Reading TAKS Training - February 15, 2011

Math TAKS Training - April 12, 2011

2011 TAKS General Test Administration & Procedural Training

Test Security and Test Security and Confidentiality RequirementsConfidentiality Requirements AllAll testing personnel must be trained and testing personnel must be trained and sign an oathsign an oath before before

handling secure test materials.handling secure test materials. All tests must be administered in All tests must be administered in strictstrict accordance with the accordance with the

instructions contained in the test administration materials.instructions contained in the test administration materials. No personNo person may may view, reveal, or discussview, reveal, or discuss the contents of a test or the contents of a test or

answer document answer document before, during, or afterbefore, during, or after a test administration. a test administration. Secure test material Secure test material may not be duplicatedmay not be duplicated.. No personNo person providing an oral administration of a test may record providing an oral administration of a test may record

confidential test content, write notes, perform calculations or solve confidential test content, write notes, perform calculations or solve test items, or place any other marks in a test booklet. It is test items, or place any other marks in a test booklet. It is prohibitedprohibited to respond to test items, record the information they to respond to test items, record the information they see, or discuss the content of the test at any time.see, or discuss the content of the test at any time.

Test administrators who give an oral administration of a test Test administrators who give an oral administration of a test are required to sign a separate section of the test are required to sign a separate section of the test administrator’s administration-specific oath.administrator’s administration-specific oath.

A copy of each student’s TAKS, including TAKS-A. A copy of each student’s TAKS, including TAKS-A. composition and / or open-ended reading responses for composition and / or open-ended reading responses for assessments administered in March 2011, except TAKS-M assessments administered in March 2011, except TAKS-M tests may be retained. tests may be retained. (making copies of field-test (making copies of field-test compositions or field-test open-ended responses is compositions or field-test open-ended responses is prohibited)prohibited)

No personNo person may answer verbally or nonverbally any question may answer verbally or nonverbally any question that relates to the contents of a test that relates to the contents of a test before, during, or afterbefore, during, or after a a test administration.test administration.

Test Security and Test Security and Confidentially Confidentially RequirementsRequirements

A new administration A new administration specific oath specific oath generalgeneral must must be signed for each test be signed for each test administration.administration.

Sign Sign Section 1Section 1 after your after your training.training.

Sign Sign Section 2Section 2 after you after you complete administering the complete administering the test.test.

Sign Sign Section 3Section 3 if you if you conducted an oral conducted an oral administration. If you did administration. If you did not conduct an oral not conduct an oral administration then leave administration then leave blank.blank.

A new administration A new administration specific oath for specific oath for TAKS-M TAKS-M must be signed for each test must be signed for each test administration.administration.

Sign Sign Section 1Section 1 after your after your training.training.

Sign Sign Section 2Section 2 after you after you complete administering the complete administering the test.test.

Sign Sign Section 3Section 3 if you if you conducted an oral conducted an oral administration. If you did administration. If you did not conduct an oral not conduct an oral administration then leave administration then leave blank.blank.

Test Security and Test Security and Confidentially RequirementsConfidentially Requirements

No personNo person may may review or discussreview or discuss student responsesstudent responses during during or afteror after a test administration. a test administration.

No personNo person may may change or amendchange or amend any responseany response recorded by a recorded by a student or student or instructinstruct a student to do so. a student to do so.

AllAll campus personnel who campus personnel who participateparticipate oror handlehandle secure test secure test materials must be trained and sign a security oath.materials must be trained and sign a security oath.

A certified staff member will be directly responsible forA certified staff member will be directly responsible for

supervising certified or noncertified paraprofessionals during supervising certified or noncertified paraprofessionals during

the administration of state assessments. If a violation of test the administration of state assessments. If a violation of test

security or confidentiality occurs under this circumstance, the security or confidentiality occurs under this circumstance, the

supervising certified professional is subject to penalties.supervising certified professional is subject to penalties.

