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Spring & Summer 2013End-of-Course Assessments
Training MaterialsAlgebra 1Biology 1Geometry
U.S. HistoryCivics Field Test 1
Overview
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One manual (2012-2013 EOC Manual) is provided for the Winter 2012, Spring and Summer 2013 EOC administrations.
Instructions for computer-based test (CBT), paper-based test (PBT), and accommodated form administrations are included in this manual.
CBT Training Resources
• A new website has been created to compile several resources for computer-based testing. – The site includes information about test
setup, best practices, and training resources.
• This site is located at www.FLAssessments.com/CBTTrainingResources.
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Spring 2013 EOC Test Administration Schedule
*Students may be dismissed from the testing room after the 10-minute break as they complete testing. Any student not finished by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, testing must be completed within the same school day. 4
Test Testing Window Duration
U.S. History April 29- May 1, 2013 160 minutes*
Biology 1 May 2 - 8, 2013 160 minutes*
Algebra 1 May 9 -15, 2013 160 minutes*
Geometry May 16 - 22, 2013 160 minutes*
Civics Field Test May 20 - 24, 2013 60 minutes
Statewide Make-up Days
May 28 - 31, 2013 160 minutes*
Summer 2013 EOC Test Administration Schedule
*Students may be dismissed from the testing room after the 10-minute break as they complete testing. Any student not finished by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, testing must be completed within the same school day.
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Test Testing Window Duration
U.S. History July 22, 2013 (1 Day Only) 160 minutes*
Biology 1 July 22-26, 2013 160 minutes*
Algebra 1 July 29-August 2, 2013 160 minutes*
Geometry August 5-9, 2013 160 minutes*
Summer 2013 EOC Test Procedures
• School counselors will identify eligible students to take the EOC course and/or test in the summer and complete registration forms, as applicable.
• Schools that will be closed in the summer must forward registration forms to:– the opened school site, and– the District Assessment Office
• More detailed procedural information for the Summer 2013 EOC administration will be sent via the Weekly Briefing system.
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EOC Test AdministrationSchedule
Testing Duration• Each Algebra 1, Biology 1, Geometry, and U.S. History
EOC Assessment will be administered in one 160-minute session with a scheduled 10-minute break after 80 minutes. Students are NOT allowed to talk during the break. Individual restroom breaks are permitted as needed.
• Students may be dismissed from the testing room after the 10-minute break as they complete testing. However, no special incentives should be given to students to encourage them to finish early.
• Any student who has not completed the test by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, testing must be completed within one school day.
• The Civics Field Test will be administered in one 60-minute session during the Spring 2013 EOC administration only.
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Students to be Tested
Algebra 1The following students must take the Spring and/or Summer 2013 Algebra 1 EOC Assessment:• All students who are enrolled in and completing one of
the following courses:o Algebra 1 – 1200310
o Algebra 1 Honors – 1200320
o Algebra 1-B – 1200380
o Pre-AICE Mathematics 1 – 1209810
o IB Middle Years Program/Algebra 1 Honors – 1200390
o Algebra 1 for Credit Recovery - 1200315
o Algebra 1B for Credit Recovery - 1200385 8
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Students to be Tested
Algebra 1 (cont.)
The following students are eligible to participate in the Spring and/or Summer 2013 Algebra 1 EOC Assessment administration:• Students who need to retake the assessment to earn a passing
score for course credit, including students enrolled in credit recovery courses
• Students who entered 9th grade in the 2010–11 school year– who have not yet taken the assessment to be averaged as 30% of
their final course grade
– who are in grade forgiveness programs and wish to retake the assessment to improve their course grade
• Students in a credit acceleration program (CAP) who wish to take the assessment to earn course credit 9
EOC Manual 3
Students to be Tested
Biology 1The following students must take the Spring and/or Summer 2013 Biology 1 EOC Assessment:• All students enrolled in and completing one of the following
courses:
o Biology 1 – 2000310
o Biology 1 Honors – 2000320
o Pre-AICE Biology – 2000322
o Biology Technology – 2000430
o Biology 1 PreIB – 2000800
o IB Middle Years Program Biology Honors – 2000850
o Integrated Science 3 – 2002440
o Integrated Science 3 Honors – 2002450
o AP Biology – 2000340 (if taken to satisfy the high school Biology 1 graduation requirement) This course was omitted from the list in the manual.
o Biology 1 for Credit Recovery - 2000315
o Integrated Science 3 for Credit Recovery - 2002445 10
EOC Manual 4
Students to be Tested
Biology 1 (cont.)
