Preparing Your Site
for the 2014 SBAC Field Test
January 16 – 17, 2014
Welcome!First…An Important Update
CalMAPPCalifornia Measurement of Academic
Performance and Progress
California’s New Assessment System has been given a New Name
CAASPP California Assessment of Student Performance and
Progress
Agenda
Preparing Your Site for the 2014 SBAC Field Test
Accessibility for all Students• Guidelines• Crosswalk• Planning form• eSchool entry• How-To Video
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Field Test Scheduling• Checking for Readiness• Staggered Start Weeks• Training Staff
Lessons Learned from Pilot TestingConducting the Capacity Check
Remediation in Higher Education
Nationally, 42% of students at 2 year institutions took a remedial course
70% of students who took 1 or more remedial reading classes did not get a college degree within 8 years
51% of students who took the ACT were not ready for college level reading
SBAC Balanced Assessment System
Common Core State Standards specify
K-12 expectatio
ns for college and
career readiness
All students
leave high
school college
and career ready
Teachers and schools have information and tools
they need to improve
teaching and learning
Interim assessments Flexible, open,
used for actionable feedback
Summative assessments
Benchmarked to college and career
readiness
Teacher resources for
formative assessment
practicesto improve instruction
SBAC Usability, Accessibility and Accommodations
Guidelines
Accessibility Guidelines Page 4
“Crosswalk”
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SBAC Usability Planning Form
Flagging Needed Support in eSchool
Search for Student
Open Demographic Folder
SBAC Designated Supports
SBAC Accommodations
for upload to SBAC information engine (TIDE)
to prepare for test sessions
SBAC Designated Supports
“Demographic” Folder: Scroll to • SBAC Designated Supports• SBAC Accommodations
SBAC Accommodations (IEP/504 Required)
“Demographic” Folder: Scroll to • SBAC Designated Supports• SBAC Accommodations
How-To Video
Ready To Share With Staff
Questions?
2014 SBAC Field Test
DSUSD Assigned WindowApril 7 – May 16
Save the Date
February 24th 12:30 – 3:30 –Elementary & Middle School
February 25th 8:30 – 11:30 – Elementary & Middle School
February 25th 1:00 – 3:00 – High SchoolSmarter Balanced Field TestAdministration Workshops
Trainer of Trainers Testing Coordinators and Support Teams
Field TestFast Facts
Approximately 3.5 hours long
Grades 3 – 8 & 11; Both ELA and math items; 1 performance task
Can be taken in several intervals using Pause and Resume features
Field Test will NOT be Adaptive
Provide the opportunity for Districts to: Experience SBAC in a low stakes setting Gauge own technology readiness
Provide the opportunity for Consortium to: Gauge validity and reliability of test items Conduct necessary psychometric studies
Field Test Staggered Starts To Maximize Support to Sites
Smarter Balanced Technology Readiness Calculator
Estimates Time to
Administer Operational
Testing of both ELA and
math
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Sample 2-week, 12-hour plan370 Students; 130 Chromebooks;
Calendar Dates ASAP
Questions?
Lessons Learned from the 2013
Pilot Test
Lessons Learned From Pilot Testing
Frustration with lack of word processor type functionality
Issues with “scrolling,” “dragging,” and “dropping” on computers without mouse
Manipulation of media - - pause & rewind - - was challenging for some
Variables between small screen vs. large screen displays
Small screen requires more scrolling to reveal content
Lessons Learned From Pilot Testing
Adjusting volume on headsets required users to exit the test
Students definitely need more time in writing a long response without teacher guidance
Wish we would get results
Test proctors lacked necessary technical skills
Inadequate technical support staff to cover multiple locations within one district
Not reasonable to think the classroom teacher can manage the SBAC alone
Lessons Learned From Pilot Testing
Inadequate space in computer labs
Login process was challenging
Lack of keyboarding skills; students too focused on the keyboarding process to do their very best
Lessons Learned From Pilot Testing
Not enough devices to test
Additional training need for test proctors
Headsets are required
Lessons Learned From Pilot Testing
Questions?
District-wide Pre-Field Test Capacity Checkaka Stress Test
Capacity Check
Wednesday, March 5 (recommended date for elementary sites) or
Friday, March 7 (recommended date for middle school sites ) or
Monday, March 10 (recommended date for high school sites).
Capacity Check
Gear-up for the Spring Field Test
All schools to participate
ELA and/or math on one or more of the March dates
Students spend a minimum of 30 minutes in the SBAC practice test environment
Students and staff participate in a feedback/reflection activity
Connectivity and device capacity
Capacity Check Students and staff will gain familiarity with the
testing environments,
Teachers will analyze the Depth of Knowledge levels of test items and prepare for field test logistical challenges, and
Administration (site and district) will identify gaps in technology, logistical concerns, and staff development needs.
Intended to “stress” the technology capacity of our system
SBAC Practice Tests
Capacity Check should not be the first or the last time students and staff are in the Practice Test environment.
It is strongly encouraged for students to take both sections of the practice tests, for each content area prior to spring field test.
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Beginning a Practice Test
Step 1: Select a Grade Level− Select a grade level from
the “Grade” drop-down list.
− Select [Yes] to continue.
• Step 2: Select a Practice Test− Select the name of the
practice test you want to take and continue to the next step.
− If you want to access tests from another grade, select [Back to login].
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Login through Secure or Non-Secure Browser
1. Close all running applications on your device.
2. Open the secure browser.
3. Select the link that takes you to the practice test.
4. Make sure the checkboxes next to “Guest User” and “Guest Session” are checked.
5. Select [Sign In].
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Practice Test Layout
Basic Practice Test Rules
• Students cannot skip test items.• Students must answer all test items on a
page before going to the next page.− Some pages contain multiple items, so
students may need to use the vertical scroll bar to view all items on a page.
• Students may mark items for review and use the “Question” drop-down list at the top of the page to easily return to those items.
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Practice Test Tools
The following tools are available for all practice tests:− Highlight text
− Zoom
− Mark items for review
− Make notes
− View tutorials
− Strikethrough
− Access to the Test Instructions and Help
January 2014
Practice Test ToolsCalculator Tool:
Students have access to calculators for mathematics assessments: Basic Calculator: grades 6 Scientific Calculator: grade 7 & 8 Graphing, Regression, and Scientific Calculators:
grade 11 • Note: The calculator appears only in a
segment of the mathematics practice tests.
January 2014
Practice Test Tools
Stimulus Expansion Tool:
Students can expand the stimulus section so that it takes up a larger portion of the screen.
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Practice Test Tools
Text-to-Speech (TTS) and Speak Tool: • TTS can only be used through the secure
browser.• Students must use headphones.
− Headphones with built-in volume control are recommended.
• Students can listen to math stimuli and/or test items and answer options.
• Reminder: TTS settings should be tested and verified as working properly before students begin their tests.
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Text-To-Speech
Practice Test Availability
Must use Secure BrowserMathematics at grades 3, 7, and 11
ELA at grades 4, 7, 11
Spanish Glossary Translation
Practice Test AvailabilityMathematics at grades 3, 7, and 11
Testing Coordinator’s Corner
Save the Date
February 24th 12:30 – 3:30 –Elementary & Middle School
February 25th 8:30 – 11:30 – Elementary & Middle School
February 25th 1:00 – 3:00 – High SchoolSmarter Balanced Field TestAdministration Workshops
Trainer of Trainers Testing Coordinators and Support Teams
Questions?