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For An Audio Connection Call: 800.230.1074
Minnesota State TestingImplementation of:
The ACT® with Writing
2014-2015
Presented By: Lorri Jensen
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• Primary Focuses Include: Program Schedule Overview Test Site Establishment Training Accommodations Shipments Test Administration Reporting Resources Questions and Answers
Today’s Goal
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OverviewThe ACT State Testing Cycle 2014-15
Establishment
• Establishment Window• Off-site Proposals• Accommodations Requests Deadlines
Training and
preparing
• Training webcasts available, in school training takes place• Live Q&A sessions• Accommodations Prelim Roster arrive• In school pretest sessions
Testing
• Initial Test Day: April 28• Makeup Test Day: May 12• Accommodations Window April 28 - May 12
Reporting
• Student level reports• School level reports• District level reports
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Test Site Establishment
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• Process of establishing participating schools as test sites• Window is October 6 through October 17• Establishment/Training Packet arrive week of September
29 Cover Memo Checklist of Dates Administration Manuals Accommodations information
What is Establishment?
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The test coordinator (TC) is the main contact for ACT testing.
Test Coordinator
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Training
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Training expectations
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All appointed testing staff are expected to:
• View webcasts Test Administration Accommodations
• Participate in live question and answer sessions Test Administration (2 state specific) Accommodations (1 date for all states with April test
dates)
Refer to the Checklist of Dates for dates when Webcasts and Q&A sessions are available
Training Opportunities
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Accommodations
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• Result in ACT scores that are fully reportable to colleges, scholarships, and other entities.
• Currently on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plans
• Professionally Diagnosed and Documented Disability
• Online application process • Deadlines are in the Checklist of Dates
ACT-Approved Accommodations
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• Result in ACT scores that are not college-reportable; they are used for state accountability purposes only.
• Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students who do not have a disability but receive accommodations in school
• No application process, submit orders via web portal
State-Allowed Accommodations
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• Result in ACT scores that are fully reportable to colleges, scholarships, and other entities.
• Any accommodations provided under standard time with standard materials
Locally Approved Accommodations
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Shipments
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Nonsecure Shipment
• Scheduled to arrive the week of March 16, 2015
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Secure Standard Time Materials
• Scheduled to arrive the week prior to the initial day of testing
Test booklets (standard time) Supervisor Report Form Administrative Envelopes Polymailers
NOTE: Different test booklets will be sent to be used for makeup testing (if ordered)
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Secure Accommodated Test Materials
• Scheduled to arrive the week prior to the first day of the testing window
• Individualized “kit” assigned to each examinee approved for ACT Approved Accommodations — includes all materials needed to test the examinee
• Separate shipment for ACT Approved Accommodations and ACT State Allowed Accommodations
• Materials for ACT State Allowed Accommodations are not assigned to a specific examinee
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Test Administration
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• Summary of Requirements document available on state website
• Off-site proposal Applications must be submitted by January 9 deadline ACT must approve site
Test Facilities
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• School staff prepare answer documents with barcode labels
• The test coordinator arranges an in-school pretest session for all examinees to complete the ACT noncognitive information– Must be completed prior to test day
• Prepare rooms per Administration manual instructions• Prepare room rosters• Organize materials• Train staff
Pretest Activities
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• Initial Test Day– April 28, 2015
• Makeup Test Day– May 12, 2015
• Accommodations Testing– April 28 – May 12, 2015
The ACT Plus writing should allow for approximately 4 hours and 45 min.
Test Dates
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• Individual Irregularity (may or may not require a call to ACT) Prohibited Behavior Failure to follow directions
• Group Irregularity (requires a call to ACT): Interrupting a test Disturbances and Distractions Emergency Evacuation Missing or stolen test materials Mistiming
Testing Irregularities
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Reporting
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• Student Score Reports (3-8 weeks after testing)• School Level Student Score Reports (3-8 weeks
after testing)• State Allowed Score Notification Letters August
24, 2015• ACT Profile Report no later than August 24, 2015
Reporting – ACT Student & School
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• ACT Profile Report– No later than August 24, 2015
• ACT Student Level Data File– No later than August 24, 2015
Reporting – ACT District
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Resources
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• State Testing Website – http://www.act.org/aap/minnesota/
• Emails– Add the suffix ‘@act.org’ to your spam filters
• Checklist of Dates
General
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• ACT State Testing Website– http://www.act.org/aap/minnesota/
• The ACT Test Administration – Standard Time– StateTesting@act.org– 800.553.6244 x2800
• The ACT Test Administration – Accoms– ACTStateAccoms@act.org– 800.553.6244 x1788
• Administration Policy Questions – mde.testing@state.mn.us
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