The following students are eligible to participate in the Spring and/or Summer 2013 Biology 1 EOC Assessment administration:• Students who need to retake the assessment to earn a passing score for course credit, including students enrolled in credit recovery courses• Students who entered 9th grade in the 2011–12 school year
– who have not yet taken the assessment to be averaged as 30% of their final course grade
– who are in grade forgiveness programs and wish to retake the assessment to improve their course grade
• Students in a credit acceleration program (CAP) who wish to take the assessment to earn course credit
11EOC Manual 4
Students to be Tested
GeometryThe following students must take the Spring and/or Summer 2013 Geometry EOC Assessment:
• All students enrolled in and completing one of the following courses:o Geometry – 1206310o Geometry Honors – 1206320o IB Middle Years Program Geometry Honors – 1206810o Pre-AICE Mathematics 2 – 1209820o Geometry for Credit Recovery - 1206315
12EOC Manual 4
Students to be Tested
Geometry (cont.)
The following students are eligible to participate in the Spring and/or Summer 2013 Geometry EOC Assessment administration:• Students who need to earn a passing score for course credit,
including students enrolled in credit recovery courses• Students who entered 9th grade in the 2011–12 school year
– who have not yet taken the assessment to be averaged as 30% of their final course grade
– who are in grade forgiveness programs and wish to retake the assessment to improve their course grade
• Students in a credit acceleration program (CAP) who wish to take the assessment to earn course credit 13
EOC Manual 4
Students to be Tested
U.S. History
The following students must take the Spring and/or Summer 2013 U.S. History EOC Assessment:• All students enrolled in and completing one of the
following courses:o United States History – 2100310o United States History Honors – 2100320
14EOC Manual 4-5
Students to be Tested
Civics Field Test (Selected Schools Only)The following students will take the Spring 2013 Civics EOC Assessment Field Test:• All students enrolled in and completing one of the following courses
at schools selected in the field test sample:o Civics – 2106010o Civics – 2106015o Civics & Career Planning – 2106016o Civics, Advanced – 2106020o Civics, Advanced – 2106025o Civics, Advanced & Career Planning – 2106026o Civics and Digital Technologies – 2106029
• Students who completed one of the above courses at the end of semester one should NOT participate in this field test administration.
• Any students who require paper-based accommodations, accommodated CBT forms, or computer-based assistive devices will not participate. 15EOC Manual 5
Students to be Tested:Special Programs
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Program District Number
School Number
Participation Status
Registration/Reports
FLVS Full-Time K-8 71 0300 MUST Florida Virtual School Program
Full-Time 9-12 71 0400
FL Virtual Academy K-8 50 7079
Miami-Dade Online Academy 13 7001 MUST Miami-Dade Online Academy
Florida Home Education 13 9998 MAY Home Education Office
McKay Scholarship 13 3518 Private-MAYPublic-MUST
ESE Office
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship 97 9999 MAY Registration - Region Reports - FLDOE
Merrick Hospital/Homebound* 13 9732 MUST Merrick HHIP
EOC Manual 5-6; 107; 125; Training Packet
Students to be Tested
Students with Disabilities• All students with disabilities participate in the statewide
assessment program by taking one of the following: G EOC assessment without accommodations,G EOC assessment with accommodations, orG Florida Alternate Assessment.
• All determinations regarding participation in the statewide assessment program must be documented in the student’s IEP or Section 504 plan.
• See Appendix A of the manual for information regarding accommodations.
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EOC Manual 6-7; Appendix A
Students with DisabilitiesAccommodations
Students with Disabilities• Must be documented on the student IEP or Section
504 plans• Administration Accommodations
−Flexible presentation−Flexible responding−Flexible setting−Flexible scheduling−Assistive Devices and Tools
• Paper-based Accommodations−Regular print−Braille− Large print (New as Unique Accommodation for
CBT; beginning in Spring 2013)18
EOC Manual 6-7; 103-104; 152-170; Appendix A
Accommodated Test FormsCBT OnlyTest Hear: Assigning an Accommodated Form Click “Specify” or “Override” on the Session Details screen to assign a specific form.
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Form Name in PearsonAccess
Accommodations Offered
Lrg Prt Large PrintZoom ZoomCon Color ContrastScr Rdr Screen ReaderLrg Prt+ Con Large Print and Color ContrastLrg Prt+Scr Rdr Large Print and Screen ReaderLrg Prt+ Con+Scr Rdr Large Print, Color Contrast, and Screen
ReaderZoom+ Con Zoom and Color ContrastZoom+Scr Rdr Zoom and Screen ReaderZoom+Col Con +Scr Rdr Zoom, Color Contrast, and Screen ReaderCon+Scr Rdr Color Contrast and Screen ReaderAssistive Devices Assistive Devices
CBT Manual 141-142;169-170
Students to be Tested
English Language Learners (ELLs)All ELLs who complete the appropriate courses are expected to participate in EOC assessments no matter how long these students have been receiving services.
See Appendix A of the manual for information regarding accommodations.
