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 LogsO 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 & PASSWORDO 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 DataO Select “Student List” O Select “Grade” on the rightO To Filter click iconO 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 ScoringO When ALL sections are finished

O 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 accommodationREMEMBER:

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 ManualsO 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 HighlighterO Strike ThroughO ErasureO 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 printedO provide Test Access CodesO 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) siteO Add or modify staff/student accounts, special codesO Print tickets & give teacher to hand outO Submit tests for scoring

O Teachers:O Open Proctor Test Workstation

O Choose test & write TEST ACCESS CODE on boardO Start test (choose Test Section & click GO) &

End sectionO 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) 826-5134jami-jon.pearson@canyonsdistrict.org

Measured Progress 1-877-934-8378 mptechhelp@measuredprogress.org.

Cindy Perry (801) 826-5029 Cindy.perry@canyonsdistrict.org

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

jami-jon.pearson@canyonsdistrict.org

Measured Progress 1-877-934-8378 mptechhelp@measuredprogress.org.

Cindy Perry (801) 826-5029 Cindy.perry@canyonsdistrict.org

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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?

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Question 10: Answer

Email Cindy Perry Cindy.perry@canyonsdistrict.org