act qualitycore end-of-course building test coordinator training spring 2014 april 1, 2014 dr. cathy...

ACT QualityCore End-of-Course

Building Test Coordinator Training Spring 2014

April 1, 2014

Dr. Cathy McNeal, DirectorAssessment and Accountability

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ACT Quality Core EOC Algebra II Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC Pre Calculus Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC Chemistry Friday, April 25, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC Physics Friday, April 25, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC US History Monday, April 28, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC English 11Tuesday, April 29, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC English 12Wednesday, April 30, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC BiologyThursday, May 1, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC Geometry ALSDE Friday, May 2, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC English 9 ALSDE Monday, April 5, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC English 10 ALSDE Mandated

Tuesday, April 6, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC Algebra I ALSDE Mandated High Schools

Wednesday, April 7, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

ACT Quality Core EOC Algebra I ALSDE Mandated Middle Schools – Make Up HS

Thursday, April 8, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

Make Up Day for English 10 and Algebra I Friday, April 9, 2014 9:15-11:15 AM 1 day (2 - 45 minute periods)

March 17 – April 11, 2014March 17 Monday

March 18 Tuesday

March 19 Wednesday

March 20 Thursday March 21 Friday

AHSGE Social Studies AHSGE Math AHSGE Reading AHSGE Language AHSGE Biology

March 24 Monday

March 25 Tuesday

March 26 Wednesday

March 27 Thursday March 28 Friday

SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK

March 31 Monday April 1 Tuesday

April 2 Wednesday April 3 Thursday April 4 Friday

ACCESS for ELLs ACCESS for ELLs ACCESS for ELLs ACCESS for ELLs ACCESS for ELLs

April 7 Monday April 8 TuesdayApril 9

Wednesday April 10 Thursday April 11 Friday

ACCESS for ELLs ACCESS for ELLs ACCESS for ELLs ACCESS for ELLs ACCESS for ELLs

The ACT Customer Service number for QualityCore is 1-866-764-7228.

• Q: Why is the scheduling tool being required for CBT?– A: The scheduling tool is a means to manage the number of concurrent users and

facilitate a positive testing experience.

• Q: What if I can't find an adequate time and/or date for my testing needs?– A: Users will be encouraged to contact ACT to assist in scheduling. Customer service

will be able to add, edit, and remove reservations at a holistic level.

• Q. My sites have been approved for testing within the scheduling tool, but I need to change my testing date (including emergency and un-planned testing changes). Will I be able to change my date(s) and time(s)?– A: Yes. Scheduled testing will be fully editable at the school’s discretion up until 24

hours of the scheduled event. Users are encouraged to contact ACT if changes need to be made within 24 hours of a scheduled event. Please keep in mind, due to the volume of testing experienced in the spring, it is best to schedule early and accurately. We cannot guarantee time will be available during these 24 hour periods but we will make every effort to accommodate when possible.

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April 14 – 25, 2014April 14 Monday STAR PreK- Gr 12

April 15 Tuesday STAR PreK-Gr. 12

April 16 Wednesday STAR PreK - Gr 12

April 17 Thursday STAR PreK- Gr 12

April 18 Friday STAR PreK - Gr 12

ACCESS for ELLS K-12Alabama Alternate

Assessment Gr 3-8, Gr 11









April 21 Monday STAR PreK- Gr. 12

April 22 Tuesday STAR PreK - Gr 12

April 23 Wednesday STAR PreK - Gr 12 *ACT with Writing

Grade 11

April 24 Thursday - ACT EOC ONLINE

Window OPEN 9:15 - 11:15 ONLY

April 25 Friday - ACT EOC ONLINE Window

OPEN 9:15 - 11:15 ONLY











Algebra ll ChemistryButler ACT with Writing Grade 11 120 85

Columbia ACT with Writing Grade 11 150 45Grissom ACT with Writing Grade 11 540 360

Huntsville High ACT with Writing Grade 11 400 350Johnson ACT with Writing Grade 11 125 65

Lee ACT with Writing Grade 11 200 110New Century ACT with Writing Grade 11 75 75

TOTAL ONLINE Assessments 1610 1090

Pre Cal PhysicsButler 25 NA

Columbia 40 NAGrissom 210 75

Huntsville High 260 100Johnson 50 NA

Lee 85 35New Century 100 75

TOTAL ONLINE Assessments 770 285

April 28 – May 2, 2014

April 28 Monday - ACT EOC ONLINE


April 29 Tuesday- ACT EOC ONLINE


April 30 Wednesday - ACT EOC ONLINE


May 1 Thursday - ACT EOC ONLINE


May 2 Friday - ACT EOC ONLINE Window

OPEN 9:15 - 11:15 ONLY










Assessment Gr 3-8, Gr 11DEADLINE for ACCESS & AAA

US History English 11 English 12 Biology Geometry

Butler 150 115 60 210 130

Columbia 130 130 100 240 160

Grissom 430 350 330 500 360

Huntsville High 275 220 240 520 480

Johnson 175 135 85 200 120

Lee 165 150 150 250 190

New Century 75 75 75 135 100

Hampton Cove M. 10

TOTAL ONLINE Assessments 1400 1175 1040 2055 1540

ALL Kindergarten and Grade 1 Students

DIBELS Kindergarten and Grade 1





May 5 – 9, 2014 ACT EOC and ACT Aspire (Make Up ACT with Writing)

May 5

Monday- ACT EOC ONLINE Window OPEN 9:15 - 11:15 ONLY

May 6 Tuesday

Accountability Assessment – ACT EOC ONLINE Window OPEN 9:15 - 11:15 ONLY

May 7 Wednesday

*ACT with Writing Make Up Day - Grade 11

May 7 Wednesday

Accountability Assessment - ACT EOC ONLINE Window

OPEN 9:15 - 11:15 ONLY *ACT with Writing Make Up

Day - Grade 11

May 8 Thursday


May 9 Friday


School Name English 9 English 10 ACT with Writing Make Up Day - Grade 11 Algebra l Algebra l Make Up Day

Butler 200 185 ACT with Writing Make Up Day - Grade 11 275 Make Up Algebra I Make Up Eng. 10

Columbia 200 235 ACT with Writing Make Up Day - Grade 11 275 Make Up Algebra I Make Up Eng. 10

Grissom 480 450 ACT with Writing Make Up Day - Grade 11 500 Make Up Algebra I Make Up Eng. 10

Huntsville High 500 475 ACT with Writing Make Up Day - Grade 11 454 Make Up Algebra I Make Up Eng. 10

Johnson 185 200 ACT with Writing Make Up Day - Grade 11 275 Make Up Algebra I Make Up Eng. 10

Lee 225 345 ACT with Writing Make Up Day - Grade 11 345 Make Up Algebra I Make Up Eng. 10

New Century 130 100 ACT with Writing Make Up Day - Grade 11 135 Make Up Algebra I Make Up Eng. 10

AAA 35 Make Up Algebra IASFL 35 Make Up Algebra I

Challenger M. 90 Make Up Algebra IChapman 40 Make Up Algebra IDavis Hills 40 Make Up Algebra IEd White 26 Make Up Algebra I

Hampton Cove M. 90 Make Up Algebra IHuntsville M. 100 Make Up Algebra I

Mt. Gap 50 Make Up Algebra IWestlawn 60 Make Up Algebra I

Whitesburg M. 60 Make Up Algebra IWilliams M. 50 Make Up Algebra I

TOTAL ONLINE Assessments 1920 1990 2259 676

ACT Aspire –

Paper and PencilACT Aspire –

Paper and PencilACT Aspire –

Paper and PencilARMT+ Science – Paper and Pencil

ACT Aspire – Paper and Pencil

All Schools Grade 3-8 Writing Grade 3-8 Reading Grade 3-8 Math Grade 3-8ARMT + Science Grade 5 & Grade 7 ALSDE Required

Science Grade 3-8

All Schools Grade 3-8 English Grade 3-8 Grade 5 & 7 ON LINE

Science ALL Kindergarten and

Grade 1 Students DIBELS Kindergarten and

Grade 1 DIBELS Kindergarten and




Grade 1 ALL Kindergarten and

Grade 1 Students

May 12 - 23, 2014

May 12 Monday

May 13 Tuesday

May 14 Wednesday

May 15 Thursday

May 16 Friday

ACT Aspire Make Up Day

All Schools

Schoolnet Benchmark K - 8 and all HS classes that did

not TAKE ACT EOC assessment; AP or IB

assessment



assessment



assessment



assessment

Pick up ELEMENTARY and MIDDLE School

Laptops



assessment

May 19 Monday

May 20 Tuesday

May 21 Wednesday

May 22 Thursday

May 23 Friday

Exams 9-11 Exams 9-11 Exams 9-11 Exams 9-11

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Accountability Measures for Spring 2014 - Scores from ACT EOC Spring 2013