20EOC Manual 6-7; Appendix A
English Language Learners Accommodations English Language Learners (ELL)• ESOL Levels 1-4 Only
– Students who are currently receiving services in a program operated in accordance with an approved district LEP plan: Flexible Setting Flexible Scheduling Additional Time Assistance In Heritage Language Approved Dictionary
21EOC Manual 6-7; Appendix A
Weekly Briefings
• The following briefings provide pertinent information regarding the EOC:– Briefing ID #: 12664: Modification of
End of Course (EOC) screen in ISIS– Briefing ID #: 11986: New ISIS/TRACE
End Of Course Processes– Briefing ID #: 11579: End of Course
Guidelines as of March 1, 201222
File Download Manager (FDM)
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State and District Requirements
• Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security available at http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp – Adopted by School
Board– General Guidelines
• Florida Test Security Statute and Rule
• School Procedural Checklist
• District Monitors
24EOC Manual 13-14; Appendix B; Training Packet
Test Security Policies and Procedures: Prohibited Activities
• Reading the passages, test items, or performance tasks.
• Revealing the passages, test items, or performance tasks.
• Copying the passages, test items, or performance tasks.
• Explaining 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.25
EOC Manual 13; Appendix B
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Test Security Policies and Procedures: Electronic Devices
• School personnel must ensure that students do not have access to their cell phones or other electronic devices at any time during testing, including breaks (restroom breaks, etc.), even if they do not use them.− “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 or breaks.
• If a student is found to be in possession of ANY electronic devices during testing or during a break, his or her test must be invalidated.
• Students and parents/guardians must be made aware of this policy prior to testing.
EOC Manual 20
Testing Rules Acknowledgement
• All EOC assessments include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads, “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.”
• Prior to testing, students must acknowledge the testing rules that the test administrator reads to them by checking a box (in TestNav) or clicking a circle (in TestHear) next to the statement.
27EOC Manual 3
Test Irregularities/Security Breaches
• Test administrators must report any test irregularities (e.g., disruptive students) and possible security breaches to the school assessment coordinator immediately.
• The school assessment coordinator must communicate with the District Assessment Office regarding testing irregularities at 305-995-7520.
• Within 7 calendar days of the test irregularity or security breach, a written report must be submitted to the District Assessment Office. The report must include: – The nature of the situation– The time and place of the occurrence– The names of the persons involved– A description of the communication between the district assessment
coordinator’s office and school personnel– How the incident was resolved– What steps are being taken to avoid future test irregularities or security
breaches• Schools should submit completed reports to the District Assessment
Office, and district assessment coordinator will submit reports to FDOE.• A form to report test irregularities and security breaches can be found at
www.FLAssessments.com/SpringEOC.
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EOC Manual 14
Technology Coordinator Guide
• Information and instructions for technology coordinators to follow before, during, and after testing are now provided separately online:– Technology Coordinator Guide posted at
www.FLAssessments.com/EOC.
• Technology coordinators must familiarize themselves with all information in this guide prior to the test administration.
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CBT Test Materials
• 2012-2013 EOC TAM• Student Authorization Tickets• Session Rosters• Test Group Code• Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders (Algebra 1,
Biology 1, and Geometry) • CBT Worksheets (US History and Civics Field Test)
optional • Approved calculators
– Algebra 1 and Biology: Four-function calculator– Geometry (Scientific Calculator)
• Reference Sheets (Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC), paper copies (optional)
• Periodic Table of Elements (Biology 1 EOC), paper copies (optional) 30
EOC Manual 24-27
2012-13 EOC Manual
• To read the test administration script(s) to students.
• To identify script modifications for LP and One-Item-Per-Page test administrations, as applicable.
– Do not interpret this as permission to paraphrase test items.
• To read scripts and instructions for the administration of accommodated CBT(TestHear) forms and paper-based forms are provided in Appendix A.
• To reference Appendix D on page 284 is the CBT Test Administrator Quick Reference Guide
– This guide lists possible error messages students may encounter, explanations for each message, and possible solutions.
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EOC Manual 28; Appendix A & D
Test Scripts
32EOC Manual 28; Appendix A
Student Authorization Tickets
33EOC Manual 8
Session Rosters
34EOC Manual 9
Test Group Code
• A test group code is a unique four-digit number used to identify a group of students testing together.
• School assessment coordinators will create their own unique four-digit codes.
• Each group of students, by testing room, initial and make-up, should receive a unique test group code.
• Students will enter the test group code before beginning the test, as indicated in the scripts.
35EOC Manual 24; 85
CBT Work Folders
• The Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folder is a blank piece of 11x17 yellow paper folded in half with grid paper on the back cover.
– Work folders will arrive with your PreID label shipment, or in a separate shipment if you do not have any paper-based testers.
• For the Algebra 1, Biology 1, and Geometry EOC assessments, students are provided with work folders to work the problems.
• Work folders must be distributed to students at the beginning of each test session.
• Ensure that students have enough desk space to use their folders.
• Once students complete the test, collect all work folders and return them in the District Assessment Coordinator Only box.
• Used work folders are secure materials.36
EOC Manual 10
CBT Worksheets
• For the computer-based U.S. History EOC Assessment and Civics Field Test (TestNav or TestHear), CBT Worksheets may be provided for students if they prefer to make handwritten notes instead of using the notepad tool in the CBT platform.
