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Spring 2018

Examiner’s Manual

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To better facilitate recording interruptions that may occur during Part 1 of the ISTEP+ assessment, you may find helpful a chart similar to the one below. The chart can be used to document test irregularities that affect the stop time for specific students or the entire group. In the chart below, a row has been completed as an example.

Sample Timing Chart for Test Irregularities

Student Name

Start Time

Content, Area,

Section, Section Length

Time of Irregularity/ Disruption

Time Administered

Prior to Irregularity (in minutes)

Time Remaining

(in minutes)*Restart Time

Revised Stop

Time**Additional Comments

Johnny 10:40

ELA, Section

1, 25 min.

10:53 13 min. 12 min. 11:05 11:17

Student was feeling ill

during test administration.

* To determine “Time Remaining,” subtract the “Time Administered Prior to Irregularity” from “Section Length.” ** To determine “Revised Stop Time,” add “Time Remaining” and “Restart Time.”

Testing Window and Timing ScheduleThe table below shows the testing window for the assessment. Testing times for the individual sections are shown in Table 3 in Chapter 8 of this manual.

Testing Window for the ISTEP+ Assessment

Assessment Testing Window

Part 1 Online and Paper/pencil February 26–March 9, 2018

EXAMINER’S MANUAL FOR ISTEP+ PART 1 ASSESSMENT: GRADE 4 i

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................1Description of the ISTEP+ Program .................................................................................1

How This Manual Is Organized ........................................................................................1

Chapter 2 Preparing for Assessments .....................................................................................3What You Need to Know Before Administering the Assessments ...................................3

Preparation of the Students ..............................................................................................3

Use of Proctors .................................................................................................................3

Testing Cautions ...............................................................................................................4

Scheduling the Assessment.............................................................................................5

Timing the Assessment ....................................................................................................6

Test Security .....................................................................................................................6

Special Accommodations ................................................................................................7

Calculator Online Accommodation ..................................................................................7

Text-to-Speech Online Accommodation ..........................................................................8

Zoom Tool .........................................................................................................................8

Chapter 3 Online Assessments ................................................................................................9Assessment Materials for Online Sessions ......................................................................9

Online Practice Test .........................................................................................................9

Glossary of Important Terms ..........................................................................................10

Online Testing Tools .......................................................................................................11

Student Testing Tickets ..................................................................................................12

Seal Codes .....................................................................................................................12

Session Rosters..............................................................................................................12

Preparation by the Examiner ..........................................................................................13

Support During Testing ..................................................................................................14

Error Messages ..............................................................................................................15

Chapter 4 Paper-and-Pencil Assessments ............................................................................16What You Need to Know Before Administering the Paper-and-Pencil

Assessments .........................................................................................................16

Assessment Materials for the Paper-and-Pencil Sessions .............................................16

Preparation by the Examiner ..........................................................................................17

Before Paper-and-Pencil Testing ......................................................................18

During Paper-and-Pencil Testing ......................................................................18

After Paper-and-Pencil Testing .........................................................................19

Use of Highlighters.........................................................................................................19

Completing the Student Demographic Page .................................................................20

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Chapter 5 Practice Test Overview ..........................................................................................21Description of Practice Tests..........................................................................................21

Chapter 6 Specific Directions for the Online Practice Tests ..................................................22Online Practice Tests......................................................................................................22

Section 1: Mathematics ..................................................................................................23

Section 1: English/Language Arts ..................................................................................34


Section 1: Science .........................................................................................................50

Chapter 7 Specific Directions for the Paper-and-Pencil Practice Tests .................................58Section 1: Mathematics ..................................................................................................58



Section 1: Science .........................................................................................................67

Chapter 8 Operational Assessment Information ....................................................................70

Chapter 9 Specific Directions for the Online Assessment .....................................................72Section 1: Mathematics ..................................................................................................72



Section 1: Science .........................................................................................................88

Chapter 10 Specific Directions for the Paper-and-Pencil Assessment ..................................93Section 1: Mathematics ..................................................................................................93


Section 2: English/Language Arts ................................................................................101

Section 1: Science .......................................................................................................105

After Testing .................................................................................................................108

Appendix A: Practice Test Script for the Text-to-Speech Accommodation for ISTEP+ Online Practice Tests .................................................................................109

Appendix B: Special Accommodations Information ............................................................111Part 1 Computer-Generated Response for Paper-and-Pencil Test Administration ......111

Large Print ....................................................................................................................112

Braille ...........................................................................................................................112

Scribe ...........................................................................................................................112

Appendix C: Sample Online Assessment Screen Shots ......................................................114

No Personal Electronic Devices Sign ...................................................................................118

Stop Sign ..............................................................................................................................119

ISTEP+ Spring 2018 Report of Invalidation .................................................. Inside Back Cover

EXAMINER’S MANUAL FOR ISTEP+ PART 1 ASSESSMENT: GRADE 4 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

Description of the ISTEP+ ProgramThe purpose of the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress–Plus (ISTEP+) program is to measure student achievement in the subject areas of Mathematics, English/Language Arts (ELA), Science, and Social Studies. ISTEP+ reports student achievement levels according to the Indiana Academic Standards that were adopted by the Indiana State Board of Education (for a list of these standards by grade level, refer to the following: www.doe.in.gov). Part 1 and Part 2 of the ISTEP+ assessment are used to measure these standards, and they are both required components of the ISTEP+ program.

Part 1 of the ISTEP+ assessment will be administered in online or paper-and-pencil formats for all content areas. Corporation Test Coordinators submitted preferred delivery options during mode selection, which was completed in December. Please contact your Test Coordinator to determine which format your students will use.

Part 2 of the ISTEP+ assessment will be administered later this spring and will be in an online format for all content areas, unless you are permitted by the IDOE to test in a paper-and-pencil format. Part 2 online versus paper-and-pencil decisions were made after the Mode Selection/Waiver Request window, which occurred in November.

How This Manual Is OrganizedThis manual contains the information you need to administer Part 1 of the ISTEP+ practice test and Part 1 of the ISTEP+ assessment in both the online and paper-and-pencil formats.

Specific directions for administering the online and paper-and-pencil practice test are provided first, followed by specific directions for administering the online and paper-and-pencil operational assessments.

You will receive separate grade-level Examiner’s Manuals specific to Part 2 of the ISTEP+ assessment with the Part 2 materials later this spring.

EXAMINER’S MANUAL FOR ISTEP+ PART 1 ASSESSMENT: GRADE 42

The following symbols appear in the specific directions for the ISTEP+ Spring 2018 Part 1 Assessments.

This crossed out book symbol indicates that text should not be read aloud to students.

This megaphone symbol indicates that text applies to the Text-to-Speech accommodation.

This calculator symbol indicates that students may use a calculator to solve problems in this section of the Mathematics test.

This crossed out calculator symbol indicates that students may NOT use a calculator to solve problems in this section of the Mathematics test.


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Chapter 2 Preparing for Assessments

What You Need to Know Before Administering the AssessmentsPlease read all of the directions in Chapter 2 of this manual before administering the assessments. The material in this manual that is to be read aloud to the students is printed in boldface “SAY” boxes. All other information is for the Examiner and should not be read to the students. To ensure reliable results, the specific directions for administering the test sections should be followed exactly.

The test administration order may be determined locally by content area. Either Mathematics OR English/Language Arts must be administered first, followed by the other content area (Mathematics or English/Language Arts) second. Science or Social Studies is administered third. All sections within a content area must be administered in order. A content area must be administered completely prior to giving the test for the next content area. (One exception: conducting make-up tests if a student has been absent.)

Testing times are the same for both online and paper-and-pencil. Testing times are noted in Chapter 8 of this manual.

Preparation of the StudentsIt is important that students anticipate the ISTEP+ assessments with interest rather than with anxiety. They should realize that they are taking an achievement test that will yield information about skills they should have already learned. Prepare students for testing and establish a relaxed atmosphere. Point out that the questions intentionally cover a range of difficulty.

Use of ProctorsState law requires that the ISTEP+ assessments be administered by certificated personnel. Proctors are not certificated personnel and, therefore, may not administer the test sessions. Proctors may, however, assist the Examiner before, during, and after the test administration. Neither parents nor students are permitted to serve as test Examiners or Proctors.

The number of Proctors needed for a testing period depends on the grade tested and the level of the students’ test-taking experience. As a general rule, one Proctor for every 15 students is recommended. Proctors should be familiar with administration procedures before the first testing period.


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❏ Before Testing

Proctors should help prepare the room for testing and assist in distributing applicable test materials. For online testing, Proctors should ensure that each device used for testing is open to the TestNav Indiana Sign In screen. For paper-and-pencil testing, Proctors should assist the Examiner in completing the Student Demographic Page if the student barcode label is not available; prepare the sheets of punchout tools for distribution to the students before the Mathematics tests; and confirm student demographic information is correct in PearsonAccessnext. Proctors should be introduced to the students for whom they will be responsible during the testing period.

❏ During Testing

Proctors may only assist with the mechanics of taking the test. No additional assistance may be given. Proctors should notify the Examiner if a student is having difficulty understanding the task of marking answer choices or finding the correct question.

Proctors should adhere to the following guidelines:

■ Make certain that each student is working in the correct test section.

■ Prevent talking or sharing of answers.

■ Do not suggest the correct answer to the students. (If a student asks, “Is this right?” the Proctor should give a neutral response such as “Decide what you think is correct and then go on.”) Proctors should not assist students with the spelling of words.

■ Inform the Examiner if any unusual problems arise.

■ Allow adequate time for giving appropriate assistance to all of the students who need it.

■ Make certain that students stop working when they finish a test section and that they do not go on to the next test section or back to a previous test section.