Test Security and Test Security and Procedural RequirementsProcedural Requirements

Preparing for Test AdministrationsPreparing for Test Administrations Test administrators must initial the Test administrators must initial the “Out”“Out” box of the 2011 TAKS box of the 2011 TAKS

Materials Control Form Materials Control Form after verifyingafter verifying they have received the they have received the exact numberexact number of test booklets and checked to ensure the of test booklets and checked to ensure the security security numbers matchnumbers match those recordedthose recorded..

Test administrators Test administrators must be presentmust be present in the testing room in the testing room at all at all timestimes during testing. during testing.

Ensure that the Ensure that the seating chart has been completely filled outseating chart has been completely filled out, , including the names of students testing and the students’ locations including the names of students testing and the students’ locations in the room. Also include the names of in the room. Also include the names of allall test administrators / test administrators / monitors involved in the session. monitors involved in the session. (If students are moved to another (If students are moved to another testing location an additional seating chart must be completed)testing location an additional seating chart must be completed)

ALLALL bulletin boards and instructional displays must be covered or bulletin boards and instructional displays must be covered or removed during testing.removed during testing.

A A “Testing--Do Not Disturb”“Testing--Do Not Disturb” sign must be posted outside the sign must be posted outside the testing room.testing room.

No element of the testing room’s environment should hinder No element of the testing room’s environment should hinder any student’s performance. The testing room should be any student’s performance. The testing room should be quiet, well-lighted, well ventilated, and comfortable. quiet, well-lighted, well ventilated, and comfortable. (Each (Each student should have enough space in which to work.) student should have enough space in which to work.)

Students arriving late will be administered the test directions Students arriving late will be administered the test directions in the library then walked to their perspective testing room.in the library then walked to their perspective testing room.

Test administrators Test administrators must actively monitormust actively monitor the testing room. the testing room. The test administrator:The test administrator:

should confirm students are working independentlyshould confirm students are working independentlymust not allow students access to nonallowable must not allow students access to nonallowable

materialmaterialshould periodically remind students to record their should periodically remind students to record their

responses on their scorable documentsresponses on their scorable documents

Test Security and Test Security and Procedural RequirementsProcedural Requirements

Reinforcing, reviewing for, and / or distributing testing Reinforcing, reviewing for, and / or distributing testing strategies during an assessment is strategies during an assessment is strictly prohibitedstrictly prohibited..

Students Students must remain seatedmust remain seated during testing, except during testing, except when they are acquiring or returning authorized when they are acquiring or returning authorized reference material or calculators.reference material or calculators.

Students Students are not allowedare not allowed to to talktalk to one another to one another while while test booklets are opentest booklets are open..

Students Students must be allowedmust be allowed to have as much time as to have as much time as necessary to respond to every test item. necessary to respond to every test item. (Districts are (Districts are not required to test beyond the regular school hours, not required to test beyond the regular school hours, but they are free to do so if they choose.) but they are free to do so if they choose.) San Benito San Benito CISD will test beyond the school hours.CISD will test beyond the school hours.

Test Security and Test Security and Procedural RequirementsProcedural Requirements

Test Security and Test Security and Procedural RequirementsProcedural Requirements

Students Students must be allowedmust be allowed to to work at his or her individual work at his or her individual speed. speed. (Students may NOT be (Students may NOT be directed to directed to speed upspeed up or or slow slow downdown.).)

Only studentsOnly students are allowed to are allowed to erase their stray marks or erase their stray marks or darken answer-choice circles, darken answer-choice circles, and only during the scheduled and only during the scheduled test session.test session.

Testing IrregularitiesTesting Irregularities

Incidents resulting in a Incidents resulting in a deviation from documented deviation from documented testing procedures are defined testing procedures are defined as testing irregularities.as testing irregularities.

Each person participating in Each person participating in the testing program is the testing program is responsible for reporting responsible for reporting immediately to immediately to Mrs. N. L. Mrs. N. L. EspinozaEspinoza, , campus testing campus testing coordinatorcoordinator, any violation or , any violation or suspected violation of test suspected violation of test security or confidentiality, security or confidentiality, including all testing including all testing irregularities.irregularities.

