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Postsecondary Education
Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.)
20122012
Why hasn’t the P.E.R.T. Why hasn’t the P.E.R.T. administration begun???administration begun???
• The FLDOE is finalizing test administration protocols with smaller counties piloting the test to work out some inconsistencies.
• Login procedures are being tested as the amount of time it takes to login is a big concern.
• Paper-pencil accommodated test are now under construction.
• The creation of a PERT score repository is underway.
When schools do begin When schools do begin testing:testing:
• You will be able to assess students on a computer at any time during the school day and test until the last day of the school year.
It is recommended to begin testing your It is recommended to begin testing your lower performing students first. Higher lower performing students first. Higher performing students may meet college-performing students may meet college-ready requirements with ACT or SAT.ready requirements with ACT or SAT.
What is P.E.R.T. ?What is P.E.R.T. ?
• The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.) is Florida’s new computer-based common placement test.
• The test is used by all 28 Florida colleges to determine whether or not a student is ready for college credit courses in math, reading and writing.
• P.E.R.T. has been aligned with the Postsecondary Readiness Competencies (PRC’s) that Florida’s university faculty have identified as necessary for success in entry-level college credit coursework.
Who takes P.E.R.T. ?Who takes P.E.R.T. ?Current 11th grade students must be tested if they meet the following criteria:• Levels 2 or 3 on the Grade 10 FCAT
Reading, and or• Levels 2, 3, or 4 on the Grade 10 FCAT
Math• Special Diploma students for whom the
IEP specifics that the FCAT is an appropriate assessment
• Department of Juvenile Justice students• Charter School students• Full time public Virtual School students
Is P.E.R.T. the only Is P.E.R.T. the only approved test?approved test?
• PERT, ACT, SAT and CPT are all FLDOE approved tests.
• FLDOE has made funds available to districts for administration of the PERT to students who meet the eligibility requirements.
• Students who have already met the college-ready cut score with ACT, SAT, CPT are not required to take the PERT.
What are the college-ready What are the college-ready cut-scores?cut-scores?
College-Ready Scores
P.E.R.T. Accuplacer (CPT) SAT ACT
Math 113 Elem. Algebra 72 Math 440 Math 19
Reading 104 Reading 83 Reading 440 Reading 18
Writing 99 Sentence Skills 83 English 17
What happens if a student does What happens if a student does not meet college-readiness?not meet college-readiness?
• Current eligible 11Current eligible 11thth grade students who grade students who do not meet the state established college-do not meet the state established college-ready cut scores on the PERT or another ready cut scores on the PERT or another approved college entrance test in Reading, approved college entrance test in Reading, Writing, and/or Mathematics must be Writing, and/or Mathematics must be enrolled in postsecondary preparatory enrolled in postsecondary preparatory instruction in 12instruction in 12thth grade prior to grade prior to graduation. graduation.
• Students do not have to pass the course in Students do not have to pass the course in order to graduate.order to graduate.
Approved Postsecondary Approved Postsecondary Preparatory Instruction CoursesPreparatory Instruction Courses
• Math for College Success (1200410)Math for College Success (1200410)• Reading for College Success Reading for College Success
(1008350)(1008350)• Writing for College Success Writing for College Success
(1009370)(1009370)• English 4: College Prep. (1001405)English 4: College Prep. (1001405)• Math for College Readiness Math for College Readiness
(1200700)(1200700)
www.fldoe.org/cc/pert.aspwww.fldoe.org/cc/pert.asp
Comprehensive Course Comprehensive Course TableTable
•School staff are encouraged to consider School staff are encouraged to consider courses carefully before selecting the most courses carefully before selecting the most appropriate course for student enrollment. appropriate course for student enrollment.
•A Comprehensive Course Table to verify all A Comprehensive Course Table to verify all eligibility information can be found at:eligibility information can be found at:
www.osfaffelp.org/bfiehs/www.osfaffelp.org/bfiehs/fnbpcm02_CCMain.aspxfnbpcm02_CCMain.aspx
What is the P.E.R.T. test What is the P.E.R.T. test format?format?
•P.E.R.T. is comprised of 25 operational questions and 5 additional field test questions adaptive for reading, writing and mathematics. •P.E.R.T. is untimed. Average time to complete subtest:
Math 37 minutes Reading 60 minutes Writing 33 minutes
•An on-screen calculator will appear for specific math items.
• The Math paper version test will have two separate The Math paper version test will have two separate sections – one for calculator use and another section sections – one for calculator use and another section where no calculators are allowed.where no calculators are allowed.
How much does P.E.R.T. cost?How much does P.E.R.T. cost?
• State funds will cover the cost of the test State funds will cover the cost of the test units for 11units for 11thth grade students who meet grade students who meet eligibility at a cost of $0.94 per subject eligibility at a cost of $0.94 per subject area.area.
• Schools may purchase additional PERT Schools may purchase additional PERT units directly from McCann Associates to units directly from McCann Associates to test other students or to provide retests. test other students or to provide retests.