❏ After Testing

As applicable, Proctors should assist students in exiting the online test session and/or assist the Examiner in collecting test materials, such as the student testing tickets and any used scratch paper. It is important that students sign out of TestNav completely when they complete their assessment.

Testing CautionsRefer to the Indiana Assessment Program Manual, posted on the IDOE website, for any questions regarding ethical test preparation or practices.

1. Coaching. Make sure that all of the students understand the directions for taking the test. The Examiner or the Proctors may assist the students with mechanical aspects,


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such as helping the students find the correct place in a test section. However, no one should provide assistance that will inadvertently indicate an answer; this is a test, not an instructional activity. Do not indicate the correct response to any question. NOTE: It is NEVER appropriate to coach students by indicating in any way (e.g., facial expressions, gestures, or the use of body language) that an answer choice is correct or incorrect, should be reconsidered, or should be checked.

2. Guessing. Encourage students to attempt all questions, even those they find difficult.

3. Irregularities During Testing. Any test administration may be marred by unforeseen irregularities that, in a few cases, can result in individual or group performance that is not valid. Make a note of any irregularities involving individual students, such as experiencing device problems, experiencing a sudden illness, having to leave the room, or becoming unduly disturbed by the testing situation. Note any unusual interruptions or distractions that affect the entire group. Record the time the interruption occurs. Report all irregularities affecting individual and group performance to your Test Coordinator. These reports will be useful when interpreting test results. If the test needs to be invalidated, discuss this matter with your Test Coordinator.

Scheduling the AssessmentTesting should be planned to help all of the students do their best. Here are some points to remember:

■ Avoid testing just after the students have had strenuous physical activity.

■ Schedule testing so that there will be sufficient time to complete the test sections.

■ Administer the test sections in the order in which they appear on the timing schedule within a content area as shown in the tables at the beginning of each grade-specific section of this manual. Remember that students always complete the test sections in chronological order within the content area, except when a student is absent for a test section. When a student who was absent for a section (e.g., Section 1) logs back in with the class for the next test section (e.g., Section 2), he or she will take the same test section as the rest of the class. A set section start is required in this situation for the student to test online in the same section as the rest of the class. A make-up time must be scheduled to administer the test section the student missed.

■ Schedule breaks so that a comfortable pace and a relaxed atmosphere are maintained. Be sensitive to the fatigue level and attention span of the students. Balance your sense of their attention span against your knowledge of the length and difficulty of the various test sections, and alter the schedule as necessary within the prescribed guidelines for test scheduling.

■ Eliminate distractions, such as bells, telephones, or announcements over the public-address system.

■ Post a Do Not Disturb sign on the door of the testing room.


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Timing the AssessmentAccurately timing test sections is important to ensure reliability of the results. The time limits give students the opportunity to demonstrate the effective range of their abilities, and most students will finish within the time specified. The time limits on some parts may mean that some students will not complete all the questions.

The tables at the beginning of each grade section of this manual show the time limits for the individual test sections. Please note that time limits are for actual working time. The instruction times are recommended times and may be adjusted as necessary. For each online section, the testing time is the same as the testing time for the corresponding paper-and-pencil section; however, additional time is needed for the student to log in to the online test. Begin timing only when you are certain that all of the students understand what to do. It is the responsibility of the Test Examiner and Proctor to ensure that students do not begin working on a test section until instructed to do so. Enter the starting time in the appropriate space(s) provided in this manual. Refer to the image below for an example.

Give the students xx minutes to complete this test section. Make sure that the students are on the correct page/screen.

Record the starting time:

Add XX minutes: + XX

Record the stopping time:

Calculate the time to stop the testing activity based on the actual starting time. Enter the stopping time in the appropriate space(s) as well.

Signal to the students when they should begin testing and tell them at that time when the test section will be over. Write the stopping time on the board. Check to make sure students continue to work according to the instructions within the test section and that they stop working when the End of Section screen appears in the online test, or when they reach the Stop sign in the paper assessment books. Allow students to go back over any questions within a timed section before time is called. You may call time if all of the students have completed a test section before the specified working time has elapsed. For online testing, once all questions are reviewed and the students are ready to submit their tests, they should select Submit or, at the end of the final section of the test, Submit Final Answers.

Test SecurityMaintaining the security of all ISTEP+ test materials is crucial to obtaining valid and reliable test results. Therefore, all test materials (including student testing tickets and seal codes) must be kept in locked storage except when appropriate school staff members are reviewing the Examiner’s Manual in preparation for administering the assessments and during the


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actual test administration. All user account information must also be maintained as secure information. Access to secure materials must be restricted to authorized individuals only (e.g., Test Examiners and Test Coordinators). It is the direct responsibility of all individuals who administer the test to follow these security procedures.

The ISTEP+ testing materials are secure materials. Do not photocopy or duplicate any portion of the assessment at any time. Assessment books, when not in use, must be kept in a locked room or cabinet to prevent unauthorized access. School personnel responsible for ISTEP+ testing must ensure that test materials are secure at all times. Test security measures and ethical testing practices are fully discussed in the Indiana Assessment Program Manual for the current school year.

Special AccommodationsFor students requiring physical testing accommodations, such as Text-to-Speech, computer-generated responses, use of a read aloud script, scribe, Large Print, and Braille, the appropriate settings must be selected in the Accommodations section of the Manage Student Tests task in PearsonAccessnext. The student’s up-to-date accommodations report must be consulted so that the testing accommodations can be set up in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504 Plan, or ILP (EL Plan). For paper-and-pencil testing, read aloud scripts are available, and teachers are required to use them with students who have an IEP that allows for such an accommodation.

Students who need to type their responses during a paper-and-pencil test administration should be set up to do online testing. If this is not possible, then the computer-generated response (CGR) directions need to be followed.

The School or Corporation Test Coordinator should provide each Test Examiner with a printed copy of the Session Student Roster, which indicates the appropriate accommodations for each student in a session. Examiners should check their Session Student Rosters prior to testing to verify that the correct accommodations, including the calculator accommodation, have been assigned. If accommodations have not been properly assigned, contact your Test Coordinator.

See Appendix B for specific special accommodations guidance for computer-generated responses, Large Print, Braille, and the use of a scribe.

Calculator Online AccommodationNew in Spring 2018, Calculator accommodations reported through the December 4–22 DOE-TL collection will be assigned in the Personal Needs Profile (PNP) section in PearsonAccessnext. This new functionality eliminates the need for a Calculator Form Group Type. When implemented for the Spring 2018 ISTEP+ test administrations, students with or without Text-to-Speech accommodations and Calculator accommodations can be tested in the same session, providing greater flexibility for session planning and logistics. Test


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Coordinators must manually update in PearsonAccessnext any student information not reported via the DOE-TL collection.

Text-to-Speech Online AccommodationStudents who require a Text-to-Speech accommodation will use the Text-to-Speech tool, which reads aloud text on the screen.

Text-to-Speech must be set up in a student’s profile prior to administering the online test. This will allow students time to practice with the tool before actual testing.

If a Text-to-Speech accommodation was included in the TL submission, the student’s profile will already be set up. If the Text-to-Speech accommodation was not included in the school or corporation’s DOE-TL submission, or if the student must be added manually, the Test Coordinator must select the Text To Speech checkbox under Accommodations on the Manage Student Tests screen in PearsonAccessnext.

After the student’s profile has been configured to allow the Text-to-Speech accommodation, the student logs in just as other students do. The student should have the necessary hardware, such as earphones and a sound card, to begin. Be sure that the volume at the student workstation is not muted.

The restrictions on which parts of the test can be read aloud and which cannot are built into the test. To hear the text read aloud, the student can select the play or megaphone icon.

Allow students with this accommodation to practice with the Text-to-Speech tool as long as necessary to become comfortable using the tool. Practice can be done using the appropriate practice test in the Training site.

Zoom ToolStudents with visual impairments will use pinch/zoom with iPad and touch screen devices and browser zoom (Ctrl +/-) with desktop devices for enlarging the text. Students can practice using these tools in the practice tests.


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Chapter 3 Online Assessments

Assessment Materials for Online SessionsTest materials required for each student:

■ Online Assessment Students will type their responses directly into response boxes or mark their responses using TestNav, the online test delivery platform, on their devices. It is important that each student signs in using the information from his or her student testing ticket.

■ Student testing ticket for Online Tests (one per student, identified with student’s name)

■ Pencils and scratch paper

■ Headphones (for students using Text-to-Speech)

■ Sound card (for students using Text-to-Speech)

Test materials required for each Examiner:

■ Examiner’s Manual for the ISTEP+ Part 1 Assessment The Examiner’s Manual provides all essential information about practice tests, test content, administering the test sections, timing, and text to read to the students. Additional information can be found in the ISTEP+ Spring 2018 Test Coordinator’s Manual.

■ Printed individual student testing tickets

■ Seal codes

■ Extra pencils and scratch paper

■ Do Not Disturb sign

■ No Personal Electronic Devices sign

■ Stopwatch or other timepiece with second hand

Online Practice TestSchools are required to administer the online practice test to students before administering the online assessment. Students who will take the online assessment must take the online practice test and students who will take the paper-and-pencil assessment must take the paper-and-pencil practice test.

Give students an opportunity to practice at least one time before administering the assessment. Be sure to allow students with testing accommodations ample time to practice with the appropriate accommodations, such as Text-to-Speech, before administering the assessment.

New for 2018, the practice test directions are included in the Examiner’s Manual.


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Before administering the online practice test and the online assessment, refer to the Indiana Online Testing Guide and the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide for information regarding the responsibilities of the Test Examiner and the setup and administration of the online tests. The PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide is posted under Support on the PearsonAccessnext website, located at https://in.pearsonaccessnext.com. In addition, a link to the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide is located on the Indiana ISTEP+ and IREAD-3 Resource Center at http://indiana.pearsonaccessnext.com.

