crt training 2011-2012 jami-jon m. pearson, ph.d. research & assessment coordinator canyons...
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CRT Training2011-2012
Jami-Jon M. Pearson, Ph.D.Research & Assessment Coordinator
Canyons school District
CRT Training OverviewO Quick Definition of TermsO Testing CalendarO Security and EthicsO Testing LogsO Data Administration System - DASO Proctor Test Workstation - PTWO Student Test Workstation -STWO Preliminary Score ReportO Test Coordinator ResponsibilitiesO Test Scheduling OptionO Quiz
Key Terms for CRT Testing
O 9+2 – teacher cactus id with an 01 put at end if elementary or class period if secondary
O DAS – main system for CRT administration
O ELL - English language learners
O GO – starts test for students
O Group – class tested O IEP and 504 - special
education O LEA number – Canyons
district number (SKYWARD) O Live Session - using your
student's real logins and ids for real testing
O Practice Session - using fake students' logins and id's to practice testing
O Proctor – website where the CRT test is given
O PTW – where test is given O Receipts - report showing all
students tested O Section – Parts of CRT test. All
tests have 2 sections but Sec ELA, (3)
O Session – when students are testing
O SSID – the unique number from the state
O Student Logs - lists of the students that are signed up for test
O STW – where students sit and take test
O TAM – state manual with Teacher Prompt (Pol/Pro & subject)
O Teacher Prompt – what teacher reads through test
O Test Coordinator – manager of CRT tests
O Tickets – students login and password
Spring Important Dates:
March 20 & 23: Principals CRT training
March 22: Secondary schools pre-prints due
(NO ELEMENTARIES NEEDED)
March 30: Lab testing schedule due
March 30: Student Logs sent to schools
Current - May: CBT Practice Session available
Apr 23 - June 1: Core CRT Testing window
Spring CRT Overview (Pg. 5)
Test Security – O CRTs are high stakes testing.O Only qualified staff have access to CBT
system. O Test Access Codes (TAC) protected.O Test materials including Preliminary Score
Reports must be secured.
Testing Ethics –O Passages/test questions only read to
students with IEP, ELL, or 504 plan.
O NO actual questions be taught or reviewed.O No reproducing the test via
electronic/paper.
Ethics (Pg. 5)O For further information regarding
testing ethics and test security, see the Utah State Board of Education-approved Standard Test Administration and Testing Ethics Policy. This document is available at the following URL (will not open in Firefox, use other internet providers):
O http://www.schools.utah.gov/assessment/Testing-Director-Resources/TD_Ethics_ Policypdf.aspx.
Testing Logs
O Sent out March 30th
O DO NOT RETURNO Use as a reference for students O To be addedO Have accommodations
added
**Students listed here are preloaded into the Testing System. These forms do not need to be returned to the district.
DO NOT NEED TO BE RETURNED
I. Data Administrative System(DAS)
II. Proctor Test Workstation(PTW)
III. Student Test Workstation (STW)
1. Use “Proctor a Training Test” to proctor practice tests
2. Use “Go to Training DAS Site” to set up practice tests
3. Use “Proctor a Live Test” to proctor live tests
4. Use “Go to Live DAS Site” to set up live tests
http://utah.measuredprogress.org
Test Coordinator Testing Website
I. Data Administration System
(DAS)
Requires a login & password Manage student & staff
accounts Create student login tickets Monitor test progress Generate reports
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Assign Proctor /Teacher (with ONLY proctor rites)
O Log into the MP website &click “Go to Training DAS Site”
O Type USERNAME & PASSWORD
O Click “Manage”& then “Staff Accounts”
✤ Enter user name (CANNOT CHANGE THIS), password (6 letters/numbers), email
✤ Click “Tests” button & choose the tests they can proctor
✤ Click “Groups”& choose the groups they can proctor
✤ Select the “Role” as Administrator or Proctor from the drop down arrow
Assign Proctor /Teacher (with ONLY proctor rites)
✴ Click “Edit” (it will change to Update/Cancel)✴ You can change any info here except the username✴ When you are done click “Update” to your left
Edit Teacher/Proctor
Manage Student Data
O Select “Student List”
O Select “Grade” on the right
O To Filter click icon
O To add select “Add Student”Reporting Groups
Add New Student/Test/Accommodations
O Click Add Student, add information, click “Validate Student.”
O Assign Testing Session, Name, Reporting Group, Participation Status for student in each subject.
O Click “ADD STUDENT & TEST”, then “CLOSE”
Adjust Student’s Participation (Pg. 18-19)
O Click “View” next to student’s name & then “Edit” by Testing Session. Enter changes
O Click “Update” at the bottom of the page.
