Monitor Training 2016 SAT10 FSA FCAT 2 0

Monitor Training 2016 SAT-10; FSA; FCAT 2. 0; and EOC Assessments

Purpose of Monitoring § Ensure standardized testing across the district § Administer tests in a secure manner § Preserve the integrity of the tests § Safeguard the validity of the test results for schools and students 2

Spring 2016 Monitoring Schedule Date Assessment Program* FSA ELA Writing- Grades 4 -7 Pre-monitoring FSA ELA Writing - Grades 4 -10 Test Session February 29 – March 11 FSA ELA Grade 10 Retake Writing Component – (Grades 10+ - Adult) Test Session FSA ELA Reading Grade 3 and Mathematics- Grades 3 & 4 March 16 – 18 Pre-monitoring FSA ELA Reading Grade 3 and Mathematics- Grades 3 & 4 Test Session FCAT 2. 0 Reading Retake or NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC Retake or March 28 – April 7 FSA ELA Retake Reading Component Test Session SAT-10 Kindergarten: Sentence Reading and Mathematics Grades 1 -2: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Problem Solving March 31 or April 1 Pre-monitoring SAT-10 Kindergarten: Sentence Reading and Mathematics Grades 1 -2: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Problem Solving April 4 – 7 Test Session FSA ELA Reading - Grades 4 -10, FSA Mathematics - Grades 5 -8, and FCAT 2. 0 Science - Grades 5 & 8 April 11 – May 6 Test Session FSA EOC Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 Test Session April 18 – May 13 OR NGSSS EOC Biology 1, Civics, & US History April 18 – May 20 See Test Administration Schedule for specific dates/subjects for each grade level. Test Session February 25 or 26 3 *Computer-based assessments only: FSA ELA Writing Grades 8 -10; FSA ELA Reading Grades 4 -10; FSA Mathematics Grades 5 -8; FSA ELA Retake (Grades 10+ - AD; FCAT 2. 0 Retake and NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC Retake; FSA EOC (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2), and NGSSS EOC (Biology 1, Civics, US History) Assessments.

Stanford Achievement Test - Tenth Edition (SAT-10) § All Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students will test • Subtests to be administered: Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 Sentence Reading: Kindergarten Mathematics: Kindergarten Reading Comprehension: Grade 1 and 2 Mathematics Problem Solving: Grade 1 and 2 § SAT-10 Untimed 4 Wednesday, April 6 Thursday, April 7 Friday April 8 Make up Testing Teacher Planning (No Testing)

Administering the SAT-10 § Sentence Reading (K): Partially dictated to students § Reading Comprehension (1 and 2) • Students must work independently. § Mathematics (K) and Mathematics: Problem Solving (1 and 2) • Questions will be dictated to students § District paper rulers should be provided as follows: 5 Kindergarten Sentence Reading: As a marker Mathematics: As a marker Grade 1 Reading Comprehension: As a marker Mathematics: Problem Solving: Required to solve problems Grade 2 Reading Comprehension: As a marker Mathematics: Problem Solving: Required to solve problems

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) ELA Writing § FSA English/Language Arts Writing (Grades 4 -10) • Grades 4 -7 are PBT • Grades 8 -10 are CBT* Ø One 120 minute session *Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only. 6

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) ELA Reading § FSA English/Language Arts (Grades 3 -10) • Grades 3 is PBT • Grades 4 -10 are CBT* Ø Grades 3 -5: Two 80 minute sessions over 2 days Ø Grades 6 -8: Two 85 minute sessions over 2 days Ø Grades 9 -10: Two 90 minute sessions over 2 days 7 *Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) Mathematics § FSA Mathematics (Grades 3 -8) • Grades 3 and 4 are PBT • Grades 5 – 8 are CBT* Ø Grades 3 -5: Two 80 minute sessions, over two days Ø Grades 6 -8: Three 60 minute sessions, over two days • Session 1 on day 1 and Sessions 2 and 3 on day 2 8 *Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) ELA Retake § FSA English/Language Arts Retake Writing (CBT)* • Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11 -AD Ø One 120 minute session § FSA English/Language Arts Retake Reading (CBT)* • Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11 -AD Ø Two 90 -minute sessions over 2 days Ø Any student who has not completed the ELA Retake Writing or ELA Retake Reading Session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, each session may last no longer than half the length of a typical school day. 9 *Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2. 0) Retake § FCAT 2. 0 Retake Reading (CBT*) • Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11 -AD • Reading Retake: Two sessions, over 2 days. Ø Students may have up to half the length of a typical school day to complete the test each day. *Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only. 10

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2. 0) Science § FCAT 2. 0 Science (Grades 5 and 8) • Grade 5: Two 80 minute sessions over 2 days • Grade 8: Two 80 minute sessions in 1 day Ø Note: Packages of secure materials with security numbers may be opened five (5) days before testing, but NO EARLIER. 11

End-of-Course Assessments FSA EOC (CBT) § Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 § FSA EOCs are administered in two 90 minute sessions over 2 days. Ø Any student not finished by the end of each 90 -minute session may continue working through half the length of a typical school day. 12 NGSSS EOC (CBT) § Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics, and US History § NGSSS EOCs are administered in one 160 minute session with a 10 minute break after the first 80 minutes. § Students may be dismissed after the first 80 minutes during the 10 minute break, as they complete the test. Ø Any student not finished by the end of the 160 minutes may continue working. Testing must be completed within the same school day.