Glossary of Important TermsExperience is the electronic practice assessment tool that provides students, parents, teachers, and the public an opportunity to practice using the online testing platform to answer questions prior to testing. Experience tests are provided at http://download.pearsonaccessnext.com/IN/in-practice-tests-links.html.

Password is the series of numbers and letters on student testing tickets that a student must enter along with his/her Username to access an online test.

PearsonAccessnext is a website used for almost all test preparation, setup, administration, and reporting tasks for ISTEP+ and IREAD-3 online testing. Managing secure information in PearsonAccessnext requires Username and Password setup. This manual directs corporation and school personnel to locate support materials for this administration in PearsonAccessnext. It can be accessed at https://in.pearsonaccessnext.com.

PearsonAccessnext Online User’s Guide offers guidance on navigating and managing information in PearsonAccessnext.

PearsonAccessnext Training Center provides an opportunity to practice PearsonAccessnext tasks and is the means of managing local Infrastructure Trials, the Statewide Readiness Test, and IREAD-3 and ISTEP+ practice testing in preparation for testing. The Training Center requires Username and Password setup. It can be accessed at https://trng-in.pearsonaccessnext.com/customer/index.action.

Proctor Caching is the process of loading test content locally on a device for all ISTEP+ and IREAD-3 online testing at the school or corporation level. It does not require a separate caching server and can run on any workstation on the network that meets the specified requirements. ProctorCache software is provided by Pearson. Proctor caching is used to reduce test delays due to network congestion and provides students with a more seamless testing experience. Proctor caching is required for all online testing in Indiana.

Section is the term used in TestNav to identify separate portions of a test session. For example, the ISTEP+ English/Language Arts assessment has two sections requiring two seal codes.

Test Session is the term used in PearsonAccessnext for a group of students testing online. Participating students must be placed into a Test Session in order to take the test; student testing tickets and Session Rosters are printed for each Test Session. Test Sessions will be

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created from the information provided in the DOE-TL submission, or can be manually created in PearsonAccessnext.

TestNav is the online testing platform for IREAD-3 and ISTEP+ online assessments.

Online Testing ToolsSeveral tools are available to students taking an online assessment. Students will practice using these tools during “Experience” opportunities with TestNav and practice testing; instructions for using these tools are provided in the scripts for administering practice tests, found in this manual. Students will review the tools again on the day of testing.

Online Testing Tools

Tool Description

Available on all Computer-Based Assessments

ReviewA student can use this tool to view the question numbers, which questions he or she has answered and not answered, and which questions he or she has bookmarked for review.

Pointer A student can use this tool to select answers or select other tools.

Bookmark A student can use this tool to bookmark a question for review at a later time.

Highlighter

A student can use this tool to highlight text in a passage or item. The highlighter is activated when a student selects a word or section of text. There are three options available in this tool, two highlighting color options and a no highlighting option that can be used to remove existing highlighting.

Color ContrastA student can use this tool to change background and foreground colors. The color contrast tool is accessed under the student menu in the upper right corner of the screen.

Line Reader Mask

The line reader mask is a rectangular overlay with adjustable cutout and blocking areas that can allow a student to focus on limited sections of text. It can also be used as a straight edge. The line reader mask tool is accessed under the student menu in the upper right corner of the screen.

Zoom Students will use pinch/zoom with iPad and other touch screen devices and browser zoom (Ctrl +/-) with desktop devices for enlarging the text.

Available on Mathematics Computer-Based Assessments

Calculators Students in Grades 6 through 8 have a built-in scientific calculator and students in Grade 10 have a built-in graphing calculator.

Mathematics Reference Sheet

Students in Grades 4 through 8 and 10 can access a Mathematics Reference Sheet via the Exhibits window.

Protractor Students in Grade 5 can use a protractor for all sections of the Mathematics assessment.

Rulers Standard (English) and metric rulers are available for students in Grades 3 through 8 and 10.


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Student Testing TicketsStudent testing tickets are used for each content area’s test session of the online assessments. Once test session options have been selected and students have been assigned to a content area’s test session, student testing tickets can be printed through your browser.

Please note that a student should be assigned to only one online test session for each content area in Part 1. There may be multiple test sections in a single test session.

The student testing ticket contains the sign in information for a particular student, including the student’s Username and the unique Password for the specific ISTEP+ content area’s test session. The same Username and Password are used each time a student signs into that content area’s test session.

Student testing tickets must be handled in a secure manner and returned to the School Test Coordinator immediately after each day of testing is completed.

Seal CodesA seal code is a unique four-digit number used to allow students to access each section of the online assessment. Each sealed section requires a different seal code. A specific seal code will only work for its designated section. Seal codes will be provided in PearsonAccessnext, and all of the students in a test section will use the same seal code. Seal codes are provided on a separate seal code report that the School Test Coordinator (STC) prints out prior to the test. Students should NOT be given seal codes until indicated in the script. Seal codes must be handled securely and returned to the School Test Coordinator immediately after each day of testing is completed. Please note that a section must be started and unlocked or resumed in PearsonAccessnext before a student can access it with the seal code.

Session RostersA Session Roster is a list of all of the students scheduled in a test session. The Session Roster should be used to confirm students have been assigned to the correct test session and provides important student testing status information; for example, that the student is ready to test, is actively testing, has resumed testing, or has completed the test.

Session Rosters must be handled in a secure manner and returned to the School Test Coordinator immediately after each test session is completed. To view the Session Roster, sign in to PearsonAccessnext, go to Reports and select Operational Reports, then select Online Testing from the Report Categories and select Session Roster. Note that you can also access the Session Student Roster on the Students in Session page under the Resources dropdown.


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Preparation by the ExaminerAs the Examiner, you should become thoroughly familiar with the testing schedule and the directions for administration before administering a test session. Study the information and share it with Proctors or other individuals who will be helping you administer the test sessions. It is important to note that neither parents nor students are permitted to serve as Test Examiners or Proctors. The following guidelines and procedures are suggestions to help you in planning and administering the online assessment.

Test Examiners must familiarize themselves with set up and use of all test devices in the information located at https://support.assessment.pearson.com/x/BAACAQ.

❏ Before Online Testing

■ Review this manual. Refer to the Indiana Online Testing Guide at http://indiana.pearsonaccessnext.com/resources-training for complete online testing instructions.

■ Review each test section within this Examiner’s Manual and become familiar with the administration procedures.

■ Verify that the student testing tickets and seal codes have been printed (always store test tickets and seal codes in a secure location).

■ Review the Session Roster in PearsonAccessnext.

■ Notify your School Test Coordinator of changes to students being tested. (The School Test Coordinator handles all of the student management, e.g., adding a student, adding accommodations, etc.)

■ Administer the ISTEP+ Online Practice Test. This will give students an opportunity to sign in and out of the online system, work with tools, and preview question types.

■ Verify that accommodations have been assigned for accommodated students by reviewing the Accessibility Features and Accommodation report.

NOTE: If a student moves out of his or her school during the testing window, contact your School Test Coordinator within 24 hours for guidance.

❏ During Online Testing

■ Be sure each student has a pencil and scratch paper.

■ Have the student testing tickets and seal codes available.

■ Make sure there are no cell phones or other personal electronic or recording devices in the testing room. Post the “No Personal Electronic Devices” sign in the testing room. This applies to both students and adults. (The only exception to the cell phone policy for adults is if this is the school’s only means of communication regarding an urgent matter.)

■ Distribute student testing tickets to students.

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■ When instructed to do so, read the test directions aloud from this manual and administer the test.

• Allow time for questions before beginning the testing period. Make sure that the students understand what they are to do before beginning.

• Stop testing if you find that a student has not been assigned the appropriate accommodation(s) and contact your STC or CTC immediately. Be sure to document the time that testing was stopped.

■ Monitor and manage student tests using the Students in Sessions screen.

• Lock or unlock tests, as needed.

• Resume tests, as needed.

• Monitor student progress.

■ Set section start for any student who missed a previous section of the test and is taking test sessions out of order.

■ Observe the time limits for testing as shown at the beginning of the assessment directions of this Examiner’s Manual.

■ Encourage students to utilize the entire testing time, to review their answers within the current test section only, and to put forth their best effort. You may call time if all of the students have completed a test section before the specified working time has elapsed.

❏ After Online Testing

■ Confirm all students have completed their testing.

■ Collect all student testing tickets. Return student test tickets, seal codes, and Session Rosters to your School Test Coordinator for secure storage or destruction.

■ Remove/Erase any displayed seal codes.

■ Communicate with your School or Corporation Test Coordinator regarding any tests that need to be invalidated or marked complete.

Support During TestingDuring testing, an Examiner should not attempt to resolve technology issues if it is disruptive to students. The Examiner must have a way to contact the School Test Coordinator or Technology Coordinator without leaving the room unattended. If a student has difficulty signing in or gets kicked out of his or her test more than once, do not have the student continue to attempt to sign in until the issue is diagnosed and resolved.

Additional troubleshooting information is available on the TestNav troubleshooting page located at https://support.assessment.pearson.com/x/CgACAQ. If school personnel continue to have difficulty, they may contact district personnel, or they may contact Pearson Customer Support at 866-683-6668 or by completing the support form at http://download.pearsonaccessnext.com/ref/w.html?p=INDIANA.

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Error MessagesError messages may appear during online testing (a complete list of error codes and instructions for resolution can be found on the Indiana Resource Center’s Technology page). Follow the directions provided on the screen to resolve the error. If you need technical assistance, contact your School or Corporation Test Coordinator or the Pearson Help Desk at 866-683-6668.

Please note that the test time specified may be adjusted if testing irregularities, such as device problems, occur during the test. Testing irregularities that affect the test time for specific students or the entire group can be documented in a chart such as the one on the inside front cover of this manual.


