2014-2015Broward Assessment of

Florida Standards(BAFS)

Student Assessment & Research

(754) 321- 4250

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar

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Topics

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• General Test Information:• Test Content/ Format• Students To Be Tested• Recommended Testing Schedules• BAFS Testing Materials (manuals, test books, etc)• Scanning and Scoring Answer documents

• Invalidation and Security Procedures

• Administration Responsibilities:• Student Assessment Specialists• School Test Coordinators• Test Administrators

• Returning ALL BAFS Test Books (Used and Unused)

www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar/updatesManuals.htm

BAFS Testing Dates

BAFS 1:

October 27, 2014 to October 31, 2014

BAFS 2:

February 2, 2015 to February 6, 2015

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BAFS Test Content / Format

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Subjects: English Language Arts (ELA) Algebra 1Math Algebra 2 Science Geometry

Biology US HistoryCivics

•Test content aligned to Florida Standards of Assessments (FSA) and FCAT 2.0 aligned (Science).

•Students will bubble in answers to Multiple Choice items.

•English Language Arts (ELA) will only include those FSA standards that can be assessed in multiple choice format.

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Students to be Tested

All students who are in a grade level or

enrolled in a course tied to a state

assessment will be required to take both

administrations of the BAFS.

BAFS Sessions

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Recommended Schedule for Elementary Grades 3 - 5

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Day Session Time

Day 1 Mon., Oct. 27 ELA 1 45 minutes

Day 2 Tues., Oct. 28 ELA 2 45 minutes

Day 3 Wed., Oct. 29 Math (1 session) – NO calculators allowed

45 minutes

Day 4 Thurs., Oct. 30 Science (1 session) Grade 5 only

45 minutes

Day 5 Fri., Oct. 31 makeups  

If necessary more than one subject may be assessed in 1 day, however, all 2 session subject assessments must be given over 2 days

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Recommended Schedule for Middle Grades 6 - 8

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Day Session Time

Day 1 Mon., Oct. 27 ELA 1 AND Civics 1 AND Biology or Science 1 (Grade 8 only)

1 class period (45 min) each

Day 2 Tues., Oct. 28 ELA 2 AND Civics 2 ANDScience 2 (Grade 8 only)

1 class period (45 min) each

Day 3 Wed., Oct. 29 Algebra or Geometry or Math 1- NO calculators allowed for Grade 6, 7 & 8

1 class period (45 min)each

Day 4 Thurs., Oct. 30 Math 2 (Grade 7 Only) – Calculators for Gr 7 in Session 2 only

1 class period (45 min)

Day 5 Fri., Oct. 31 Makeups 1 class period (45 min) each

If necessary more than one subject may be assessed in 1 day, however, all 2 session subject assessments must be given over 2 days

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Recommended Schedule for High School Grades 9-11 and

EOC EnrolledDay Session Time

Day 1 Mon., Oct. 27 ELA Session 1 AND Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 or Geometry Session 1

1 class period (45 min) each

Day 2 Tues., Oct. 28 ELA Session 2 AND Algebra 2 Session 2

1 class period (45 min) each

Day 3 Wed., Oct. 29 Biology Session 1 1 class period (45 min)

Day 4 Thurs., Oct. 30 US History Session 1 1 class period (45 min)

Day 5 Fri., Oct. 31 Makeups 1 class period (45 min) each

If necessary more than one subject may be assessed in 1 day, however, all 2 session subject assessments must be given over 2 days

BAFS Session Times

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BAFS is designed to not impact the schools’ bell schedules:•Each test session is 45 minutes.

•Only those subject areas with 2 sessions will require testing over 2 days.

• ELA• Algebra 2• Science (Grade 8)• Civics

•Students who only take one session of a two session subject test will not receive a score.

•All testing sessions must be completed within the testing window.

•Make Up tests are not required for BAFS.

AccommodationsESE, 504, ELL

ESE & 504 Students

• Presentation

• Responding

• Scheduling

• Setting

• Assistive Devices

ELL Students

• Flexible Setting

• Flexible Scheduling

• Flexible Timing

• Assistance in the Heritage Language

• Translation Dictionary

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Accommodations should be provided to ESE students with current IEP’s, ELL students and student with 504 plans. Accommodations are to be provided in the same manner as provided for regular classroom assessments and FCAT or FSA.