Monitors’ Responsibilities § Role of the Monitor • What should be observed before, during, and after testing? Ø Test Security Ø Test Administrators’ Responsibilities Ø Test Accommodations • Ask for a copy of the training packet(s) used to train school staff (if available) 13

Monitoring Procedures § Pre-monitoring Procedures • Check for proper documentation Ø Test Materials Chain of Custody Ø Administration Record/Security Checklist Ø Seating Charts • Packages of secure materials with security numbers may be opened five (5) days before testing, but NO EARLIER. • All secured materials are accounted for • Limited access to storage room 14

Monitoring Procedures, cont. § Test Session Monitoring • Randomly select a classroom to observe • Plan to remain in the test session for the full allotted time Ø Some students are allowed extended time. Ø Be in place when testing begins, then exit unobtrusively after testing is well underway. 15

Monitoring Procedures, cont. § Monitoring After Scheduled Test Sessions • Observe make-up sessions • Packing of test materials • Limited access to storage room 16

What To Observe: Preparations § Preparations for the Assessment • Visual cues must be covered or removed • Signs are posted (e. g. , Do Not Disturb, Session Number, Electronic Devices) • Sufficient space between students • Student/test administrator ratio Ø Paper-based test (1: 30) Ø Computer-based test (1: 25) • Roster of students assigned to the room 17

What To Observe: Paper-Based Testing § During the Assessment (paper-based test) • All testing signs are posted • Test materials must be handed to students • • • 18 • individually Documentation of security numbers assigned to students A record of attendance is maintained Test materials for absent students are kept in a secure area in the room Appropriate testing environment is maintained

What To Observe: Computer-Based Testing (CBT) § During the Assessment (computer-based testing) • Visual-barriers are installed • Sufficient work space for CBT Worksheets, CBT Work • • 19 Folders, and Reading/Writing Passage Booklets Student Tickets, Seal Codes, and test materials must be handed to students individually A record of attendance is maintained Tickets and test materials for absent students are kept in a secure area in the room Appropriate testing environment is maintained

What To Observe: General § During the Assessment • The test schedule is followed with the allotted time • The starting and ending times are displayed on the • • 20 board Electronic devices are not within arm’s reach Security Logs are maintained at all times. Appropriate test administration manual is being used for the test being administered Ø Script is read verbatim Test administrators and proctors actively monitor testing

What To Observe: Conclusion § Concluding the Assessment • Test materials are collected individually from students • Students are not permitted to leave until all materials are collected and verified • Test materials and documentation are immediately returned to the school assessment coordinator 21

Reporting Irregularities § Any concern regarding a testing irregularity, breach of test security, or problem with secure testing materials must be reported immediately to Student Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET) at 305 -995 -7520. Ø You should NOT “debrief” with school staff. 22

Monitor Observation Forms § Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680) § Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681) § Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions (FM -7469) § Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form (FM-6685) § Test Security Agreement for Test Session Observers (Attachment A) 23

Sample Monitoring Assignment Date February 25 or 26 February 29 – March 11 March 16 – 18 March 28 – April 7 March 31 or April 1 April 4 – 7 April 11 – May 6 April 18 – May 13 April 18 – May 20 24 Assessment Program* FSA ELA Writing- Grades 4 -7 Pre-monitoring FSA ELA Writing - Grades 4 -10 Test Session FSA ELA Grade 10 Retake Writing Component – (Grades 10+ - Adult) Test Session FSA ELA Reading Grade 3 and Mathematics- Grades 3 & 4 Pre-monitoring FSA ELA Reading Grade 3 and Mathematics- Grades 3 & 4 Test Session FCAT 2. 0 Reading Retake* or NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC Retake* or FSA ELA Retake Reading Component Test Session SAT-10 Kindergarten: Sentence Reading and Mathematics Grades 1 -2: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Problem Solving Pre-monitoring SAT-10 Kindergarten: Sentence Reading and Mathematics Grades 1 -2: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Problem Solving Test Session FSA ELA Reading - Grades 4 -10, FSA Mathematics - Grades 5 -8, and FCAT 2. 0 Science -Grades 5 & 8 Test Session FSA EOC Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 Test Session OR NGSSS EOC Biology 1, Civics, & US History Test Session School Assignment Banyan Elementary 3060 SW 85 Avenue Miami, FL 33155 N/A N/A N/A Brownsville Middle 4899 NW 24 TH AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33142 Barbara Goleman Senior 14100 NW 89 th Avenue Miami Lakes, FL 33018 *Computer-based assessments only: FSA ELA Writing Grades 8 -10; FSA ELA Reading Grades 4 -10; FSA Mathematics Grades 5 -8; FSA ELA Retake (Grades 10+ - AD; FCAT 2. 0 Retake and NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC Retake; FSA EOC (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2), and NGSSS EOC (Biology 1, Civics, US History) Assessments. .

Pre-monitoring Form (FM 6680) 25

Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681) 26

Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions (FM-7469) 27

Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form (FM-6685) 28

Returning Monitoring Forms § Please submit all completed forms and a copy of the school’s training packet (if available) to SAET: • via fax to: 305 -995 -7522, • via school mail to: 9023, or • via email to bbetancourt@dadeschools. net § All forms should be submitted by June 10, 2016. 29