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Chapter 4 Paper-and-Pencil Assessments

What You Need to Know Before Administering the Paper-and-Pencil AssessmentsPlease read all of the directions in this chapter of the manual before administering the paper-and-pencil assessment.

Before the test sections begin, the School or Corporation Test Coordinator should apply the personalized Student Barcode Label to the front covers of the Part 1 assessment books in the label space provided. For students who do not have a personalized Student Barcode Label, the School or Corporation Test Coordinator needs to fill in the student demographic information completely, with the exception of the student name in Box 1, prior to the day of testing. Refer to the “Completing the Student Demographic Page” section of this manual.

Make sure students use only No. 2 pencils with erasers when taking this assessment. Pens are not allowed.

NOTE: Every attempt has been made to provide sufficient space for student responses. It is critical that students respond within these designated spaces and/or answer lines. Any portions of a student response that falls outside of the response box may not be scored.

Assessment Materials for the Paper-and-Pencil SessionsTest materials required for each student:

■ Part 1 Assessment Book The Part 1 Assessment Books consist of separate assessment books for Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies (for those schools electing to test all content areas in paper-and-pencil mode). Students will write all responses directly in their assessment books. Ensure that you distribute the correct book to the student listed on the personalized Student Barcode Label. If a barcode label was not provided for a particular student, the School Test Coordinator or Corporation Test Coordinator should complete the Student Demographic Page prior to the day of testing. (Refer to the “Completing the Student Demographic Page” section of this manual.)

■ No. 2 pencil with an eraser. (Pens are not allowed.)

■ Punchout Rulers Punchout rulers are provided for Mathematics assessments. The rulers should be removed from the punchout sheet prior to test administration. Provide a punchout ruler to each student for use in solving some of the problems or drawing a straight line when needed in the Mathematics section. Handle the rulers carefully since they have a tendency to curl. Please refer to the specific grade’s section of this manual for the appropriate ruler to use for that grade level.


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■ Punchout Protractors (Grade 5 ONLY) Punchout Protractors are provided for Mathematics assessments in Grade 5. Remove the protractors from the punchout sheet prior to test administration. Provide a punchout protractor for each Grade 5 student to use in solving some of the problems in the Mathematics section.

■ Mathematics Reference Sheets (Grades 4–8 and 10) Reference sheets in paper form are provided in the test materials and may be distributed to students taking the paper-and-pencil Mathematics assessments. Reference sheets may also be printed from the Office of Student Assessment web page.

■ Calculator (for Mathematics Grades 6–8 and 10 tests, specific sections only) Please refer to the assessment-specific directions in this manual to determine when a calculator should be provided and which calculator should be provided.

Test materials required for each Examiner:

■ Examiner’s Manual for the ISTEP+ Part 1 Assessment This Examiner’s Manual provides all essential information about practice tests, test content, administering the test sections, timing, text to read to the students, and processing completed test materials. Additional information can be found in the ISTEP+ Spring 2018 Test Coordinator’s Manual.

■ Extra assessment books

■ Extra No. 2 pencils

■ Scratch paper

■ Extra punchout rulers and/or protractors, Mathematics Reference Sheets, and calculators as applicable

■ Do Not Disturb sign

■ No Personal Electronic Devices sign (located at the back of this manual)

■ Stopwatch or other timepiece with second hand

■ STOP sign (located at the back of this manual)

■ Read aloud accommodated scripts (as needed)

Preparation by the ExaminerAs the Examiner, you should become thoroughly familiar with the testing schedule and the directions for administration before administering a test session. Study the information and share it with Proctors or other individuals who will be helping you administer the test sessions. It is important to note that neither parents nor students are permitted to serve as Test Examiners or Proctors.

The following guidelines and procedures are suggestions to help you in planning and administering the test sessions.


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Before Paper-and-Pencil Testing

■ Review this manual.

■ Confirm paper-and-pencil assessment dates, times, and locations, and verify information on the paper Student Roster found in your testing materials.

■ Review each test section and become familiar with the administration procedures.

■ Before testing begins, the CTC/STC should affix the student barcode label or fill in the Student Demographic Page accurately on the cover of the assessment booklet for each student who does not have a personalized student barcode label.

■ Have all test materials assembled for efficient distribution.

■ Notify your Test Coordinator of changes to students being tested. (The Test Coordinator handles all of the student management, e.g., adding a student, adding accommodations, etc.)

■ Confirm that Examiners and Proctors are aware of students receiving accommodations (e.g., extended time) as stated in their IEPs, Section 504 Plans, or ILPs (EL Plans).

■ Verify that accommodations have been properly assigned for accommodated students.

NOTE: If a student moves out of his or her school during the testing window, contact your School Test Coordinator within 24 hours for guidance.

During Paper-and-Pencil Testing

■ Be sure each student uses the same assessment book for all test sections in a content area. If a student uses more than one assessment book in a given content area, he or she may not receive credit for all test sections.

■ Make sure students write their own names in Box 1 on the front covers of their assessment books.

■ Follow the specific directions for administering each test section. Be precise.

■ Allow time for questions before beginning the testing period. Make sure that the students understand what they are to do before beginning.

■ Make sure there are no cell phones in the testing room. Post the “No Personal Electronic Devices” sign in the testing area. This applies to both students and adults. (The only exception to the cell phone policy for adults is if this is the school’s only means of communication regarding an urgent matter.)

■ Monitor to be sure students are writing their answers in the proper places in their assessment books.

■ Make sure that students use only a No. 2 pencil with an eraser when writing their answers to the test questions. Only responses written with a No. 2 pencil will be scored. Use of mechanical pencils is not recommended. It is not possible to guarantee that answers marked with a mechanical pencil will be scanned/scored properly.


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■ Have scratch paper available for any student who requests it.

■ Observe the time limits for testing as shown in each content-specific section of this Examiner’s Manual.

■ Encourage students to utilize the entire testing time, to review their answers within the current test section only, and to put forth their best effort. You may call time if all of the students have completed a test section before the specified working time has elapsed.

After Paper-and-Pencil Testing

■ Collect all test materials individually from each student. Do not allow students to pass their materials up to the front of the rows for the first student in the row to hand in. Do not dismiss students from the testing room until all test materials have been collected and counts verified.

■ Collect and turn in all scratch paper to the School Test Coordinator for secure destruction.

■ Notify the School Test Coordinator when testing is complete.

■ Securely return all testing materials to the School Test Coordinator.

Use of HighlightersUse of highlighters is not recommended but is allowed for students taking the ISTEP+ assessment. Liquid ink on a scannable sheet poses a risk. It is not possible to guarantee that marks made with a highlighter will not affect the scanning/scoring process.

To minimize the potential interference of highlighter ink in the scanning process, students should be instructed to adhere to the recommended guidelines below.

■ Highlight only key words and phrases in the passages and test questions.

■ Do not highlight answer choices.

■ Do not highlight track marks, litho codes, skunk lines, barcodes, preslugged bubbles, or any other carbon black printing.

■ Do not highlight pencil marks of any kind, whether bubbles or handwriting.

■ Use only highlighters from the following list. These highlighters were tested on Pearson documents and found to cause minimal problems in scanning.

Avery® HI-LITER® (Regular and thin-tipped) Bic® Brite Liner® Sharpie® ACCENT® HIGHLIGHTER (Regular and thin-tipped)


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Completing the Student Demographic PageThe student demographic page is located on the front cover of each Part 1 “standard edition” assessment book.

Prior to testing, the School or Corporation Test Coordinator should follow the directions for completing the student demographic page for each student, as outlined in the ISTEP+ Test Coordinator Manual.

If a new student enrolls in your school after the School or Corporation Test Coordinator has completed the student demographic page for other students, examiners should follow these directions:

1. Instruct the new student to write his or her name next to Student Name (Box 1) on the front cover of his or her test book.

2. Proceed with test administration for all students.

3. Upon completion of testing, inform the School or Corporation Test Coordinator of the new student test book. The School/ Corporation Test Coordinator must use the directions in the ISTEP+ Test Coordinator Manual to complete the remainder of the demographic information page for the student before shipping the test book to Pearson for scoring.


Practice Tests

Chapter 5 Practice Test Overview

The purpose of the ISTEP+ practice tests is to acquaint students with the item types they will encounter in the online and paper-and-pencil Part 1 ISTEP+ assessments. For the online practice tests, students will have the opportunity to type their responses directly into response boxes or mark their responses using the online practice test delivery platform (TestNav) on their devices.

Description of Practice TestsTable 1 outlines the content areas, testing formats, and question types that will be administered during the ISTEP+ Part 1 Practice Tests.

Table 1 ISTEP+ Practice Test Formats Grade 4

Content Area Testing Format Question Type Testing Mode

Mathematics Students type/write their responses in designated response boxes.

• One constructed-response question

Online or Paper/pencil

English/Language Arts Students type/write their responses in designated response boxes.

• One constructed-response question and one writing prompt


Science Students type/write their responses in designated response boxes.

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Chapter 6 Specific Directions for the Online Practice Tests

Online Practice TestsSchools are required to administer the online practice tests to students before administering the online assessments. Be sure to allow students with testing accommodations ample time to practice with the appropriate accommodations, such as Text-to-Speech, before administering the online assessments.

Pearson will create practice test sessions to provide students with the opportunity to take the online practice tests. It is especially important to provide students practice signing in, reviewing, and submitting online practice test sections because students may only sign in and submit their answers once for each section.

Practice tests are set up and administered in the PearsonAccessnext Training site. Pearson loads sample students and generates test sessions for practice tests in the training center. The number of sample students approximates the number of students submitted on a corporation’s IDOE-TL. The sessions are created using the IDOE Session Name that was submitted on the IDOE-TL. If needed, Test Coordinators may go to https://trng-in.pearsonaccessnext.com/customer/index.action to create additional sample students and test sessions that will be used to administer the ISTEP+ practice tests.