For non-standard participation select:O “Accommodated (IEP/LEP)”.Pg. 20)O “Private or Home School”O “Modified (IEP team)”
For non-participation select:O “Absent—Unable to make up test” O “Excused—Medical Emergency” O “Unknown Student” O “Officially withdrawn from class/school”O “ELL First Year in U.S. Before April 15”O “ELL First Year in U.S. April 15 or Later” O “Private or Home School non-participantO “Refused to Test (RT)” O “Utah Alternate Assessment (IEP Team)O “Paper-based”
Special Codes (TAM Pg. 22)
Special Codes (TAM Pg. 21)
English Language Learners
Manage Groups
O Click “Manage” and then “Reporting Groups.”
O To add group, edit alternate name, move students, or print tickets
Alternative name would be:
Ms. Jones 3 period Science
9+2 CACTUS ID + PERIOD
Period Elementary: always 01 Secondary: period #
Highlight student name
Click << or >> to move student across groups
Exit out by hitting red x in top right corner
Move StudentsX
On the Navigation Bar, click on “Reporting” then “Monitor Test Progress”.
Select “Test Session”, and “Test” in the drop down.
CHOOSE the appropriate test.
Monitor Test Progress page
Choose “Group” from drop-down list
Click Progress or Receipt (explanation on next slide)
Click report type PDF, Excel, etc.
Click “Red Ticket” (example on slide 19)
Reports and Tickets
PROGRESS
RECEIPT
Student Tickets (Pg.15)
Preliminary Score Reports
Raw (3/5)
Scale Score (160)
Ele. Language Arts XEle. Math X Ele. Science XSec. Language Arts XSec. Math XSec. Science X
Click on Reporting tab
Click on Preliminary Score Report
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II. Proctor Test
Workstation
(PTW)
CAN USE YOUR
ADMINISTRATOR’s LOGIN on
Proctor Test Workstation
Web application for administering
tests
Start, pause, and end test sections
Monitor student progress
* Go to http://utah.measuredprogress.org
* Or go top right on DAS for PTW
* Type in your User Name/ Password then click, “Login”
Starting Test (Pg. 8)
Choose test (Pg. 9, 10, 16)
* WRITE “Test Access Code” ON THE BOARD
Teacher or Proctor: Monitor student progress (right side of screen).
O Teacher: From TAM (Teacher Administration Manual), read directions aloud. When finished, proctor OR teacher (if teacher is proctor) choose section (or all sections) and click “Go” button.
All sections
Test Coordinator/Teacher
* Use “Pause Test” button in case of emergency (i.e., fire drill).
* 20 min. window from hit“Pause Test” until section
closes.
* If this happens, open new section to finish test.
Test Coordinator/Teacher
When Section 1 completed, click next section in the test Navigation Window, then click “Go.”
When students have completed all sections of the test, click “End Session” button.
Test Coordinator/Teacher
For live sessions, please print
these receipts & keep secure at
your school
Hit Done to finish.
Proctor/Teacher
Submitting Tests for Scoring
O When ALL sections are finishedO Go to “Reporting”O Click on “Monitoring Test Progress”O Select correct “Test Session” & “Test”
O Check beside students’ tests to be submitted
O Click “Submit”
SCREEN READER accommodation
REMEMBER:
MUST ADD THIS ACCOMMODATION (number 5)!
MUST HAVE STUDENTS PRACTICE!
MUST BE IN STUDENT’S IEP or 504 PLAN!
SCREEN READER accommodation
Student clicks green play button.
Places cursor at beginning of the sentence to read (double-click).
Reader will keep reading until play is hit or there is no more text.
It does not work on reference sheet.
Play button
III. Student Test Workstation
(STW)
Web application for accessing test
content.
Students answer questions using
mouse and/or keyboard.
Secure application so other
programs cannot be accessed.
Answers automatically saved when
student selects the NEXT button.
Click on icon
Type in student Ticket login/ password and click the“Login” Button.
✦ Write “Test Access Code” on the board, and click “Start Test” button.
✦ Not case sensitive.
✦ Teacher reads prompt. When finished, student selects “Complete” then “Close.”
STUDENT (Pg.14)
NEW TO THIS YEAR!!Test Administration Manuals
O There is NOW a POLICY & PROCEDURE TAM for administration help. The Training PPT’s page numbers (on slides) come from this TAM.
O The TEACHER’s PROMPT is in the specific COMPUTER ADMINISTRATION SUBJECT SPECIFIC TAM!!
O All TAMS are on the DAS and http://computerbasedtesting.wikispaces.com/
EXAMPLE STUDENT TEST PAGE
O Highlighter
O Strike Through
O Erasure
O Pointer
EXAMPLE:
STUDENT TEST QUESTION (Pg. 17)
Set Flag (to mark a question for later review)
Test Map (to show what questions have been answered)
Previous Button
Next Button
Text & background color choices
Font size choices
Stop button
STUDENT TOOLS (Pg. 17)
Reference Sheets (Math & Secondary Science)
Math Tools
Ruler
Protractor
5-Function calculator (+,-,x,√,÷)
Science Tool
5-Function calculator (+,-,x,√,÷)
STUDENT TOOLS
Test Coordinator
Responsibilities
Test Coordinator Responsibilities Outline
O Oversee all aspects of computer-based testing.
