Spring 2011Spring 2011End-of-Course (EOC) TestsEnd-of-Course (EOC) Tests

Training WorkshopsTraining Workshops

Pacific Metrics Corporation

February 2011

Introduction of Pacific Metrics staff

Introduction of LDOE staff

Purpose of workshop:

– Provide an overview of the EOC Tests system

– Allow participants to complete key tasks in the system

Welcome!Welcome!

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EOC Tests – Upcoming AdministrationsEOC Tests – Upcoming AdministrationsMay 2011

Algebra I*, English II, Geometry, and Biology operational tests

English III field test

*Applied Algebra I for students enrolled in the Applied Algebra I course

Summer 2011 Retest (Algebra I and Applied Algebra I )

Registration: June 20–24

Test administration: June 28–30

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EOC Tests May 2011EOC Tests May 2011

Required Student ParticipationRequired Student Participation

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All public school students (including students in charters and lab schools) completing one of the following courses in May 2011 must participate in the test administration.

EOC Test Course Course Code

Algebra I Test

Algebra I 160321

Algebra I, Part 2 160338

Integrated Mathematics I 160339

Algebra I, Middle School 160380

Applied Algebra I* 160331

English II Test English II 120332

Geometry Test Geometry 160323

Applied Geometry 160332

Biology Test Biology 150301

English III Field Test English III 120333

*Applied Algebra I for students enrolled in the Applied Algebra I course

Test Accommodations for Students With Test Accommodations for Students With DisabilitiesDisabilities

• Large Print– Online accommodated form

– Provides a larger type-size that may be adjusted by students

• Tests Read Aloud– For operational tests, an online accommodated form provides audio.

– For field tests, a script must be ordered from LDOE to read aloud to students.

• Braille– Provides students with a braille version of the test

– Must be ordered from Pacific Metrics

– The test administrator must enter student responses online.

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Test Accommodations for Students With Test Accommodations for Students With Disabilities Disabilities (cont’d)(cont’d)

• Communication Assistance– A script is provided to use for signing or cueing the test to students who

are hearing-impaired.

– Script must be ordered from LDOE.

– Students must test in a small group.

• Answers Recorded−Allowed for students who are unable to use a keyboard or write

responses

−Administered individually to allow the student to dictate or sign their responses

• Assistive Technology– Calculator may be used for entire EOC test if an accommodation.

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Test Accommodations for Students With Test Accommodations for Students With Disabilities Disabilities (cont’d)(cont’d)

• Extended/Adjusted Time– Student must be given sufficient time to respond to every test question.

– Tests must be completed within scheduled testing dates, including makeup testing dates.

• Individual/Small Group Administration− For students requiring more attention

− Maximum of 8 students

• Transferred Answers – Allowed for students who are unable to use a keyboard

– Test administrator must enter responses online exactly as student wrote them.

• Other – Must not breach security or purpose of test

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Test Accommodations for LEP Test Accommodations for LEP StudentsStudents

• Tests Read Aloud

• Extended/Adjusted Time

• Individual/Small Group Administration

• Provision of English/Native Language Word-to-Word Dictionary (No Definitions)

• Test Administered by ESL teacher or by Individual Providing Language Services

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EOC Tests Accommodated FormsEOC Tests Accommodated Forms

EOC Test Accommodated Forms Available

Operational Tests• Algebra I• English II• Geometry• Biology

Braille Tests Read Aloud Large Print Communication Assistance Script

• Applied Algebra I Tests Read Aloud Large Print Communication Assistance Script

Field Test• English III

Large Print Communication Assistance Script Tests Read Aloud Script

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EOC Tests Home PageEOC Tests Home Pagewww.louisianaeoc.orgwww.louisianaeoc.org

• Provides log-in access to the administrative menus and demonstration site

• Provides links to testing materials, manuals, guides, and other important resources

• Contains up-to-date bulletins on EOC testing

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Online Demonstration SiteOnline Demonstration Site https://eocdemo.louisianaeoc.org/ https://eocdemo.louisianaeoc.org/

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Online Demonstration Site Online Demonstration Site

• Available to District and School Test Coordinators, Teachers, Test Administrators, and students

• Allows administrative users to practice registration and test administration tasks

• Allows students to complete a sample test to become familiar with the EOC Tests system interface

• Provides ability to create training accounts for school-level workshops or independent trainings

– Account Creation Code: EOCDemo123

New System Features New System Features (December 2010)(December 2010)

• Added Multi-Race Ethnicity Category

• Added Retest Classes for each subject area – Automatically populates potential retesters

• Added a report that lists all Special Ed, Section 504, and LEP students that have NOT had accommodations assigned

• Modified student testing environment– Moved resources and tools

– Added an undo/redo feature for constructed-response items

– Added a message informing the student if his or her Internet connection is dropped

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New System Features New System Features (May 2011)(May 2011)

• CSV Grade File – Allows School Test Coordinators and Teachers to

generate a CSV file similar to the class report

• Technology Coordinator Menu– Allows District Technology Coordinators access to

school scheduling and registration information via the EOC Tests system

• NEW EOC Browser is available from the DTC, STC, and Technology Coordinator menus. The browser may be downloaded prior to registration.

