TEST ADMINISTRATOR

TRAINING

(REQUIRED FOR DTCS,STCS, AND TAS)

Understand the roles and responsibilities of test administrators

Understand how to use valid test administration practices

Be aware of what’s new this year in the statewide assessment system

Learn where to find test administration resources and tools

Big Picture ObjectivesTEST ADMINISTRATORS

Training will cover the following topics:Test Administrator Training Accessibility SupportsTest SecuritySmarter Balanced Administration*OAKS Online Science and Social Sciences Administration*ELPA Administration* *Only required for TAs administering this assessment

Training OverviewTEST ADMINISTRATORS

Before testing: Provide students with an opportunity to become

familiar with the test format and procedures Review student IEPs or education plans to identify

appropriate test formats and accessibility supports Make arrangements for students who are not testing Review Test Administration Manual (TAM), Oregon

Accessibility Manual (OAM), and training notes

During testing: Ensure that students receive the appropriate test

(includes settings such as language and print size) Enforce test environment requirements

TA Roles and ResponsibilitiesTEST ADMINISTRATORS

Supervision at all times by a trained TA Quiet environment void of distractions Only accessibility supports listed in OAM

made available to students Limited interaction with students

Read student directions Administer accessibility supports

appropriately No coaching

Test Environment RequirementsTEST ADMINISTRATORS

OAKS System ComponentsTest Information

Distribution Engine (TIDE)

•Student demographic information collected•Student test settings entered

Test Delivery System (TDS):

TA Interface

•Test sessions created•Students approved to test

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Test Delivery System (TDS):

Student Interface

•Students log into tests•Students take tests

Online Reporting System (ORS)

•Test results reportedItem Tracking

System (ITS)

•Test questions created reviewed, and edited•Questions assembled into tests

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TA Interface Administer online tests, track progress, and

manage students testing in your session Adjust test settings for individual students before

they are approved to start the test Approve and submit print requests from students

Student Interface Secure online test that must be accessed via a

secure browser General Education Student Interface Braille Interface

Overview of Test Delivery SystemTEST ADMINISTRATORS

New in the OAKS Portal New OAKS Portal URL: oaksportal.org New look and feel:

Organization remains the same Register to receive alerts when

announcements or resources are posted on the portal

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New Organization of Resources & Resources Search Feature:

New in the OAKS Portal (cont’d)TEST ADMINISTRATORS

New in the TA Interface Session IDs: New three-part naming

convention (not based on TA’s name) Easier to get back into sessions that

were unintentionally closed or paused. Buttons added to message TA sees if the TA tries to start a new session and already has an active session: Rejoin session Close session

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Used to create and manage test sessions and approve students All information is visible on one screen

Tests in session Students needing approval to start testing Students with tests in progress Print requests

TA Interface at A GlanceTEST ADMINISTRATORS

Create and Manage Test Sessions List of available tests automatically

displays upon logging in and remains on screen while monitoring students

Select the tests for inclusion in the session and click [Start Session]

System generates a Session ID that students will use to log in Test sessions automatically expire upon TA logout

Sessions cannot be resumed Students may resume a paused test in any new test session that

includes the applicable test subject and grade Example: TA creates a test session for students on Tuesday. To

resume testing on Wednesday, the TA will create another test session for students to resume testing

TA Interface (cont’d)TEST ADMINISTRATORS

Approvals Preview (right) allows TAs to see students that need to be approved while monitoring test progress

The complete list of students awaiting approval will display on a pop-up screen

TA Interface (cont’d)Student Test Settings and Approvals

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TA Interface (cont’d)

Student Test Settingsand Approvals (cont’d)

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Student Login

1. Log in using First Name, SSID, Session ID

2. Confirm identity – “Is This You?” screen– First Name (same as in SSID

upload), Enrolled Grade, DOB, School, SSID

3. Select Test – Student will see available

tests by subject

4. TA Approval required to start test

5. Confirm test -- “Is this your test?” screen

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Student Log-in

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Smarter Balanced Student InterfaceTEST ADMINISTRATORS

Click to view student help

Zoom in/out buttons (to adjust text size).

Click to view list of item pages. Pages with marked items will be indicated. Select item/item page to navigate.

Pause test button.Toggle between

test pages.

Click for item type tutorial.

Click to select a comment about the item.

Click to mark item for review.

Click to adjust the volume.

End test button.

Click to open periodic table

Click to open calculator

Save button appears on technology enhanced items

OAKS ONLINE SCIENCE & SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDENT INTERFACE

Test Administrators

ELPA Student Interface

Click to view student help

Zoom in/out buttons (to adjust text size).

Click to view list of item pages. Pages with marked items will be indicated. Select item/item page to navigate.

Pause test button.

Toggle between test pages.

Click for item type tutorial.

Click to select a comment about the item.

Click to mark item for review.

Click to have listening item played, or if playing, pause the audio.

Click to have instructions read aloud

Click to have answer option played.

Click to adjust the volume

Test Administrators

TAs must read the Test Administration Manual and the Oregon Accessibility Manual, receive annual test administration and security training, and sign an Assurance of Test Security form before administering state tests. If you’re administering Smarter Balanced or OAKS

Online Science and Social Sciences through the Braille Interface, you must also receive ODE-provided Braille Interface training

If you’re administering the Extended Assessment, you must also receive ODE-provided Qualified Trainer or Qualified Assessor training

Do’s…TEST ADMINISTRATORS

Do’s (cont’d)… Use the practice tests to familiarize

students with the student interface, item types, and available accessibility supports.

Read verbatim the student directions provided in the Test Administration Manual.

Provide students with only those accessibility supports listed by content area in the Oregon Accessibility Manual that are appropriate for the individual student.

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Do not allow untrained aides, interpreters, volunteers, or substitutes to assist with test administration.

Do not coach students (including requiring students to show their work).

Do not allow students to access resources such as textbooks, class notes, or cell phones during testing.

Do not allow students to talk to or help other students during testing.

…and Don’tsTEST ADMINISTRATORS

TA reviews the TAM and OAM before testing, focusing on test security and content-specific accessibility options.TA seeks clarification from STC on any rules that are unclear before administering testsTA spaces students appropriately or provides visual barriers to prevent students from seeing others’ tests.TA reads student directions verbatim and circulates through test environment to ensure proper testing conditions.

Promising PracticesTEST ADMINISTRATORS

Test Administration Manual http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/tam

Oregon Accessibility Manual http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=487

Best Practices Guidehttp://www.ode.state.or.us/go/tam

Promising Testing Practiceshttp://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=2444

Test Administration ResourcesTEST ADMINISTRATORS

TAs must receive training each year Special training requirements for Braille

Interface, Extended, and Kindergarten Assessments

TAs enforce valid test environment for students

When in doubt about a particular testing practice, before testing begins: Check the TAM and the OAM Check your training notes Ask your School Test Coordinator If all else fails, assume the answer is “no”

In a NutshellTEST ADMINISTRATORS

What 3 things must a test administrator do before administering a state test?

What are some examples of assistance to students that are not allowed?

What are some methods we can use to reduce test improprieties?

Acorns for StorageTEST ADMINISTRATORS