BAFS Test Books

• English Language Arts

• Mathematics

• Science

• Algebra 1

• Algebra 2

• Geometry

• Biology

• US History

• Civics

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All schools will receive BAFS test books in the subject areas below as appropriate for your school level.

Students are permitted to use the empty space in their test books as workspace.

BAFS Answer Sheets

Before Testing:

•Use the Lexmark multifunction printer/scanner (MFPs) to print pre-identified answer sheets from Virtual Counselor.

After Testing:

•Schools will scan completed answer sheets using Lexmark multifunction printer/scanner (MFPs).

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All schools will print and scan your own BAFS answer sheets for the subject areas appropriate to your school level.

Student Assessment & Research will be providing documentation on how to print and scan answer sheets with

the Lexmark printer/scanner. Schools must print per the specifications in this documentation.

Back Up Plan if Lexmark (MFP) does not work

• Schools can print answer sheets for their most current roster at any printer located at their school or elsewhere.

• Schools can scan completed answer sheets at Multi-Function Printers (MFPs) located at your school and across the district. This includes a neighboring school, the I&T department and Student Assessment & Research (Twin Lakes location).

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For the BAFS AdministrationsStudents Must:

•Check that their name is correct on the pre-ID answer sheets.

•Write their names on the space provided on the front cover of the test books.

•Bubble in their answers using a #2 pencil only.

•Erase changed answer choices clearly and carefully as to not damage the answer sheets.

•Not have any electronic device in their possession during BAFS.

•Keep their own answer choices private.

•Respect the answer choices of others.15

Test Security

Test Administrators are prohibited from:

•Reading the passages or test items

•Revealing the passages or test items

•Copying the passages or test items

•Interpreting or reading test items or passages for students

•Changing or otherwise interfering with student responses to test items

•Causing achievement of schools to be inaccurately measured or reported

•Copying or reading student responses

•Prompting students to change their answer choices.

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Test Security (con’t)

BAFS test books and answer sheets are secure test documents. All test security rules and regulations apply to BAFS test materials, such as:

•Never leave test books and answer sheets unattended.

•All test materials must be kept in locked storage when not being used.

•All test materials must be counted and signed for the morning of each test administration.

•All test materials must be collected from Test Administrators immediately after testing is completed for the day.

•Any missing test materials must be reported immediately to Student Assessment & Research at 754 321 4250.

•A thorough search to find the missing material must be initiated with all parties involved. A letter from your principal may be required.

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Test InvalidationMAY occur

A student’s test may be invalidated if any of the following situations occur:

•The student becomes ill during testing.

•The student was not allowed the correct amount of time to complete the session.

•The student filled in answers on a session other than the current session being tested.

If any of the above situations occur:

•Do not scan the answer document. Instead write invalidate on the front of the student’s answer sheet and retain it for your records.

•Make a note of the circumstances surrounding the invalidation. Contact Student Assessment & Research for further assistance, if needed. 18

Test InvalidationMUST occur

A students’ test must be invalidated if any of the following situations occur:

•The student is caught cheating or is disruptive during testing.

•The student participated in only one session of a two session subject test.

•The student had an electronic device in his/her possession during the test. Even if it was not turned on or used.

If any of these situations occur:

•Do not scan the answer document. Instead write invalidate on the front of the student’s answer sheet and retain it at your school site.

•Make a note of the invalidation for your records. Contact Student Assessment & Research for further assistance, if needed.

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Test Administrator Responsibilities BEFORE Testing

• Attend the BAFS training provided by the Test Coordinator or Student Assessment Specialist (SAS) at your school site.

• Prepare the room for testing. Arrange the room so that each student will have enough work space and so that there will be sufficient space between students to prevent cheating.

• Assemble materials needed for testing, including #2 pencils, a watch or clock to keep time, and the test books and answer sheets.

• Check the answer sheets. The subject area should be clearly marked at the top of the answer sheet.

• Make sure you have an answer sheet for every student in your class and that it is the correct answer sheet for the subject area being tested.