BELOW 125 -148

# of Students BELOW

ON TARGET 149 - 154

# of Students BELOW

EXCEEDING 155- 175

# of Students BELOW

Proficient for Accountability

# of Students Taking ACT EOC English 10

ENGLISH 10 State of AL Spring 2013 30.0% 29.5% 40.5% 70.0% ENGLISH 10 New Century Spring 2013 3.4% 3 24.1% 21 72.4% 63 96.6% 87ENGLISH 10 Grissom Spring 2013 10.2% 50 23.2% 114 66.7% 328 89.8% 492ENGLISH 10 Huntsville Spring 2013 13.0% 55 22.0% 93 65.0% 275 87.0% 423ENGLISH 10 Columbia Spring 2013 27.3% 42 37.7% 58 35.1% 54 72.7% 154ENGLISH 10 Butler Spring 2013 45.0% 72 30.0% 48 25.0% 40 55.0% 160ENGLISH 10 Lee Spring 2013 46.0% 87 31.2% 59 22.8% 43 54.0% 189ENGLISH 10 Johnson Spring 2013 50.4% 68 32.6% 44 17.0% 23 49.6% 135ENGLISH 10 Huntsville CITY HS Spring 2013 23.0% 377 26.6% 437 50.4% 826 77.0% 1640

BELOW 125 - 146

# of Students BELOW

ON TARGET 147 - 151

# of Students ON TARGET

EXCEEDING 152 -175

# of Students EXCEEDING

% of Students Proficient for Accountability

# of Students Taking ACT EOC Algebra I

ALGEBRA I State of AL Spring 2013 68.7% 24.2% 7.2% 31.4% ALGEBRA I New Century Spring 2013 49.3% 35 49.3% 35 1.4% 1 50.7% 71ALGEBRA I Huntsville Spring 2013 63.6% 217 34.0% 116 2.3% 8 36.4% 341ALGEBRA I Grissom Spring 2013 69.8% 173 23.4% 58 6.9% 17 30.2% 248ALGEBRA I Columbia Spring 2013 79.5% 93 19.7% 23 0.9% 1 20.5% 117ALGEBRA I Johnson Spring 2013 92.9% 91 6.1% 6 1.0% 1 7.1% 98ALGEBRA I Butler Spring 2013 96.7% 88 3.3% 3 0.0% 0 3.3% 91ALGEBRA I Lee Spring 2013 97.2% 173 2.8% 5 0.0% 0 2.8% 178ALGEBRA I Huntsville CITY HS Spring 2013 76.0% 870 21.5% 246 2.4% 28 24.0% 1144ALGEBRA I Huntsville MS Spring 2013 1.2% 1 38.1% 32 60.7% 51 98.8% 84ALGEBRA I Hampton Cove MS Spring 2013 3.9% 3 35.1% 27 61.0% 47 96.1% 77ALGEBRA I ASFL Spring 2013 8.3% 1 75.0% 9 16.7% 2 91.7% 12ALGEBRA I Mt. Gap Spring 2013 15.4% 8 51.9% 27 32.7% 17 84.6% 52ALGEBRA I Challenger Middle Spring 2013 21.6% 16 48.6% 36 29.7% 22 78.4% 74ALGEBRA I Providence MS Spring 2013 58.8% 20 38.2% 13 2.9% 1 41.2% 34ALGEBRA I AAA Spring 2013 65.4% 17 34.6% 9 0.0% 0 34.6% 26ALGEBRA I Williams MS Spring 2013 65.6% 21 28.1% 9 6.3% 2 34.4% 32ALGEBRA I Ed White Spring 2013 66.7% 14 23.8% 5 9.5% 2 33.3% 21ALGEBRA I Davis Hills Spring 2013 75.8% 25 21.2% 7 3.0% 1 24.2% 33ALGEBRA I Westlawn Spring 2013 92.9% 26 7.1% 2 0.0% 0 7.1% 28ALGEBRA I Huntsville CITY MS Spring 2013 32.1% 152 37.2% 176 30.7% 145 67.9% 473

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Rubrics for ACT EOC Grades Grade of 69 and below

Grade of 70 - 79 On Target Proficient

Grade of 80 - 100 Exceeding Proficient

Students scoring BELOW the equivalent of an 80, will take the teacher made Final Exam.

Algebra I 125-146 147-151 152-175Set by ALSDE for Accountability

English 10 125-148 149-154 155-175Set by ALSDE for Accountability

English 9 125-144 145-156 157-175

English 11 125-148 149-157 158-175

English 12 125-147 148-156 157-175

Algebra II 125-145 145-150 151-175

Geometry 125-149 150-153 154-175

PreCalculus 125-140 141-147 148-175

Biology 125-148 149-157 158-175

Chemistry 125-148 149-159 160-175

Physics 125-143 144-153 154-175

US History 125-145 146-152 153-175

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Grade of 69 and below

Grade of 70 - 79 On Target Proficient

Grade of 80 - 100 Exceeding Proficient

Algebra I 125-146 147-151 152-175

Students scoring BELOW the equivalent of an 80, will take the teacher made Final Exam.

100 172-17598 168-17194 163-16792 161-16290 16089 15987 15885 15784 15683 15582 15481 15380 152

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AP and IB Students• AP and IB Physics students do NOT take the

– Quality Core Physics EOC assessment

• AP and IB US History students do NOT take the – Quality Core US History EOC assessment.

• AP and IB Language Arts students do NOT take the – Quality Core English 11 EOC assessment.

• AP and IB Literature Arts students do NOT take the – Quality Core English 12 EOC assessment.

• AP and IB Biology students do NOT take the – Quality Core Biology EOC assessment.

• AP and IB Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry students do NOT take the Quality Core Chemistry EOC assessment.

• Chemistry and Honor Chemistry students DO TAKE the Quality Core Chemistry EOC assessment.

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Algebra II and Algebra II Trig

• Algebra II/Trig Honors – – These students take the Algebra II Quality Core EOC

• Algebra II/Trig – – These students take the Algebra II Quality Core EOC

• Algebra II – – Algebra II students do NOT take the Quality Core Algebra II EOC

assessment.– These students take the Algebra II School Net Benchmark. – The Algebra II course does not cover trig standards and the

Quality Core does cover trig standards. Therefore, Quality Core should be reserved for courses that include trig.

Purpose of Training

• Present training for the administration of the Spring QualityCore End-of-Course Assessments

• The document, QualityCore End-of-Course Assessments: Handbook for System and Building Test Coordinators, provides reminders of unique characteristics of this program and areas that require special attention. Heretofore, this document will be referred to as QC Handbook.

• Discuss the “alerts” and provide reminders of unique characteristics of the QualityCore End-of-Course Assessments and areas that require special attention.

Proctors for ACT EOC

• Proctors should be assigned when testing groups are not in a classroom setting.

Clock that is Visible from Every Desk for Paper and Pencil

• According to the Test Supervisor’s Manual, every testing room must have a clock that is visible from every desk.

Clock on the Computer Screen for Computer-Based Assessments

• Clocks will display the time on the computer screen on each student during the computer-based ACT Quality Core EOC assessment.

Building Test Coordinator will be the ACT Quality Core EOC Administrator

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Visit the Alabama ACT site at www.act.org/aap/alabama for important information.

http://www.act.org/aap/alabama

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http://www.act.org/qualitycore/qcresources.html

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ACT EOC Quality Core• The ALSDE links to the manuals for the Spring Administration of QulityCore End of Course

Assessments are printed below.• • https://docs.alsde.edu/documents/91/Spring_CBT_QC_Room_Supervisor_Proctor_Alerts_20

14.pdf• https://docs.alsde.edu/documents/91/Spring_2014_QC_Alerts_STC_BTC.pdf• https://docs.alsde.edu/documents/91/Spring_2014_Paper_Pencil_QC_Alerts_Room_Supervi

sor_Proctor.pdf• • The ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Assessment Manuals are located on the Alabama State

Testing Website: http://www.act.org/aap/alabama/qualitycore.html .• For your convenience, I have included those links below.• http://www.act.org/qualitycore/pdf/QC-TestSupervisorManual.pdf (Updates have been

included)• http://www.act.org/aap/alabama/files/CBT_Room_Supervisors_Manual.pdf• http://www.act.org/aap/alabama/files/QCEOCRoomSupManual.pdf

https://docs.alsde.edu/documents/91/Spring_CBT_QC_Room_Supervisor_Proctor_Alerts_2014.pdf

https://docs.alsde.edu/documents/91/Spring_CBT_QC_Room_Supervisor_Proctor_Alerts_2014.pdf

https://docs.alsde.edu/documents/91/Spring_2014_QC_Alerts_STC_BTC.pdf

https://docs.alsde.edu/documents/91/Spring_2014_Paper_Pencil_QC_Alerts_Room_Supervisor_Proctor.pdf

https://docs.alsde.edu/documents/91/Spring_2014_Paper_Pencil_QC_Alerts_Room_Supervisor_Proctor.pdf

http://www.act.org/aap/alabama/qualitycore.html

http://www.act.org/qualitycore/pdf/QC-TestSupervisorManual.pdf

http://www.act.org/qualitycore/pdf/QC-TestSupervisorManual.pdf

http://www.act.org/aap/alabama/files/CBT_Room_Supervisors_Manual.pdf

http://www.act.org/aap/alabama/files/QCEOCRoomSupManual.pdf

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ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Assessments Alerts 1-4

This document, ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Assessments: Handbook for System and Building Test Coordinators, provides reminders of unique characteristics of this program and areas that require special attention. Hereafter, this document will be referred to as QC Handbook.• 1. Dr. Cathy McNeal is your primary contact for the ACT QualityCore End-of-Course (EOC)

Assessments, including additional materials, special formats, and/or shipping at 256 428 6966 or [email protected].

