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Test Coordinators’Pretest Workshop
August 2009
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Contact Information► Cherie Boone - px# 48855 (434-8855) fax px# 48736 (434-8736)
e-mail: [email protected]
► Bill Thompson – px# 47548 (357-7548) fax px# 48903 (434-8903) e-mail: [email protected]
► Tom Cornman - px# 42499 (681-2499) fax px# 45133 (684-5133)e-mail: [email protected]
► Vanessa Ferrell - px# 48355 (434-8355) fax px# 48903 (434-8903) e-mail: [email protected]
► Ken Morris - px# 45155 (684-5155) fax px# 45133 (684-5133)e-mail: [email protected]
► Jackie Johnson - px# 45155 (684-5155) fax px# 45133 (684-5133) e-mail: [email protected]
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Assessment Website
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Assessment Website
► http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/drea
► The goal of our website is to have current information at the fingertips of the test coordinators at all times
► Communicate important information quickly
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School Test CoordinatorsEmbedded Assessments
The School District of Palm Beach
County
Bill Thompson , Director
(561) 434-8664/PX 48664
Department of Assessment
Embedded Assessments
How can we access embedded assessments?
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Who: Principals
When: September 1, 2009
How: Email from Anne d’Epagnier of CORE K12
What: Principal’s Username and Password ONLY
Program Launch Date
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• Administrators• There is only ONE password per school
• Teachers• Only teachers who are attached to students in
TERMS will receive login information• Must create a new password the first time they log
into the system
• Students• Username: pbstudentid• Password: pbstudentid
Users Access
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• District Home Page/Learning Tools• Online Assessment is located on the right-hand side
Online Access
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•Other ways:• General: http://ac.corek12.com
• Custom: http://palmbeach.corek12.com
Online Access
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Scanning Software
ASC Support page
http://ac.corek12.com/Support/Support.aspx
Be sure to uninstall all old versions and then reinstall the new version 3.0.1 before the program launches on September 1, 2009.
Scanning
• Connect the 3 pieces of hardware
• Install the Upgraded ReviewScan Software• Go to http://ac.corek12.com/Support/Support.aspx
• Click on ReviewScan 3.0 near bottom of the page
• Allow the software to installation process
• Once finished, a shortcut will appear on the desktop
Requirements
ScanningScan Sheets
Must be ordered from the Department of Assessment’s Online ordering page using the following link:
http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/drea/_index_pages/ordering.htm
Discard ALL OLD Forms
For more information on using clicker technology with the Online Assessment Center, contact one of your Program Managers.
Clicker Technology
Question Details Report
Program Contacts
The School District of Palm Beach County Program Manager – Dr. Carla [email protected](561)969-5822/PX 45822 or (561)644-2938
CORE K12 EducationSenior Project Manager - Mrs. Anne
d’[email protected](877)267-3512 x.1376 or (917)484-2992
Associate Project Manager - Mr. Markton Cole
[email protected](877)267-3512 x.1202 or (917)484-2995
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Ordering Test Materials Online
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Print This Page For Your Records
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Districtwide Kindergarten Through Grade Three Reading
and Writing Assessment(K-3 Assessment)
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Contacts
► Questions about administration Kim Stansell-Towe - px# 43882 (963-3882)
► Materials ordered and delivered through the Instructional Materials Department Textbook Department - px# 45119 (684-5119)
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Florida KindergartenReadiness Screener
(FLKRS)
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Contacts
► Questions about administration Olive Horne (ECHOS) - px# 43883 (963-3883) Robin White (FAIR) – px# 43884 (963-3884)
► Question about materials Test Distribution Center - px# 45155 (684-5155)
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Important Dates
► 8/18 – 9/30: Administer ECHOS
► 8/25 – 10/14: Administer FAIR
► 10/14: Scanner sheets due to TDC by 4:00 pm Glades area schools will be picked up beginning in the
morning.
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Information
► Recording student responses NO computer administration ALL student responses will be recorded in the Student
Response Folder.
► Labels do not come with initial shipment Begin testing as scheduled Add labels to Student Response Folders when labels arrive
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FLKRS Returns
► Verify that ALL documents that are being used are for the 2009 administration only.
► Verify that the Student Response Folders for ALL students tested have been returned.
► Verify that the pre-identified student labels are in place or that all hand gridded information is complete.
► Place ALL Student Response Folders in a stack.
► Complete all the information on a Document Count Form.
