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FCAT Writing (2.0) FCAT Writing (2.0) AssessmentAssessment

TrainingTrainingFebruary 2013February 2013

Training Documents posted at:http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar/updatesManuals.htm

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2013 FCAT 2.0 Writing Administration 2013 FCAT 2.0 Writing Administration ScheduleSchedule

Day 1 —Tuesday — February 26, 2013Day 1 —Tuesday — February 26, 2013

Grades 4, Grades 4, 8, 108, 10

Writing TestWriting Test 60 60 minutesminutes

Day 2 — Wednesday — February 27, 2013Day 2 — Wednesday — February 27, 2013

Grades 4, Grades 4, 8, 108, 10

Make-up TestingMake-up Testing 60 60 minutesminutes

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE MAKEUP DAY IN 2013

All Grades 4, 8 and 10 students in attendance on Tuesday February 26th,

2013 must participate in the FCAT Writing Assessment

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What’s New for 2013What’s New for 2013

The Writing Test is now FCAT The Writing Test is now FCAT 2.0 aligned.2.0 aligned.

The Writing Prompt’s The Writing Prompt’s administration timing has administration timing has changed. Students will now be changed. Students will now be allowed 60 minutes to complete allowed 60 minutes to complete the prompt. the prompt.

Electronic device rule applies to Electronic device rule applies to breaks given to students during breaks given to students during testing as well.testing as well.

School must maintain a Test School must maintain a Test Materials Chain of Custody FormMaterials Chain of Custody Form

What’s New for 2013What’s New for 2013

Before taking the FCAT 2.0 Writing Before taking the FCAT 2.0 Writing Test students must listen to the Test students must listen to the testing rules and sign the Test Rules testing rules and sign the Test Rules Acknowledgement on the back of the Acknowledgement on the back of the planning sheet.planning sheet.Students will not be allowed to test Students will not be allowed to test if they do not sign this. They should if they do not sign this. They should be removed and tested during a be removed and tested during a makeup sessionmakeup sessionThere is only one makeup day for There is only one makeup day for the 2013 FCAT Writesthe 2013 FCAT Writes

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Reminders for 2013Reminders for 2013 Inappropriate actions by school or Inappropriate actions by school or

district personnel before, during, or district personnel before, during, or after test administration may result in after test administration may result in consequences such as test consequences such as test invalidations and/or loss of teaching invalidations and/or loss of teaching certification. certification.

Teachers, staff or school personnel Teachers, staff or school personnel may not read any part of the FCAT may not read any part of the FCAT Writing Prompt.Writing Prompt. Furthermore staff Furthermore staff may not reveal, copy, talk about (after may not reveal, copy, talk about (after the test) explain, show images the test) explain, show images regarding, or read to students any regarding, or read to students any part of the FCAT Writing Prompt. part of the FCAT Writing Prompt.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN CRIMINAL RULES MAY RESULT IN CRIMINAL PENALTY OR LOSS OF PENALTY OR LOSS OF CERTIFICATION.CERTIFICATION.

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Reminders for 2013Reminders for 2013

If a student starts a test and leaves If a student starts a test and leaves without finishing (for an appointment, without finishing (for an appointment, illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be allowed to complete the testallowed to complete the test

A seating chart is required for each A seating chart is required for each classroom. It must show the front and classroom. It must show the front and back of the room and any changes that back of the room and any changes that occur during testing.occur during testing.

Schools must adhere to the testing Schools must adhere to the testing schedule in the FCAT Writing 2.0 schedule in the FCAT Writing 2.0 Manual: THE FCAT WRITING Manual: THE FCAT WRITING PROMPT MUST BE GIVEN TO EVERY PROMPT MUST BE GIVEN TO EVERY STUDENT IN ATTENDANCE ON STUDENT IN ATTENDANCE ON FEBRUARY 26FEBRUARY 26thth, 2013. , 2013.

