PARCC Computerbased Testing Administration Training for Test Administrators

PARCC Computer-based Testing Administration Training for Test Administrators - Refresher 1

Role-Based Key Role-Based Codes LEA Test Coordinator – (Cindy Helmers, Becky Donahoo) School Test Coordinator – (Administrators, MCS, Test Coord) Test Administrator/Proctor – (Teachers) LEA and School Technology Coordinator – (Tech staff) Accommodations Coordinator – (Leslie Hanson, Ashley Schnittker) 2

Purpose By the end of this refresher module, users will understand: • PARCC’s most commonly used acronyms; • Test schedule and testing times; • Security policies and protocols ; • Tasks to complete before, during, and after testing; and • Available resources and options to receive support. New this year!!! The recommended browser is Internet Explorer not Google Chrome. 3

Commonly used PARCC Acronyms Acronym Name CBT Computer-Based Test PBT Paper-Based Test CCR College and Career Ready PNP Personal Needs Profile CCSS Common Core State Standards SEA State Education Agency ELA English Language Arts SRI Student Registration Import English Language Arts/Literacy STC School Test Coordinator EOY End of Year Assessment TA Test Administrator LEA Local Education Agency TAM Test Administrator Manual LP Large Print TCM Test Coordinator Manual ELA/L LTC* PARCC 4 Acronym Name LEA/District Test Coordinator Partnership for Assessments *Note: District Test Coordinators will be referred to as of Readiness for College and LEA Test Coordinators throughout this presentation.

Test Schedule 2016 Spring Testing Windows for Computer-based Testing PARCC Test Grade 3 -8 End of Year (EOY) BHS End of Year (EOY) Dates April 4 to May 6, 2016 March 28 to April 28, 2016 Your Building Test Coordinators are working on a testing schedule for your building including times for make-up and for alternate location testing. 5

High School Unit Testing Times 6

Guidelines for Administration Time Task Time to be Allotted for an Administration Preparing for testing (includes reading instructions to students and answering questions) 10 minutes Distributing test material 5 minutes Unit testing time Completing end-of-unit activities, including closing units, collecting test materials, and administering a student survey (after EOY only) 60– 110 minutes* 5– 15 minutes *Depending on unit and subject—refer to Unit Guidelines and Schedule table in the Test Administrators Manual for each Unit Time. 7

Guidelines for Administration Time • Provide all students with the entire amount of Unit Testing Time. • Once the Unit Testing Time has elapsed, the unit must end. • A student may be allowed an extended time accommodations only if listed in his or her IEP, 504 Plan, or EL Plan. • If a student finishes early, use script Option C on page 31 of the Test Administrator Manual: “After you have logged out of the test, you may read a book or other materials until the unit has ended. ” 8

Make-Up Testing • Students who are absent, become ill, or who can no longer test because of classroom, school, or technical interruptions during original units, may utilize make-up testing. • Students are not allowed to return to any portion of the test they have already completed. • Test security and administration protocols apply. • Units may be taken out of order for make-up testing only. * Note: all units must be scheduled in sequential order. 9

Guidelines for Breaks • Between units, scheduled breaks should occur. Example (ELA/L Administration): 8: 00 a. m. – 10: 00 a. m. Unit 1 10: 00 a. m. – 10: 15 a. m. Scheduled Break 10: 15 a. m. – 12: 15 p. m. Unit 2 • During a unit, “stand-stretch” breaks may be permitted at the discretion of the Test Administrator. You will not need to pause and resume tests for this type of break. 10

next Pearson. Access Steps to prepare for PARCC Computer-based Tests: • Manage and monitor Test Sessions in Pearson. Accessnext – – – – Start test sessions Understand the active testing status indicators Manage test interruptions Understand how a student should exit a test Resume student’s test Completed and Marked Test Complete status Stop Test Sessions • Information on how to complete these activities, as well as additional training resources and sample test items, can be accessed at https: //parcc. tms. pearson. com/ 11

Testing Step 1 Got to: https: //parcc. pearson. com/ 12

Step 2 – Select your state! (IL) 13

Testing Step 3 Sign in to test – Your username is your school email. 14

Test Step 4 - Start Testing To Start the test Click on Select an action under the Testing Icon. Select Student in Sessions drop down. *** Make sure “PARCC > 2015 -2016 > 2016 Spring PARCC” is listed at the top of this screen! 15