• 2. For this assessment, the Test Administrator is referred to as the Room Supervisor. • In ACT’s publications, the System and Building Test Coordinators are referred to as the Test

Supervisor; however, for clarity, we will continue to use the terms System Test Coordinator (STC) and Building Test Coordinator (BTC).

• 3. The window for EOC Assessments should be within the school’s last four weeks of the course being assessed.

• The window for midyear testing is April 24, 2014, through May 23, 2014.

• 4. Students enrolled in English 10, Algebra I, or Algebra 1B who will complete the course during the first term will participate in the corresponding EOC Assessment.

• AOD students enrolled in LSI English 10 (700002) and Algebra Essentials B (700016) will participate in the corresponding ACT QualityCore EOC Assessment.

mailto:[email protected]

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ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Assessments Alert 5

• The System Test Coordinators, Building Test Coordinators, Principals, and Monitors must be familiar with the documents listed below.

• The link to download and print manuals and user guides is www.act.org/aap/alabama/qualitycore.html

• ACT’s QualityCore Test Supervisor’s Manual: End-of-Course Assessment. Hereafter, this document will be referred to as Test Supervisor’s Manual.

• ACT’s QualityCore Room Supervisor’s Manual: End-of-Course Assessment. Hereafter, this document will be referred to as Room Supervisor’s Manual.

• ACT’s QualityCore CBT Room Supervisor’s Manual: End-of-Course Assessment. Hereafter, this document will be referred to as CBT Supervisor’s Manual.

• ACT’s QualityCore Online User Guide. Hereafter, this document will be referred to as User’s Guide.

• Alabama Student Assessment Program Policies and Procedures for Students of Special Populations. Hereafter, this document will be referred to as Special Populations Manual. The link to download and print the Special Populations Manual is:

• http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/documents.asp?section=91&sort=43&footer=sections.

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http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/documents.asp?section=91&sort=43&footer=sections

http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/documents.asp?section=91&sort=43&footer=sections

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ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Assessments Alerts 6 - 10

• 6. The Room Supervisors administering paper/pencil tests must be familiar with the Room Supervisor’s Manual.

• 7. The Room Supervisors administering computer-based tests must be familiar with the CBT Room

Supervisor’s Manual. Additional copies of the Room Supervisor’s contract are available on the www.act.org/aap/alabama/qualitycore.html website under the Manuals and Documents section.

• 8. STCs must request special format materials from the ALSDE. • The School Order Form for Special Print Materials (page 20 of this QC Handbook) should be

submitted to Dr. Cathy McNeal by March 14, 2014.

• 9. STCs must submit the Testing Date form(s) to Maggie Hicks by April 2, 2014. • Option 1 of the Testing Date form (page 21 of this QC Handbook) should be submitted if any of the

schools within the system will administer both 45-minute sections of a test in one day; • Option 2 of the Testing Date form (page 22 of this QC Handbook) should be submitted if any of the

schools within the system will administer each of the 45-minute sections of a test on separate days. • 10. Make-up testing is allowed within the testing window.


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• 11. Testing materials should be distributed for the EXACT number of students being tested in each setting.

• 12. Room Supervisors must administer tests according to standard testing procedures.

• At no time may the Room Supervisor leave the room unattended.

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• 13. A copy of the ACT QualityCore Testing Irregularity Report printed on page 23 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual and page 21 of the Room Supervisor’s Manual is included on page 19 of this this handbook.

• A standard Irregularity Report has also been provided for testing staff to report other irregularities and prohibited behaviors that are not reported to ACT.

• This is similar to the ALSDE Irregularity Report that is used for most state assessments.

• 14. In cases of unusual circumstances (i.e., bomb threats, weather alerts, suspected cheating), the STC must notify the ALSDE immediately.

• In addition, the ALSDE must be notified immediately (Notify Dr. Cathy McNeal at 256 428 6966) when incidents involving prohibited behaviors of students (or adults) or other circumstances that may affect the scoring of a student’s test occur.

• A copy of the standard Testing Irregularity Report (page 18 of this Handbook) should be faxed or emailed to Dr. Cathy McNeal 256 428 6967.

• 15. The BTC will place all irregularity reports behind the School Header. • When applicable, affected answer documents and/or test booklets must be attached to the ACT

QualityCore Testing Irregularity Report form and returned with all other completed answer documents to ACT.

• (Note: The ALSDE must be notified before an answer document is voided.)

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• 16. Schools will NOT send materials, including answer documents, directly to ACT; rather, BTCs will return all materials directly to the STC.

• 17. The STC is responsible for maintaining the security and safekeeping of the test materials before, during, and after testing.

• At the conclusion of testing, ALL used and unused test materials must be returned to ACT by the STC.

• (Note: This is different from the ACT Explore and ACT Plan programs.)

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• 18. Score reports for paper/pencil tests will be available online within two weeks after answer documents are received by ACT.

• 19. Score reports for computer-based tests will be available online within 24 hours after students listed on a roster submit their tests.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualManual Statement and Signature (Cover—Page 1)

• After reading the manual statement printed on the front cover of the ACT QualityCore Test Supervisor’s Manual, each Test Supervisor (BTC or STC) must sign and record the date on the appropriate line at the bottom of the cover page of his or her manual.

• Additional manual statement pages are available on the Alabama State Testing webpage under Additional Testing Information. www.act.org/aap/alabama/quality core.html

http://www.act.org/aap/alabama/quality%20core.html

http://www.act.org/aap/alabama/quality%20core.html

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualLetter to BTC and STC (Page 2)

• Important information, including contact information for ACT QualityCore Customer Services, is included in the letter to the educator.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualTable of Contents (Page 3)

Test Administration Policies (Page 4)Specific ACT QualityCore Policies (Pages 5-6)

• A contents page has been included for ease in use of the manual.

• BTCs and STCs must review Test Administration Policies for ACT’s QualityCore EOC Assessments.

• BTCs and STCs must review the Specific ACT QualityCore Policies to ensure all ACT policies are followed during End-of-Course Assessments.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualTest Format (Page 5)

• The ACT QualityCore EOC Assessments consist of two multiple-choice sections.

• Schools may select any day or days during the testing window to administer the test; however, multiple rosters of the same subject area must test on the same day(s) within the testing window.

• (Note: Flexibility will be given for schools administering CBT QualityCore EOC tests if all students cannot be tested on the same date.)

• Each section requires 45 minutes of testing time. • Schools may choose to administer both sections of the test in

one session or in two separate sessions.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualDesirable Testing Conditions (Page 5)

• Testing rooms, including classrooms, must offer adequate testing conditions.

• (See page 5 of Test Supervisor’s Manual.) • Lapboards must not be used.

• All students must be seated facing the Room Supervisor in an administration of paper/pencil assessments.

• A seating chart with students’ names and booklet numbers is required.

• Students taking the CBT format of an EOC Assessment must be seated so that the possibility of cheating is at a minimum.

• A seating chart is required.

• According to the Test Supervisor’s Manual, every testing room must have a clock that is visible from every desk.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualOther Specified Guidelines (Pages 5-6)

• No. 2 pencils with erasers must be used for ACT QualityCore EOC Assessments. No mechanical pencils may be used.

– The Room Supervisors should have additional No. 2 pencils on hand for student use. – Responses gridded or written in ink, mechanical pencil, or colored pencil will not be scored.

• Specific instructions about guessing are printed on the outside back cover of the multiple-choice test booklet.

– If students ask the Room Supervisor about guessing, they must be referred to these instructions. – The Room Supervisor may not comment on or add to the printed directions in any way.

• Since there is no test booklet to which to refer a student taking CBT, the Room Supervisor should respond to questions about guessing by saying, “You will not be penalized for guessing.

– It is to your advantage to answer every question, even if you must guess.” – The Room Supervisor may not comment on or add to these directions in any way.

• Do not answer questions regarding individual test items. All staff in the room during an administration should respond to questions with, “Do the best you can.”

– Staff members may NOT assist students with test item responses or alter or attempt to alter student responses at any time.

– If students note typographical errors or ambiguities in particular test items, the Room Supervisor should follow instructions on page 6 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualTest Materials (Pages 7-9)

• The System Test Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all test security procedures are followed in the system. The STC is responsible for returning all ACT QualityCore EOC materials to ACT.