Prior to testing, Test Coordinators print student testing tickets for each practice test session, and Test Examiners distribute them to students taking the practice tests. Student testing tickets contain Username and Password information for logging in to a Test Session in TestNav. NOTE: Practice test student testing tickets that have been set up by Pearson to include the Text-to-Speech accommodation will begin with the letters “TTS.”

Before administering the online practice tests and the online assessments, refer to the Indiana Online Testing Guide and the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide for information regarding the responsibilities of the Test Examiner and the setup and administration of the online tests. The Indiana Online Testing Guide is posted at http://indiana.pearsonaccessnext.com/resources-training and the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide is posted at https://support.assessment.pearson.com/x/BYDy.

For information about setting up special accommodations and using Text-to-Speech in the PearsonAccessnext Training site, refer to “Special Accommodations” and “Text-to-Speech Online Accommodation” on pages 7 and 8 of Chapter 2 of this manual. The steps outlined for PearsonAccessnext match those in the PearsonAccessnext Training site.






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Section 1: MathematicsIf your school will be testing online, use the directions in this section to administer the Mathematics practice tests to students. If your school will be testing paper-and-pencil, skip this section and go to page 58 in the “Specific Directions for the Paper-and-Pencil Practice Tests” section of this manual to administer the paper-and-pencil Mathematics practice test to students.

Be sure that you have the student testing tickets and seal codes needed to access the Mathematics Online Practice Test before you begin administering the practice test section.

Each device should display the INDIANA Sign In screen. To access the Sign In screen, double-click the TestNav icon or go to the URL on the practice student testing ticket using a supported browser.

Unless specified by a student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan, use of calculators is not allowed for students taking the ISTEP+ Grade 4 Mathematics assessment.

The Text-to-Speech form should have been assigned to students with an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan) that allows for such an accommodation. Text-to-Speech forms allow for certain sections of the test to be read aloud to students.

Note to the Examiner:

■ Read aloud ONLY the directions printed in the “SAY” boxes.

■ Additional information has been provided underneath the “SAY” boxes.

After the students have arrived, each student should receive:

■ An individual student testing ticket

■ No. 2 pencil with an eraser

■ Scratch paper

SAY Today you are going to take the ISTEP+ Grade 4 Section 1: Mathematics Practice Test.

Please look at your student testing ticket and make sure you see the Username and Password. Raise your hand if you do not have a testing ticket.

Provide assistance to any student who raises his or her hand.

For Students Receiving a Text-to-Speech Accommodation

SAY Select “Test Audio” on the Sign In screen. Listen to the sound of the bells and adjust the volume. Once you sign in, the volume cannot be changed.


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Now select “Sign In.”

Following sign in, the student will see the Welcome screen.

SAY You should see the Welcome screen. It will also show ISTEP+ Grade 4 Mathematics Part 1 Practice Test, and that there is 1 section with 1 question. Select “Start.”

Pause to make sure the students have selected “Start” and have moved to the next screen.


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SAY You should see a screen that says, “Section 1: Mathematics,” and shows that there is 1 question. Here are important reminders to think about as you practice. NOTE: A correct answer CANNOT receive full credit if no work is shown. Since you may receive partial credit for all problems in this test, it is important to show ALL work in the spaces provided. When you see the words “Show All Work,” be sure to show all the steps needed to solve the problem and type the answer in the answer box. As you complete each problem, remember to READ the problem carefully, PLAN how to solve the problem, SOLVE the problem showing all steps, and CHECK your work.

Are there any questions?

Pause to answer any questions the students may have.

SAY At the bottom of the screen is a box with the words, “Enter Seal Code.” Enter this seal code in the box and then select “Start.”


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code in the testing room, but it must be removed when the testing has ended.

The students should see the first practice test question. Pause to make sure the students have the first question on their screens.

If you are administering this practice test to students with a Text-to-Speech accommodation and this is the first section of the practice test you are administering, turn to Appendix A on page 109 of this manual and read the instructions there regarding how students can use the Text-to-Speech tools. Then return to this page and continue administering the practice test to the students from this point forward.


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SAY Before you begin, please listen as I describe the screen and explain how to use each tool.

The arrows in the upper left of your screen allow you to move to the next question or go back to the previous question.

The Review tool allows you to see a list of all the questions. Questions with an orange bubble next to them have not been answered. Select the Review tool now to see the list of questions in this section. (Pause.)

The Bookmark tool allows you to mark a question you are not sure about and then come back to it later. When you select the Bookmark tool, it will change color from gray to black. If you open the Review tool, bookmarked questions will have a blue flag. Now practice selecting the Bookmark tool to see how it works.

Pause for the students to practice, and answer any questions students may have.

The Pointer is the tool used to select answers or to type your response in a response box. Any time you need to turn off a tool, select the icon for that tool again or select the Pointer tool.

There are two different rulers provided: an inch ruler and a centimeter ruler. You can drag the ruler anywhere on the screen or turn the ruler using the circles on either end. Practice moving the ruler in different ways and to different places on the screen.



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SAY The user dropdown menu is in the far right corner of your screen and looks like the outline of a person and a dropdown arrow. When you select the dropdown arrow, you will see the option “Sign out of TestNav.” Do not select “Sign out of TestNav” at this time. You should choose this option only if you are directed to exit the test or after you have submitted your answers. In the user dropdown menu, you will see two other options. The first is the “Change the background and foreground color” option. Select this now. The dropdown menu shows a variety of screen color options. These options should only be used if they make it easier to read your screen. (Pause.)

Now select the user dropdown menu again and choose the option “Show Line Reader Mask.” A gray bar with a window in it appears on your screen, allowing you to focus on reading one line at a time. Drag the tool over the question so that one line is displayed in the window. You can continue to move the reader down as you read the question. If you do not find the Line Reader helpful, you do not need to use it. To remove the Line Reader, go back to the user dropdown menu and select, “Hide Line Reader Mask.”

On the right side of your screen is the Exhibits option. Select this option and a Mathematics Reference Sheet will appear on your screen. The reference sheet provides you with formulas that may be helpful in solving some of the problems. To close the reference sheet, select the “X” in the upper right corner.

If you would like to highlight parts of a question, you can use the Text Highlighter. First select the text that you want to highlight. The Text Highlighter will appear. It shows two color options for highlighting and a white box with a red line that erases what you have highlighted. Now practice using the Highlighter. (Pause.)

Does anyone have any questions about the tools?

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SAY Now look at the top of the screen and you will see the question about a playground fence. Read the question and what Part A is asking you to solve. In order to read all of the question, you may need to scroll to move down through the question.

Pause as the students read Part A of the question.

Below the question in Part A, you will see a box. You will solve the problem and show your work in this box, using the math symbols on the right to help you show your work. Take some time now to find the number keys on your keyboard and review the math symbols to the right. (Pause.)

You will notice three options above the Show All Work box. The first arrow that curves to the left will undo what you have just typed in the box. The second arrow that curves to the right will redo or retype work you may have erased. The garbage can will delete all of the work and allow you to start over. Take a few minutes to practice with these tools and show your work as you solve Part A.

Pause to allow students to solve Part A and type their work into the Show All Work box.

When you have finished solving the problem and showing your work in the box, type your final answer to Part A in the Answer box shown below the Show All Work box.

Pause to allow students to enter their final answer in the Part A answer box.

When you have finished Part A of this question, scroll down to find Part B. Carefully read that problem, enter your work in the Show All Work box, and enter your final answer in the answer box. Then go on to Part C and do the same. Take a few minutes now to complete Parts B and C of Question 1.

Pause to allow students to complete parts B and C.


Pause to answer any questions the students may have. Offer any explanations necessary to clarify the questions for the students.


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If time allows, you may read the following possible responses.

SAY For Question 1 Part A, the correct answer is 46 yards. One possible explanation is to add 8, 5, 4, 3, 15, 3, 3, and 5. The sum is 46.

For Question 1 Part B, the correct answer is 85 square yards. One possible explanation is to divide the area of the playground into two rectangles. One rectangle is 5 feet by 8 feet. The product of 5 and 8 is 40. The other rectangle is 3 feet by 15 feet. The product of 3 and 15 is 45. The sum of 40 and 45 is 85.

For Question 1 Part C, the correct answer is 120 square yards. One possible explanation is to make the 5 by 8 rectangle at the top of the playground larger. Add a 3 by 5 rectangle on the left side and a 4 by 5 rectangle on the right side of the top of the playground. This makes a 5 by 15 rectangle for the top rectangle. The product of 5 and 15 is 75. Add 75 to the area of the bottom rectangle. The sum of 75 and 45 is 120.

SAY When you have finished answering Parts A, B, and C of the Mathematics practice question and are ready to submit your answers, select the “Next” arrow to go to the next screen.

Pause to make sure the students have selected the “Next” arrow and are now at the End of Section 1: Mathematics screen, shown below.


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SAY You are now at the end of the Section 1: Mathematics Practice Test. You should see the words, “End of Section 1: Mathematics.”

Are there any questions about the tools or how to respond to the types of Mathematics questions we worked on in this test section?

Answer any questions the students may have about the practice test or any of the tools. When you are certain all of the students are comfortable with the types of questions and how to use all the tools, continue.

SAY You will select “Submit Final Answers” when you are ready to submit the test section you have just completed. Select “Submit Final Answers” now. (Pause.)

You should see a box with the words, “Test Submit Warning.” If you are ready to submit your answers and leave the test section, you will select “Yes, Submit Final Answers.” If you select “No, Cancel,” you will go back to the Submit screen. Remember, when you are taking the ISTEP+ assessments, you can select “Review” to go back and review your answers if you have time before the test ends.

Remember, you will not be able to return to this section of the test to review or change your answers after you select, “Yes, Submit Final Answers.”

