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Published March 23, 2017: Revised 3/24/2017

TA Script of Student Test Directions

SMARTER BALANCED PAPER-PENCIL

Spring 2017

Mathematics Grade 8—Paper Summative Assessment

http://wa.portal.airast.org/resources/?section=2

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TA Script of Student Directions: Math Grade 8

Contents

Prior to Testing ........................................................................................................................ 3

Summative—TA Instructions .................................................................................................... 4

Monitoring Test Progress .............................................................................................. 4

Summative: Student Directions—Math grade 8, session 1 ....................................................... 5

Monitoring Test Progress .............................................................................................. 8

Ending Students Test Session ...................................................................................... 8

Summative: Student Directions—Math grade 8, session 2 ....................................................... 9

Monitoring Test Progress ............................................................................................ 10

Ending Students Test Session .................................................................................... 11

Summative: Student Directions—Math grade 8, session 3 ..................................................... 12

Monitoring Test Progress ............................................................................................ 13

Ending Students Test Session .................................................................................... 13

Final Processing Steps for TAs................................................................................... 14

Revision Log: ......................................................................................................................... 15

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PRIOR TO TESTING

This document contains the TA Script of Student

Directions for the Smarter Balanced Mathematics

paper-pencil summative assessment

administration. It is required that TAs review the

test specific script and directions prior to

administering a state assessment. Contents of this

document include best practices for testing

(before, during, after) and student directions (SAY)

boxes. It is highly recommended to allow students

an opportunity to practice on the Training and

Practice Tests prior to taking the summative

assessment.

Before Testing (day prior or morning of)

For all before testing activities, refer to the TA

Checklist in Appendix A of the Paper TAM.

It is recommended to print the TA Script of

Student Directions (SAY) boxes prior to testing.

TAs should try to maintain a natural classroom

atmosphere during the test administration.

Before each test begins, he or she should

encourage students to do their best.

During Testing

For all during testing activities, refer to the TA

Checklist in Appendix A of the Paper TAM.

Follow professional practices and test security

protocols.

At least one trained TA is required to supervise

students at all times during the testing session

and until materials have been collected and

accounted for. Students left unattended will

have their test results invalidated.

Provide all required student settings according

to each student’s plan. If the correct setting is

unavailable, do not approve that student’s test

session. Notify your SC immediately.

TAs must ensure that students do not have

access to digital, electronic, or manual devices

during testing.

Break schedules should be followed according

to Paper TAM. Additional breaks may be

provided based on student needs and TA

judgement.

Students who have not completed the

assessment must be monitored during

breaks and lunches.

Should a testing incident occur during your

session, you should stop testing immediately

and notify your SC.

Share your plan for students who finish early.

How are materials processed and accounted

for? Do students leave the testing room, and if

so, where do they go? If students remain in the

testing room, what quiet activity is available?

Electronics are not permitted.

Each test specific script must be followed

exactly and used when a test is administered.

When reading directions to students:

Do not paraphrase the directions.

Read the directions to students exactly as

they are written, using a natural tone and

manner. If you make a mistake in reading

a direction, stop and say, “Listen again”

Then read the direction again. Never

deviate from the directions as written.

Deviating from the printed directions is a

testing violation. Read all material printed

in boxes next to the word SAY:. The

italicized text outside of the SAY: boxes and

the text below the perforated line is

information for you and should not be read

to students.

You may repeat any part of these directions

as many times as needed.

Do not provide suggestions to students on

how to respond to the task or evaluate

student work.

For detailed instructions on the TA support

permitted during testing sessions, see section

6.3 of the Paper TAM.

After Testing

Review early and follow the instructions in the

Final Processing Steps for TAs section, prior to

releasing students from the testing location.

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SUMMATIVE—TA INSTRUCTIONS

Monitoring Test Progress

Once students have started their tests, TAs should

circulate through the room to ensure all conditions

of test security are maintained. If the TA witnesses

or suspects a possible test security incident, the SC

should be contacted immediately in accordance

with the Test Security and Building Plan.

Off Task: If you notice that a student is off task,

you may read the statement below verbatim.

SAY: It is important that you do your

best.

Do you need to close your test

booklet and answer booklet and

take a break?

Item Concern: If a student is concerned about an

item, you may support the student by reading the

script below verbatim.

SAY: I cannot help you check your work.

You may read the question again

and think about what the question

is asking you to do.

Try your best and choose the

answer that makes the most sense

to you.

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SUMMATIVE: STUDENT DIRECTIONS—MATH GRADE 8, SESSION 1

Before beginning administration of the math grade 8, Session 1 paper-pencil assessment, verify that you have

all necessary materials to support this testing session. Refer to the TAs Now: section below for additional

information. Calculators are NOT allowed for Session 1.