• The Building Test Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the security and safekeeping of the test materials while they are in the school.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualReceipt of Test Materials (Pages 7-8)

• A chart has been provided on page 7 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual to indicate materials that are included in each ACT QualityCore shipment.

• This chart also includes information such as, when to use each item (i.e. during testing, returning materials) and the quantity of items shipped per roster.

• Materials will be shipped to the STC.

• The STC MUST verify that all materials listed on the ACT QualityCore Packing List have been received.

• Follow the 5 step process for reviewing testing materials listed on page 8 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.

• ACT QualityCore Customer Service (866-764-7228) must be contacted immediately if there are discrepancies.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualPreparing to Distribute Materials (Not included in Test Supervisor’s Manual)

• After confirming that all materials have been received the STC will attach the ACT QualityCore Packing List to the BTC’s Receipt and Return of ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Testing Materials form (see page 14 of this QC Handbook).

• When the BTC receives materials from the STC, he or she will verify contents of the shipment against the ACT QualityCore Packing List and sign the BTC’s Receipt and Return of ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Testing Materials form.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualStoring Test Materials (Page 8)

• The sealed boxes must remain locked in secure storage until the day they are used.

• They must be returned to the secure storage immediately after testing each day. Only the Principal and BTC may have keys to the secure storage room in the school.

• The lock may NOT be accessible with a master key.

• All test materials must be accounted for before, during, and after testing, until they are returned to the STC and ACT.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualBefore Test Day (Not Included in Test Supervisor’s Manual)

• Typically, teachers serve as Room Supervisors and will administer the EOC Assessments to students during a regular class period.

• Huntsville City Schools has assigned RESERVATION time to administer the two 45 minute EOC assessments (9:15 – 11:15 am).

• Proctors should be assigned when testing groups are not in a classroom setting. Proctors must be familiar with the contents of the ACT QualityCore Room Supervisor’s Manual and sign the ACT Manual Statement prior to testing.

• Distribute materials to Room Supervisors according to the instructions on page 9 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.

• Complete the Room Supervisor’s Receipt and Return of ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Test Materials form (see page 14 of this QC Handbook) as test materials are distributed to Room Supervisors. Substitute this form for the ACT QualityCore Test Booklet Tracking Log located on page 25 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.

• Each Room Supervisor must count and verify the quantity of materials received from and returned to the BTC.

• Each Room Supervisor must check the cover of the test booklets to ensure that booklets match names on the test roster.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualTesting Aids (Page 10-11)

• Students are allowed, but not required, to use an approved calculator on the Algebra I EOC Assessment. – All testing staff must be familiar with information pertaining to the use of

calculators on the ACT QualityCore EOC Algebra 1 Assessment. – See page 10 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual for information regarding

approved calculators. Information concerning calculators must be communicated to students prior to testing.

– NO tablets or iPads are allowed in the pencil and paper testing room. – Students may NOT share calculators.

• Scratch paper is NOT allowed for paper/pencil tests. Scratch work is to be done in the test booklet.

• Using scratch paper, notes, or any foreign-language or English dictionary, a cell phone, or an alarm on a wrist watch is not permitted.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualProhibited Behaviors by Students (Pages 11-12)

• Room Supervisors must be familiar with the list of prohibited behaviors (pages 11-12 of Test Supervisor’s Manual).

– These behaviors may lead to a student’s test being invalidated.

• An ACT QualityCore Testing Irregularity Report (page 19 of QC Handbook) must be completed for any student infraction included on the list of prohibited behaviors in the Test Supervisor’s Manual (pages 11-12).

– A copy must be sent to ACT and ALSDE.

• A copy of other Irregularity Reports must be sent to ALSDE.

• Please note the instructions on page 11 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual stating Room Supervisors should confiscate and retain indefinitely any electronic device, including a cell phone, used in violation of this list of prohibited behaviors.

– ACT must be contacted immediately for further instructions.

• Directions for dealing with students “suspected” of engaging in prohibited behaviors versus students “observed” engaging in prohibited behaviors is explained on pages 11-12 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualUse of Digital Devices by Staff (Not in Manual)

• School personnel involved in administration of state testing may not use digital devices (including but not limited to telephones, cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) during test administration.

– Violations may result in disciplinary action/certification revocation. – Additional disciplinary action may be taken by the LEA.

• When administering paper/pencil tests, all electronic devices belonging to school personnel, including computers located in the testing room, must be turned off before testing materials are brought into the room, and they must remain off until testing materials are removed from the room.

– (Students may not bring electronic devices into the testing room.)

• When administering computer-based tests, all electronic devices, EXCEPT computers being used by students to take a test, must be turned off before testing begins, and they must remain off until testing ends.

– (Students may not bring electronic devices into the testing room.)

• All printers that have scanning or copying capability and all copy machines must either be disabled or removed from all rooms being used for a testing section.

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Alabama State Department of Education Policy Use of Digital Device During the Administration of a Secure Test

• School Personnel Policy• • School personnel involved in administration of state testing may not use digital devices (including but

not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) during test administration. Violation(s) may result in disciplinary action/certification revocation. Additional disciplinary action may be taken by the local education agency (LEA).

• • Student Policy• • The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or

other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the administration of a secure test. If a student is observed in possession of a digital device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated.

• • If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test, testing for the

student will cease, the device will be confiscated and is subject to search, the student will be dismissed from testing, and the student’s test will be invalidated.

• • LEA personnel will make all students, parents and/or guardians aware of this prohibition through

inclusion of this policy in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook and other regularly used modes of communication.

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Alabama State Department of EducationSuggested Guidelines for the Search of Digital Devices Seized

During the Administration of a Secure Test• Please note that these guidelines were created with the assumption that students (and preferably parents) have been notified (verbally and in

writing when at all possible) that (1) the possession of a digital device is strictly prohibited during the administration of a secure test; (2) if the device is used during the administration of a secure test, the device will be confiscated and is subject to a search; and (3) if the device is used during the administration of a secure test, the student’s test will automatically be invalidated.

• The suggested guidelines are as follows:1. Assuming that a student is observed in the possession of or use of a digital device during the administration of a secure test, the device will be

confiscated by the test administrator. “Smart phones” should temporarily be turned off to help prevent any remote-access data-wipe.2. The test administrator should deliver the device as soon as practicable to a school administrator.3. A “chain of custody” list should be kept to record everyone who had possession of the device and when the device was transferred to someone

else. The device should be stored by the school administrator in a secure location until the next step is taken.4. For the purposes of determining whether a search of a digital device should take place, the school administrator should:

1. Learn the facts regarding the seizure of the device from the test administrator, and2. Determine whether it is reasonable under all the circumstances to believe that the student could have been using the device to cheat

or for some other unpermitted purpose.5. If the school administrator determines that the student was merely in possession of the digital device, then it may be returned to the student

in accordance with the school system’s policy.6. If the school administrator believes that it is reasonable to suspect that the student was using the device for an impermissible purpose, then he

or she may search the device, limiting the search to only what is necessary to reasonably determine whether the student was cheating, copying secure test information, or violating a school rule. The school administrator should follow the local policy requirements regarding the search of student property.

7. If no wrongful activity is discovered on the device then it may be returned to the student in accordance with the school system’s policy.8. If wrongful activity is discovered on the device regarding the test at issue or if other wrongful activity is inadvertently discovered on the device,

then the school administrator should secure the device in accordance with the school system’s policy and notify the system test coordinator, school system attorney, or local superintendent as appropriate.

9. Following a search in which wrongful activity is discovered, and when the device is a “smart phone,” the device should be turned off after the search to help prevent a potential remote-access data-wipe.

10. Any disciplinary actions should be taken in accordance with the school system’s disciplinary policy. 11. Test irregularity reports should be completed in accordance with the Alabama State Department of Education’s student assessment handbook.12. In any situation involving the search and seizure of a student’s property, a school administrator should consult with his or her supervisor in

accordance with the school system’s policy.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualReporting Irregularities or Prohibited Behaviors (Pages 12-13)

• The Room Supervisor and Proctor (if applicable) will document any testing irregularities that involve prohibited behaviors or any circumstances that may affect the scoring of a student’s test on the ACT QualityCore Testing Irregularity Form printed on page 19 of this QC Handbook and in the Alerts for Room Supervisors and Proctors.

• The standard irregularity form on page 18 of this document will be used for all other test irregularities, including those involving staff, that are reported to the ALSDE.

– These may be submitted directly to the System Test Coordinator rather than the Building Test Coordinator if preferred.

• The System Test Coordinator must contact the ALSDE immediately upon the occurrence of prohibited behavior.

• The Building Test Coordinator or System Test Coordinator will attach any test booklets and/or answer documents affected by irregularities to the Testing Irregularity Report.

• The Building Test Coordinator or System Test Coordinator will document any irregularities occurring outside the testing room or affecting the entire test administration.