• The worksheet is an 8 ½ × 11 page (available at www.FLAssessments.com/EOC and Training Packet) may be copied and distributed to students at the beginning of the test session.
• Worksheets must be distributed to students at the beginning of each test session.
• Ensure that students have enough desk space to use their worksheets.
• Once students complete the test, collect all worksheets and return them in the District Assessment Coordinator Only box.
• Used CBT Worksheets are secure materials.37
Training Packet
Four-Function Calculators –TestNav• The computer-based TestNav Algebra 1 and Biology
1 EOC assessments have a built-in four-function calculator.
• Students may use the built-in calculator, or they may use a handheld four-function calculator.
• Test administrators should provide handheld calculators at the beginning of a test session to all students who request them.
• Schools should have an adequate supply of approved four-function calculators.
– No other calculators may be used.
38EOC Manual 10
Four-Function Calculators –TestHear
• Test Hear does NOT have a built-in four-function calculator.
• Students who will test using TestHear accommodated forms of the Algebra 1 and Biology 1 EOC Assessments MUST be provided handheld four-function calculators.
• Students with visual impairments may use the approved large key/large display calculators or approved talking calculators.
39EOC Manual 10
Scientific Calculators - TestNav
• The TestNav Geometry EOC Assessment has a built-in scientific calculator.
• Students may use handheld scientific calculators, if the school has chosen to provide them.
• Handheld scientific calculators will not be provided by the FDOE for students taking the Geometry EOC Assessment using TestNav.
40EOC Manual 10-11
Scientific Calculators - TestHear
• The TestHear Geometry EOC Assessment does not include an online scientific calculator.
• Handheld scientific calculators will be provided by FDOE only for students taking the Geometry EOC Assessment using TestHear accommodated CBT forms and paper-based testers.
• Students with visual impairments may use large key/large display scientific calculators that are comparable in function to the approved scientific calculators (on page 11 of the 2012-2013 EOC Manual).
• The approved talking scientific calculator is the Orion TI-36X or one that is comparable in function to the Orion TI-36X.
– No other calculators may be used. 41
EOC Manual 10-11
Reference Sheets and Periodic Tables• The reference sheet for the Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC
Assessments and the periodic table for the Biology 1 EOC Assessment are provided in an online format only for computer-based testing.
• Schools may provide hardcopy reference sheets or periodic tables to students.
• Each photocopied reference sheet and periodic table must be carefully checked against the original to ensure all content is copied and that it is clear and easy to read.
• Once students complete the test session, the test administrator should collect all reference sheets and periodic tables.
• Used reference sheets and periodic tables are considered secure materials.
42EOC Manual 27; Appendix E
Security Log
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A Security Log must be maintained for each testing room.
Anyone who enters a room for the purpose of monitoring a test MUST sign the log for that testing room.
EOC Manual 25; Appendix E
Seating Chart
• An accurate seating chart must be maintained for each testing room for each test session. Seating charts must capture the following information:− The room name/number− Student names and their location in the room during testing− The front and back of the room− Direction students are facing− Date− Session starting time− Test administrator name− Names of proctors (if applicable)− Test group code− Session name in PearsonAccess (CBT)
• If students are moved to a new location or the seating configuration changes during testing, a new seating chart must be created.
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EOC Manual 24
Additional Items
Additional items• Pens and/or pencils
– Ensure each student has a pen or pencil to sign his or her authorization tickets and make notes or work the problems during testing
– Students taking paper-based tests must use No. 2 pencils• Clock or watch
– Keep accurate time during testing• Signs (Appendix E)
G Do Not Disturb Sign—display on all entrancesG Electronic Devices Sign—display where it will be visible
to all students in the testing room
45EOC Manual 25-26; Appendix E
School CoordinatorBefore Testing
Communicate Testing Policies to Parents/Guardians and Students• Electronic Devices Policy—If students are found with
ANY electronic devices during testing OR during breaks, their tests will be invalidated.
• Leaving Campus—If students leave campus before completing the test (for lunch, an appointment, or illness, etc.), they WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test.
• Testing Rules Acknowledgment—Students will click a checkbox (TestNav) or circle (TestHear) next to a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.”
46EOC Manual 27; Training Packet
School Coordinator Before TestingCreate and/or Update School User Accounts• School user accounts are necessary to complete the CBT test
activities.• Create or reset your password for each Pearson site
(operational and training center).• Create school user accounts for test administrators in Pearson’s
operational site (optional). • Two different school user accounts may be set up:
− Individual accounts for each test administrator Test administrator will set up unique password.
− Generic accounts linked to the school assessment coordinator The password will be the same for all test administrators. These accounts can be randomly assigned.
• Test administrators may monitor and resume students with a school user account.