Select “Yes” now and your test will be submitted.

Students will see the Test Submit Warning message; an image of this screen is shown below.

If you are using a Chromebook and are not moving on to another test:

SAY After you exit the section, you will need to sign out of TestNav by selecting the user dropdown menu in the top right corner and choosing “Sign out of TestNav.” Do not close your screen or turn off your device before signing out.


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SAY You should now see the Sign out screen. You have finished the Mathematics practice test. Good job!

You have reached the end of the Mathematics practice test.

Check each device and make sure that each student has exited the test properly. Assist those students who need help.

Before the students leave the room, collect the student testing tickets and scratch paper. All student testing tickets, seal codes, and used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed.


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Be sure that you have the student testing tickets and seal codes needed to access the English/Language Arts Online Practice Test before you begin administering the practice test sections. There are a total of two English/Language Arts sections. You will have two seal codes, one for each section.






■ In this section, only the directions within the test form will be read aloud to students with a Text-to-Speech accommodation.




■ Scratch paper

SAY Today you are going to take the ISTEP+ Grade 4 Section 1: English/Language Arts Practice Test.

Please look at your student testing ticket and make sure that it has a Username and Password. Raise your hand if you do not have a testing ticket.



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SAY You should see the Welcome screen. It will show ISTEP+ Grade 4 English/Language Arts Part 1 Practice Test, and that there are 2 sections and 2 total questions. Select “Start.”



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SAY You should see a screen that says, “Section 1: English/Language Arts” and shows there is 1 question in this section. In this section you will read a passage and then answer a question about what you have read. You may look at the passage as often as you like.

At the bottom of the screen is a box with the words, “Enter Seal Code.” Enter this seal code in the box and then select “Start.”

Pause to read or display the seal code for the students. You may display the seal code in the testing room, but it must be removed when the testing has ended.

The students should see the first practice test question. Pause to make sure the students have the passage and the first question on their screens.

If you are administering this practice test to students with a Text-to-Speech accommodation and this is the first section of the practice test you are administering, turn to Appendix A on page 109 of this manual and read the instructions there regarding how students can use the Text-to-Speech tools. Then return to this page and continue administering the practice tests to the students from this point forward.


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SAY The user dropdown menu is in the far right corner of your screen and looks like the outline of a person and a dropdown arrow. When you select the dropdown arrow, you will see the option “Sign out of TestNav.” Do not select “Sign out of TestNav” at this time. You should choose this option only if you are directed to exit the test or after you have submitted your answers. In the user dropdown menu, you will see two other options. The first is the “Change the background and foreground color” option. Select this now. The dropdown menu shows a variety of screen color options. These options should only be used if they make it easier to read your screen. (Pause.)

Now select the user dropdown menu again and choose the option “Show Line Reader Mask.” A gray bar with a window in it appears on your screen, allowing you to focus on reading one line at a time. Drag the tool over the question so that one line is displayed in the window. You can continue to move the reader down as you read the passage or question. If you do not find the Line Reader helpful, you do not need to use it. To remove the Line Reader, go back to the user dropdown menu and select, “Hide Line Reader Mask.”

If you would like to highlight parts of a passage or question, you can use the Text Highlighter. First select the text that you want to highlight. The Text Highlighter will appear. It shows two color options for highlighting and a white box with a red line that erases what you have highlighted. Now practice using the Highlighter. (Pause.)



SAY Now look at the passage, “Tomorrow is Another Day,” and Question 1 on your screen. Before you begin reading, please listen as I describe the screen. The reading passage appears on the left and the questions appear on the right. Question 1 goes with this passage.

In order to read all of the passage, you will need to scroll to move down through the text. The scroll bar is located on the right side of the passage. Remember to scroll all the way down to get to the end of the passage.


Pause to answer any questions students may have.

SAY To the right of the passage, you will see some sentences and a response box. Read the passage and the sentences silently.


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Pause to allow the students to read the passage and the question.

SAY When you are ready to answer the question, begin typing inside the response box. As you type and fill up the box, a scroll bar may appear to allow you to move back up to see what you have written. Remember that your score will depend on how well you have answered the question, NOT on how long your answer is.

Now answer the question by typing in the response box. You may begin.

Pause to allow the students to type their answers.



If time allows, you may read the following possible response.

SAY For Question 1, an example that may be used is: “While hiking up the ‘beginner’s trail,’ Erik was grumpy and angry the entire day because this was not how they showed camping in the movies. His sister sang during the walk, even when it was raining! Sleeping in the tent didn’t change Erik’s bad feelings either. I believe he felt scared from the pitch blackness because he asked his sister, ‘Hey, you need someone to hold your hand?’ His sister was again, much different. She didn’t seem scared. She giggled in the dark and even whispered to Erik, ‘This is the best place ever!’”

Other text-based, relevant details may also be used.

This question would be scored using the 2-point Constructed-Response Rubric located here: http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/englishlanguage-arts-rubrics.

SAY Now that you have typed in your answer to the question about the reading passage, you are ready to submit your answer. Select the “Next” arrow to go on to the next screen.

Pause to make sure the students have selected the “Next” arrow and are now at the End of Section 1: English/Language Arts screen, as shown on the following page.


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SAY You are now at the end of the Section 1: English/Language Arts Practice Test. You should see the words, “End of Section 1: English/Language Arts.”

Are there any questions about the tools or how to respond to the type of question we worked on in this test section?


SAY You will select “Submit” when you are ready to submit the test section you have just completed. Select “Submit” now. (Pause.)

You should see a box with the words, “Section Exit Warning.” If you are ready to submit your answer and leave the test section, you will select “Yes.” If you select “No,” you will go back to the Submit screen. Remember, when you are taking the ISTEP+ assessments, you can select “Review” to go back and review your answers if you have time before the test ends.

Remember, you will not be able to return to this section of the test to review or change your answers after you select, “Yes.”


Students will see the Section Exit Warning message; an image of this screen is shown on the following page.


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If you are not moving on to the next section:


Check to make sure that the students are now on the Section 2: English/Language Arts screen. Assist those students who need help. All used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed. If students are not continuing to the next section, the School Test Coordinator should collect the seal codes for secure storage.


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Section 2: English/Language ArtsIf you are immediately continuing from Section 1: English/Language Arts and students are already logged in, please begin reading the directions in the SAY box on the next page after the Examiner’s note that says “BEGIN HERE for those who are immediately continuing from Section 1.”

If students have completed and signed out of Section 1: English/Language Arts and are now ready to sign in to Section 2: English/Language Arts, begin reading the directions below.

Be sure that you have the student testing tickets and seal codes needed to access the English/Language Arts Online Practice Test before you begin administering the practice test section.









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SAY Today you are going to take the ISTEP+ Grade 4 Section 2: English/Language Arts Practice Test.




SAY Select “Test Audio” on the Sign In screen. Listen to sound of the bells and adjust the volume. Once you sign in, the volume cannot be changed.


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BEGIN HERE for those who are immediately continuing from Section 1.

SAY Now you are going to take the Section 2: English/Language Arts Practice Test. You should be on the Section 2 screen; there is 1 question in this section. Follow along as I read important directions about how to do your best on the writing prompt.

In this section, you will reread the passage from Section 1 and then respond to the writing prompt based on the passage. You may look at the passage as often as you like.


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Your writing will not be scored on your personal opinions or choices but will be scored on how well you get your ideas across; how well you organize your response; and how well you use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

NOTE: Only your writing in the Final Draft text box will be scored.

In this Part 1 Practice Test, you will read only one passage. In the ISTEP+ English/Language Arts Part 1 Test, different passages will be used for each section.





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SAY Let’s take a look at this question together. You will write about the passage that you just read, “Tomorrow Is Another Day.” On the right side of your screen is the writing prompt; this is the idea about which you will be writing. It is important that you read these directions carefully before you begin your writing.

Look at the three tabs on the left side of the screen. They are the “Tomorrow Is Another Day” passage tab, the Prewriting/Planning tab, and the Checklist tab.

The first tab contains the passage you will read before you respond to the writing prompt. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see all parts of the passage.

The second tab is the Prewriting/Planning tab. You may use this space for notes, lists, webs, outlines, or anything else that might help you plan your writing. You may also use scratch paper to do your planning. If you need scratch paper, raise your hand and I will give you some. Remember that in the ISTEP+ test, anything you type in the Prewriting/Planning tab or write on scratch paper will not be scored.

Pause. Give scratch paper to any student who may need it.

SAY You can move anything you have typed in the planning tab to the Final Draft response box on the right side of the screen. To move text, you can copy and paste. Let’s practice doing this together.

First, make sure you have the Prewriting/Planning tab open on the left side of your screen. Type some text into the Prewriting/Planning tab.

Read only the appropriate directions shown in the next SAY box depending on the device students are using to test.


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SAY You can edit what you have typed by highlighting your text and using the copy and paste keyboard commands. First, use your pointer to select the text you would like to copy or paste.

Next, use keyboard commands to copy or paste. To copy, press Control and c. To paste, press Control and v. If you need to undo an action, such as copying the wrong information, press Control and z.

Now practice copying and pasting text from the planning tab into the Final Draft text box.

For Macintosh computers:

SAY You can edit what you have typed by highlighting your text and using the copy and paste keyboard commands. First, use your pointer to select the text you would like to copy or paste.

Next, use keyboard commands to copy or paste. To copy, press Command and c. To paste, press Command and v. If you need to undo an action, such as copying the wrong information, press Command and z.


For iPads:

SAY You can edit what you have typed by highlighting your text and then using the copy and paste features that appear on your screen. First, select the text you would like to copy by tapping and holding your finger on the first word you wish to select.

When you release your finger, a menu will pop up above the selected word. Choose “Select.” The word will be highlighted in blue with two grab points on either side. Drag the right grab point to the end of the text you wish to select. When you release your finger after dragging, a different menu will pop up. The options cut or copy are in this menu. Select “Copy.”