• All school personnel are eligible to document an irregularity using the Testing Irregularities Report. These Reports may be sent directly to the System Test Coordinator.

– Also, testing irregularities may be reported anonymously at act.ethicspoint.com.

• Failure to report any irregularity is a test security violation.•

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualSystem Updates (Page 13)

• Four weeks prior to the first day of testing the System Test Coordinator and/or Building Test Coordinator should confirm unit usage; create and upload teachers and students; and create and finalize class rosters.

• (March 26, 2014)• Rosters for computer-based tests may be

finalized one day prior to testing.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualEditing Student Account Information (Page 13-14)

• Demographic information generated from the Test Assignment Rosters that were created on the ACT QualityCore website will be printed on test booklets and tear-out answer documents.

• STCs may contact ACT QualityCore Customer Services at 866-764-7228 for questions about pre-printed materials.

• In the case that the test booklet and answer document contain incorrect information, the student’s account information must be edited on the ACT QualityCore website. The student’s pre-printed answer document must NOT be edited.

• Steps for correcting the student information in the ACT QualityCore website are located on pages 13-14 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualAccommodated Testing (Page 14 and Special Populations Manual)

• All allowable accommodations are found in the Special Populations Manual. The link for downloading this manual is http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/doc_download.asp?section=91&id=15362&sort=43.

• A student with an IEP/504/I-ELP who cannot complete the ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Assessments under standard conditions may be tested with accommodations or accommodated testing material.

• A student with an IEP/504/I-ELP receiving the accommodations of large-type, braille, audio DVD or read-aloud MUST test using a paper/pencil format. Other accommodations may also require the use of paper/pencil format.

• Although the reader’s scripts are ordered from the ALSDE, all standard print paper/pencil tests needed by students receiving read-aloud accommodations must be ordered from ACT.

• A Room Supervisor providing read-aloud accommodations MUST use a reader’s script. A Room Supervisor is NOT permitted to read from a test booklet.

• All reader’s scripts, large-print, audio DVDs and braille materials must be ordered from the ALSDE (see page 20 of this QC Handbook).

• Orders for special format materials must be submitted to Maggie Hicks at the ALSDE no later than March 14, 2014.

• Important information regarding gridding accommodation codes on answer documents is located on page 14 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.

• The School Order Form for Special Print Materials (page 20 of this QC Handbook) must be submitted to the ALSDE for audio DVDs, large-type or braille test materials. Reader’s scripts for read-aloud accommodations must also be requested on this form.

http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/doc_download.asp?section=91&id=15362&sort=43

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualReceiving Materials from Room Supervisors (Not in Test Supervisor’s Manual)

• Using the Room Supervisor’s Receipt and Return of ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Test Materials form (see page 14 of this QC Handbook), the BTC will check to ensure that all materials are returned immediately after testing each day.

• For schools testing sections 1 and 2 of a subject test on 2 separate days, materials must be distributed prior to testing and returned at the conclusion of testing each day.

• The BTC will store all materials in the school’s secure (locked) location until testing is complete.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualReturning Test Materials to ACT (Page 15)

• After testing, materials must be stored in a secure location until they are returned to ACT. – STCs may choose to return used answer documents to ACT

whenever testing is completed for an entire course or may choose to maintain test materials in secure storage until testing is completed for all courses.

• All test materials provided by ACT must be shipped back to ACT within two days after a school has administered all ACT QualityCore EOC Assessments.

• Testing materials, including answer documents, should NOT be shipped from the local schools.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s ManualPaper and Pencil Assessment

• Gridding a Blank Answer Document (Page 15)– See page 15 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual for instructions for gridding answer documents for students who do not have pre-printed materials at the

time of testing.– Prior to test administration, the BTC must log on to the ACT QualityCore website to retrieve the student’s QualityCore ID. – ACT cannot score an answer document unless the student has a valid QualityCore ID and is registered in a valid Test Assignment Roster.

• • Returning Test Materials to System Test Coordinator (Not in Test Supervisor’s Manual)

– The BTC should NOT seal the school envelopes containing answer documents until the STC has checked to ensure that all materials have been packaged correctly.

– The BTC should confirm that all Group Headers are completed and that the “Number of Answer Documents to Be Scored” is correct.– The STC must review all Irregularity Reports and confirm that the affected answer documents and/or test booklets are attached to the report(s).

• • ACT QualityCore School Headers (Page 16)

– The School Header is located in the back of the Test Supervisor’s Manual for each school. (See page 16 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual for a sample School Header.)

– The STC should confirm that the ACT QualityCore School Header has been completed correctly.• • ACT QualityCore Group Headers (Pages 16-17)

– Group Headers are used to separate answer documents into their correct Test Assignment Rosters for reporting.– Returning answer documents with the wrong Group Header will cause delays in scoring.– A Group Header must be completed for each Test Assignment Roster, and ONLY the answer documents for students in that roster should be packed

with its Group Header.– For instructions on completing a Group Header that is NOT preprinted see page 17 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.

• • Packaging Answer Documents for Scoring—Step 1 (Pages 17-18)

– The School Header must be completed according to the directions printed on it. The “Number of Answer Documents to Be Scored” must be equal to the sum of the numbers indicated on all Group Headers.

– The STC must package used answer documents in the Tyvek envelopes provided (see page 18 of Test Supervisor’s Manual). Envelope 1 should contain a School Header at the top and all Testing Irregularity Reports. Answer documents and/or test booklets that were affected by irregularities should be attached to the reports.

– The appropriate Group Header should be placed on top of each set of used answer documents. The order for packing answer documents is illustrated on page 18 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.

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• • Packaging Answer Documents for Scoring—Step 2 (Pages 18-19)

– The STC must package Tyvek envelopes containing headers and answer documents in the mailers. – Attach one preaddressed UPS Authorized Return Service (ARS) label to each of the polymailers used for returning used

answer documents. – Guidelines for packaging Tyvek envelopes into polymailers for shipping are on page 18 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.

The STC must contact ACT QualityCore Customer Services at 866/764-7228 if a sufficient number of Tyvek Scoring Services envelopes, bags, ARS labels, and polymailers for returning used answer documents were not received from ACT.

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• Packing Boxes for Return Shipping to ACT (Page 20)– Instructions for packing boxes for return shipping on pages 20 and 21 must be reviewed.– The preaddressed UPS Authorized Return Service (ARS) labels provided should be used to ship nonscorable testing

materials (e.g., test booklets, manuals) back to ACT.– All used and unused test materials must be packed in the boxes stamped with their course name. Contents should be

placed in the order given on page 20 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual.– The drawing on page 20 illustrates how materials should be packaged in original boxes for shipping.

• • UPS Authorized Return Service (Page 21)

– NO boxes may be shipped to ACT from a school. The STC will ship all materials to ACT.– All material must be kept in secure storage and supervised prior to UPS pick-up or drop-off at a staffed UPS The STC

should NOT call UPS to arrange pickup; the LEA may incur a service charge that cannot be paid by ACT or the ALSDE if UPS is contacted for pickup.

– If normal pickup area is not supervised, or a UPS driver is not expected to come within 24 hours after testing is complete for a system, the STC must take the packages to a UPS service location.

– For documentation of shipment, the STC should record the tracking number of the traceable shipping label.

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Review of Test Supervisor’s Manual• ACT QualityCore Testing Irregularity Report (Page 23)

– The ACT QualityCore Testing Irregularity Report published on page 23 of the Test Supervisor’s Manual will be used for reporting irregularities to ACT.

– This form may be used for both paper and pencil and CBT assessments.• • ACT QualityCore Test Booklet Tracking Log (Page 25)

– The Building Test Coordinator’s Receipt and Return of ACT QualityCore EOC Testing Materials form and the Room Supervisor’s Receipt and Return of ACT QualityCore EOC Testing Materials form (pages 13-14 of this QC Handbook) will substitute for the ACT QualityCore Test Booklet Tracking Log.

• • Test Supervisor’s Checklist (Page 27)

– Although not comprehensive, the checklist printed on page 27 in the Test Supervisor’s Manual could be helpful.

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REFERENCE PAGES

• ACT HAS AGREED TO ALLOW SYSTEM TEST COORDINATORS TO PRINT THESE PAGES WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PAGES MAY NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE ROOM BY STUDENTS.

• THE STUDENTS MUST PRINT THEIR NAMES ON THE REFERENCE PAGES SO THAT ROOM SUPERVISORS AND BUILDING TEST COORDINATORS CAN ACCOUNT FOR THEM.

• All reference pages (both used and unused) must be returned to the System Test Coordinator.