47See back of Training Packet
School CoordinatorBefore Testing
Receive Test Materials• You will receive the following materials, as appropriate for
your school:– CBT Work folders– PreID labels and rosters– School Boxes (paper-based test materials—contents
listed on pages 84-85 of the 2012-2013 EOC Manual)– Special Document Boxes– Other materials, as indicated in the 2012-2013 EOC
Manual• If your school is providing hardcopy CBT Worksheets,
reference sheets, or periodic tables, make a sufficient number of copies for all students taking the assessments. 48
EOC Manual 84-85
School CoordinatorBefore Testing
Receive Materials/Maintain Security• Keep materials secure at all times.• Maintain the Test Materials Chain of Custody Form at
all times.• No more than three individuals may have access to
the locked storage area.• Do not open shrink-wrapped paper test
materials or begin preparing (applying student labels) more than three (3) days prior to testing.
• Save the original boxes for returning TO BE SCORED special document materials.
• If you need additional materials or if you have questions, contact the Test Distribution Center at 305-995-3743. 49
EOC Manual 85-86
School Coordinator Before Testing
Train Test Administrators and Proctors• Train all test administrators and proctors, including
non-school-based instructors (e.g., itinerant teachers) and several employees to act as possible alternates.
• Train test administrators in the use of Braille materials, as applicable.
• Ensure that test administrators are aware of and have made provisions for the exact accommodations needed for ESE and/or ELL students.
• Review the Test Administrators’ Responsibilities Maintaining Test Security Before, During, and After the Florida EOC in your training packet.
• Test Administrators must be certified educators.
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EOC TAM, page 13, 87; Training Packet
School CoordinatorBefore Testing
Train Test Administrators and Proctors•Provide instructions for test administrators to handle these circumstances.
– A student has not participated in a practice test session. – A student has trouble logging in the first time. – A student cannot see the shading on the Test Group Code
screen. – A test administrator does not have a Student Authorization
Ticket for a student. – A Student Name or Florida ID is not correct (e.g.,
misspelled) on the Student Authorization Ticket. – A test administrator is concerned that a student is unable
(e.g., too ill) to finish the test. – A student Exits the test to finish later and logs out of the
test session. – A student is in the wrong test session. – A student is kicked out of a test session.
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EOC Manual 30; 113
School CoordinatorBefore Testing
Train Test Administrators and Proctors •Supervise test administration and ensure the following:
– Students have cleared the area around their workstations of all materials except for Student Authorization Tickets, pens or pencils, and, as applicable, calculators, work folders, worksheets, reference sheets, and periodic tables
– Students check the Testing Rules Acknowledgment box and enter the correct test group code
– Students do not have electronic devices (except for approved calculators) of any kind during testing, even if they do not use them
– Students do not talk to other students or make any disturbance
– Students are working independently– Students are working in the correct test
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EOC Manual 30
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Train Test Administrators and Proctors• When testing a large group of students,
proctors must be assigned to the room. Refer to the table below for the required number of proctors.
*It is strongly recommended that a proctor
be assigned to rooms with 25 or fewer students whenever possible.
1-25 students Test Administrator*
26-50 students Test Administrator and 1 Proctor
51-75 students Test Administrator and 2 Proctors
School CoordinatorBefore Testing
EOC Manual 14-15
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School CoordinatorBefore Testing
Train Test Administrators and Proctors
• Sign and return an Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement, which indicates that you
− Have received training− Have read the Test Security Statute and State
Board Rule− Have read all applicable portions of the Test
Administration Manual(s)− Understand and agree to adhere to all test
security and administration policies and procedures
• Sign and return a Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement
Note: School assessment coordinators must also sign the Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement form and retain all signed copies of forms.
EOC Manual 87; Appendix E
School Coordinator Before Testing
PreID File and Test Sessions
• PreID file is based on student information as of March 15 for Spring 2013 EOC and as of June 7 for Summer 2013 EOC Schools may add new students using the Create New
Student wizard All students testing on the computer that were captured in
the PreID file will be in a class called FL CLASS• Test sessions were automatically created via the PreID
upload. Test sessions are named:– Algebra – Biology – Geometry – US History– Civics
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EOC Manual page 92-93; Training Packet
School CoordinatorBefore Testing
Verify Student Information and Create Test Sessions
• Print the Session Roster for each test session (Algebra 1, Biology 1, etc.) as applicable
• Compare against school generated list to verify eligibility, and– Verify Student Name and Florida ID number for
accuracy• Place verified students in new test sessions or keep them
in the original session.• Add new students using the Create New Student wizard
and place them in a test session• Maintain a list of test sessions to provide to the
technology coordinator to cache test content for all sessions.– Test sessions can be cached beginning on April 15
for Spring 2013 EOC and July 15 for Summer 2013 EOC
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CBT Manual 130-131
EOC Manual 90-93
School CoordinatorBefore Testing
NEW: Updates to Student Information
• A new process has been established to allow incorrect student profiles that were added to PearsonAccess via the Create New Student Wizard to be updated before or after testing.
• Note: Updates may not be made to student profiles that were created via the PreID upload.
57EOC Manual 89
School Coordinator Before Testing
Arrange ePATs• Student must complete the appropriate ePAT to learn how
to use the computer-based system. However, students who previously participated in
an ePAT for the subject test they are scheduled to take are NOT required to participate in an ePAT session.