Penalties for Prohibited ConductPenalties for Prohibited Conduct

In accordance with 19 TAC, Chapter 101, any person who In accordance with 19 TAC, Chapter 101, any person who violates, violates,

assists in the violation of, or solicits another to violate or assist assists in the violation of, or solicits another to violate or assist is the is the

violation of test security or confidentiality, and any person who violation of test security or confidentiality, and any person who fails to fails to

report such a violation, may be penalized throughreport such a violation, may be penalized through placement of restrictions on the issuance, renewal, or holding of a placement of restrictions on the issuance, renewal, or holding of a

Texas educator certificate, either indefinitely or for a set term;Texas educator certificate, either indefinitely or for a set term; issuance of an inscribed or non-inscribed reprimand;issuance of an inscribed or non-inscribed reprimand; suspension of a Texas educator certificate for a set term; orsuspension of a Texas educator certificate for a set term; or revocation or cancellation of a Texas educator certificate without revocation or cancellation of a Texas educator certificate without

opportunity for reapplication for a set term or permanentlyopportunity for reapplication for a set term or permanently

Additionally, irregularities in test security or confidentiality may result in the Additionally, irregularities in test security or confidentiality may result in the

invalidation of students’ assessments.invalidation of students’ assessments.

Eligibility Error Eligible students were not tested Ineligible students were tested

IEP Implementation Issue A student receiving special

education services was provided an unapproved or undocumented accommodation or was not provided a prescribed accommodation.

A student receiving special education services was administered the wrong test.

Eligibility Error Eligible students were not tested Ineligible students were tested

IEP Implementation Issue A student receiving special

education services was provided an unapproved or undocumented accommodation or was not provided a prescribed accommodation.

A student receiving special education services was administered the wrong test.

Improper Accounted for Secure Materials Secure materials were not returned,

checked in, and accounted for at the end of the testing day.

A test administrator, campus / district testing coordinator lost or misplaced completed answer document(s), test booklet(s), or other secure materials.

Secure materials were not returned to the testing contractor by published date.

Improper Accounted for Secure Materials Secure materials were not returned,

checked in, and accounted for at the end of the testing day.

A test administrator, campus / district testing coordinator lost or misplaced completed answer document(s), test booklet(s), or other secure materials.

Secure materials were not returned to the testing contractor by published date.

Testing IrregularitiesTesting Irregularities

Testing IrregularitiesTesting IrregularitiesTesting IrregularitiesTesting Irregularities

Monitoring Error A test administrator left a room unattended when students or secure

materials were present Secure materials were left unattended during a short break taken in the

testing room, or restroom / lunch breaks. Testing personnel did not monitor students during a break. A test administrator did not ensure students were working independently

(for example, examinees were not prevented from gaining an unfair advantage through the use of cell phones, text messages, or other means).

A test administrator did not verify that a student filled in his or her responses on the answer document.

A student was allowed to remove secure materials from the testing area / room.

Monitoring Error A test administrator left a room unattended when students or secure

materials were present Secure materials were left unattended during a short break taken in the

testing room, or restroom / lunch breaks. Testing personnel did not monitor students during a break. A test administrator did not ensure students were working independently

(for example, examinees were not prevented from gaining an unfair advantage through the use of cell phones, text messages, or other means).

A test administrator did not verify that a student filled in his or her responses on the answer document.

A student was allowed to remove secure materials from the testing area / room.

What is What is NOTNOT Active Monitoring? Active Monitoring?

Working on the computer or checking Working on the computer or checking email.email.

Reading a book, magazine, or Reading a book, magazine, or newspaper.newspaper.

Grading papers or working on lesson Grading papers or working on lesson planning.planning.

Leaving the room without a trained Leaving the room without a trained substitute test administrator in the room.substitute test administrator in the room.