Reference Pages

• Algebra I• Algebra II• Geometry• Chemistry

• Physics• Precalculus

Number of Reference Sheets School Name Algebra II Pre calculus Chemistry Physics Geometry Algebra I

ACT EOC Spring 2014 24-Apr-14 24-Apr-14 25-Apr-14 25-Apr-14 2-May-14 May 7 - 8AAA 35

ASFL 35

Challenger Middle 90

Chapman 40

Davis Hills 40

Ed White 26

Hampton Cove M. 10 90

Huntsville Middle 100

Mt. Gap 50

Westlawn 60

Whitesburg Middle 60

Williams M. 50

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Butler 120 25 85 130 275

Columbia 150 40 45 160 275

Grissom 540 210 360 75 360 500

Huntsville High 400 260 350 100 480 454

Johnson 125 50 65 120 275

Lee 200 85 110 35 190 345

New Century 75 100 75 75 100 135

Totals 1610 770 1090 285 1540 2259

Algebra II Pre calculus Chemistry Physics Geometry Algebra I

Q&A• Q. Can students in various grades (6,7, and 8) makeup ACT Quality Core EOC in the same room?• A. ACT and ALSDE has stated that multiple level make-up test can be done in SMALL groups (less than

10 students).

• Q. Regarding Quality Core- Are we 100% sure that we cannot test different subjects in the same room?

• A. No multiple testing in the same testing room, the same rules apply to ACT Quality Core EOC as any other mandated assessment. Multiple assessments cannot be administered in the same testing room.

• Q. Make Up ACT Quality Core EOC – Student Launch Code• A. Each student will receive a STUDENT ID Number (includes Student first name, last name, and date of

birth). The Student ID will be the launch code for the makeup assessments and will remain in the roster till the end of the ACT Quality Core EOC test window (May 23, 2013).

• Q. Student are interrupted during the assessment (EX. Computer difficulty)• A. The test will pause and the student will start where they left off and the time left will be on the

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Review of Computer-Based Test Rooms Supervisor’s Manual

Accessing the Login Information for Test Assignment Rosters (Page 2)

• Print a hard copy of the student login information.• NOTE: Give each student his or her login

information individually.• DO NOT allow other students to see the login

information.• Destroy all printed copies of this information

once students have completed the online testing.

Collecting the Login Information – Test Assignment Rosters for CBT

• Collect all authorization tickets and scratch paper from students.

• Count the authorization tickets and sheets of scratch paper before allowing students to leave the testing room.

• If the numbers collected do not equal the number of students, use the names on the tickets and sheets to determine who did not return the authorization tickets or scratch paper.

• Investigate as necessary to retrieve all the materials that were distributed; the security of the test questions is of utmost importance.

Students taking the CBT format of the EOC must be seated so that the possibility of cheating is at a minimum. A seating chart is required.

SCRATCH PAPER• Each student taking the

computer-based EOC assessment will receive one sheet of scratch paper.

• The scratch paper must be collected and shredded at the end of the assessment by the BTC.

• Room supervisors should have a supply of soft-lead Number 2 pencils (no ink or mechanical pencils)

Students taking the CBT format of the EOC must be seated so that the possibility of cheating is at a minimum. A seating chart is required.

LEA Roles and ResponsibilitiesPrincipals are responsible for all

SDE mandated assessment activities in their schools.

Building Test Coordinators

receive instructions from Principals and System Test Coordinators and assist the Principals in organizing the graduation examination administration activities within their schools.

New Bulletin Spring 2014 Building Test Coordinator – Test Supervisor

Reports testing irregularities immediately to the STC and the Principal and with the STC and the Principal regarding such irregularities.

Guidelines for Training of LEA Personnel• Each Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all personnel

involved in the administration of state assessments are trained in person on the procedures for

– Role responsibilities of all personnel associated with the administration of the assessment as described in this handbook

– Standardized testing conditions– Security of testing materials– Distribution and collection of testing materials

• The SDE is responsible for the initial training of selected LEA personnel in advance of test dates.

• Those persons trained by the SDE will, in turn, train the local personnel who will be involved in administration of assessments.

• The LEA training session(s) should take place within two weeks prior to actual testing. The System Test Coordinators and Building Test Coordinators/Test Supervisors are required to keep on file a copy of LEA Report of Training Activities for each administration.

• Only those school personnel who have been trained may administer, proctor, or monitor

the assessments; therefore, alternate Test Administrators/Room Supervisors, Proctors, and Monitors should be present at the LEA training session.

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ACT Quality Core End of Course ExamDuties of Principal

1. Takes responsibility for all Student Assessment Program activities in the school, including test security, instruction, administration, remediation, and written documentation.

2. Ensures that all students attending the public school assigned to the Principal are included in the Student Assessment Program. Home-schooled and private school students do not participate in the Student Assessment Program, except for those students eligible to take the Alabama High School Graduation Exam under Alabama Act 97-932.

3. Attends all appropriate training sessions concerning the Student Assessment Program.4. Develops a schedule that will accommodate the administration of the Student Assessment Program.5. Supervises all Student Assessment Program activities to ensure strict test security.6. Creates an atmosphere in which all staff members know that their cooperation is needed and expected for success of the Student Assessment

Program.7. Appoints a Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor to coordinate the testing program.8. Appoints a Back-up Test Supervisor for The ACT Plus Writing.9. Assigns personnel to serve as Test Administrators/Room Supervisors and Proctors as required by specific assessment guidelines.10. Ensures that no relative of a student who is taking a test serves as a Test Administrator/Room Supervisor or Proctor for that student and that no

student (including student intern) serves as a Test Administrator/Room Supervisor or Proctor. (See staff requirements for The ACT Plus Writing.)11. Ensures that all students are notified of the dates and times of testing.12. Ensures that students of special populations are tested and accommodated according to the decisions of the IEP Team, 504 Committee, EL Committee,

or ACT.13. Ensures a proper environment for the Student Assessment Program test administrations: adequate space, proper lighting, good ventilation, sufficient

number of desks in good repair, room arranged with all students facing the Test Administrator/Room Supervisor, etc.14. Ensures that all copy machines and printers having scanning or copying capabilities have been disabled or removed from all rooms being used for a

testing session.15. Ensures that school personnel involved in the administration of state testing do not use digital devices (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3

players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) in any test session.16. Ensures implementation of the SDE digital device policy for students.17. Remains or appoints a designee to remain in the building during testing.18. Reports immediately any breach of security to the System Test Coordinator and Superintendent.19. Ensures that testing rooms are free of interruptions (e.g., bells, intercom messages, visitors, wandering students, playground noises) during test

administration. 20. Ensures extracurricular activities are limited during testing windows.


• 21. Reports emergency situations immediately to the System Test Coordinator and works with the System Test Coordinator, Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor, Test Administrators/Room Supervisors, and Proctors regarding such emergency situations.

• 22. Ensures the reporting of testing irregularities immediately to the System Test Coordinator and works with the System Test Coordinator and Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor regarding such irregularities.

• 23. Works with the System Test Coordinator to ensure that only the Principal and Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor have keys to the secure storage area within the school. Any exceptions must be approved by the SDE.

• 24. Works with the System Test Coordinator to ensure that only authorized persons have the password/user codes to access secure student data from the Web site for each school. Any exceptions must be approved by the SDE.

• 25. Ensures that school reports/home reports are distributed to appropriate personnel and released to parents in a timely manner.

• 26. Ensures that student labels are placed in appropriate cumulative folders/transcripts.• Principal Responsibilities, Page 2

• NOTE:

• If an emergency situation arises on a testing date (e.g., tornado warning, power failure, bomb threat), the Principal is responsible for whatever action is necessary. If students need to be evacuated, the Test Administrators/Room Supervisors and Proctors should direct the students to put their answer documents and scratch paper inside their test booklets. The Test Administrators/Room Supervisors/Proctors should collect test booklets with answer documents and scratch paper inside at the door as their students leave the testing room. Students should proceed calmly, following established local procedures for emergencies. If such a situation occurs, the Principal should contact the System Test Coordinator who, in turn, should contact the SDE for instructions.


• Ensures a proper testing environment, which must include adequate space, proper lighting, good ventilation, sufficient number of desks in good repair, room arranged with all students facing the Test Administrator, etc.

• Remains or appoints a designee to remain in the building during the duration of the test each day.• Ensures that testing rooms are free of interruption (e.g., intercom messages, visitors, bells).• Ensures that no one, including the Principal, enters the testing room once testing begins.• Reports emergency situations to the System Test Coordinator and works with the System Test Coordinator,

Building Test Coordinator, Test Administrators, and Proctors regarding emergency situations.• Ensures reporting of test irregularities.• Determines dismissal procedures.• Works with the System Test Coordinator to ensure that only the Principal and Building Test Coordinator

have keys to the secure storage area within the school. Any exceptions must be approved by the SDE.• Works with the System Test Coordinator to ensure that only authorized persons have the password/user

codes to access secure student data from the Web for each school. Any exceptions must be approved by the SDE.

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ACT Quality Core End of Course ExamDuties of Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor Checklist

• The following list provides information on basic tasks that are required before, during, and after an assessment session. The items listed are for all assessments. Be sure to read specific directions provided for individual tests for additional tasks that may be necessary. If you have questions about test administration procedures, contact your System Test Coordinator.