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FLKRS Returns (cont.)
► Place the document count form on top of the stack of response folders.
► Place a paper band around the stack of response folders and secure the paper band with tape. Do not use staples or paper clips.
► Place all banded stack in a box. Seal the box
► Place the orange scorable label on the side of the box. Complete all needed information on the label.
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FLKRS Returns (cont.)
► Collect and account for unused and reusable screening materials from the examiners.
► Store reusable materials in a secure location for use with future FLKRS administrations.
► Dispose of unused materials so they cannot be used in future administrations.
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Scholastic Reading Inventory – Interactive
(SRI-I)
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Contacts
► Questions about content Elementary Kim Stansell-Towe - px# 43882 (963-3882) Secondary Gina Charla - px# 47386 (434-7386)
► Questions about technical support Bruce Roland - px# 48565 (434-8565)
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Palm Beach Writes
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Contacts
► Questions about administration Nikki Jones (elementary) - px# 86399 (432-6399) Rachel Amburgey (secondary) – px# 48054 (434-8054)
► Questions about materials for grades 2 – 10 TDC - px# 45155 (684-5155)
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Administration Dates
► August 24 – 28, 2009 Grades 3-5 (Expository)
► August 31 – September 4, 2009 Grades 6-10 (Expository)
► October 19 – 30, 2009 Grades 3-4 (Narrative) Grade 5 (Persuasive) Grades 6-10 (Expository)
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Administration Dates (con’t)
► November 9 – 20, 2009 Grade 4 (Expository)
► November 30 – December 11, 2009 Grades 1 & 2 (Narrative)
► December 7 – 18, 2009 Grades 8 & 10 (Expository)
► January 11 – 22, 2010 Grade 4 (Narrative) Grades 8 & 10 (Persuasive)
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Information
► School sets administration dates within guidelines.
► Schools are responsible for scoring.
► Schools will enter rubric scores into EDW using the data entry screen.
► Mandatory at all schools
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Sunshine State StandardsDiagnostic Test
Reading, Mathematics, & Science
Grades 3 - 11
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Contacts
► Questions about administration Cherie Boone - px# 48855 (434-8855)
► Questions about materials Test Distribution Center - px# 45155 (684-5155)
► Questions about secondary pregridding (secondary only) Glen Rovinelli – px# 48514 (434-8514)
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Test Administrations
► Mandatory at all schools Reading at grades 3 – 10 Math at grades 3 – 10 Science at grades 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 11
► September 1 – 10, 2009 – Elementary school testing window To Be Scored materials due to Test Distribution Center by 4:00
pm on Thursday September 10, 2009*
► September 8 – 17, 2009 – Secondary school testing window To Be Scored materials due to Test Distribution Center by 4:00
pm on Thursday September 17, 2009*
*Glades area schools will be picked up beginning in the morning.
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Recommended Administration Times
3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th
Reading 90 mins.
120 mins.
90 mins.
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120 mins.
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120 mins.
Math 90 mins.
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120 mins.
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120 mins.
Science 90 mins.
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90mins.
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Selecting Sort Options Process
► All selections done via the internet
Pregrid Deadlines
Elementary Middle & High
Fall N/A 8/26/2009
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Accommodations
► Allowable accommodations
LEP
ESE
504
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Answer Sheets – Grades 3-5
Read Math Science
Grade 3 Cherry Pumpkin
Grade 4AnchorBlue
Aqua Ocean
Grade 5 Woodland Midnight Carnival
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Answer Sheets – Grades 6-8
Read Math Science
Grade 6 Purple Fiesta
Grade 7 Cherry Pumpkin Ocean
Grade 8 Aqua Woodland Carnival
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Answer Sheets – Grades 9-11
Read Math Science
Grade 9AnchorBlue
Midnight
Grade 10 Purple Fiesta Ocean
Grade 11Cherry Pumpkin Carnival
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Pre-Identified Answer Document
JANE DOE
12345678
Check the Gridded Information
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Non Pre-Identified Answer Document
Hand write &bubble Student Name
Hand write & bubble 8 digit Student Number(no 50 – no ss#)
Must be bubbled accurately and filled in completely!!!!
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Returning Diagnostic Answer Documents
► Return only To Be Scored answer documents.
► Make sure all answer documents are facing the same direction.
► Do NOT paper band, paper clip or rubber and answer documents.
► Grade levels and subjects can be mixed and packed in the same box.