Leaving students unattended during Leaving students unattended during breaks.breaks.

Reading the test over a student’s Reading the test over a student’s shoulder.shoulder.

Checking student responses during Checking student responses during testing.testing.

Procedural Error An unauthorized individual (for example, a student or untrained

personnel) was permitted to transport secure test materials. A test administrator failed to issue the correct materials (for example,

charts, rulers, #2 pencils, dictionaries, calculators), or students were provided nonallowable materials.

Testing personnel who were not properly trained were allowed to administer tests or handle secure materials.

A test administrator failed to use the test administration materials or failed to read aloud the bolded, scripted test administration directions verbatim as outlined in the test administration materials.

A student was provided a nonallowable accommodation. A test administrator failed to remove or cover ALL instructional

displays.

Procedural Error An unauthorized individual (for example, a student or untrained

personnel) was permitted to transport secure test materials. A test administrator failed to issue the correct materials (for example,

charts, rulers, #2 pencils, dictionaries, calculators), or students were provided nonallowable materials.

Testing personnel who were not properly trained were allowed to administer tests or handle secure materials.

A test administrator failed to use the test administration materials or failed to read aloud the bolded, scripted test administration directions verbatim as outlined in the test administration materials.

A student was provided a nonallowable accommodation. A test administrator failed to remove or cover ALL instructional

displays.

Testing IrregularitiesTesting IrregularitiesTesting IrregularitiesTesting Irregularities

The kinds of behaviors described below constitute serious violations

of test security or confidentiality. Disciplinary action at both the local

and state levels may be taken against the test administrator, including

suspension or termination of educator certification credentials. Testing Personnel:

viewed a test before, during or after an assessment scored student tests, either formally or informally discussed secure test content, student responses /

performance made a copy of secure materials test without permission

from TEA directly or indirectly assisted students with responses

to test questions tampered with student responses

Potential Referral to the Educator Potential Referral to the Educator Certification and Standards DivisionCertification and Standards Division

Potential Referral to the Educator Potential Referral to the Educator Certification and Standards DivisionCertification and Standards Division

If testing personnel suspect an examinee has cheated on a state assessment, they must immediately report to Mrs. N. L. Espinoza.

The district may elect to invalidate the student’s test. Additional disciplinary actions may be taken at the local level in

accordance with district policy. Any locally-determined disciplinary actions stemming from the

cheating must be submitted to TEA via the online reporting form. A separate online incident report form and documentation are

necessary only if the district determines that testing personnel contributed to, caused, or did not detect the cheating due to inadequate monitoring or another error.

If testing personnel suspect an examinee has cheated on a state assessment, they must immediately report to Mrs. N. L. Espinoza.

The district may elect to invalidate the student’s test. Additional disciplinary actions may be taken at the local level in

accordance with district policy. Any locally-determined disciplinary actions stemming from the

cheating must be submitted to TEA via the online reporting form. A separate online incident report form and documentation are

necessary only if the district determines that testing personnel contributed to, caused, or did not detect the cheating due to inadequate monitoring or another error.

Reporting of Disciplinary Actions Reporting of Disciplinary Actions Taken Against Students for cheating Taken Against Students for cheating

on State Assessmentson State Assessments

Reporting of Disciplinary Actions Reporting of Disciplinary Actions Taken Against Students for cheating Taken Against Students for cheating

on State Assessmentson State Assessments

The use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices

during testing is not permitted. Making or receiving calls disrupts the testing environment. Making or receiving calls could compromise the confidentiality of the

test. Text messaging, camera features, and Internet capability of cell

phones could be used to compromise the security and confidentiality of the test.

The use of personal electronic devices, such as MP3 players or personal organizers, disrupts the testing environment and might be a source of direct answers.

The use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices

during testing is not permitted. Making or receiving calls disrupts the testing environment. Making or receiving calls could compromise the confidentiality of the

test. Text messaging, camera features, and Internet capability of cell

phones could be used to compromise the security and confidentiality of the test.