TAs Now:

Verify that all answer booklets have been identified to each student (pre-ID label). Students will be

instructed to write their names on their test booklets.

Verify quantities of materials to ensure that each student has his or her own test booklet, answer booklet,

scratch paper, graph paper, and two sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers.

Ensure students know how or where to get other materials, as permitted by the test content or

student plan (aligning to the GTSA).

Read the SAY: directions verbatim to the students. Each SAY: box has a label to the left specifying

whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific section (ex. Session 1).

SAY: Please make sure your desk is cleared of all items. If you have a bag, cell phone, or any other

electronic device, raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins.

Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and

may invalidate your test.

Pause. Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces

have been cleared.

SAY: I am now going to pass out your test materials. Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to.

Pause. Distribute test booklets and answer booklets, two number 2 pencils with erasers,

plain or lined scratch paper, and graph paper to students. Make sure the students have their

own test booklet and answer booklet.

Students will record their answers in their answer booklet.

SAY: Please write your name on the top of your scratch paper and graph paper.

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and write your name in the “Student Name” area.

Make sure you have the answer booklet with your name printed on the white label on the

front cover. Raise your hand if you do not have the answer booklet with your name on it.

Are there any questions?

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials. Assist students as needed.

SAY: Now you will take Session 1 of the mathematics assessment.

You may only use a No. 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test. Pens, highlighters, or

other writing tools are not allowed.

First, open your answer booklet to page 1. Then, open your test booklet to page 1.

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages.

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Do not read the sample questions aloud

SAY: We will begin by doing some sample questions. Your test booklet contains several different

types of questions as shown below. Each sample shows what a certain type of question looks

like in the test booklet. You will mark your answers to the sample questions in the SAMPLES

box above Session 1 in your answer booklet. After you have marked your answer to the

sample question we are working on, please wait quietly for further instruction. When marking

your answers, be sure to fill in bubbles completely and make your marks heavy and dark. If

you want to change an answer, completely erase the mark you made before making a new

mark. Let’s practice!

For Sample A, fill in only the bubble that goes with the answer you choose.

Pause. Give students time to answer Sample A.

Students should respond to the sample items in their answer booklet. The correct answers to the

sample items are shown in the test booklet on page 3. However, wait until students answer all

sample items (A-E) in their answer booklet before directing them to check their answers on page 3.

SAY: Are there any questions?

Pause to answer any questions.

SAY: Now go to Sample B. For some questions in the test, there will be more than one correct

response. Sample B is an example of this type of test question. For Sample B, fill in the two

bubbles that go with the answers you choose.

Pause. Give students time to answer Sample B.



SAY: Now go to Sample C. For some questions in the test, there will be more than one part.

Sample C is an example of a question which contains three parts. For Sample C, you will

need to complete parts a, b, and c. Fill in the bubbles that go with the answers you choose.

Pause. Give students time to answer Sample C.



SAY: Now go to Sample D. For some questions in the test, you will need to write your own

response. Other questions on the test may contain blank lines for you to write your answer.

For Sample D, draw a point on the number line to show your answer.

Pause. Give students time to answer Sample D.



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SAY: Now turn to page 2 in your test booklet. At the top of page 2, you’ll find the directions for

completing the grids. Feel free to refer back to this page as you work through Session 1. For

this type of question in the test, you will complete a grid. Read the question and work the

problem to find an answer. Write your answer in the answer boxes at the top of the grid. Print

your answer with the first digit in the answer box all the way to the left, OR with the last digit

in the answer box all the way to the right. Print only one digit in each answer box. Do NOT

leave a blank answer box in the middle of an answer. Fill in a bubble under each answer box

that you used to write your answer. Fill in one and ONLY one bubble for each answer box. Fill

in each bubble by making a solid mark that completely fills the bubble. You MUST fill in the

bubbles to receive credit for your answer.


SAY: Now turn back to page 1 in your test booklet and answer Sample E by filling in the grid on

page 1 in your answer booklet.

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages. Give students time to answer Sample E.

Do not read the answers to the sample questions aloud

SAY: Now turn to page 3 in your test booklet. At the top of page 3 you’ll see a completed answer

key for the sample questions A-E. Check to be sure you correctly bubbled in your answers to

the sample questions in your answer booklet. Do not look ahead to the next page until I tell

you to. Are there any questions?