• • Before Test Administration

1. Inventory assessment materials received in the presence of the System Test Coordinator, verifying the number of booklets you receive and the sequential numbers of all booklets. Immediately report any missing materials to the System Test Coordinator. Sign the appropriate system-level distribution and collection form verifying receipt of materials.

2. Organize and distribute testing materials to Test Administrator/Room Supervisor. The Test Administrator/Room Supervisor must count and verify the quantity of testing materials and sequential numbers that are received in the presence of the Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor. You must use the appropriate building-level distribution and collection form for tracking. See Part IV for the specific assessment.

3. Retain boxes in which materials were delivered where appropriate.4. Ensure security of testing materials.5. Ensure test materials are not taken home.6. Deliver daily materials, including scratch paper, rulers, and reference sheets, if used, to Test Administrators/Room Supervisors.

Exception: If the Test Accommodations Coordinator is not the Building Test Coordinator, then the Test Accommodations Coordinator receives the accommodations materials from the System Test Coordinator.

7. Conduct training sessions for Test Administrators/Room Supervisors, Test Accommodations Coordinator, and Proctors which consist of the following:

• Announce testing dates.• Review test administrator’s/room supervisor’s manuals and other applicable manuals.• Emphasize the need to adhere to time limits (if applicable) and to be thoroughly familiar with all instructions.• Review pages from this handbook as applicable.• See page 3 for Guidelines for Training of LEA Personnel.• Emphasize the need to maintain test security and confidentiality (see pages 27-29).• Emphasize use of digital devices during testing (see pages 30 and 31).• Complete LEA Report of Training Activities (see pages 36-37).• Ensure that any materials that you develop are accurate and consistent with SDE materials.• Verify that detailed plans are in place to ensure that students of special populations will receive appropriate accommodations.

8. Review and file monitoring forms for Special Populations, including a roster of students receiving• special testing accommodations and copies of accommodations pages.


• During Test Administration– 9. Ensure security of testing materials.– 10. Ensure implementation of the SDE digital device policy

for students.– 11. Ensure that school personnel involved in administration

of state testing do not use digital devices (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) during test administration.

– 12. Answer questions, account for all materials, and be informed of irregularities in procedures during the testing period.


• After Test Administration• 13. Collect materials including scratch paper, rulers, and reference sheets, if used, from each Test

Administrator/Room Supervisor immediately after testing each day. The Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor must count and verify the quantity of testing materials and sequential numbers that are returned in the presence of the Test Administrator/Room Supervisor.

• 14. Inventory all testing materials daily, verifying that the number and sequence of booklets and calculators that have been distributed to Test Administrators/Room Supervisors are collected. See Part IV for specific building-level distribution and collection forms.

• 15. Ensure security of testing materials.• 16. Separate used answer documents from non-scannable materials (test booklets, test administrator’s/room

supervisor’s manuals, unused answer documents, scratch paper, etc.). Check to be sure that used answer documents have not been left inside non-scannable materials.

• 17. If scratch paper has been used, remove it from used answer documents. Shred all scratch paper daily.• 18. Ensure that used answer documents have been checked for the following:• Completeness and accuracy of the student demographic information.• Special coding, if applicable• Tested with accommodations• 19. For each appropriate group, count all used answer documents to be returned for scoring. (All used answer

documents must be sent for scoring.)• 20. After testing is complete, return all testing materials to your System Test Coordinator. Sign the appropriate

system-level distribution and collection form verifying return of materials.• • The System Test Coordinator may provide additional instructions regarding the testing procedures. Follow all

instructions carefully and provide Test Administrators/Room Supervisors with all needed information. If you have any questions, contact your System Test Coordinator.

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ACT Quality Core End of Course ExamDuties of Test Coordinator/ROOM Supervisor Checklist

The Test Administrator/Room Supervisor’s responsibilities with respect to Student Assessment Program activities are as follows:1. Attends all appropriate training sessions concerning the Student Assessment Program.2. Becomes thoroughly familiar with the test administrator’s/room supervisor’s manuals prior to testing.3. Maintains test security before, during, and after testing sessions.4. Counts all testing materials received from the Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor and signs the appropriate building-level

distribution and collection form which is required for receiving and returning testing materials each day of testing.5. Administers the test exactly as specified in the Test Administrator’s Manual and ensures a good administration for all students.6. Ensures appropriate dismissal procedures are used for the specific assessment. 7. Provides testing materials for students as appropriate according to Test Administrator’s/Room Supervisor’s Manuals. No graphic

organizers are allowed.8. Returns daily all testing materials including scratch paper, rulers, and reference sheets, if applicable. 9. Adheres to all standardized testing procedures as specified for each assessment.10. Ensures appropriate supervision during breaks and lunch, if applicable.11. Remains in the testing room during the entire testing time.12. Ensures that students of special populations are provided all approved accommodations specified in their IEP/504 Plan/I-ELP.13. Provides reading accommodations (Test Administrator/Room Supervisor only) to students with disabilities and/or EL students

who qualify for a reading accommodation in accordance with the Test Administrator’s/Room Supervisor’s Manual.14. Maintains control of students before, during, and after testing.15. Assists the Proctor or fills role of Proctor as students are taking the test by moving quietly around the room to see that students

are following directions.16. Completes Irregularity Report, if necessary, immediately after testing. (Includes information such as defective material, student

misconduct, and emergencies.)17. Prior to beginning test administration, ensures that test materials are only for the exact number of students testing.18. Maintains record of daily attendance, roster, and seating chart.19. Removes from bulletin boards and walls any information that might supply answers to test questions. Information on bulletin

boards and walls may be covered using butcher paper.20. Reports testing irregularities immediately to the Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor.21. Conducts only those activities specified in the test administrator’s manuals during testing.


• NOTE: • All Test Administrators/Room Supervisors must be full-time certificated

personnel in accordance with each assessment.• No relative of a student who is taking the test may serve as Test

Administrator/Room Supervisor for that student.• No student intern may serve as a Test Administrator/Room Supervisor.• Test Administrator/Room Supervisor may not visit with Proctor, grade

papers, work on the computer, read a book or newspaper, play a game, work Sudoku puzzles, etc., during the test administration period.

• Test Administrator/Room Supervisor may not use digital devices (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) during test administration. Violations may result in disciplinary action/certification revocation.

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The following list provides information on basic tasks that are required before, during, and after an assessment session. The items listed are for all assessments. Be sure to read the specific directions provided for individual tests for additional tasks that may be necessary. If you have any questions about test administration procedures, contact your Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor.

• Before Test Administration1. Inventory daily all assessment materials in the presence of the Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor. Verify the number of

booklets you receive and the sequential numbers of all booklets, immediately reporting any missing materials to the Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor. Sign the appropriate building-level distribution and collection form verifying receipt of materials and sequential numbers in the presence of the Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor.

2. Become thoroughly familiar with the Test Administrator’s/Room Supervisor’s manuals.3. Become thoroughly familiar with the testing schedule.4. Prepare any materials specified in the test administrator’s/room supervisor’s manuals.5. Remove from bulletin boards and walls any information that might supply answers to test questions. Information on bulletin boards

and walls may be covered using butcher paper.6. Become thoroughly familiar with procedures related to special coding.7. Ensure security of testing materials.8. Ensure test materials are not taken home.9. Follow your school’s testing schedule. 10. Place a “Testing: Do Not Disturb” sign on the door.11. Gather your materials:12. Several sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers (no mechanical pencils)13. An exact number of test booklets for students who are present for testing14. An exact number of answer documents for students who are present for testing15. Test Administrator’s/Room Supervisor’s manuals16. Blank paper/scratch paper (no graphic organizers), if allowed 17. Approved calculators (if calculators are allowed)18. A timing device (cell phones are NOT allowed)


• During Test Administration• 12. Make sure that you and any school personnel involved in administration of state testing do

not use digital de. vices (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) during test administration or while test materials are in your possession.

• 13. Ensure implementation of the SDE digital device policy for students.• 14. Ensure security of testing materials.• 15. Remain in the testing room during the entire testing time.• 16. Ensure students do not have stuffed animals, toys, or any other items not identified in the

Test Supervisor’s/Room Supervisor’s Manuals during the test administration.• 17. Provide a quiet environment with proper lighting and good ventilation.• 18. Ensure a smooth method for distributing and collecting test materials including scratch paper

(if allowed), rulers (if allowed), and reference sheets, if used.• 19. Read instructions verbatim from Test Administrator’s/Room Supervisor’s manual.• 20. Be sure that each student receives his or her own answer document.• 21. Be sure that each student receives his or her own test booklet.• 22. If calculators are allowed, ensure that each student uses an allowable calculator. Calculator

specifications are described in the Test Supervisor’s/Room Supervisor’s Manual.• 23. Administer the test exactly as directed in the Test Administrator’s/Room Supervisor’s

manuals.• 24. As the test begins, make sure students are marking or responding in the correct place on the

answer document. (Note: Only the student may not look at questions or student responses.)