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Reminders for 2013Reminders for 2013 Test AdministratorsTest Administrators

Must be certified educatorsMust be certified educators Must sign Must sign Test Administrator Test Administrator Prohibited Activities AgreementProhibited Activities Agreement & the & the FCAT Administration and FCAT Administration and Security AgreementSecurity Agreement

Training materials, comment Training materials, comment forms and other important forms and other important materials are available at materials are available at PearsonAccess.com/fl PearsonAccess.com/fl

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Reminders for 2013Reminders for 2013 Preid Labels must include the Preid Labels must include the

correct: Student Name, ID correct: Student Name, ID Number, District #, School # Number, District #, School # and Grade Level.and Grade Level.

Test Administrators may not Test Administrators may not administer the test to family administer the test to family members, nor can parents or members, nor can parents or guardians be present during guardians be present during testing.testing.

Possession of an electronic Possession of an electronic device is cause for device is cause for invalidationinvalidation

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Reminders for 2013Reminders for 2013 All itinerant teachers and school All itinerant teachers and school

staff, including administrative staff, including administrative staff, must receive thorough staff, must receive thorough training and be provided with an training and be provided with an FCAT Writing Manual well ahead FCAT Writing Manual well ahead of the test date of the test date

Writing folder Security numbers Writing folder Security numbers must be recorded and tracked. must be recorded and tracked.

Test Group Codes must be Test Group Codes must be marked with the required marked with the required administration information.administration information.

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Special Groups*Special Groups*

1.1. Home Education StudentsHome Education Students: #06/9998 : #06/9998

2.2. McKay Scholarship StudentsMcKay Scholarship Students: #06/3518: #06/3518

3.3. CTC Scholarship Students: #97/9999CTC Scholarship Students: #97/9999

4.4. FLVS Full TimeFLVS Full Time::K-8 Grades #71/0300, 9-12 Grades K-8 Grades #71/0300, 9-12 Grades #71/0400#71/0400

5.5. Florida Virtual Academy:Florida Virtual Academy:School #50/7079School #50/7079

*Scores not aggregated with district or school data.*Materials must be packaged with a separate paper band for return and scoring.*Schools are identified by District/School Number above

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AccommodationsAccommodations

Who is eligible?Who is eligible? ESE students with current IEPsESE students with current IEPs Students classified under Section Students classified under Section

504504 English Language Learners (ELL) English Language Learners (ELL)

studentsstudents Reasons for accommodationsReasons for accommodations Arrangements made in advanceArrangements made in advance

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Administration Administration Accommodations Accommodations

(Appendix A)(Appendix A)ESE/504 ESE/504 studentsstudents

PresentationPresentation RespondingResponding SchedulingScheduling SettingSetting Assistive DevicesAssistive Devices

ELL students ELL students Flexible setting Flexible setting Flexible Flexible

schedulingscheduling Flexible timingFlexible timing Assistance in Assistance in

heritage languageheritage language DictionaryDictionary

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Registration Mark

Security Number Area

Timing Tracks

Registration Mark

Place Label Here

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Preidentified InformationPreidentified Information• If the following information on the label is If the following information on the label is correctcorrect, the , the

label may be used:label may be used:

Student NameStudent Name Student ID NumberStudent ID Number: Use the student’s : Use the student’s External External

NumberNumber from TERMS from TERMS District AND School Number; andDistrict AND School Number; and Grade LevelGrade Level

• Do NotDo Not Use Label if this information is NOT correct Use Label if this information is NOT correct• If other information is If other information is incorrectincorrect, you may use the , you may use the

label,label,• Hand-grid any Hand-grid any missingmissing information information• Make sure students receive the document with Make sure students receive the document with

the the correctcorrect preidentified label affixed preidentified label affixed

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Test Test Invalidation & Invalidation &