To paste the text you have copied, tap and hold your finger on a location in the Final Draft response box. After you release your finger, a menu will pop up above the text. The option to paste is in this menu. Select “Paste.” If you need to undo an action, such as copying the wrong information, bring up the touchscreen keyboard and choose “.?123.” Select “undo.”



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Assist students as needed as they practice copying and pasting text into the Final Draft text box. Answer any questions the students may have.

SAY The Checklist tab provides a list of general guidelines to follow when writing. Select the Checklist tab to see the Editing Checklist. Check your writing for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Remember, your writing should be well organized.



SAY Read the directions very carefully and do your best to answer clearly and completely.

Respond to the writing prompt in the Final Draft text box. As you type your response into the Final Draft text box, you will notice that the number in the small box under the bottom left corner will count down from 10,000. Ten thousand is the maximum number of characters you can type into the Final Draft text box. You are not expected to fill up the box completely, but remember to check this box often while you type to make sure you don’t run out of room while you write your response. Also remember that on the ISTEP+ test, only what you type into the Final Draft text box will be scored. (Pause.)


Pause. Answer any questions students may have.

You may begin.

Pause. Give students time to finish their writing.

SAY Are there any questions about how to use the tabs, how to copy or paste using the keyboard commands, how to use the Editing Checklist, or how to respond to a writing prompt question?


This question would be scored using the 6-point Writing Rubric and the 4-point Grammar and Usage Rubric located here: http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/englishlanguage-arts-rubrics.

SAY Once you have answered the writing prompt, you are ready to submit your final answers. Select the “Next” arrow on the top of the screen to go to the Submit screen.


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Pause to make sure the students have selected the “Next” arrow and are now at the End of Section 2: English/Language Arts screen, as shown below.

SAY You are now at the end of the Section 2: English/Language Arts Practice Test. You should see the words, “End of Section 2: English/Language Arts.” You will select “Submit Final Answers” when you are ready to submit the test section you have just completed. Select “Submit Final Answers” now. (Pause.)

You should see a box with the words, “Test Submit Warning.” If you are ready to submit your answer and leave the test section, you will select “Yes, Submit Final Answers.” If you select “No, Cancel,” you will go back to the Submit screen. Remember, when you are taking the ISTEP+ assessments, you can select “Review” here to go back and review your answers if you have time before the test ends.





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SAY You should now see the Sign out screen. You have finished the English/Language Arts practice tests. Good job!

You have reached the end of the English/Language Arts practice test.




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Section 1: ScienceIf your school will be testing online, use the directions in this section to administer the Science practice tests to students. If your school will be testing paper-and-pencil, skip this section and go to page 67 in the “Specific Directions for the Paper-and-Pencil Practice Tests” section of this manual to administer the paper-and-pencil Science practice tests to students.

Be sure that you have the student testing tickets and seal codes needed to access the Science Online Practice Test before you begin administering the practice test section; there is one section, so you will have one seal code.









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SAY Today you are going to take the ISTEP+ Grade 4 Section 1: Science Practice Test.


Provide assistance to any student that raises his or her hand.




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SAY You should see the Welcome screen. It will show ISTEP+ Grade 4 Science Part 1 Practice Test and that there is 1 section with 1 question. Select “Start.”



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SAY You should see a screen that says, “Section 1: Science” and shows there is 1 question. In this section, you will read the question and then type your answer to the question in the boxes provided.



The students should see the first practice test question. Pause to make sure students have the first question on their screen.

If you are administering this practice test to students with a Text-to-Speech accommodation and this is the first section of the practice test you are administering, turn to Appendix A on page 109 of this manual and read the instructions regarding how students can use the Text-to-Speech tools. Then return to this page and continue administering the practice tests to the students from this point forward.


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The Review tool allows you to see a list of all the questions. Questions with an orange bubble next to them have not been answered. Select the Review tool now to see the list of questions in this section. (Pause.)




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1 SAY The user dropdown menu is in the far right corner of your screen and looks like the outline of a person and a dropdown arrow. When you select the dropdown arrow, you will see the option “Sign out of TestNav.” Do not select “Sign out of TestNav” at this time. You should choose this option only if you are directed to exit the test or after you have submitted your answers. In the user dropdown menu, you will see two other options. The first is the “Change the background and foreground color” option. Select this now. The dropdown menu shows a variety of screen color options. These options should only be used if they make it easier to read your screen. (Pause.)

Now select the user dropdown menu again and choose the option “Show Line Reader Mask.” A gray bar with a window in it appears on your screen, allowing you to focus on reading one line at a time. Drag the tool over the question so that one line is displayed in the window. You can continue to move the reader down as you read the question. If you do not find the Line Reader helpful, you do not need to use it. To remove the Line Reader tool, go back to the user dropdown menu and select, “Hide Line Reader Mask.”

If you would like to highlight parts of a question, you can use the Text Highlighter. First select the text that you want to highlight. The Text Highlighter will appear. It shows two color options for highlighting and a white box with a red line that erases what you have highlighted. Now practice using the Highlighter. (Pause.)



SAY Under the first question, you will see two response boxes. Click in the response boxes to type your responses to Question 1.

Pause to allow students time to answer the second question.

SAY Are there any questions?



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SAY For Part 1 of Question 1, a sample correct answer may be similar to: “In Picture A, the rocks are being smoothed and broken apart by the constant crashing of the waves.”

For Part 2 of Question 1, a sample correct answer may be similar to: “In Picture B, freezing temperatures could cause water to freeze within the rocks, breaking them apart as the ice expands.”

For Part 1 of Question 2, a sample correct answer may be similar to: “In Picture A, the water or waves are a source of weathering.”

For Part 2 of Question 2, a sample correct answer may be similar to: “In Picture B, the ice or frozen water is a source of weathering.”

Other relevant responses may also be used.

SAY When you have finished answering both parts of Question 1 and are ready to submit your answers, select the “Next” arrow to go on to the next screen.

Pause to make sure the students have selected the “Next” arrow and are now at the End of Section 1: Science screen, shown below.


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Are there any questions about the practice test or how to respond to the type of question we worked on in this test section?

Answer any questions the students may have about the practice test or any of the tools. When you are certain all of the students are comfortable with the types of questions and how to use all the tools, continue.

SAY You will select “Submit Final Answers” when you are ready to submit the test section you have just completed. Select “Submit Final Answers” now. (Pause.)

You should see a box with the words, “Test Submit Warning.” If you are ready to submit your answers and leave the test section, you will select, “Yes, Submit Final Answers.” If you select, “No, Cancel,” you will go back to the Submit screen. Remember, when you are taking the ISTEP+ assessments, you can select “Review” to go back and review your answers if you have time before the test ends.


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SAY You should now see the Sign out screen. You have finished the Science practice test. Good job!

You have reached the end of the Science practice test.




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Section 1: MathematicsIf English/Language Arts practice tests were completed first, distribute the books to the correct students according to their names on the front cover.


This test section may ONLY be read aloud to students if they have an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan) that allows for such accommodation.





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■ A Grade 4 Mathematics Reference Sheet

■ A punchout ruler


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SAY Today you are going to take the ISTEP+ Grade 4 Mathematics Practice Test. You should have a practice test book, a punchout ruler, and a copy of the Grade 4 Mathematics Reference Sheet. Look at the front cover of your practice test book. Make sure it has your name on it, or if this is your first day of the practice tests, write your name on the Student Name line provided.

Please do not open your practice test book until I tell you to do so. Make sure you are using a No. 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test. Pens are not allowed.


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You may use your punchout ruler to help you to make measurements or to draw a straight line while you work on the practice test. You may use your Mathematics Reference Sheet to help you solve some of the problems in the practice test. You may also have scratch paper to use during the test, if using it will help you. If you need a ruler, a reference sheet, and/or scratch paper, please raise your hand and I will assist you. REMEMBER, IN THE ISTEP+ ASSESSMENT, ANY WORK YOU DO ON SCRATCH PAPER WILL NOT BE SCORED, SO YOU MUST MAKE SURE TO WRITE THE WORK YOU WANT SCORED IN YOUR ASSESSMENT BOOK.

Pause. Give punchout rulers, Mathematics Reference Sheets, and scratch paper as needed to students who raise their hands.

SAY It is important to know that you must write your answers and show your work in the spaces provided. You should read the directions very carefully and do your best to answer clearly and completely. You may write on the figures or diagrams to help you find your answers. Please try to solve every problem. Do not spend too much time on any one problem.

When you write an explanation, you may not need to fill ALL the lines. Your score will depend on how well you have answered the question, not on how long your answer is. Please write and draw neatly.




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Open your practice test book to Section 1: Mathematics, which is on page 3, and follow along as I read some important reminders you should think about as you practice. They will help you to do your best. (Pause.)

NOTE: A correct answer CANNOT receive full credit if no work is shown. Since you may receive partial credit for all problems in this test, it is important to show ALL work in the spaces provided in this book. When you see the words “Show All Work,” be sure to show all the steps needed to solve the problem, make your handwriting clear and easy to read, and write the answer on the answer line.

As you complete each problem, remember to READ the problem carefully, PLAN how to solve the problem, SOLVE the problem showing all steps, and CHECK your work.

Now turn the page and solve Parts A, B, and C of Question 1. Make sure that you write your response only in the spaces provided in your test book. When you see the STOP sign, stop and wait for the next set of instructions. You may begin.

Pause to allow the students to do Question 1. Do not read the questions aloud. When students have completed all parts of Question 1, continue.




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SAY For Question 1 Part A, the correct answer is 46 yards. One possible explanation is to add 8, 5, 4, 3, 15, 3, 3, and 5. The sum is 46.