Testing Step 5 • Click on the Session list field • Begin typing your name or homeroom code. • The list will populate with your sessions. • Select a Session. 16

Testing Step 6 – Tickets • Click the Download Resources field. (1) • Select one of the Student Testing Tickets options (Grid View, List View, 4 per page, or 1 per page) • A new browser tab should open and tickets should appear. • They can be printed from here. • Return to Students in Sessions and start the session by clicking the Green Start button. (2) 17

Testing Step 7 - Unlocking the Test Unit Move the buttons from the locked to the unlock position for the test unit students will be taking *** Only one test unit may be unlocked at a time. Students may also be locked and unlocked individually from the student list within each test session. 18

Testing Step 8 -Student Login • Log in to computers (1) • Username: statetest • Password: District 87 • Double click the Test. Nav icon on the desktop (2) • Choose Illinois from the menu • Enter username/password from Student Testing Ticket (4) • Click Sign In 19

next Pearson. Access Managing Test Sessions – Student Statuses: 20

Resume Test Managing Test Sessions: • If a test needs to be resumed or completed, choose that student in the test session list and choose the appropriate action in the Tasks drop-down menu. 21

Pearson. Accessnext You can also resume individual students by using the drop-down under the unit and change to resume. 22

next Pearson. Access Tests Complete: • DO NOT STOP! 23

Tasks to Complete Before Testing Test Administrators Must Prepare for Test Administration : • • • 24 Ensure you can access Pearson. Accessnext. Prepare the testing environment. Prohibited materials: see pages 13 -14 in the Test Administrator Manual.

Guidance for Troubleshooting Computer-based Testing • When a technology disruption affecting a single student occurs, Test Administrators should follow these steps: ‒ Note the time of the disruption. ‒ Follow procedures on troubleshooting and support. ‒ If issue persist move the student to another testing device. ‒ Document the situation in writing. • When a technology disruption affecting multiple students occurs, Test Administrators should follow these steps: ‒ Pause testing. ‒ Note the time of the disruption. ‒ Follow procedures on troubleshooting and support. ‒ Resume testing. ‒ Document the situation in writing. 25

During Testing: Security Breaches Monitoring and Reporting Security Breaches and Testing Irregularities 1. All instances of security breaches and testing irregularities must be reported to the administrator, and subsequently, the LEA Test Coordinator, immediately. 2. The Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach must be completed within two school days of the incident. 3. And remember, you should be prepared to provide a written statement of the incident to your administrator should a security breach or testing irregularity occur. 26

During Testing: Safety Threats and Severe Weather Test Administrators and Proctors must: 1. 2. 3. 4. 27 Note the time of the disruption. Secure test materials as specified in your School Security Plan Upon return, prepare students for the continuation of the unit. Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach* to Test Coordinator.

Tasks to Complete After Testing the PARCC Assessment 1. Collect materials and return to the test coordinator. • • • Test Administrator Manual Student Testing Tickets School-supplied mathematics reference sheets and calculators (if applicable) Used and unused scratch paper Headphones 2. Report accommodations usage and missing materials to the administrator. 3. When all students have completed all units of a test and their statuses are “Complete, ” stop Test Sessions in Pearson. Accessnext. 4. Complete a Test Administrator Survey after each administration. 28

Resources – Support Page 29

Resources – Training Center The Training Center is found at: http: //parcc. pearson. co m/pearsonaccess/ • Select the green Pearson. Accessnext dropdown menu and select Training. • Enter your user ID and password, and then click Sign In to go to the Training Center. 30

Resources – TAM and TCM Test Administrator Manual (TAM) for Computer-based Testing http: //parcc. pearson. com/ (Under “Manuals and Documents”) 31

Resources – Accessibility For All Accessibility Features that are embedded in the student platform and available for all students to use. 32

Resources – Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual http: //www. parcconline. org/parccaccessibility-features-and-accommodationsmanual Accessibility Features and Accommodations Training Module: https: //parcc. tms. pearson. com 33

Support • Commonly Used PARCC Acronyms for Computer-based Testing • Test Administrations, Schedules, and Testing Times • Pearson. Accessnext Managing Test Sessions • Tasks to Complete Before, During, and After Testing • Resources • Support 34

Support Contact your Building Test Coordinator or LEA Coordinators for assistance with: 35 v Testing schedule v Testing accommodations v Unusual circumstances on test days v Violations of test security v School emergencies that affect testing v Questions about general testing policies v Questions about state communications

More to come!! Thank you! 36