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Test Administrator Responsibilities DURING Testing

• Read the scripts VERBATIM for the appropriate subject area.

• Keep accurate time during testing.

• Maintain test security at all times. Do NOT leave the class unattended.

• Supervise the test administration. While students are working, the test administrator should move about the room and ensure that:

• Students have cleared their desks of all materials except the appropriate test materials.

• Students are working independently.

• Students are using only a #2 pencil to mark their answers on the answer sheets.

• Students are working in the correct session of the test and marking their answers appropriately on the correct answer sheet.

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Test Administrator Active Monitoring During Testing

•Make sure you can see all students at all times and they can see you.

•Walk around, as appropriate, to monitor students while testing.

•All verbal announcements must be addressed to the entire class using words such a, “Class, Everyone, All students.”

•Avoid one-on-one conversations with a students about the test or test items.

•Never leave the testing room unsupervised.

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Test Administrator Responsibilities AFTER Testing

• Collect all test books, answer sheets and any other test materials from the students.

• Separate the To-Be-Scored answer sheets from the Not-To-Be Scored materials.

• Make sure that no stray marks have been made on the student answer sheets. Carefully erase any stray pencil marks on the student answer sheets, without changing or otherwise interfering with student responses to test questions.

• Return all test materials (answer sheets, test books, and any other BAFS material) to the School Testing Coordinator or SAS.

• Notify the School Testing Coordinator or SAS immediately if any materials are missing.

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School Test Coordinator and Student Assessment Specialist

(Before Testing)

Before Testing:• Answer Sheets and Scanning information will be posted to the

Updates and Manuals section of the SAR website.

• Inventory all BAFS test books soon after they arrive to your school. Order supplemental test books through CAB email to Assessment.Materials@BrowardSchools.com

• Devise a systematic process to disperse and collect test materials

• Train Test Administrators, School Administration and all school staff that will be involved with BAFS testing.

• Make arrangements for students who require accommodations during testing. Make sure these accommodations are administered appropriately.

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School Test Coordinator and Student Assessment Specialist

(During Testing)

During Testing:•Actively supervise the administration of the test.

•Maintain test security of all test books and answer sheets.

•Be available to assist Test Administrators with unexpected occurrences.

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School Test Coordinator and Student Assessment Specialist

(After Testing)

After Testing:

•Collect all BAFS test materials from Test Administrators.

•Have a systematic process to account for all test books and answer sheets returned to you.

•Immediately notify any teacher who has test materials missing or unaccounted for.

•Notify Student Assessment & Research if the test materials are not recovered within the hour.

•Prepare Used and Unused BAFS test books for return to Student Assessment & Research. Instructions for packing and return are found in the test administration manual.

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School Test Coordinator and Student Assessment Specialist

Scanning Answer Sheets

•Make stacks of To-Be-Scored answer sheets according to subject areas tested at your school.

• Stack answer sheets so that they are all facing in the same direction.

• Follow the “Scanning of BAFS Answer Documents” instructions posted to http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar/updatesManuals.htm

• All scanned answer documents should be retained on site until scores have been reported. They then may be securely destroyed.

• More information on printing and scanning Answer Sheets is forthcoming.27

All student answer sheets should be scanned and scored at the school site except those from absent or invalidated students.

School Test Coordinator and Student Assessment Specialist Return BAFS

Test Books

 

•Following the week of BAFS testing, Pony will pick up test books from traditional public schools. Charter schools will hand deliver test books to SAR (Twin Lakes).

•All test books (used, unused, all subject areas, all grade levels) may be packed together in the same boxes.

•Student Assessment staff will sort and account for all BAFS test books once we receive them.

•Place test books in boxes and affix a Yellow label to the top of each box. Number the boxes 1 of n, 2 of n, where n is the total number of Yellow boxes.

•Specific dates for pick up and hand delivery will be sent to schools, via email communication.

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All BAFS test books, used and unused, must be returned to Student Assessment & Research. If not, your school will be in violation of test security.

“Thank you for your time and attention to this broadcast”

If you have any additional

questions or concerns,

please contact

Student Assessment &

Research Department

at (754) 321-4250.29