The use of personal electronic devices, such as MP3 players or personal organizers, disrupts the testing environment and might be a source of direct answers.

Cell Phone UseCell Phone Use

In 9th Grade, students must be provided appropriate tools during assessments so that their performance on the test is a more valid and reliable indicator of what they know and can do.

There must be at least one (1) dictionary for every five (5) students.

It is recommended that there be one (1) thesaurus for every five (5) students.

Students may also use a combination dictionary / thesaurus.

The use of foreign-language reference material is NOT permitted unless student is eligible to use such materials described in the Accommodations Manual.

Jeanne Johanns will be in charge of ensuring all classrooms have dictionaries / thesauruses

In 9th Grade, students must be provided appropriate tools during assessments so that their performance on the test is a more valid and reliable indicator of what they know and can do.

There must be at least one (1) dictionary for every five (5) students.

It is recommended that there be one (1) thesaurus for every five (5) students.

Students may also use a combination dictionary / thesaurus.

The use of foreign-language reference material is NOT permitted unless student is eligible to use such materials described in the Accommodations Manual.

Jeanne Johanns will be in charge of ensuring all classrooms have dictionaries / thesauruses

Dictionary and Thesaurus UseDictionary and Thesaurus Use

Teachers are not to remove any dictionaries /

thesauruses once they are placed in a

testing room.

In 9th Grade students must be provided appropriate tools during assessments so that their performance on the test is a more valid and reliable indicator of what they know and can do.

Graphing calculator without QWERTY keyboard or computer algebra system (CAS) required throughout the entire administration.

Students may use their own calculators instead of the ones provided by the district. (students will be provided calculators by the campus) - Veronica Ferrer will be in charge of preparing all calculators.

District / campus personnel are responsible for ensuring that both district / student-supplied calculators are cleared before and after testing.

All types of memory, including standard memory, RAM, ROM, and flash ROM, must be cleared to factory default both before and after testing.

Any programs or applications must be removed or disabled prior to testing.

In 9th Grade students must be provided appropriate tools during assessments so that their performance on the test is a more valid and reliable indicator of what they know and can do.

Graphing calculator without QWERTY keyboard or computer algebra system (CAS) required throughout the entire administration.

Students may use their own calculators instead of the ones provided by the district. (students will be provided calculators by the campus) - Veronica Ferrer will be in charge of preparing all calculators.

District / campus personnel are responsible for ensuring that both district / student-supplied calculators are cleared before and after testing.

All types of memory, including standard memory, RAM, ROM, and flash ROM, must be cleared to factory default both before and after testing.

Any programs or applications must be removed or disabled prior to testing.

Calculator UseCalculator Use

Students must be provided the tools during assessments so that their performance on the test is a more valid and reliable indicator of what they know and can do.

Test administrators must give the appropriate state-supplied mathematics chart to each student to use during the mathematics tests.

The mathematics chart is also printed in each test booklet Students are NOT allowed to write on the separate

mathematics chart or ruler. Students may make notes or work problems in their test

booklets.

Students must be provided the tools during assessments so that their performance on the test is a more valid and reliable indicator of what they know and can do.

Test administrators must give the appropriate state-supplied mathematics chart to each student to use during the mathematics tests.

The mathematics chart is also printed in each test booklet Students are NOT allowed to write on the separate

mathematics chart or ruler. Students may make notes or work problems in their test

booklets.

Mathematics Charts Mathematics Charts and Rulersand Rulers

Oral AdministrationOral Administration Available for eligible special education students on Available for eligible special education students on

TAKS, TAKS Accommodated, and TAKS-M.TAKS, TAKS Accommodated, and TAKS-M. Encompasses different levels of reading support - Encompasses different levels of reading support - must must

be documented in IEPbe documented in IEP.. Form 1Form 1 must be used for primary test administrations. must be used for primary test administrations. The test administrator needs a copy of the test booklet.The test administrator needs a copy of the test booklet. Test security requires additional training and additional Test security requires additional training and additional

signature on security oath when the teacher is reading signature on security oath when the teacher is reading the test as part of the test administration.the test as part of the test administration.