• Students who require accommodated CBT forms (e.g., large print, color contrast, zoom, screen reader, assistive devices) must complete a practice test using the TestHear ePAT with the specific accommodated form or form combination they will use during testing.
• To access instructions for downloading and installing the ePAT Launcher, practice test content including accommodated CBT forms, and scripts for administering the ePATs, go to www.FLAssessments.com/ePATs. The technology coordinator will download and install the
software, as needed.
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EOC TAM 89
School Coordinator Before Testing
NEW - TestHear ePats Update• New version of TestHear ePats (FCAT 2.0 and EOC)
have been recently released.
• Schools will need to download and install these new ePats prior to the Spring 2013 EOC Assessment.
– Note: The installation of the new ePats will uninstall any old software automatically.
• All old software, even for non-EOC subjects, must be removed from the computers by installing the new ePats.
• The ePats are available at www.FLAssessments.com/ePats. 59
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School CoordinatorBefore Testing
• Use classrooms whenever possible.• Make sure that each room is free of distractions and
has– Comfortable seating– Good lighting– Sufficient workspace– Adequate ventilation
• Avoid testing in a cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, or library whenever possible.
• Make sure that:– students are not facing each other when seated at
tables.– students are not in seating (stadium or staggered) that
allows them to easily view other students’ answers.– there is at least three feet between students– students cannot view others’ computer screens (visual
barriers are installed)• Remove or cover all visual aids on student desks or
displayed in the room, such as posters showing mathematical and scientific concepts.
EOC Manual 86-87
School CoordinatorBefore Testing
• Ensure that all software applications, including Internet browsers, are closed on all student workstations.
• Start TestNav, type in the correct URL, and open each student workstation to the student login screen.
• Ensure that the test administrator has a way to contact the technology coordinator or school coordinator during testing without leaving the room unattended.
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School CoordinatorDuring Testing
Supervise Test Administration Ensure that test sessions have been started in
PearsonAccess (page 114 of the 2012-2013 EOC Manual). Provide test administrators with additional materials, as
necessary. Monitor each testing room to ensure that test
administration and test security policies and procedures are followed, seating charts and Security Logs are properly completed, and required administration information is collected.
Be available during testing to answer questions from test administrators.
In PearsonAccess, monitor session status and resume students’ tests, if necessary (pages 114-117 of the 2012-2013 EOC Manual).
Arrange for and supervise make-up administrations.62
School CoordinatorAfter Testing Verify that all distributed secure materials have been returned.
Complete the Test Materials Chain of Custody Form. Report any missing materials to the District Assessment Office at 305-995-7520 and conduct the necessary investigation.
In PearsonAccess, stop test sessions, invalidate student tests (if necessary), and record accommodations actually used by students.
Organize materials for return (refer to pages 124-138 in the 2012-2013 EOC Manual for instructions). Copy the School Procedural Checklist, seating charts, required
administration information, Session Rosters, Chain of Custody forms, and Security Logs, file the copies, and return the originals in the District Assessment Coordinator ONLY boxes.
Return used and unused reference sheets, periodic tables, CBT work folders, and CBT Worksheets in the District Assessment Coordinator ONLY Box.
Inventory and store handheld calculators. VI calculators are returned to TDC in the manila envelope.
Store Student Authorization Tickets until results are reported for this administration, and then destroy them.
63EOC Manual 118-138
School Coordinator After TestingTest Invalidation• A test MUST be invalidated if either of the following circumstances
occurs:G A student has an electronic device during testingG A student is cheating during testingG A student is given an accommodation not allowed on EOC assessmentsG A student is given an accommodation not indicated on the student’s
IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL planG An error occurs in test administration or procedures that could
compromise the validity of test resultsG A student is given unauthorized help during testing
• A test MAY be invalidated if one of the following circumstances occurs:G A student becomes ill and is unable to finishG A student is not allowed the correct amount of timeG A student was not provided an allowable accommodation indicated on
the student’s IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL planG A disruption occurs during testing (e.g., severe weather)G A student is disruptive during testing
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School CoordinatorAfter Testing
Marking Tests CompleteStudents should be in “Completed” status after they submit the test.
Student tests should only be Marked Complete in one of the following circumstances:• A student had to leave the test (e.g., cheating,
illness) and will not finish the test. (After being marked complete, school personnel will invalidate the test.)
• A student finished the test but exited instead of submitting the test and the test should be scored.
• As otherwise directed by FDOE or Pearson after a technical difficulty or other extenuating circumstance.
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School CoordinatorAfter Testing
• “Delete” all not started sessions and “Stop” all started sessions• Please remember the following:
– Absent students should be removed from the test session (not marked complete).
• If absent students have already been marked complete, nothing else needs to be done.
– Students in “Ready” status must be removed from the session before it can be stopped.
– If students are in “Active,” “Exited,” or “Resumed” status, they will need to be marked complete.