Security Security ProceduresProcedures

1)1) Defective Writing Folder Defective Writing Folder

2)2) Wrong Pre-ID informationWrong Pre-ID information

3)3) Label placed over another labelLabel placed over another label

4) 4) Cheating or disruptive behaviorCheating or disruptive behavior

5) Possession of prohibited electronic 5) Possession of prohibited electronic

devicedevice

6) Illness during testing 6) Illness during testing OROR

Incorrect timeIncorrect time

7)Incorrect Accommodations OR7)Incorrect Accommodations OR

Validity of test compromisedValidity of test compromised

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Test InvalidationTest Invalidation

DecisionDecision::Submit w/enough time Submit w/enough time

OR DNS* with not OR DNS* with not enough timeenough time

•Grid DNSGrid DNS•TranscribeTranscribe•New FolderNew Folder

Invalidate Invalidate that that Session*Session*

Contact Student Contact Student AssessmentAssessment

* If DNS is indicated, submit with TO BE SCORED * If DNS is indicated, submit with TO BE SCORED DOCUMENTSDOCUMENTS

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Test SecurityTest Security

DO NOT:DO NOT: Read, reveal, display, talk about or copy writing Read, reveal, display, talk about or copy writing

prompts, passages, test items, or contents of prompts, passages, test items, or contents of answer folders in any wayanswer folders in any way

Interpret or read writing prompts, test items, or Interpret or read writing prompts, test items, or passages for studentspassages for students

Change or interfere with student responsesChange or interfere with student responses Read or copy student responsesRead or copy student responses Cause achievement of students or schools to be Cause achievement of students or schools to be

inaccurately measured or reportedinaccurately measured or reported

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Test SecurityTest Security Writing Folder contents (the prompt) should never be Writing Folder contents (the prompt) should never be

viewed or opened by any staff member at your school.viewed or opened by any staff member at your school. Only the school testing coordinator may open Only the school testing coordinator may open

packages and place labelspackages and place labels NeverNever leave test documents unsecured leave test documents unsecured Keep test documents in locked storageKeep test documents in locked storage Collect materials daily and count each time they Collect materials daily and count each time they

change handschange hands Track security numbers as folders change handsTrack security numbers as folders change hands Students cannot help to prepare materialsStudents cannot help to prepare materials ALLALL School Coordinators, Test Administrators, and School Coordinators, Test Administrators, and

Proctors Proctors mustmust sign a “FCAT Administration and sign a “FCAT Administration and Security Agreement” found in Appendix CSecurity Agreement” found in Appendix C

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Security LogSecurity Log

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Administration Administration Record/Security ChecklistRecord/Security Checklist

Test Administrators must maintain the Test Administrators must maintain the following information :following information : ALL Students Assigned to Testing RoomALL Students Assigned to Testing Room Writing Folder Security Number & Test Writing Folder Security Number & Test

Group CodeGroup Code Attendance Information:Attendance Information:

(P) Present(P) Present (PI) Present but Invalidated(PI) Present but Invalidated (A) Absent(A) Absent (W) Withdrawn(W) Withdrawn

Columns to track Grade Level, Columns to track Grade Level, Signatures (TA and TC) and Dates Signatures (TA and TC) and Dates received and returned.received and returned.

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Writing Admin Writing Admin Record/Security ChecklistRecord/Security Checklist

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Missing Materials/Security Missing Materials/Security BreachBreach

Initiate a thorough investigationInitiate a thorough investigation School Coordinators School Coordinators IMMEDIATELYIMMEDIATELY

contact Student Assessment staff contact Student Assessment staff at (754) 321-4250at (754) 321-4250

Principal generates letter of Principal generates letter of explanation on school letterheadexplanation on school letterhead

Letter sent to Chief School Letter sent to Chief School Performance and Accountability Performance and Accountability Officer and cc to Director of Student Officer and cc to Director of Student Assessment and Research within 2 Assessment and Research within 2 daysdays

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Seating ChartSeating Chart Test administrators are required to

maintain an accurate seating chart. All seating charts must indicate the

front and back of the room, as well as the direction the students are facing.

Also record the room #, student names and locations, date, test start time, TA name, Proctor names and Test Group Code.

If students are moved to a different location during testing, a new seating chart must be created and maintained for this location.

