MONITOR TRAINING

2011 FCAT / FCAT 2.0 and SAT-10 Administrations

Purpose of Monitoring

Ensure standardized testing across the district

Administer tests in a secure manner Preserve the integrity of the tests Safeguard the validity of the test results

for schools and students

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Pre-Monitoring and Test Session Monitoring Schedule

Assessment Program Pre-MonitoringTest Session Monitoring

FCAT Writing February 25 or 28Grades 4, 8, and 10:

March 1 – 3

FCAT Reading and Mathematics Retake March 25 – 29

Grades 10+ - Adult:March 30 – April 7

FCAT / FCAT 2.0 Reading, Mathematics, and Science

April 6 – 8 Grades 3 – 11:April 11 – 25

SAT-10 April 8 or 11Grades 1 and 2:April 12 – 15

*Extended window for the Visually Impaired and Hospital/Homebound Program students only: FCAT Writing is March 1 - March 9, 2011; FCAT Reading and Mathematics Retake is March 23 – April 7, 2011; FCAT / FCAT 2.0 Reading, Mathematics, and Science is April 5 – 25, 2011; and SAT-10 is April 12 – 19, 2011.

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Stanford Achievement Test -Tenth Edition (SAT-10)

All Grade 1 and Grade 2 students will test Subtests to be administered:

District -wide: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics: Problem Solving

SAT-10 Untimed

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Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT / FCAT 2.0)

FCAT vs. FCAT 2.0 Students will participate in the following assessments:

FCAT 2.0 Reading Grades 3 – 10

FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Grades 3 – 8 No comprehensive Mathematics assessment for Grade 9

FCAT Mathematics Retake Grade 10

FCAT Writing Grades 4, 8, 10

FCAT Science Grades 5, 8, 11

FCAT Reading Retake and/or Mathematics Retake Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD

• Short- and extended- response items have been removed from all assessments.

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FCAT / FCAT 2.0 UpdatesWriting

• Writing prompt has been removed from the Writing Folder and printed on a Writing Prompt Sheet

• Packages of Writing Prompt Sheets may be opened on the evening before testing or on the day of testing, but NO EARLIER

• Used prompt sheets are still considered secure materials and must be collected after testing

FCAT / FCAT 2.0 UpdatesReading, Mathematics, Science, and Retake The FCAT Retake administration window is separate from

the FCAT / FCAT 2.0 RMS test administration Grade 10 FCAT Mathematics and FCAT Mathematics

Retake will use the same test version Multiple forms

Grades 3 – 10 Reading will be administered as two separate sessions, one session per day

No Grade 9 FCAT Mathematics offered this spring FCAT Science

All elementary and middle schools will test Science on week two.

All high schools will test Science on day one, week one.

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FCAT UpdatesComputer-Based Testing (CBT)

All high schools will participate in CBT for: FCAT Grade 10 Mathematics FCAT Mathematics Retake

Ten schools opted to participate in CBT for: FCAT Retake Reading

Flexible scheduling within the district’s testing window has been approved by the state for computer-based testing only.

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Monitors’ Responsibilities

Role of the Monitor What should be observed before, during,

and after Test Security Test Administrator’s Responsibilities Test Accommodations

Ask for a copy of the training packet(s) used to train school staff (if available)

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Monitoring Procedures

Pre-monitoring procedures Check for proper documentation All secured materials are accounted for Limited access to storage room

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Monitoring Procedures, cont.

Test Session Monitoring Randomly select a classroom to

observe Plan to remain in the test session for

the full allotted time Some students are allowed extended

time. Be in place when testing begins, then exit unobtrusively after testing is well underway.

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Monitoring Procedures, cont.

Monitoring After Scheduled Test Sessions Observe make-up sessions Packing of test materials Limited access to storage room

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What To Observe: Preparations

Preparations for the Assessment Visual cues must be covered or

removed Sufficient space between students Student/test administrator ratio

Paper-based test (1:30) Computer-based test (1:25)

Roster of students assigned to the room

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What To Observe: Paper-Based Testing

During the Assessment (paper-based test) All testing signs are posted. Test materials must be handed to students

individually. Documentation of security numbers assigned

to students. (No security numbers for FCAT Writing)

A record of attendance is maintained. Test materials for absent students are kept in

a secure area in the room. Appropriate testing environment.

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What To Observe: Computer- Based Testing

During the Assessment (computer-based test) Visual-barriers are used. Sufficient work space for Work Folders and

Reading Passage Booklets Student Authorization Tickets and test materials

must be handed to students individually. A record of attendance is maintained. Tickets and test materials for absent students are

kept in a secure area in the room. Appropriate testing environment.

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What To Observe: General

During the Assessment The test schedule is followed with the

allotted time. The starting time and ending time is

displayed on the board. Electronic devices are not within arm’s

reach. Script is read verbatim. Test administrators and proctors actively

monitor testing.

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What To Observe: Conclusion

Concluding the Assessment Test materials are collected

individually from students. Students are not permitted to leave

until all materials are collected and verified.

Test materials and documentation are immediately returned to the school assessment coordinator.

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Reporting Irregularities

Any concern regarding a testing irregularity, breach of test security, or problem with secure testing materials must be reported immediately to Student Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET).

You should NOT “debrief” with school staff.

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Monitor Observation Forms

Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680) Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-

6681) Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring

Form (FM-6685) Test Security Agreement for Test Session

Observers (Attachment A)

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Sample Monitor Assignment

Date Assessment Program School Assignment

February 25 or 28 Writing Pre-monitoring Banyan Elem.

March 1 – 3 Writing Test Session N/A

March 25 – 29 FCAT Retake Pre-monitoring N/A

March 30 – April 7 FCAT Retake Test Session N/A

April 6 – 8 FCAT / FCAT 2.0 RMS Pre-monitoring

N/A

April 11 – 25 FCAT / FCAT 2.0 RMS Test Session

Doral Middle

April 8 or 11 SAT-10 Pre-monitoring N/A

April 12 – 15 SAT-10 Test SessionBen Sheppard

Elem.

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Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680) 21

Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681)

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Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form (FM-6685)

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Returning Monitoring Forms

Please submit all completed forms and a copy of the school’s training packet to SAET via fax to: 305-995-7522 or via school mail to: 9023

All forms should be submitted by April 29, 2011

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Contact Information

Student Assessment and Educational Testing

305-995-7520 FCAT / FCAT 2.0 Testing Program

Maria C. Bruguera or Mara Ugando SAT-10 Program Testing Program

Mayda Cabeza

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