Test administrators are NOT allowed to answer any questions related to the content of the test itself.

If a student asked a question, you may respond, “I can’t answer that for you, just do the best you can.”

Test administrators and school personnel are NOT allowed to: translate test questions or passages; rephrase or add information to questions or prompt; discuss test questions with anyone before, during, or after

testing, or score test items or discuss with students how they performed.

Test administrators are NOT allowed to answer any questions related to the content of the test itself.

If a student asked a question, you may respond, “I can’t answer that for you, just do the best you can.”

Test administrators and school personnel are NOT allowed to: translate test questions or passages; rephrase or add information to questions or prompt; discuss test questions with anyone before, during, or after

testing, or score test items or discuss with students how they performed.

Answering Answering QuestionsQuestions

All answers must be marked on an answer document with a No. 2 pencil.

Answers marked in a nonscorable test booklet will NOT be scored.

Test administrators are not allowed to require students to first mark their answers in the test booklet and then transfer them to the answer document.

Students may be allowed to use highlighters or colored pencils in the nonscorable test booklets to emphasize important information on a subject-area test.

All answers must be marked on an answer document with a No. 2 pencil.

Answers marked in a nonscorable test booklet will NOT be scored.

Test administrators are not allowed to require students to first mark their answers in the test booklet and then transfer them to the answer document.

Students may be allowed to use highlighters or colored pencils in the nonscorable test booklets to emphasize important information on a subject-area test.

Scorable DocumentsScorable Documents

Test administrators must collect a students test material if they finish their test earlier than others.

Test administrators must quickly scan the completed answer document only to verify that responses are marked. Test administrators may not look at or comment on answers to individual test questions or point out individually-skipped test items.

If the student has not done so, the test administrator must say, “You have not recorded responses on the answer document. Please go back and mark your answers on it now.”

Test materials should then be returned to the students so they may fill in their answers.

After test is collected, students may be allowed to quietly read a book. These students will not be allowed to do any other activity while others are still testing. Absolutely NO talking will be allowed.

Immediately after each test session, the test administrator must return test materials to the POD administrator.

Test administrators will be required to sign the bottom of their oaths after the entire administration has been completed.

Test administrators must collect a students test material if they finish their test earlier than others.

Test administrators must quickly scan the completed answer document only to verify that responses are marked. Test administrators may not look at or comment on answers to individual test questions or point out individually-skipped test items.

If the student has not done so, the test administrator must say, “You have not recorded responses on the answer document. Please go back and mark your answers on it now.”

Test materials should then be returned to the students so they may fill in their answers.

After test is collected, students may be allowed to quietly read a book. These students will not be allowed to do any other activity while others are still testing. Absolutely NO talking will be allowed.

Immediately after each test session, the test administrator must return test materials to the POD administrator.

Test administrators will be required to sign the bottom of their oaths after the entire administration has been completed.

After TestingAfter Testing

Coding the Answer DocumentsCoding the Answer Documents Mark Mark ONEONE score code (pg. 33) of TAKS General score code (pg. 33) of TAKS General

Administrator ManualAdministrator Manual for each test that is included on for each test that is included on the answer document. Mark the test taken for TAKS the answer document. Mark the test taken for TAKS and TAKS-A on the answer document .and TAKS-A on the answer document .

Accommodation coding will be handled by the campus Accommodation coding will be handled by the campus testing coordinator.testing coordinator.