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Test Test Administrator Administrator

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

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Test Administrator Test Administrator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Before TestingBefore Testing Read manual and attend training Read manual and attend training Prepare room for testingPrepare room for testing Post Electronic Devices and Do Not Post Electronic Devices and Do Not

Disturb signsDisturb signs Prepare and verify student grid Prepare and verify student grid

sheetssheets Receive Test Group CodesReceive Test Group Codes Ensure electronic devices are out of Ensure electronic devices are out of

arms reacharms reach

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Before TestingBefore Testing Sign and return “Sign and return “Test Administration Test Administration

and Security Agreementand Security Agreement” and “” and “Test Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement”Agreement” formsforms

Prepare: Prepare: Required Administration informationRequired Administration information Seating ChartSeating Chart Security LogSecurity Log

Assemble materials (pencils, watch or Assemble materials (pencils, watch or clock, writing folders, planning sheets, clock, writing folders, planning sheets, manual)manual)

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During TestingDuring Testing After asking students to clear desks, distribute After asking students to clear desks, distribute

materialsmaterials Read scripts verbatimRead scripts verbatim Post start and stopping times- Post start and stopping times- Standard timing Standard timing

is 60 minutes onlyis 60 minutes only Complete FCAT Security Log & Admin RecordComplete FCAT Security Log & Admin Record Complete Seating ChartComplete Seating Chart Maintain SecurityMaintain Security If there is a problem in testing such as a If there is a problem in testing such as a

mistiming or unforeseen event (bells going off, mistiming or unforeseen event (bells going off, fire drill etc) contact your School Testing fire drill etc) contact your School Testing Coordinator for instructions.Coordinator for instructions.

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During TestingDuring Testing Actively supervise the test administration

and ensure the following: Students are using only No. 2 pencils Students do not have books, notes, scratch paper,

or electronic devices of any kind during testing, even if they do not use them

Students have signed the student pledge Students do not talk or make any disturbance Students are working independently Students are recording their responses in the

correct area

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It is not appropriate to use cell or classroom phones, grade papers, or work on the computer during testing.

While you may encourage students to continue working, you may not talk with them about the prompt or help them with their responses.

If students finish the test before the allotted time for the session has elapsed, you may encourage them to go back and check their work. You may not collect test materials prior to the end of the 60-minute session

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After testingAfter testing Remove planning sheets from writing foldersRemove planning sheets from writing folders Notify School Coordinator of any missing Notify School Coordinator of any missing

materialsmaterials Check student information, remove stray Check student information, remove stray

marks, check DNS and UNDO bubblesmarks, check DNS and UNDO bubbles Complete Test Administration Security Log, Complete Test Administration Security Log,

Administration Record / Security Checklist Administration Record / Security Checklist and Seating Chartand Seating Chart

Check student grid information and DNS Check student grid information and DNS bubblesbubbles

Group “to be scored” per instructions on pg. Group “to be scored” per instructions on pg. 43-4443-44

Complete Test Administrator Comment Form: Complete Test Administrator Comment Form: www.PearsonAccess.com/flwww.PearsonAccess.com/fl

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Test Administrator Test Administrator Material ReturnMaterial Return

Use Appendix C cover sheets in the following order:Use Appendix C cover sheets in the following order:1.1. Absent Students’ answer documents (Make-Up Absent Students’ answer documents (Make-Up

Testing) Testing) 2.2. TO BE SCORED Cover sheet on top of the TO BE TO BE SCORED Cover sheet on top of the TO BE

SCORED Writing Folders (School, Home SCORED Writing Folders (School, Home Education, McKay, CTC Scholarship and formerly Education, McKay, CTC Scholarship and formerly Florida Virtual Schools). Circle the Grade levelFlorida Virtual Schools). Circle the Grade level

3.3. NOT TO BE SCORED Cover sheets and Writing NOT TO BE SCORED Cover sheets and Writing FoldersFolders

4.4. Planning sheets (used and unused)Planning sheets (used and unused)5.5. Administration ManualAdministration Manual6.6. Security LogSecurity Log7.7. Seating ChartSeating Chart8.8. Administration Record / Security ChecklistAdministration Record / Security Checklist

