Smarter Balanced Testing 2014 Overview of the Smarter

Smarter Balanced Testing 2014

Overview of the Smarter Balanced Test Process Non. Performance Test More standard form of testing 2 hours Computer-based Classroom Activity 30 minutes NOT computer based NOT scored Students interact with each other Preps students for the upcoming performance test Performance Test 1 -2 hours Computer-based Application of knowledge Math testing consists of 1 session ELA consists of 2 sessions

TIDE • Prior to March 28 th Login

Prepare for the Test!!! • Cover Items on the Walls • Educational Posters • Student Work • Organize student Information • Logins on easy to hand out form • Go to DOE site and fill in the test security agreement • Prepare Class Activity (Math and ELA teachers)

Day of the Test! KNOW: • Where you test • Which set computers CONTACT: ITEMS NEEDED: • Directions Script • Paper and Pencils • Test Admin Guide • (pdf on your computer) http: //sbac. portal. airast. org/fieldtest/resources/

TIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Go to: http: //sbac. portal. airast. org/field-test/ Select TA Interface In the Field Test Area : SELECT ALL Click on Start Session Write Session ID on the board. When Students have selected their test, it will show up for Approval Click on Approvals and accept individually 4. 5. 3. 7.

Practice Logging In: • Smarter Balanced Portal: • http: //sbac. portal. airast. org

DURING THE TEST!!! • • Walk around students Do not assist them Redirect if off task Unscheduled breaks less than 20 minutes Breaks • Give 10 min warning prior to break • Have students pause test • Teacher leaves session open (do not stop)

Julie’s Testing Video for Students: • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=0 s. Wv_Gwj 7 LI&feature =youtu. be

Students will verify the Info • After they have verified, you will also need to verify the information in the TIDE TA interface

AUDIO Check • If their audio is not working, please contact a tech person. • They will need audio for some of the tests. • This is where they can adjust the audio

Students will be able to start

As the Test Begins: • 45 -50 questions • Use the test for Info • Refer them back to the test

Tools Students Can Use • Expand Text (Remind them to scroll down all the way) • (i) for information about the question • Strikethrough answers (this can be used to cross through answers) • Zoom In/Out (Remind them not to play, but utilize to assist them) • Highlight Text • Flag Items for review • Calculator for certain part of the test (no external calculators can be used)

Pausing the Test • Warn students 10 minutes prior to breaks • If gone for 20 minutes (or idle) the computer will automatically log them out

Ending the test • When student is complete: • They should review flagged questions • Click end test

Scratch Paper: • Scratch Paper: Students may use scratch paper for all tests • Notes CANNOT be retained during the non-performance activity (destroy all notes) • Notes CANNOT be retailed from the classroom activity • Notes CAN be retained while a student is working on performance tasks, including part 1 and part 2 of the ELA performance task. Online notes will also save during performance tasks.

Dictionary • A physical English language dictionary may be used during Part 2 of the ELA performance task only.

At the End of Testing Time for Each Section…. If All Students Are Done: • Make sure all students have selected End Test • Then stop your session. If Not All Students Are Done: • Have them review the questions they’ve answered to ensure they are answered to their liking

Test Security • Overall guidelines • Levels of Security Impacts • Impropriety • Irregularity • Breach • Complete online security agreement: https: //docs. google. com/forms/d/1 x. Z 6 J_2 acfz. U 3 Fu. Ek 3_5 b. K 04 Cqb. VAHZYAF 5 Kc 0 h. LALA 0/viewform

ELA and Math Activities Available • HSMS 2014 Smarter Balanced Activities, found at: http: //sbac. portal. airast. org/field-test/classroom-activities/ Grade ELA Math 6 th Growth and Expansion of America Talent Show 7 th Technology in the Classroom Donuts 8 th Renewable Energy Resources South Pole

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