O Ensure that all policies/procedures are carried out.
O Ensure user names set up for the DAS (to manage student data, view reports) and/or PTW (to give CRTs).
O For Test Coordinators/Teachers, ensure user names have been assigned to administer identified CRTs.
O Compile documentation concerning unique student circumstances that affect testing.
Test Coordinator Responsibilities Outline
O Mark special codes, submit tests for scoring, and download Preliminary Score Reports. Refer to p.22 for details.
O Make sure Preliminary Score Reports are checked so all students are tested and that special codes are accurately marked.
O Ensure that all students are either submitted for scoring or have an appropriate nonparticipation code marked.
Test Coordinator Responsibilities Outline
O Make sure:
O Student Login Tickets printed
O provide Test Access Codes
O Start and stop sessions
O Document any situations that affect testing (e.g., fire drills, technical issues).
O Call Jami-Jon 801-826-5134, Measured Progress 877-934-8378, or Cindy Perry 801-826-5029 to resolve issues with testing.
PROCTOR Responsibilities (Pg. 13): Test Coordinator or Teacher
(Teachers need to be certified)
O Actively proctor testing.
O Follow all requirements outlined in the TAM.
O All tests submitted for scoring.
O only after all sections finished.
O Work with Ed Tech to resolve computer problems.
O Work with Test Coordinator/teacher for make-ups.
CRT Roles & Responsibilities:
O Principal, Test Coordinator, & Ed. Tech:
O Set up lab testing schedule
O Test Coordinator:
O All student icons clicked & ready to click (LIVE or TRAINING) site
O Add or modify staff/student accounts, special codes
O Print tickets & give teacher to hand out
O Submit tests for scoring
O Teachers:
O Open Proctor Test Workstation
O Choose test & write TEST ACCESS CODE on board
O Start test (choose Test Section & click GO) & End section
O Print Scoring Submission receipt & return to Test Coord.
Recommended Option 1
2012 Test Coordinator Tips for CRT SuccessO STUDENTS
O All students are sent through CBT training only once.O Either science or math (recommended).
O TEACHERSO One big “teacher training” three weeks before live
CRT testing.O Give teachers login & password (use colored paper).O Mini-training to teachers on Friday prior test next
week.O All veteran teachers are paired up with new teachers.O Test coordinator goes to teachers the morning before
live testing, making sure computers are ready to go, etc.
O SUBJECTSO Each subject is tested in one week. O Each subject rotates each year on who is 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Contact information for all questions
Jami-Jon Pearson (801) [email protected]
Measured Progress 1-877-934-8378 [email protected].
Cindy Perry (801) 826-5029 [email protected]
http://computerbasedtesting.wikispaces.com/
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Pop Quiz: Question 1
O What do you do if you forget your log-in and/or password?
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Question 1: Answer
O Check your email
O Have someone else login & go to “Manage”
and “Staff Accounts”
O Call/email: Jami-Jon Pearson (801) 826-5134
Measured Progress 1-877-934-8378 [email protected].
Cindy Perry (801) 826-5029 [email protected]
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Question 2
O What must you do to start the test for
students?
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Question 2: Answer
O On PTW, click on the Section you want to give and then click GO.
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Question 3
O What do you do if there are no students
listed on the PTW?
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Question 3: Answer
O Click GO and wait for students to begin answering questions.
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Question 4
O After the last student is finished, what do you
do?
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Question 4: Answer
O Hit “End Session” OPrint Scoring Submission Receipt
and give to Test Coordinator.
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Question 5
O Do you return the testing logs provided prior administration?
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Question 5: Answer
O NO
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Question 6
O Do students with IEP or 504 for
SCREENREADER have to practice before the
live test?
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Question 6: Answer
O Yes. It is critical that the students can
customize the test.
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Question 7
O Where do you get the TEST ACCESS CODE and what do you do
with it?
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Question 7: Answer
O The TEST ACCESS CODE is given on the PTW when a testing section is
opened.
O It is written on the board for students to use to get into their test.
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Question 8
O What is the process in printing tickets?
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Question 8: Answer
O On the DAS site (2 options):
O Go to MANAGE-reporting GroupsO Go to REPORTING – Monitor Test
Progress (recommended)
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Question 9
O Who’s responsibility is it to submit tests?
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Question 9: Answer
O Test Coordinator. The Test Coordinator working with
the principal is responsible for 100% tested or marked
non-participant.
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Question 10
O What do you do if you enter a new student
and no SSID is found?