Who is the Institution Who is the Institution Administrator?Administrator?
Institution Administrator (IA) = DistrictInstitution Administrator (IA) = District The IA cannot administer the P.E.R.T.The IA cannot administer the P.E.R.T.
The IA will provide to schools:The IA will provide to schools:Training and supportTraining and supportList of students to testList of students to testLogin user and passwordLogin user and passwordUpload Student Data Upload Student Data Parent LetterParent LetterSecurity Log / Seating ChartSecurity Log / Seating ChartScore Reporting Information
Who is the Site Manager/ Who is the Site Manager/ Proctor?Proctor?
• Site Manager = Testing Coordinator Site Manager = Testing Coordinator and Principaland Principal
• Proctor = Test AdministratorProctor = Test Administrator Only Site Managers and Proctors may Only Site Managers and Proctors may
administer the test to students with administer the test to students with login credentials provided by the login credentials provided by the district.district.
Test Security Forms Test Security Forms
• Test Security AgreementTest Security Agreement One security form by the principal or test One security form by the principal or test
coordinator must be signed and returned from coordinator must be signed and returned from your school before test units can be assigned your school before test units can be assigned to your school for testing.to your school for testing.
All Test Administrators must sign the security All Test Administrators must sign the security form and the signed forms are to be kept at form and the signed forms are to be kept at the school for your records.the school for your records.
Security LogsSecurity Logs Must be maintained for all testing rooms.Must be maintained for all testing rooms.
Seating ChartsSeating Charts Must be maintained for all testing rooms.Must be maintained for all testing rooms.
Student Practice TestsStudent Practice Tests
• Practice test are provided on the opening Practice test are provided on the opening student login screen of College Success for student login screen of College Success for student practice on Reading, Writing and student practice on Reading, Writing and Math items.Math items.
• Students may take practice tests for Students may take practice tests for Reading, Math and Writing at anytime (at Reading, Math and Writing at anytime (at home, library, etc.) by going online to:home, library, etc.) by going online to:
https://college.measuredsuccess.comhttps://college.measuredsuccess.com
Sample Parent LetterSample Parent Letter• Schools will receive a sample letter to Schools will receive a sample letter to
notify parents their child will be taking the notify parents their child will be taking the P.E.R.T. The letter explains: P.E.R.T. The letter explains: Electronic Devices are prohibitedElectronic Devices are prohibited Academic Honesty is expectedAcademic Honesty is expected Student Privacy Policy will be required to Student Privacy Policy will be required to
be read by their child prior to testingbe read by their child prior to testing Refers parent to website for PERT Study Refers parent to website for PERT Study
Guide at:Guide at:
http://http://www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-www.fldoe.org/schools/pdf/PERT-StudentStudyGuide.pdfStudentStudyGuide.pdf
Where is the P.E.R.T. test Where is the P.E.R.T. test located?located?
• Schools will receive, via email, The FloridaK-12 P.E.R.T. Test Administration Guidewhich include steps by step instructions on
how the administer the PERT.
• All 3 PERT tests for Reading, Math and Writing are accessed online at:
https://college.measuredsuccess.com/
How to administer the How to administer the P.E.R.T.?P.E.R.T.?
https://https://college.measuredsuccess.com/college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/do/logmscollege/do/log
P.E.R.T. AccommodationsP.E.R.T. AccommodationsWho is eligible?Who is eligible?
ESE students with current IEPsESE students with current IEPs 504 students (Arrangements made in 504 students (Arrangements made in
advance)advance) ELL StudentsELL Students
ESE/504 Students:ESE/504 Students:•Paper VersionPaper Version•Large Print Paper VersionLarge Print Paper Version•Braille VersionBraille Version
ELL Students:ELL Students:•Heritage Language to English DictionaryHeritage Language to English Dictionary
P.E.R.T. Score ReportsP.E.R.T. Score Reports• Individual Score ReportsIndividual Score Reports
• Placement RosterPlacement Roster
• Course RosterCourse Roster
• Score reportScore report
• Demographic Information ReportDemographic Information Report
P.E.R.T. ResourcesP.E.R.T. ResourcesAvailable on Florida Department of Education website
http//www.fldoe.org/cc/pert.asp
• Summary of PERT•P.E.R.T. Cut-Scores•Florida Statues•State Board Rules in regards to P.E.R.T.•PERT Frequently Asked Questions•Data & Reports•Additional Resources
P.E.R.T. Overview Video P.E.R.T. Study Guide College and Career Readiness FAQ
Please note that Student Assessment and Research Please note that Student Assessment and Research should be your first point of contact for all should be your first point of contact for all questions regarding the P.E.R.T. administration.questions regarding the P.E.R.T. administration.
[email protected]@BrowardSchools.comcom
[email protected]@BrowardSchools.com
Student Assessment and ResearchStudent Assessment and Research(754) 321-4250(754) 321-4250
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