Make sure that the students are on the correct page. Give students time to read the sample

responses in their test booklet. Do not read the samples aloud or answers aloud. The Sample Item

answers are provided here for your information: Sample A: choice B, Sample B: choice A and B, Sample

C: a. N, b. N, c. Y, Sample D: Point placed at the line representing the number 1 2/3, Sample E: 3/4 or

0.75. Pause to answer any questions.

SAY: This session of the test includes different types of questions. Read each problem carefully

and follow the directions. You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper

and graph paper provided. You may also mark, underline, or circle key words, and

strikethrough answers in this test booklet.

You must mark your answers to questions in your answer booklet.

Pause.

SAY: When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page, you have finished Session 1.

You may not look ahead to any other session. Work through each question in Session 1 only.

When you have finished Session 1, please close your test booklet and answer booklet and

raise your hand.


Pause to answer any questions the students might have. When you are sure that the students

understand the directions.

SAY: Please check to see that your answer booklet is on page 1. Now turn to page 6 in your test

booklet. You may now begin testing.

Make sure that the students are on the correct page.

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Once students have started their tests, the TA should circulate through the room to ensure that

all conditions of test security are maintained and that students are working independently. Refer

to the Monitoring Test Progress section, page 4. Refer to the Item Concern or Off Task sections

for SAY directions, page 4, when a student is off task or asks for assistance.

Ending Students Test Session

When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session, the TA should give

students a brief warning. If your test session includes administering Session 2 today, you

will read from the following End Session 1, Continue Session 2 Today SAY box. If your test

session includes administering Session 2 on a different day, you will read from the following

End Session 1, Session 2 on Another Day SAY box.

End Session 1, Continue Session 2 Today:

SAY: We are nearing the end of Session 1. When you finish, you should check your work and make

sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 1 only. When you are

checking your work, make sure none of the pages are stuck together. I cannot help you

check your work.

When you have completed Session 1, close your test booklet and answer booklet. Please

raise your hand and sit quietly while I collect your scratch paper and graph paper.

Pause. Once Session 1 is complete, do not go to any additional SAY boxes in this session, you will refer to

the next Math Grade 8, Session 2 section, beginning on page 10, under the header Begin here when

administering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1.

Students will need to be provided new scratch paper in Session 2.

Be sure to give students a break between Sessions 1 and 2. The test booklets and answer booklets

must remain closed on students’ desks.

End Session 1, Session 2 on Another Day:

SAY: We are nearing the end of Session 1. When you finish, you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 1 only. When you are


check your work.

When you have completed your test, place your scratch paper and graph paper in your

answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet. Please raise your hand and I

will collect your test materials.

When it is time to end this test session.

SAY: If you have not finished and need additional time, please raise your hand.

Pause. Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instruction on extended time testers.

SAY: If you have answered all the questions on your test and have finished reviewing your answers, place your scratch paper and graph paper in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet. Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials.

For those administering Sessions 1 and 2 in separate test sittings, refer now to the Final Processing

Steps for TAs, on page 14.

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Before beginning administration of the Math grade 8, Session 2 paper-pencil assessment, verify that you have

all necessary materials to support this testing session. Refer to the TAs Now: section on page 5 for additional

information. A scientific calculator is allowed for Session 2.

Verify the availability of calculators for students who choose to use them.

Ensure that calculators have the memory cleared before and after Session 2.

Read the SAY: directions verbatim. Each SAY: box has a label to the left specifying whether the

instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific section (ex. Session 2).

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1.




may invalidate your test. You may use a scientific calculator for this portion of the

assessment.


have been cleared.



Pause. Distribute test booklets and answer booklets, two number 2 pencils with erasers, and





Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet. Make sure that you have the

test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another student’s. Raise your

hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it.


Pause to allow students time to write their names on the scratch paper and verify test and answer booklets.

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 10.

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Begin here when administering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1: Pass out new scratch/graph

paper.

SAY: Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of

your scratch paper and graph paper.

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it.

You may use a scientific calculator for this portion of the assessment.

Pause.

SAY: Now you will take Session 2 of the mathematics assessment. You may only use a No. 2

pencil with an eraser when taking this test. Pens, highlighters, or other writing tools are not

allowed.

Be sure to read each problem carefully and follow the directions. For test questions with

bubbled answer choices, completely fill in the bubble for your answer. You may do your work

in this test booklet or on the scratch paper and graph paper provided. You may also mark,

underline, or circle key words, and strikethrough answers in this test booklet.

You must mark your answers to questions in your answer booklet.


Pause to answer any questions the students might have.


You may not go back to Session 1 or look ahead to Session 3. Work through each question in

Session 2 only.

When you have finished Session 2, please close your test booklet and answer booklet and

raise your hand.




SAY: Now turn to page 16 in your test booklet. Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet. You

may now begin testing.