► Class Identification Sheets are no longer being used.
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Calculators
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Calculators
► Test Distribution Center - px# 45155 (684-5155)
► Schools are responsible for maintaining and securing
► Return broken calculators to TDC for replacement (do not throw out!)
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FCAT – October RetakesHigh Schools
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Contacts
► Questions about administration Cherie Boone - px# 48855 (434-8855)
► Questions about materials Test Distribution Center - px# 45155 (684-5155)
► Questions about secondary pregridding Glen Rovinelli – px# 48514 (434-8514)
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Important Dates
► October 7-9: Receive FCAT Retake test booklets
► October 19 – 23: Administer FCAT
► October 23: Pick-up in north & south (if ready)
► October 26: Pick-up in west
► October 26: Return all FCAT materials, by 4:00 p.m. (if not picked-up)
► ???: Receive FCAT results
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Administration Information
► Specific information has not been released by the FDOE. After 8/31/09
► New vendor – new procedures
► A breeze presentation will be release as soon as the information is available.
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Who’s Tested
► Grades 11 and 12 students, as well as retained Grade 10 students, who have not yet passed one or both parts of the Grade 10 SSS FCAT
► Adult Education students and students with Certificates of Completion who have not yet passed one or both parts of the Grade 10 SSS FCAT or the HSCT
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Who’s NOT Tested
► Students enrolled in Grade 10 for the first time.
► Students enrolled in grade levels below Grade 10.
► Home Education Program students.
► Students enrolled in private schools through the McKay or Corporate Tax Credit Scholarship Programs.
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Important Information
► Students found to be in possession of any electronic device that reproduces, transmits, calculates, or records WILL be invalidated. “Possession” is defined as “within arm’s reach,” even if the
electronic device is not visible Students should not have cell phones in their pockets,
clipped to their belts, at their desks, or anywhere they can be easily accessed during testing
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Adult Administration
► Reading – Monday, October 19th ► Mathematics – Tuesday, October 20th ► 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sites TBD
► Registration through Community Schools
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Testing Schedule
► Four day administration required October 19th – Reading October 20th – Mathematics Two days for make-ups
► The testing time 180 minutes per test (proposed) BUT Must be extended for ALL students who need it Allowed to work until end of school day but not beyond
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Reminder for Students BEFORE the Script is Read
► If a student draws a line or an X through an answer, the line must NOT extend into a bubble, or the stray mark could be scanned as the answer.
► If a student marks in two or more bubbles, the response will be recorded as a WRONG answer.
► If a student circles answers instead of gridding the bubbles, the answers will NOT be scored.
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Returning Retake Materials
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PSAT
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Possible Additional Assessments
► PSAT October 14, 2009 All Grade 9 students in addition to grade 10
► SAT or ACT
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Contacts
► College Board Web: www.collegeboard.com/testright
mail: PSAT/NMSQTP.O. Box 6720Princeton, NJ 08541-6720
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: 888 477-PSAT (7728) or 609 771-70708 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, M–F8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, M–F, mid October – early
December
fax: 609 530-0482
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Information
► Wednesday, October 14, 2009► Mandatory for all 10th Graders
MAKE SURE 10TH GRADE IS BUBBLED ON THE ANSWER DOCUMENT!!!!!!
No cost ► Elective for all others
Fee based
► Reports returned to schools in early December► Complete remittance form online
Send copy to Cherie by fax, email, or pony
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Information (cont.)
► Order materials from PSAT/NMSQT 8/28 – Last day to reduce order quantities 9/23 – Last day to increase order quantities
► Check materials as soon as they arrive Notify PSAT/NMSQT office of any discrepancy
► Put materials in locked storage when not in use► Security► Seating plan
Assign in advance Four feet between students
► Late room
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ESE Accomodations
► Submit SSD Student Eligibility Form for each student by August 26, 2009
► College Board will assign SSD Eligibility Codes
► College Board will provide a Nonstandard Administration Report (NAR)
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Materials► Receive directly from College Board/ETS.
► Provide calculators to students who don’t bring their own (FCAT).
► Return used answer sheets directly to College Board/ETS by the end of the next school day after test.
► Keep used and unused test books.
► Destroy all unused answer sheets.
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Requesting Volunteers
► Return form to Debi Elfen by 9/15/2009. Pony to FHESC South Ibis
Building or fax (PX# 48814)
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Table Rentals
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Questions????