ACT Quality Core End of Course ExamDuties of Proctor Responsibilities

• After Test Administration• 25. Collect all testing materials including scratch paper, rulers, and reference sheets, if

used, verifying the number of booklets and calculators and sequential numbers of booklets and calculators before dismissing students. Be sure that answer documents have not been inadvertently left inside the test booklets. Do not paper clip, tape, or place a rubber band around answer documents.

• 26. Ensure security of testing materials.• 27. Return all testing materials including scratch paper, rulers, and reference sheets, if

used, to your Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor immediately following test administration each day. The Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor must count and verify the quantity of testing materials and sequential numbers that are returned in the presence of the Test Administrator/Room Supervisor. Sign the appropriate building-level distribution and collection form verifying return of materials.

• • NOTE: No test should be left in a classroom before or after testing.•

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• The use of Proctors is required for every administration of the graduation exam. Specific responsibilities are outlined in The Handbook of Administrative Procedures for the Alabama Graduation Examination Program, Revised 2009. Proctors are also required for ACT Explore, ACT Plan, ACT QualityCore, ACT Aspire and The ACT Plus Writing. Specific information is found in the applicable manuals.

• The use of Proctors is recommended, but not required, for the Alabama Science Assessment. If Proctors are used, they must

participate in a training session to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities. • The Proctor’s responsibilities with respect to Student Assessment Program activities are as follows:1. Attends all appropriate training sessions concerning the Student Assessment Program.2. Assists in the distribution and collection of testing materials (e.g., booklets, answer documents, pencils) to students in testing

room.3. Ensures that desks are clear of everything except No. 2 pencils and appropriate testing materials.4. Walks among students while Test Administrator/Room Supervisor is explaining how to complete demographic information to see

that the information is filled in correctly.5. Circulates among students during testing to ensure that students are marking answers in the appropriate section of the answer

document.6. Directs all questions to the Test Administrator/Room Supervisor.7. Assists the Test Administrator/Room Supervisor in maintaining test security.8. Remains in the testing room during the entire testing time.9. Ensures appropriate supervision during breaks and lunch, if applicable.10. Checks to see that students of special populations receive all approved accommodations specified in their IEP/504 Plan/I-ELP.11. Reports any unusual circumstances (e.g., suspicion of cheating) to the Test Administrator/Room Supervisor immediately.)12. Maintains control of students before, during, and after testing.13. Reports testing irregularities immediately to the Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor.14. Walks among students while Test Administrator/Room Supervisor is explaining how to complete15. demographic information to see that the information is filled in correctly.


• NOTE:• No student or student intern may serve as a Proctor.

• No Proctor may read any portion of a test to a student.

• The Proctor must be an individual involved with the education of students.

• The Proctor may not visit with the Test Administrator/Room Supervisor, grade papers, work on the computer, read a book or newspaper, play a game, work Sudoku puzzles, etc., during the test administration period.

• The Proctor may not use digital devices (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) during test administration. Violations may result in disciplinary action/certification revocation.

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• The following list provides information on basic tasks that are required before, during, and after an assessment session. The items listed are for all assessments. Be sure to read the specific directions provided for individual tests for additional tasks that may be necessary. If you have any questions about test administration procedures, contact your Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor.

• • Before Test Administration1. Become thoroughly familiar with the Test Administrator’s/Room Supervisor’s manuals.2. Become thoroughly familiar with the testing schedule.3. Assist the Test Administrator/Room Supervisor in gathering any materials specified in the Test

Administrator’s/Room Supervisor’s manuals.4. Remove from bulletin boards and walls any information that might supply answers to test

questions. Information on bulletin boards and walls may be covered using butcher paper.5. Ensure security of testing materials.6. Ensure test materials are not taken from the room except to be returned to the Building Test

Coordinator.7. Follow your school’s testing schedule. 8. Ensure that a “Testing: Do Not Disturb” sign is on the door.•


• During Test Administration

• 9. Make sure that you and any school personnel involved in administration of state testing do not use digital devices (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) during test administration or while test materials are in your possession.

• 10. Ensure implementation of the SDE digital device policy for students.• 11. Ensure security of testing materials.• 12. Remain in the testing room during the entire testing time.• 13. Ensure students do not have stuffed animals, toys, or any other items not identified in the Test

Supervisor’s/Room Supervisor’s Manuals during the test administration.• 14. Provide a quiet environment with proper lighting and good ventilation.• 15. Ensure a smooth method for distributing and collecting test materials including scratch paper (if

allowed), rulers (if allowed), and reference sheets, if used..• 16. Be sure that each student receives his or her own answer document.• 17. Be sure that each student receives his or her own test booklet.• 18. If calculators are allowed, ensure that each student uses an allowable calculator. Calculator

specifications are described in the Test Supervisor’s/Room Supervisor’s Manual.• 19. Ensure that the Test Administrator/Room Supervisor reads directions exactly as directed in the

Test Administrator’s/Room Supervisor’s manuals.• 20. As the test begins, make sure students are marking or responding in the correct place on the

answer document. (Note: Only the student may not look at questions or student responses.)


• After Test Administration• 21. Assist in collecting testing materials.• 22. Ensure security of testing materials.• 23. Ensure that the Test Administator/Room Supervisor returns all

testing materials including scratch paper, rulers, and reference sheets, if used, to your Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor immediately following test administration each day. The Building Test Coordinator/Test Supervisor must count and verify the quantity of testing materials and sequential numbers that are returned in the presence of the Test Administrator/Room Supervisor.

• • NOTE: No test should be left in a classroom before or after testing.

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Monitor Responsibilities• The Monitor’s responsibilities with respect to Student Assessment Program activities are as follows:1. Attends appropriate training sessions concerning the Student Assessment Program.2. Becomes thoroughly familiar with the test administrator’s/room supervisor’s manuals prior to testing.3. Enters the room before testing begins.4. Remains seated in the room during the entire testing time.5. Observes without engaging in the testing process to see that all procedures are followed (distribution of materials, administration of test,

collection of materials, etc.).6. Completes documentation of monitoring visit and gives it to the System Test Coordinator.7. Reports testing irregularities immediately to the System Test Coordinator.8. Monitors should not interact with students during testing.9. Monitors may not visit with Test Administrator/Room Supervisor or Proctor, grade papers, work on the computer, read a book or

newspaper, play a game, work Sudoku puzzles, etc., during the test administration period.10. Monitors may not use digital devices (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices

capable of capturing or relaying information) during test administration. Violations may result in disciplinary action/certification revocation.

• Guidelines for Monitoring

• The LEA should establish a schedule for monitoring the administration of all assessments. Personnel for monitoring should include central office staff in addition to Principals. Monitoring forms should be kept on file in the LEA.

• The SDE staff will also monitor the administration of assessments. The staff member will arrive at the designated school the morning of the visit. The school staff will then contact the central office. The monitoring visit will be followed by a letter to the System’s Superintendent with copies to both the System Test Coordinator and the Principal of the school that was monitored.

• Copies of monitoring forms for each assessment that will be used by the SDE Staff are included in Part IV. • LEAs should use these forms. • In addition, specific guidelines will be provided for monitoring The ACT Plus Writing. See Part IV of the Handbook section for The ACT Plus

Writing.

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Guidelines for Security and Confidentiality

• LEAs will organize and oversee test security procedures throughout their systems. Each LEA must have on file in the SDE an approved test security plan. A part of the plan includes training of local personnel in test security procedures. This training should ensure that all personnel (Superintendent, System Test Coordinator, Test Administrators/Room Supervisors, Proctors, Monitors, Building Test Coordinators/Test Supervisors, Test Accommodations Coordinators, Principals, etc.) who are involved in any aspect of the testing program read and sign, prior to testing, the Test Security Policy. Forms should be kept on file in the LEA. Students should not be allowed to handle testing materials.

• • Additionally, the LEA must ensure that all authorized personnel who have access

to secure Student Assessment data have read and signed a Security and Confidentiality Statement. A copy of the Security and Confidentiality Statement is on page 28 of this handbook. Forms should be kept on file in the LEA.

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Test Security Policy

• 1. To photocopy or in any way reproduce or disclose secure test items (including pilot materials) or student responses before, during, or after administering the assessment.

• 2. To review, read, or look at test items or student responses before, during, or after administering the assessment, unless specifically permitted in the test administrator’s manuals.

• 3. To give students answers to test questions using verbal or nonverbal cues before, during, or after administering the assessment.

• 4. To alter student responses on answer documents.

• 5. To alter the test procedures stated in the test administrator’s manuals.

• 6. To allow students to use notes, references, or other aids unless the test administrator’s manual specifically allows.

• 7. To have in one’s personal possession secure test materials except during specified testing dates.

• 8. To allow students to view or practice secure test items before or after the scheduled testing times.

• 9. To make or have in one’s possession answer keys for secure tests.

• 10. To leave secure test materials in nonsecure locations and/or unattended by professional staff.

• 11. To fail to report a test security violation.

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Security and Confidentiality Statementfor the Administering and Reporting

of Student Data on the Web site

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