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages.




to the Monitoring Test Progress section, page 4.

Refer to the Item Concern or Off Task sections for SAY directions, page 4, when a student is

off task or asks for assistance.

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When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session, the TA should give

students a brief warning.

SAY: We are nearing the end of Session 2. When you finish, you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only. When you are


check your work.

When you have completed your test, place your scratch paper and graph paper in your

answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet. Please raise your hand and I

will collect your test materials.

When it is time to end this test session.



SAY: If you have answered all the questions on your test and have finished reviewing your

answers, place your scratch paper in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and

answer booklet. Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials and clear your

calculator memory.

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs, on page 14.

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Before beginning administration of the math grade 8, Session 3 paper-pencil assessment, verify that you have

all necessary materials to support this testing session. Refer to the TAs Now: section on page 5 for additional

information. A scientific calculator is allowed for Session 3.

Verify the availability of calculators for students who choose to use them.

Ensure that calculators have the memory cleared before and after Session 3.

Read the SAY: directions verbatim. Each SAY: box has a label to the left specifying whether the

instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of section (ex. Session 3).




may invalidate your test. You may use a scientific calculator for this portion of the

assessment.


have been cleared.



Pause. Distribute test booklets and answer booklets, two number 2 pencils with erasers,





Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet. Make sure that you have the

test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another student’s.

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it.


Pause to allow student time to write their names and verify materials. Assist students as needed.

SAY: Now you will take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment.

You may only use a No. 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test. Pens, highlighters, or

other writing tools are not allowed.

Pause.

SAY: Please open your test booklet to page 34. Now open your answer booklet to page 7. Read

the directions at the top of page 34 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud.

Pause. Make sure that the students are on the correct page.

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SAY: This session contains a performance task. Read the following information about your task.

Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow, referring back to this

information as often as needed. Be sure to write your answers in your answer booklet.

You may use scratch paper and graph paper to help you with this task, but be sure to answer

the questions in the space provided in your answer booklet.

You may not go back to Session 1 or Session 2 in your test booklet. Work through each

question in Session 3 only.


Pause to answer any questions the students might have.


When you have finished, please close your test booklet and answer booklet and sit quietly.




BEGIN SESSION 3

SAY: You may now begin testing.




to the Monitoring Test Progress section, page 4.

Refer to the Item Concern or Off Task sections for SAY directions, page 4, when a student is

off task or asks for assistance.


When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session, the TA should give students a brief

warning.

SAY: We are nearing the end of Session 3. When you finish, you should check your work and

make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only. When you

are checking your work, make sure none of the pages are stuck together.

I cannot help you check your work.

When you have completed the test, place your scratch paper and graph paper in your answer

booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet. Please raise your hand and I will

collect your test materials.

Pause.

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When it is time to end this test session,



SAY: If you have answered all the questions on your test and have finished reviewing your

answers, place your scratch paper and graph paper in your answer booklet and close your

test booklet and answer booklet. Please raise your hand and I will collect your materials and

clear your calculator memory.

TAs must now refer to the following Final Processing Steps for TAs.

Final Processing Steps for TAs

1. If students are allowed to leave the testing room when they finish, explain the procedures for

leaving without disrupting others and where they are expected to report once they leave. Prior

to releasing students who have completed their test, you must collect and account for all

testing materials provided to students during this test session. If students are expected to

remain in the testing room until the end of the session, instruct them on what activities they

may engage in when finished testing. Electronic devices not permitted.

2. For security reasons, only trained TAs may handle secure test materials.

3. Collect and account for all test booklets, answer booklets, individual ancillary materials, and

calculators as distributed and permitted for each test session (i.e., scratch paper). Calculators

for students requiring additional time should remain with the students’ test booklets.

4. Calculator memories for students requiring additional time should not be cleared until

students complete the testing session. For students who have completed testing, clear all

calculator memories before students exit the testing location.

5. Per your testing plan, students who need more time may remain in the same testing room or

move to another location to finish the assessment.

For students remaining in the same room, redistribute test materials and instruct students

to continue with the assessment.

For students moving to a new location, go to the new location and then redistribute test

materials and instruct students to continue with the assessment. Students are not

permitted to transfer secure materials.

6. When testing has completed, promptly return all secure materials to your SC according to your

Test Security and Building Plan.

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Revision Log:

Page Section Description of Revision Revision

Date

All Sessions 1, 2, 3 Modified references to “scratch paper” to read “scratch

paper and graph paper” 3/24/2017

10, 12 Sessions 2, 3 Added the following check box in the TA overview section,

prior to the SAY boxes “

Verify the availability of calculators for students

who choose to use them.

3/24/2017

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