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School Coordinator School Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

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Before Testing:Before Testing: Receive & Inventory Test Materials- Writing Receive & Inventory Test Materials- Writing

FoldersFolders

Keep materials secure at all times.Keep materials secure at all times. No more than three individuals may have No more than three individuals may have

access to the locked storage area.access to the locked storage area. Must use a Chain of Custody Form to track Must use a Chain of Custody Form to track

material accessmaterial access Do not open shrink-wrapped materials or begin Do not open shrink-wrapped materials or begin

preparing (applying student labels) more than preparing (applying student labels) more than one week prior to testing.one week prior to testing.

Save the original boxes for returning special Save the original boxes for returning special document materials. document materials.

If you need additional materials or if you have If you need additional materials or if you have questions, contact questions, contact [email protected]@browardschools.com

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Before Testing:Before Testing:

You are responsible for training and assigning You are responsible for training and assigning all test administrators and proctors, including all test administrators and proctors, including non-school-based instructors (e.g., itinerant non-school-based instructors (e.g., itinerant teachers).teachers).

Test Administrators must be certified Test Administrators must be certified educators. educators.

Test administrators who will be administering Test administrators who will be administering the test to students using large print or Braille the test to students using large print or Braille materials must be trained in the use of those materials must be trained in the use of those test materials.test materials.

For students with accommodations, make sure For students with accommodations, make sure that test administrators are aware of and have that test administrators are aware of and have made provisions for the exact accommodations made provisions for the exact accommodations needed for individual students.needed for individual students.

Sign & Collect Signed Sign & Collect Signed Test Administration and Test Administration and Security AgreementSecurity Agreement and and Test Administrator Test Administrator Prohibited Activities AgreementProhibited Activities Agreement Forms Forms

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Before Testing:Before Testing:

Affix Student LabelsAffix Student LabelsPrepare for Administration Prepare for Administration AccommodationsAccommodations

Ensure that Test Administrators Ensure that Test Administrators have: have:

Records of Required Administration Records of Required Administration InformationInformation

Seating ChartsSeating Charts Security LogsSecurity Logs


Before Testing:Before Testing: Ensure appropriate test settings for each Ensure appropriate test settings for each

test room:test room: The test should be administered in a

room that has comfortable seating, good lighting, and sufficient workspace.

There should be at least 3 feet between students

Make sure that students are not facing each other when seated at tables and are not in seating (stadium or staggered) that allows them to easily view other students’ answers

Students may not have access to any unauthorized aids.

Before Testing:Before Testing:Communicate Testing Policies to Parents and Students Electronic Devices Policy—If students are found

with ANY electronic devices during testing, their tests will be invalidated. The best practice would be for students to leave devices at home or in their lockers on the day of testing.

Leaving Campus—If students leave campus before completing the test (an appointment, or illness, etc.), they WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test.

Student Pledge—Students will be asked to sign a pledge prior to testing indicating that they will not give or receive unauthorized help during the test. If students are caught cheating, their tests will be invalidated.


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Supervise Test Administration Provide test administrators with

additional materials during testing, as necessary.

Monitor each testing room to ensure that test administration and test security policies and procedures are being followed.

Be available during testing to answer questions from test administrators.

Make sure that security logs, seating charts, and records of required administration information are being maintained in each testing room.

School Coordinator School Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesDuring TestingDuring Testing

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Maintain Security After ANY administration, initial OR make-

up, materials must be returned to you immediately.

Materials must be placed in locked storage until they are packaged for return. Maintain the Chain of Custody form to track materials.

Secure materials should never remain in classrooms or be taken from the school’s campus overnight.

Report any testing irregularities or security breaches to Student Assessment & Research immediately.