TAKS-M General

Preparing Materials for ReturnPreparing Materials for Return Verify that Verify that no answer documentsno answer documents have been left inside test have been left inside test

booklets.booklets. Mark Mark the correctthe correct score code (pg. 33) on each answer document score code (pg. 33) on each answer document

for for every student who completes the testevery student who completes the test.. Verify that all test booklets and answer documents are accounted Verify that all test booklets and answer documents are accounted

for to include voided or unused answer documents:for to include voided or unused answer documents: Answer documentsAnswer documents in in alpha orderalpha order Test bookletsTest booklets by by security number ordersecurity number order

Seating Chart, Transfer Form, Count FormSeating Chart, Transfer Form, Count Form ““Do Not Disturb”Do Not Disturb” & & “HELP”“HELP” signs signs Bathroom passesBathroom passes will be picked up at the end of the testing day will be picked up at the end of the testing day TAKS ManualsTAKS Manuals Signed test administrator oathSigned test administrator oath

Reading TAKS Administration TimelineReading TAKS Administration Timeline

February 21, 2011February 21, 2011 - you will receive testing - you will receive testing mapsmaps, , dutiesduties, , procedural requirementsprocedural requirements, testing , testing rostersrosters, and a copy of a , and a copy of a blank blank seating chartseating chart (seating chart must be (seating chart must be completely filled outcompletely filled out to include test to include test administrator’s / monitor’s / student’s name, and their location in the testing administrator’s / monitor’s / student’s name, and their location in the testing room)room)

February 22, 2011February 22, 2011 - begin covering and/or removing - begin covering and/or removing ALLALL instructional displays in hallways and classrooms instructional displays in hallways and classrooms (classroom windows (classroom windows and doors and doors mustmust be clear) be clear)

February 25, 2011February 25, 2011 - final administrative check of classrooms & - final administrative check of classrooms & hallwayshallways

February 22-25, 2011February 22-25, 2011 - notify students of their testing room - notify students of their testing room February 28, 2011February 28, 2011 - ensure all students are aware of where to report - ensure all students are aware of where to report

for testingfor testing March 1, 2011March 1, 2011 - - 7:15 - 8:00 A.M.7:15 - 8:00 A.M. - pick up test material and - pick up test material and

procedures in the main building seminar room - procedures in the main building seminar room - (next to library)(next to library) TEST MODE ALL DAYTEST MODE ALL DAY

Math TAKS Administration TimelineMath TAKS Administration Timeline April 12, 2011 - Math TAKS Administration & Procedural TrainingApril 12, 2011 - Math TAKS Administration & Procedural Training April 20, 2011April 20, 2011 - you will receive testing - you will receive testing mapsmaps, , dutiesduties, , procedural procedural

requirementsrequirements, testing , testing rostersrosters, and a copy of a , and a copy of a blank seating chartblank seating chart (seating chart must be (seating chart must be completely filled outcompletely filled out to include test administrator’s / to include test administrator’s / monitor’s / student’s name, and their location in the testing room)monitor’s / student’s name, and their location in the testing room)

April 22, 2011April 22, 2011 - - Easter HolidayEaster Holiday April 25, 2011April 25, 2011 - begin covering and/or removing - begin covering and/or removing ALLALL instructional instructional

displays in hallways and classrooms displays in hallways and classrooms (classroom windows and doors (classroom windows and doors mustmust be be clear)clear)

April 26, 2011April 26, 2011 - final administrative check of classrooms & hallways - final administrative check of classrooms & hallways April 22-26, 2011April 22-26, 2011 - notify students of their testing room - notify students of their testing room April 27, 2011April 27, 2011 - ensure all students are aware of where to report for - ensure all students are aware of where to report for

testingtesting April 28, 2011April 28, 2011 - - 7:15 - 8:00 A.M.7:15 - 8:00 A.M. - pick up test material and procedures - pick up test material and procedures

in the main building seminar room - in the main building seminar room - ((next to library)next to library) TEST MODE ALL DAYTEST MODE ALL DAY

Test Administrator Test Administrator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

This PowerPoint is not a substitute for reading the appropriate sections of the 2011 TAKS / TAKS-M / TAKS-Alt General Test Administrator Manuals.

These manuals are available online. Enter the VMA website, click on Testing Information, then click on

the tab labeled TAKS.

Web-based Test Administrator Training Modules

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