– The old version of the EOC browser (purple icon) should be removed and a new version must be downloaded to all computers that will be used for testing. The new version has a copper icon.

The EOC Tests SystemThe EOC Tests System

EOC Tests System UsersEOC Tests System Users

Six Levels of System Users:

District Test Coordinators (DTCs)

District TechnologyCoordinators

School Test Coordinators (STCs)

Teachers

Test Administrators (TAs)

Students

Technology RequirementsTechnology Requirements

To deliver EOC tests on PC and Macintosh computers, the following must be configured on each computer used for student testing:

Windows PC Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, or 2000 High-speed access to the Internet Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6 or more recent Java scripting enabled in Internet Explorer Adobe Flash Player, version 8.0 or more recent Adobe Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Viewer 3.03 1024 × 768 monitor setting (optimal); settings below 800 × 600

not recommended

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Technology Requirements (continued)Technology Requirements (continued)

Macintosh OS X, version 10.4.11 or more recent operating system High-speed access to the Internet Safari browser, version 3.0.4 or more recent Java scripting enabled in Safari Adobe Flash Player, version 8.0 or more recent 1024 × 768 monitor setting (optimal); settings below 800 × 600 not

recommended

See the EOC Tests Technology Guidelines for additional requirements.

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District/School Test CoordinatorsDistrict/School Test Coordinators

Resources available from www.louisianaeoc.org:

Test Coordinator Manual (TCM) available March 18

Test Administration Manual (TAM) available April 8

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

System Tutorials

Demonstration Site

Resources available from www.louisianaeoc.org:

Test Administration Manual (TAM) available April 8

Assessment Guides

Interpretive Guide

Released Test Items

System Tutorials

Demonstration Site

TeachersTeachersand and

Tests AdministratorsTests Administrators

Technology Coordinators Technology Coordinators

Resources available from www.louisianaeoc.org:

Technology Guidelines

CSV Instructions

StudentsStudents

Student Log-in ScreenStudent Log-in Screen

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Student Oath ScreenStudent Oath Screen

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Student Test Center ScreenStudent Test Center Screen

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Student Test Item ScreenStudent Test Item Screen

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Student Test Center Screen―Large PrintStudent Test Center Screen―Large Print

Student Test Center Screen―Tests Read AloudStudent Test Center Screen―Tests Read Aloud

Questions?Questions?

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Hands-on TrainingHands-on Training

Please take the Hands-on Training Activities out of your folder.

Go to the EOC Demonstration Site:https://eocdemo.louisianaeoc.org/

Follow the directions on the Hands-on Training Activities to log into the system as a DTC, STC, Teacher, or Student.

We encourage you to work through all the activities, or you may focus on your specific user type.

Having trouble? Work with a neighbor. Raise your hand for assistance.

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Working SessionWorking Session

XXX Minutes

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ReportsReports

Types of EOC Tests System Reports Types of EOC Tests System Reports

Standards-based reports (include scale scores and achievement levels)

• Algebra I • English II • Geometry

Raw-score reports (include number and percent correct)• Biology (Standards-based reports for Biology will be

available in September 2011.)

Field test reports (include raw score for multiple-choice items only)

• English III

NOTE: Reports from Previous Administrations are available from the DTC, STC, and Teacher menus under Reports tab.

District Test Coordinators have access to district- and school-level reports for all schools in their district.

The following student-level reports become available to the District Test Coordinator approximately four weeks after an administration.

– Student Report– Student Item Analysis Report– Class Report– School Report– School CSV File– District CSV File

Student-level Reports

Available in July (combine December and May administrations)

Available to District Test Coordinators only− District Summary Report− District Achievement Level Report− District Subgroup Report− District Economic Status Report− District Special Education Exceptionality Report− District Test Accommodations Report− District Subgroup CSV File

Yearly Summary Reports (District Level)

Available in July (combine December and May administrations)

Available to District and School Test Coordinators– School Economic Status Report– School Subgroup Report– School Special Education Exceptionality Report– School Achievement Level Report

Yearly Summary Reports (School Level)

School Test Coordinators only have access to reports for their school.

Teachers only have access to reports for their students.

Reports available during each administration and thereafter (standards-based only)– Student Report– Student Item Analysis Report– Class Report

Class CSV Grade File (coming in May 2011)

School-level Reports

EOC Tests Reports―ResourcesEOC Tests Reports―Resources

• End-of-Course Tests Interpretive Guide

– Provides details about EOC reports– Available at https://www.louisianaeoc.org/ under

Instructional Resources

• EOC Tests System User Guide─ Provides details about how to access

reports during and after a testing window.─ Available in the District and School Test

Coordinator menus under Reports/User Guide.

DTCs: Contact your Pacific Metrics representative or the LDOE

STCs: Contact your District Test Coordinator or District Technology Coordinator

Teachers/TAs: Contact your School Test Coordinator

You may also contact the EOC Help Desk 866-810-1095 EOChelp@louisianaEOC.org

Points of ContactPoints of Contact

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Questions?Questions?

Please complete the evaluation form.

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