School Coordinator School Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesDuring TestingDuring Testing

After Testing:After Testing:• Verify Return of all Secure Materials Verify Return of all Secure Materials • Complete Security Checklist and verify all Complete Security Checklist and verify all

materials have been returnedmaterials have been returned• Notify Student Assessment of any missing Notify Student Assessment of any missing

materialsmaterials• CopyCopy ALL ALL completed Security Checklist, completed Security Checklist,

Security Logs, Seating Charts, Security Logs, Seating Charts, Administration Records and the Chain of Administration Records and the Chain of Custody Form.Custody Form.

• Check DNS BubblesCheck DNS Bubbles• Complete on-line School Coordinator Complete on-line School Coordinator

Comment Form: Comment Form: www.pearsonaccess.com/flwww.pearsonaccess.com/fl


After TestingAfter Testing

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Material Material Packing Packing & Return& Return

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Preparing Materials for ReturnPreparing Materials for Return

Separate and Stack materials in this order:Separate and Stack materials in this order:1.1. School School TO BE SCOREDTO BE SCORED Writing Folders Writing Folders2.2. Home Education (9998), McKay Home Education (9998), McKay

Scholarship (3518), FTC Scholarship Scholarship (3518), FTC Scholarship (9999), District Virtual Instruction (9999), District Virtual Instruction Program(7001 or 7023), and Florida Virtual Program(7001 or 7023), and Florida Virtual Academy (50/7079) Academy (50/7079) TO BE SCOREDTO BE SCORED Writing FoldersWriting Folders

3.3. ALL ALL NOT TO BE SCOREDNOT TO BE SCORED Writing Folders Writing Folders4.4. ALL Planning SheetsALL Planning Sheets5.5. All Administration Records / Security All Administration Records / Security

ChecklistsChecklists6.6. All FCAT Writing Security LogsAll FCAT Writing Security Logs7.7. FCAT Seating ChartsFCAT Seating Charts

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School Coordinator Material School Coordinator Material ReturnReturn

Package School Package School TO BE SCOREDTO BE SCORED Materials MaterialsComplete a Document Count Form by Complete a Document Count Form by

following the instructions on the form and following the instructions on the form and page 51-52page 51-52

Separate Paper Bands for each grade level Separate Paper Bands for each grade level and special programand special program

Package Home Education, McKay Package Home Education, McKay Scholarship, Florida Virtual and FTC Scholarship, Florida Virtual and FTC Scholarship Scholarship TO BE SCOREDTO BE SCORED Materials MaterialsComplete a Document Count Form for each Complete a Document Count Form for each

group by grade level group by grade level Prepare a separate set of paper bands for Prepare a separate set of paper bands for

each groupeach group Prepare Prepare NOT TO BE SCOREDNOT TO BE SCORED Materials Materials Make copies of ALL document count forms for Make copies of ALL document count forms for

your recordsyour records

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Preparing Paper BandsPreparing Paper Bands

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RED RED Label– TO BE SCOREDLabel– TO BE SCOREDPlease follow the Package Materials for Return Instructions Please follow the Package Materials for Return Instructions

beginning on pages 50-59 of your FCAT 2.0 Writing beginning on pages 50-59 of your FCAT 2.0 Writing ManualManual

• Virtual School Document Count Form(s) and banded Virtual School Document Count Form(s) and banded stacks of TO BE SCORED Answer Documents by grade stacks of TO BE SCORED Answer Documents by grade levellevel

• Home Education Document Count Form(s) and banded Home Education Document Count Form(s) and banded stacks of TO BE SCORED Answer Documents by grade stacks of TO BE SCORED Answer Documents by grade levellevel

• McKay Scholarship Document Count Form(s) and banded McKay Scholarship Document Count Form(s) and banded stacks of TO BE SCORED Answer Documents by grade stacks of TO BE SCORED Answer Documents by grade levellevel

• FTC Scholarship Document Count Form(s) and banded FTC Scholarship Document Count Form(s) and banded stacks of TO BE SCORED Answer Documents by grade stacks of TO BE SCORED Answer Documents by grade levellevel

• Your school’s Document Count Forms and banded stacks Your school’s Document Count Forms and banded stacks of TO BE SCORED Answer Documents by grade levelof TO BE SCORED Answer Documents by grade level

All TO BE SCORED Materials All TO BE SCORED Materials mustmust be be returned in with a returned in with a REDRED-labeled affixed to -labeled affixed to top of box. top of box.