• CBT clean-up activities including recording accommodations and invalidating tests must be completed on the last day of the testing window for each EOC assessment by 4:00 pm:
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SPRING 2013 SUMMER 2013
US History: May 1 US History: July 22
Biology 1: May 8 Biology 1: July 26
Algebra 1: May 15 Algebra 1: August 2
Geometry: May 22 Geometry: August 9
Civics Field Test: May 24
The following slides relate to the administration of paper-based tests (regular print, large print, or Braille), which are available for eligible students who have such accommodations identified in their IEPs or Section 504 plans. Paper-based large print is available as a unique accommodation for eligible students.
The upper-left corner of the following slides show an image of a pencil and a paper-based test (see below) to indicate that this information pertains to paper-based tests only.
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Paper-Based Tests (PBT)
Materials Needed for TestingPBT Only
• Test Documents
G Algebra 1 EOC Test and Answer BooksG Biology 1 EOC Test and Answer BooksG Geometry EOC Test and Answer BooksG U.S. History EOC Test and Answer Books
• Reference Sheets and Periodic Tables• Calculators (approved four-function and scientific)
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Chain of Custody FormPBT Only
•The purpose of this form is to track test materials at all times, including:
– their location– the dates and times they are handled– the names of the persons performing
various activities involving the materials.
•Schools must retain copies (electronic or hardcopy) of completed forms for their files.•Return the originals in the District Assessment Coordinator ONLY Box.•A certified educator must be present at all times that test materials are handled directly.
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PreID Student LabelsPBT Only
• Four elements must be correct on PreID labels: student name, Florida ID number, district number, and school number.
• If the student name, FL ID number, district number, OR school number is INCORRECT on a label, the label must not be used, and the correct information must be gridded on the student grid sheet.
• If any other information is incorrect (e.g., date of birth), use the label.
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PreID Student Labels (Cont.)
PBT OnlyPreID Labels (cont.)• Affix the label in the box in the lower left corner of the student grid
sheet.• Do not remove labels once they have been affixed.• Do not place a label over another label.• If the student name, Florida ID number, district number, or
school number is INCORRECT on a USED document, the student must, under the supervision of the test administrator, transfer his or her exact responses into a replacement answer document. – The test administrator must then grid the correct student
information on the replacement document.• If any student information is missing from a student label that
has been affixed to a document, add the information by gridding the appropriate bubbles on the student grid sheet. Incorrect information on a student label CANNOT be corrected in this manner.
• Do not use a preidentified document for any student other than the student for whom it is preidentified.
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Security NumbersPBT Only
• Used to account for each test and answer book.• Consists of a nine-digit number followed by a check digit
located in the upper right corner of test and answer books.• Packing list shows the number ranges assigned to each
school, and written documentation of the number ranges must be maintained at all times during distribution and return of books.
• Pre-populated Administration Record/Security Checklists with security numbers for all test and answer books are provided in PearsonAccess.– Blank Administration Record/Security Checklist also
provided in PearsonAccess and in Appendix E of the manual.
• Test administrator should maintain a list of all secure materials assigned to him or her, including any additional materials assigned throughout the administration.
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Student Grid Sheet PBT Only
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Defective Materials PBT Only
Defective Materials, DNS and UNDO Bubbles• If a defective test and answer book is identified before testing begins, the
student should be given a replacement document and the defective document should be returned with all other NOT TO BE SCORED materials.
• If a DNS bubble has been gridded by mistake, erase the DNS bubble and grid the UNDO bubble. Package the document with other TO BE SCORED materials.
• The DNS bubble MUST be gridded in the follow circumstances:– The document is defective and used.– A student name, FL ID number, district number, or school number is incorrect on a
PreID label affixed to a USED document.– A student label has been placed over another label on a USED document.
• If a student discovers a document is defective during testing, the student must be given a replacement and must, under close supervision, transcribe the exact responses from the defective document into the replacement when the test session is over.– The DNS bubble(s) must be gridded on the defective document and it should be
returned with all other NOT TO BE SCORED materials.
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Return Materials PBT Only
After testing, school assessment coordinators should return materials according to the instructions below (and refer to pages 124-138 of the 2012-2013 EOC Manual):
1.Verify that all distributed secure materials have been returned. Complete your Chain of Custody form. Notify the District Assessment Office immediately if any secure materials are missing at 305-995-7520.
2.Check for and remove any stray reference sheets or periodic tables from the test and answer books.
3.Copy records of required administration information, Security Logs, and seating charts, and file the copies.
4.If a test has been invalidated, verify that the DNS bubble has been gridded and that the document is placed with TO BE SCORED materials. Verify that the DNS bubble has been gridded on a defective document and that the document is placed with NOT TO BE SCORED materials. Verify that no DNS bubble has been gridded by mistake. If it has, verify that the DNS bubble has been erased and the UNDO bubble has been gridded and place the document with TO BE SCORED materials.
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Document Count Forms PBT Only
Complete Document Count Forms1. Verify that all documents from
make-up sessions are included.
