Read to Achieve Assessment and English Language Arts Retest

Grade 3

2014

Agenda• Read to Achieve• Grade 3 ELA/R Retest

Grades 3-5 School Testing Schedule

• Monday, June 2: Scan Science• Tuesday, June 3: Scan Grade 3 ELA/R only

– Pick up Grade 3 ELA/R Retest manuals.– Identify students who need to retest.

• Wednesday, June 4: Scan Math (Be sure special codes are completed).– Pick up Grade 3 Read to Achieve student answer sheets and tests.– Pick up Grade 3 ELA/R student answer sheets and tests.

• Thursday, June 5: Administer and Scan Read to Achieve assessment• Monday, June 9: Administer and Scan Grade 3 EOG Retest

Read to Achieve retest

Day 6June 9

Grade 3ELA Retest

Day 6June 16

Test Administrators (Local requirement)

• Test administrators must by certified staff. – Teachers– Social workers– Counselors– Retired teachers– Teacher assistants who are certified

teachers

Eligibility EOGs pp. 1-2

Eligible StudentsStudents who did not meet proficiency on the EOG ELA/Reading assessment and do not meet a Good Cause Exemption

Good Cause ExemptionsLEP students with less than two years in an ESL program (Andrea Belletti supplies list)Students who scored Level III or higher on the BOG3Students who participate on the NC EXTEND1/NC EXTEND2 ELAStudents demonstrating proficiency through the Portfolio Process Students enrolled in a Harvard Reads School and participating in the summer 2014 program

Snipes, Castle Hayne, College Park, Alderman, Forest Hills, Gregory, Williams, Freeman, Sunset Park

Students who were retained more than once in K-3

Administration Time pp 3-4

Subject Est. Time

Max Time

#Items

Read to Achieve

160 210 44

2 Three- min breaks 6General

Instructions 12Total 178

Make up testing is required

Maximum Testing Time Allowed p. 3

• Students who complete the test during the scheduled time must NOT be allowed to remain in the room with students who require the maximum time.– Move the students who have completed the test, OR– Move the students who need additional time.

• In rare cases in which students must leave testing area for lunch– Test administrator (TA) must notify students 5 minutes

in advance.– TA must paper clip test booklet so students cannot go

back after the break.

Before Test Day pp. 5-8

• Prepare for training.• Distribute Assessment Guide (AG) PRIOR to training

– Test administrators must read thoroughly before attending school-based training

• Read and Study the Testing Code of Ethics (Appendix E).• Follow Security Procedures.

– No part of test or AG may be reproduced.– Properly manage materials.– Test administrators who provide read-aloud accommodations must NOT

divulge contents of test.

Roving Proctors p. 8

• Roving proctors are NOT permitted in NHCS for EOG/Read to Achieve testing.

Before Test Day pp. 9-11

• Prepare Testing Environment.– Cover bulletin boards and instructional displays.– A Testing: Do Not Disturb sign must be displayed.

• Prepare students for testing.– Test-taking strategies– Released test forms

• http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/released forms• Prohibited items

– Electronic devices– Cell phones– Textbooks (HOWEVER, students are allowed to bring novel

or other nontextbook to read after testing is complete)

Before Test Day pp. 11-15

• Monitor students during the assessment.• Do not indicate answers to students.

– Asking students to look at question again– Making facial expressions– Pointing to correct answers

• Misadministrations • Misalignment during testing (page 13)

– In the least disruptive manner TA should notify the student that the responses are misaligned.

– In rare cases, it may be appropriate for the TA to direct student to begin circling the correct answers in the test booklet and correct the rest of the assessment after testing in a secure group setting (3 or more people)

– In some cases it may be appropriate to end the testing session and report an irregularity.

Before Test Day pp. 14-15

• Student emergencies and restroom breaks– One student at a time– TA and proctor must remain in room.– Secure test materials.– Note the time.

• Accommodations– LEP/EC/504– Must be documented in PLAN for Read to Achieve

test OR for Grade 3 ELA– Must be routinely used– Test administrators MUST be trained on testing

accommodations prior to testing session

Before Test Day pp. 15-

• Students with Transitory Impairments– An impairment with a duration of six months or less– Complete Transitory Impairment form and FAX to Testing Office

• Complete the Review of Accommodations forms for LEP/IEP/504 Plans.– EC Accommodations: Goalview State Testing Accommodations

report– LEP Accommodations: Ellevations State Testing Accommodations

report• Report testing violations.• Answer sheets may be precoded

– Students are not allowed to code their names, student ID, etc.

Procedures for Students Completing Assessment Before Scheduled Time is Over pp. 17-18

• Collect all student materials.– Student may read a novel or other NON-textbook.

• Students may put their heads down on their desks.• If ALL students have completed the assessment

before the end of the scheduled time, the test administrator may end the testing session early.– Read the words in the section, Read to Announce the

End of the Testing Session.– Do not dismiss until instructed to do so by test

coordinator or principal.

Paper Clip Student Test Booklets p.19

• Test administrator must paper clip the student’s test booklet before the student begins the calculator active section on the mathematics assessment.

• Test administrator must paper clip for lunch breaks for students who have multiple test sessions.

Test Materials pp. 20-21

EOG: Reading, Math, and Science

• Read to Achieve Assessment Guide

• test books • answer sheets • general purpose header sheets • bags for repackaging • No. 2 pencils • blank paper • accurate timing device

• Paper clipsOptional: highlighters and color acetate

overlays

Follow a Uniform Process for Test Administration pp. 21-23

17

• Testing: Do Not Disturb sign• Quiet, well-lighted room• Instructional materials removed• Clear desks.• Test administrator must be present at all times.• Read directions as written (may repeat).• No cell phones• Monitor accommodations.• Students may read a novel/non-text when complete.

OTISS – System for Reporting Test Irregularities• Account set up (NC ID)

– Approval procedure– Training/manual

• TC responsibilities– TC submits irregularity– Submit student (s)

name, ID number and test form.

After Testing pp 34-36

• Test administrator should record students used accommodations on the Review of Accommodations form.

• Return all testing materials• Code student answer sheets

Code Answer Sheets pp. 35-36

The Test Administrator or Principal’s Designee must complete after tests are complete, if applicable.

Question 1 - Code for 504 Plan or Transitory Impairment.

Question 2 - Mark all provided accommodations.Special approved accommodations through the Notice of Accommodations process should be coded. (NCDPI-Approved bubble)

Code if the student is Absent from Makeup

Code Answer Sheets p. 37 (RETEST p.4)

  Information Requested ColumnsLocal Use A-FStudent took test during a make-up session

G

Used non-permitted accommodations HMisadministration ILocal Use J-L

Header Sheet pp.38-39

• Code and return as a cover sheet for each class.• Complete sections 1-7, 9• Answer Key Code

Grade Code3 RTA3

Read to Achieve

Grade Code3 G3RR

Grade 3 Retest

After Testing pp. 71-73 • Coding answer sheets

– Must be done in a secure setting (3 or more people)

– Transcriptions• One individual transcribes the student’s responses.• One individual verifies the transcription.• One individual observes the process.• All 3 sign the outside cover of the test book.• Separate the Marks in Book books when you return them to the

Testing Department.• Return all materials to Testing Department

– scrap paper, testlets assessment guides• File Review of Accommodations forms with student

PLANS.