Number boxes 1 of N, 2 of N where N is the Number boxes 1 of N, 2 of N where N is the total number of total number of RED RED labeled boxes.labeled boxes.

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YELLOWYELLOW Label – Label – NOT TO BE SCOREDNOT TO BE SCORED

Place Place ALLALL NOT TO BE SCORED materials in NOT TO BE SCORED materials in boxes including:boxes including:1.1. Any Unused Writing FoldersAny Unused Writing Folders2.2. Invalidated Writing Folders (with the DNS bubble Invalidated Writing Folders (with the DNS bubble

gridded)gridded)3.3. Defective Writing Folders (if applicable)Defective Writing Folders (if applicable)4.4. Unused Special Document Materials (if Unused Special Document Materials (if

applicable)applicable) Seal boxes and affix a Seal boxes and affix a YELLOWYELLOW label to the top label to the top

of the box.of the box. Number boxes 1 of N, 2 of N where N is the Number boxes 1 of N, 2 of N where N is the

total number of total number of YELLOWYELLOW labeled boxes. labeled boxes.

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District Coordinator Only District Coordinator Only BoxesBoxes

ALLALL Planning Sheets (used and unused) Planning Sheets (used and unused) ORIGINALORIGINAL Admin Record / Security Checklists Admin Record / Security Checklists ORIGINALORIGINAL Test Administration Security Logs Test Administration Security Logs ORIGINALORIGINAL Seating Charts Seating Charts ORIGINALORIGINAL Chain of Custody forms Chain of Custody forms Write Write District Coordinator ONLYDistrict Coordinator ONLY , Your School , Your School

Name and Number to the top of the box. Name and Number to the top of the box. Please discard at the school site after scores Please discard at the school site after scores

are reported: test administration manuals, are reported: test administration manuals, unused paper bands, unused document count unused paper bands, unused document count forms, unused return labels. forms, unused return labels.

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Material Return ChartMaterial Return Chart Label Label ColorColor

TO BE SCORED Writing Folders*TO BE SCORED Writing Folders* REDRED

NOT TO BE SCORED MaterialsNOT TO BE SCORED Materials YELLOWYELLOW

Large Print and Braille Materials Large Print and Braille Materials (TO BE SCORED and NOT TO BE (TO BE SCORED and NOT TO BE SCORED documents and Braille SCORED documents and Braille notes) notes)

WHITEWHITE

PINKPINK

Planning Sheets (used and Planning Sheets (used and unused)unused)

Original Administrative Original Administrative Materials:Materials: Admin Records / Security Admin Records / Security Checklists Checklists FCAT Chain of Custody FCAT Chain of Custody FCAT Seating FCAT Seating Charts & Security LogsCharts & Security Logs

No Return No Return Label – Mark Label – Mark Boxes Boxes District District Coordinator Coordinator ONLYONLY

*No calibration Sample in 2013

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Material ReturnMaterial Return

Leave your materials out for Pony staff to pick-up Leave your materials out for Pony staff to pick-up

All FCAT Writing Materials (To-Be-Scored and Not-All FCAT Writing Materials (To-Be-Scored and Not-To-Be-Scored) will be picked up by Pony on To-Be-Scored) will be picked up by Pony on

Thursday, February 28Thursday, February 28thth OR OR Friday, March 1Friday, March 1stst

We can not tell you exactly what day Pony will We can not tell you exactly what day Pony will arrive at your school for pick up, so you materials arrive at your school for pick up, so you materials

must be ready and placed in your Pony pick up must be ready and placed in your Pony pick up location on the first day of pick up which is location on the first day of pick up which is

Thursday, February 28thThursday, February 28th

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