying” Students are actively supervised.
Printing Only to meet accommodations
Securing materials Under lock and key Scratch paper etc.- shredded
Computers – Secure Browser Close external applications No testing with dual monitors
THE SECURE BROWSER Desktop application used to “take the test” All other applications must be closed
Error messages Secure Browser Not Detected Unable to Establish a Connection with the Test Delivery System
STUDENT LOG-IN INFORMATION Confirmation Code
Student’s first name Student EDUID
ID- _ _ _ _ _ Session ID
Generated the morning of the testing session
PROBLEMS LOGGING IN
TESTING IMPROPRIETIES, IRREGULARITIES & BREACHES Impropriety – low risk of impacting student performance or
test security A student logs in with another student’s EDUID The teacher answers a student’s question about a test item during the test The teacher leaves the testing room or puts a student in charge
Irregularity – potentially affects student performance or test security Failure to monitor student behavior – teacher is reading email or doing other
“teacher” work Failure to remove or cover classroom displays that provide information
regarding the content being tested Paraphrasing, omitting, revising or rewriting the script of directions
contained in the test administrator’s manual
TESTING IMPROPRIETIES, IRREGULARITIES & BREACHES Breach – poses a threat to the validity of the test
Test materials are stolen or missing
Improprieties and Irregularities must be reported to your school coordinator within 24 hours
Breaches must be reported to your school coordinator IMMEDIATELY
QUESTIONS?