2. Do not copy blank count forms; however, once the count forms are completed, you may copy them for your records.
3. Place each completed form on top of the first stack of corresponding TO BE SCORED test and answer books.
4. Inaccurate information on the Document Count Form may adversely affect the scoring process; therefore, it is vital that all information on this form be accurate.
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Paper Bands PBT Only
• Each document type must be banded separately. You may use more than one paper band per document type, if necessary.
• Complete all fields on the paper band.
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Organize and Return MaterialsPBT Only
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Package Materials for ReturnPrepare the following types of boxes for return to the Test Distribution Center (as appropriate):
• Algebra 1 TO BE SCORED documents—PURPLE-labeled boxes• Biology 1 TO BE SCORED documents—ORANGE-labeled boxes• Geometry TO BE SCORED documents—GREEN-labeled boxes• U.S. History TO BE SCORED documents—BROWN-labeled
boxes• Large Print TO BE SCORED materials—WHITE-labeled boxes• Braille TO BE SCORED materials—PINK-labeled boxes• All NOT TO BE SCORED materials—YELLOW-labeled boxes• District Assessment Coordinator ONLY boxes
Refer to the packaging diagrams on pages 131, 134, and 137 of the 2012-2013 EOC Manual for guidance.
EOC Manual 127-137
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TO BE SCORED Regular Print Packaging Diagram
EOC TAM, page 131
Miami Dade Online Academy(13/7001)
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Special Documents Large Print and BraillePackaging Diagram
EOC TAM, page 132-137
District Assessment Coordinator Only Box
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EOC TEST MATERIALS INCLUDED LABEL COLOR
• US History
• Algebra 1
• Biology 1
• Geometry
• Civics FT
• Original Administration Record / Security Checklist or school’s developed form
• Chain of Custody Form (PBT only)• Original Security Logs• Original Seating Charts• CBT Work Folders (used and unused)• CBT Worksheets (used and unused)• Reference Sheets (used and unused)• Periodic Tables (used and unused) • Session Rosters • Original School Procedural Checklist
(FM-6927)
No Return Label – Mark Box “District Coordinator
ONLY”
Keep copies of documentation for your records.
EOC TAM, page 138 and Training Packet
Materials Return Schedule
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Hand-deliver all EOC “To Be Scored” and “Not To Be Scored” paper-based test materials to the Test Distribution Center (TDC) on:
US HISTORY: BROWN-”To Be Scored” (Regular Print)PINK “To Be Scored” (Braille) YELLOW “Not To Be Scored”
Tuesday, April 30th
BIOLOGY 1: ORANGE -“To Be Scored”(Regular Print)PINK “To Be Scored” (Braille) YELLOW “Not To Be Scored”
Monday, May 6th
ALGEBRA 1: PURPLE -“To Be Scored”(Regular Print)PINK “To Be Scored” (Braille) YELLOW “Not To Be Scored”
Friday, May 10th
GEOMETRY: GREEN -“To Be Scored”(Regular Print)PINK “To Be Scored” (Braille) YELLOW “Not To Be Scored”
Friday, May 17th
District Assessment Coordinator Only Box May 28th – June 3rd
Training Packet
Appendices
• Appendices in the 2012-2013 EOC Manual include:– Appendix A—Accommodations
– Appendix B—Test Security Statute and Rule
– Appendix C—Pearson Support and PearsonAccess
– Appendix D—CBT Test Administrator Quick Reference Guide
– Appendix E—Forms, Cover Sheets, Checklists, Signs
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Reminders
Test Security Policies and Procedures• Per Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.042, FAC, and
Test Security Statute, s. 1008.24, F.S. (see Appendix B), district and school personnel are required to maintain test security before, during, and after testing.
• Please remember that inappropriate actions can result in student or classroom invalidations and/or loss of teaching certification.
• All school personnel, including itinerant teachers and proctors, must receive thorough training in test administration and security policies and procedures, familiarize themselves with all relevant content of the test administration manual(s), read the Statute and Rule in Appendix B, and then sign a Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement.
• All test administrators must be certified educators and must sign the Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement.84
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Comment Forms
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• After testing, test administrators, school coordinators, and technology coordinators are encouraged to complete a CBT comment form located at www.FLAssessments.com/EOC.
• FDOE and Pearson appreciate feedback from school personnel.
Pearson Support and PearsonAccess
Contact Pearson Support• Phone Number: 1-877-847-3043 (from 7 am to 8:30
pm)• E-mail: [email protected]
Appendix C in the 2012-2013 EOC Manual provides the following information:
• PearsonAccessGUser accounts (FDOE distributed instructions for setting up
user accounts to district assessment coordinators.)GBrowser requirementsGLogging in for the first timeGResetting passwords
• Training CenterGTest Setup Exercise
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Contact Information
Student Assessment and Educational Testing
Maria C. Bruguera, Director
Email: [email protected] or
Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 305-995-7520
Fax: 305-995-752287
