TEST ADMINISTRATOR
TRAINING
(REQUIRED FOR DTCS,STCS, AND TAS)
Understand the roles and responsibilities of test administrators
Understand how to use valid test administration practices
Be aware of what’s new this year in the statewide assessment system
Learn where to find test administration resources and tools
Big Picture ObjectivesTEST ADMINISTRATORS
Training will cover the following topics:Test Administrator Training Accessibility SupportsTest SecuritySmarter Balanced Administration*OAKS Online Science and Social Sciences Administration*ELPA Administration* *Only required for TAs administering this assessment
Training OverviewTEST ADMINISTRATORS
Before testing: Provide students with an opportunity to become
familiar with the test format and procedures Review student IEPs or education plans to identify
appropriate test formats and accessibility supports Make arrangements for students who are not testing Review Test Administration Manual (TAM), Oregon
Accessibility Manual (OAM), and training notes
During testing: Ensure that students receive the appropriate test
(includes settings such as language and print size) Enforce test environment requirements
TA Roles and ResponsibilitiesTEST ADMINISTRATORS
Supervision at all times by a trained TA Quiet environment void of distractions Only accessibility supports listed in OAM
made available to students Limited interaction with students
Read student directions Administer accessibility supports
appropriately No coaching
Test Environment RequirementsTEST ADMINISTRATORS
OAKS System ComponentsTest Information
Distribution Engine (TIDE)
•Student demographic information collected•Student test settings entered
Test Delivery System (TDS):
TA Interface
•Test sessions created•Students approved to test
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Test Delivery System (TDS):
Student Interface
•Students log into tests•Students take tests
Online Reporting System (ORS)
•Test results reportedItem Tracking
System (ITS)
•Test questions created reviewed, and edited•Questions assembled into tests
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TA Interface Administer online tests, track progress, and
manage students testing in your session Adjust test settings for individual students before
they are approved to start the test Approve and submit print requests from students
Student Interface Secure online test that must be accessed via a
secure browser General Education Student Interface Braille Interface
Overview of Test Delivery SystemTEST ADMINISTRATORS
New in the OAKS Portal New OAKS Portal URL: oaksportal.org New look and feel:
Organization remains the same Register to receive alerts when
announcements or resources are posted on the portal
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New Organization of Resources & Resources Search Feature:
New in the OAKS Portal (cont’d)TEST ADMINISTRATORS
New in the TA Interface Session IDs: New three-part naming
convention (not based on TA’s name) Easier to get back into sessions that
were unintentionally closed or paused. Buttons added to message TA sees if the TA tries to start a new session and already has an active session: Rejoin session Close session
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Used to create and manage test sessions and approve students All information is visible on one screen
Tests in session Students needing approval to start testing Students with tests in progress Print requests
TA Interface at A GlanceTEST ADMINISTRATORS
Create and Manage Test Sessions List of available tests automatically
displays upon logging in and remains on screen while monitoring students
Select the tests for inclusion in the session and click [Start Session]
System generates a Session ID that students will use to log in Test sessions automatically expire upon TA logout
Sessions cannot be resumed Students may resume a paused test in any new test session that
includes the applicable test subject and grade Example: TA creates a test session for students on Tuesday. To
resume testing on Wednesday, the TA will create another test session for students to resume testing
TA Interface (cont’d)TEST ADMINISTRATORS
Approvals Preview (right) allows TAs to see students that need to be approved while monitoring test progress
The complete list of students awaiting approval will display on a pop-up screen
TA Interface (cont’d)Student Test Settings and Approvals
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TA Interface (cont’d)
Student Test Settingsand Approvals (cont’d)
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Student Login
1. Log in using First Name, SSID, Session ID
2. Confirm identity – “Is This You?” screen– First Name (same as in SSID
upload), Enrolled Grade, DOB, School, SSID
3. Select Test – Student will see available
tests by subject
4. TA Approval required to start test
5. Confirm test -- “Is this your test?” screen
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Student Log-in
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Smarter Balanced Student InterfaceTEST ADMINISTRATORS
Click to view student help
Zoom in/out buttons (to adjust text size).
Click to view list of item pages. Pages with marked items will be indicated. Select item/item page to navigate.
Pause test button.Toggle between
test pages.
Click for item type tutorial.
Click to select a comment about the item.
Click to mark item for review.
Click to adjust the volume.
End test button.
Click to open periodic table
Click to open calculator
Save button appears on technology enhanced items
OAKS ONLINE SCIENCE & SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDENT INTERFACE
Test Administrators
ELPA Student Interface
Click to view student help
Zoom in/out buttons (to adjust text size).
Click to view list of item pages. Pages with marked items will be indicated. Select item/item page to navigate.
Pause test button.
Toggle between test pages.
Click for item type tutorial.
Click to select a comment about the item.
Click to mark item for review.
Click to have listening item played, or if playing, pause the audio.
Click to have instructions read aloud
Click to have answer option played.
Click to adjust the volume
Test Administrators
TAs must read the Test Administration Manual and the Oregon Accessibility Manual, receive annual test administration and security training, and sign an Assurance of Test Security form before administering state tests. If you’re administering Smarter Balanced or OAKS
Online Science and Social Sciences through the Braille Interface, you must also receive ODE-provided Braille Interface training
If you’re administering the Extended Assessment, you must also receive ODE-provided Qualified Trainer or Qualified Assessor training
Do’s…TEST ADMINISTRATORS
Do’s (cont’d)… Use the practice tests to familiarize
students with the student interface, item types, and available accessibility supports.
Read verbatim the student directions provided in the Test Administration Manual.
Provide students with only those accessibility supports listed by content area in the Oregon Accessibility Manual that are appropriate for the individual student.
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Do not allow untrained aides, interpreters, volunteers, or substitutes to assist with test administration.
Do not coach students (including requiring students to show their work).
Do not allow students to access resources such as textbooks, class notes, or cell phones during testing.
Do not allow students to talk to or help other students during testing.
…and Don’tsTEST ADMINISTRATORS
TA reviews the TAM and OAM before testing, focusing on test security and content-specific accessibility options.TA seeks clarification from STC on any rules that are unclear before administering testsTA spaces students appropriately or provides visual barriers to prevent students from seeing others’ tests.TA reads student directions verbatim and circulates through test environment to ensure proper testing conditions.
Promising PracticesTEST ADMINISTRATORS
Test Administration Manual http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/tam
Oregon Accessibility Manual http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=487
Best Practices Guidehttp://www.ode.state.or.us/go/tam
Promising Testing Practiceshttp://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=2444
Test Administration ResourcesTEST ADMINISTRATORS
TAs must receive training each year Special training requirements for Braille
Interface, Extended, and Kindergarten Assessments
TAs enforce valid test environment for students
When in doubt about a particular testing practice, before testing begins: Check the TAM and the OAM Check your training notes Ask your School Test Coordinator If all else fails, assume the answer is “no”
In a NutshellTEST ADMINISTRATORS
What 3 things must a test administrator do before administering a state test?
What are some examples of assistance to students that are not allowed?
What are some methods we can use to reduce test improprieties?
Acorns for StorageTEST ADMINISTRATORS