badger 3-8 exam : wisconsin smarter assessment updates & resources 02/20/2015
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BADGER 3-8 EXAM : Wisconsin Smarter
Assessment Updates & Resources
02/20/2015
AGENDA• Grades, Content Areas & Test Times• Practice Tests• Technology Requirements• Available Resources• Test Operation Management System
– Establishing Users– Managing Student Data
• Student demographics• Accessibility
• Test Administration• Reporting• FAQs
Grades & Content Areas
GRADES 3-8
CONTENT AREAS English Language Arts & Mathematics
Students participating in the Dynamic Learning Maps testing will not participate in the Badger Exam.
Badger Exam Test Times and Sample Schedules
http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/oea/pdf/Badger%20Exam%20Sample%20Test%20Schedules.pdf
Content Areas
Grades Section 1 - (multiple choice, short response & TE items)
Classroom Activity
Section 2 – (Performance Task items)
Total Time
ELA 3-8 1:30 4:00
Math 3-5 1:30 :30 1:00 3:00
Math 6-8 2:00 :30 1:00 3:30
PRACTICE TESTS
How is the Badger Exam practice test different from the Smarter Practice Test?
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Smarter Balanced Practice Test Badger Exam Practice Test
Purpose A range of grade specific items Exposure to a range of item formats Exposure to a range of item
difficulties Note: Interface differs from the
Badger Exam
Exposure to the software and interface features that mimics the testing engine for the Badger Exam
Included universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations *
Grade level Individual assessments in ELA and mathematics at each grade level, 3 – 8
2 assessments at the following grade spanso 3-5o 6-8
Type of Items
Approximately 30 items in ELA and 30 items in Mathematics per grade level
1 ELA PT and 1 mathematics PT per grade level
Approximately 14 items per grade band (7 in ELA and 7 in Mathematics)
Includes 1 ELA PT and 1 mathematics PT per grade band
* Text-to-speech and Braille are available only when accessing the Badger Practice Test through the secure browser
Badger Exam Practice Test
• Phase 1 practice tests: General practice test is available since January 21st
• Phase 2 practice tests: Practice tests with other accessibility will become available during the second week of February
Badger Exam Practice Test
Practice Test, Practice Test Quick Start Guide, Sample Classroom Activities, Performance Task Scoring guides are available at http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/sampleitems
Badger Exam Practice Test Resources
• Practice Test Quick Start Guide
• Sample Classroom Activities
• Performance Task Scoring guides are available at
http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/sampleitems
SMARTER Consortium Practice Test
Smarter Consortium Practice Tests and Scoring Guides are available at http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/sampleitems
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Technology Requirements
Technology RequirementsDo we need headphones for every student?
Yes, there is a listening component in the ELA test. So all students need headphones.
Do we need a mouse for every student?
A pointing device is needed. This could be a touchpad or a mouse.
Technology Coordinator’s Manual
• Informs Technology Coordinators with the information necessary to install and configure the test delivery software required to deliver the Badger Exam to students
http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/technology
RESOURCES
Calendar
http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/calendar
Modules, Trainings, & GuidesWhat is a Performance Task (PT)?
Technology Requirements
Accessibility & Accommodations
Universal Tools Student Tutorial
Student Interface
Test Operations Management System (TOMS) and Test Administration Interface
Test Administration Overview
Modules, Trainings, & GuidesManuals / Guides
TOMS USER / Student Management Manual
Technology Coordinator Manual
DAC / SAC Guide
TOMS Test Delivery Manual
Test Administration Manual (TAM)
Pretest Workshop Recording
Recorded Webinars
• System Readiness Training
• Test Operations Management System (TOMS) Training
System Readiness Training
• Topics covered: – System resources and supports– Installation procedures– Key dates and task for preparing for the assessment– Demonstration of the system capabilities
Recorded webinar and FAQs available on the Badger webpage http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/trainings
Student Tutorial Module
• Explains the online, universal tools (e.g., expandable text, highlighter) available in the Badger Exam
http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/trainings
TEST OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TOMS)
Badger Exam Test Operations Management System – Establishing users
– All DACs added as users by DPI as of January 30, 2015 – Username and temporary password for DACs will be sent via e-mail
from [email protected]– Temporary password expires in 30 days – DACs are responsible for establishing other district and school level
users and/or working with SACS to add Test Administrators
VERY IMPORTANT:
Whitelist emails from [email protected] to ensure users receive TOMS access information
Badger Exam Test Operations Management System – Student data clean up:
– Districts reviewed and updated the WSLS data by January 23
– Student data preloaded into TOMS by DPI based WSLS / ISES data and ready for district viewing/editing on February 3
– Districts review and update clean up student data
How to Establish Users and manage student data
• Step by Step directions are available in the TOMS User Manual http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/oea/pdf/TOMS_User_Student_Management_Manual.pdf
• Details on following topics are included in the recorded TOMS Webinar http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/trainings
• Loading and updating student demographic information into TOMS• Accessibility resources and loading appropriate student testing setting into TOMS• Establishing user accounts in TOMS• Secure browser installation procedures• Badger Exam resources and supports• Key dates and tasks for preparing for the assessment
Badger Exam Test Operations Management System – Adding Accommodations & Supports
• Districts and Schools include student accommodations & support details to TOMS using the following resources http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/accommodations– UAAG (Usability, Accessibility & Accommodations
Guidelines)– Accommodations & Accessibility modules– Accommodations and Accessibility Upload Template– User Guide to Upload Accommodations
Guide to Complete the TOMS Accessibility Upload Template
– This guide has been developed to assist districts who may delegate the completion of the TOMS upload template .
– Available at http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/assessment/Smarter/accommodations
TEST ADMINISTRATION
Prior to Testing
– Review the Practice Tests– Read and understand the Test Security Manual – Review the Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodation
Guidelines and ensure that proctors must adhere to the accessibility and accommodation policy as listed in the UAAG for all students including the students with IEPs, Section 504 Plans, or ELLs
– Ensure that you are aware of FERPA and your district’s student privacy policies, importance of student privacy and ensure that any reference to Wisconsin Student Numbers (WSNs) is kept secure.
Trainings & Resources for Proctors
• Read and understand the Test Administration Manual, Test Security manual, and Proctor Guidelines
• View the Test Administration training• Review the UAAG and other Badger Exam
testing resources
Who should Proctor the Badger Exam?
A qualified proctor for the Badger Exam is an employed district staff member who has been trained in test administration and test security, who is familiar with the test administration and instructions and is capable of following standardized procedures.
For more information on Proctoring see the Test Administration Manual (TAM).
Is it required that the Confidentiality Agreement be signed by all teachers who
proctor the test?
Yes. Anyone who has access to the test should sign the confidentiality agreement. The form is electronic and agreement is required to gain access to the system.
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