For Question 1 Part B, the correct answer is 85 square yards. One possible explanation is to divide the area of the playground into two rectangles. One rectangle is 5 feet by 8 feet. The product of 5 and 8 is 40. The other rectangle is 3 feet by 15 feet. The product of 3 and 15 is 45. The sum of 40 and 45 is 85.

For Question 1 Part C, the correct answer is 120 square yards. One possible explanation is to make the 5 by 8 rectangle at the top of the playground larger. Add a 3 by 5 rectangle on the left side and a 4 by 5 rectangle on the right side of the top of the playground. This makes a 5 by 15 rectangle for the top rectangle. The product of 5 and 15 is 75. Add 75 to the area of the bottom rectangle. The sum of 75 and 45 is 120.

SAY Question 1 is the last question in the Section 1: Mathematics Practice Test. Close your practice test book. Place your punchout ruler, reference sheet, and scratch paper next to your practice test book. You have finished the Mathematics practice test. Good job!

If you do not intend to administer the remaining sections of the practice test at this time, collect the punchout rulers, reference sheets, scratch paper, and assessment books. Check to be sure that no punchout rulers, reference sheets, or scratch paper have been left in the assessment books. All used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed. Collect and securely store the practice test books if you do not intend to continue on with one or both of the English/Language Arts practice test sections.


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Section 1: English/Language ArtsIf the Mathematics practice test was previously administered, make sure you redistribute the practice test books to the correct students according to their names on the front covers.

The passage and questions in this section may NOT be read aloud to any of the students, including students with an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan).







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SAY Look at the front cover of your practice test book. Make sure you have received your practice test book, or if this is your first day of the practice test, write your name on the Student Name line provided.

Today you are going to take the ISTEP+ Grade 4 English/Language Arts Practice Test.


You may have scratch paper to use during the test, if using it will help you. If you need scratch paper, raise your hand and I will give you some. REMEMBER, IN THE ISTEP+ ASSESSMENT, ANY WORK YOU DO ON SCRATCH PAPER WILL NOT BE SCORED, SO YOU MUST MAKE SURE TO WRITE THE WORK YOU WANT SCORED IN YOUR ASSESSMENT BOOK.

Pause. Give scratch paper to students who raise their hands.

Open your practice test book to Section 1: English/Language Arts, which is on page 7. In this section, you will read a passage and then answer a question about what you have read. You may look at the passage as often as you like.




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SAY Now turn the page. You will read the passage, “Tomorrow Is Another Day” and complete Question 1. Make sure that you write only on the lines provided. You may look back at the passage as often as you like. When you see the words “Go On” at the bottom of a page, go on to the next page. When you come to the STOP sign, you have finished this section of the practice test. Read the directions very carefully and do your best to answer clearly and completely. You may begin.

Pause to allow the students to write their answers to Question 1.



If time allows, you may read the following possible response.

SAY For Question 1, an example that may be used is: “While hiking up the ‘beginner’s trail,’ Erik was grumpy and angry the entire day because this was not how they showed camping in the movies. His sister sang during the walk, even when it was raining! Sleeping in the tent didn’t change Erik’s bad feelings either. I believe he felt scared from the pitch blackness because he asked his sister, ‘Hey, you need someone to hold your hand?’ His sister was again, much different. She didn’t seem scared. She giggled in the dark and even whispered to Erik, ‘This is the best place ever!’”

Other text-based, relevant details may also be used.

This question would be scored using the 2-point Constructed-Response Rubric located here: http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/englishlanguage-arts-rubrics.

SAY Question 1 is the last question in the Section 1: English/Language Arts Practice Test. Close your practice test book. Place any scratch paper next to your practice test book.

If you do not intend to administer the remaining section(s) of the practice tests at this time, collect the scratch paper and assessment books. Check to be sure that no scratch paper has been left in the assessment books. All used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed. Securely store the practice test books.


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Section 2: English/Language ArtsThe passage and writing prompt may ONLY be read aloud to students if they have an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan) that allows for such accommodation.







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SAY Look at the front cover of your practice test book. Make sure you have the practice test book with your name on it and not another student’s practice test book.

Open your practice test book to Section 2: English/Language Arts, which is on page 13. Follow along as I read important directions about how to do your best on the writing prompt.

In this section, you will reread the passage from Section 1 and then respond to the writing prompt based on the passage. You may look at the passage as often as you like.


NOTE: Only your writing on the lined pages in this book will be scored.

In this Part 1 Practice Test, you will read only one passage. In the ISTEP+ English/Language Arts Part 1 Test, different passages will be used for each section.




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SAY Turn the page. This is the beginning of the passage, “Tomorrow Is Another Day,” that you read in the last section. Now turn to page 16. This is the writing prompt, the idea about which you will be writing. After you carefully read the writing prompt, you will find a blank Prewriting/Planning page where you can plan your writing. Use the blank Prewriting/Planning space for notes, lists, webs, outlines, or anything else that might help you plan your writing. If you need additional paper for planning, raise your hand and your teacher will give you more paper. You must write your final draft on the lines beginning at the top of page 18.

Pause. Make sure students have found the Prewriting/Planning page. Give scratch paper to any student who may need it.

SAY You will create the final version of your story on pages with writing lines, which follow the Prewriting/Planning page. At the end of these pages, you will find an Editing Checklist. The Editing Checklist provides a list of general guidelines to follow when writing. These will help you to do your best. Check your writing for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Remember, your writing should be well organized.

Remember, only what you write on the lined pages will be scored. Try to plan ahead so you do not run out of space.

Read the directions very carefully and do your best to answer clearly and completely.



SAY Read the writing prompt about the story, “Tomorrow Is Another Day,” and respond to the writing prompt. You may look back at the passage as often as you like. When you see the words “Go On” at the bottom of a page, go on to the next page. When you come to the STOP sign, you have finished this section of the practice test. You may begin.

Pause to allow the students to read the writing prompt and respond to the writing prompt. Do not read the passage or writing prompt aloud unless the students have an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan) that allows for such accommodation.

SAY Has everyone finished their writing? Are there any questions about how to use the Editing Checklist, or how to respond to a writing prompt question?



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This question would be scored using the 6-point Writing Rubric and the 4-point Grammar and Usage Rubric located here: http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/englishlanguage-arts-rubrics.

SAY Question 1 is the last question in the Section 2: English/Language Arts Practice Test. Close your practice test book. Place any scratch paper next to your practice test book. You have finished the English/Language Arts practice tests. Good job!

If you do not intend to administer the remaining section(s) of the practice test at this time, collect the scratch paper and assessment books. Check to be sure that no scratch paper has been left in the assessment books. All used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed. Securely store the practice test books.


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Section 1: ScienceIf Mathematics and/or English/Language Arts practice tests were completed first, distribute the books to the correct students according to their names on the front cover.

This test section may ONLY be read aloud to students if they have an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan) that allows for such accommodation.







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SAY Today you are going to take the ISTEP+ Grade 4 Science Practice Test.

Look at the front cover of your practice test book. Make sure it has your name on it, or if this is your first day of the practice tests, write your name on the Student Name line provided.


You may use scratch paper while you work on the practice test. If you need scratch paper, raise your hand and I will give you some. REMEMBER, IN THE ISTEP+ ASSESSMENT, ANY WORK YOU DO ON SCRATCH PAPER WILL NOT BE SCORED, SO YOU MUST MAKE SURE TO WRITE THE WORK YOU WANT SCORED IN YOUR ASSESSMENT BOOK.

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When you write an explanation, you may not need to fill ALL the lines. Your score will depend on how well you have answered the question, not on how long your answer is. Please write and draw neatly.



SAY Now we are going to take Section 1 of the Science practice test. Open your practice test book to Section 1: Science, which is on page 23. In this section, you will read the question and then write your answer to the question on the lines provided.


SAY Now turn the page and read and write your responses for Question 1. Make sure that you write your responses only on the lines provided. When you are finished with Question 1, stop and we will discuss the answers together. You may begin.

Pause to allow students to do Question 1. Do not read the question aloud. When students have completed all parts of Question 1, continue.

SAY Has everyone finished Question 1? (Pause.)




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SAY For Part 1 of Question 1, a sample correct answer may be similar to: “In Picture A, the rocks are being smoothed and broken apart by the constant crashing of the waves.”

For Part 2 of Question 1, a sample correct answer may be similar to: “In Picture B, freezing temperatures could cause water to freeze within the rocks, breaking them apart as the ice expands.”

For Part 1 of Question 2, a sample correct answer may be similar to: “In Picture A, the water or waves are a source of weathering.”

For Part 2 of Question 2, a sample correct answer may be similar to: “In Picture B, the ice or frozen water is a source of weathering.”

Other relevant responses may also be used.

SAY Question 1 is the last question in the Section 1: Science Practice Test. Place your scratch paper next to your practice test book. You have finished the Science practice test. Good job!

Collect the scratch paper and assessment books. Check to be sure that no scratch paper has been left in the assessment books. All used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed. Securely store the practice test books.


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Table 2 ISTEP+ Part 1 Assessment Formats

Grade 4

Content Area Testing Format Question Type Testing Mode

Mathematics Section 1 Students provide their answers in designated response areas.

• Four constructed-response questions

Online (paper/pencil available)

English/Language Arts Section 1

Students provide their answers in designated response areas.

• Three constructed-response questions


English/Language Arts Section 2

Students provide their answers in designated response areas. • One writing prompt Online (paper/

pencil available)

Science Section 1 Students provide their answers in designated response areas.

• Five constructed-response questions


Table 3 Required Timing Schedule

Grade 4

Mathematics: ISTEP+ Part 1

Test Administration Times Online and Paper/Pencil* Grade 4

Section 1

Instructions 5 minutes

Working Time 44 minutes

Total Time 49 minutes

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*The testing times are maximum amounts, and the number of minutes per test section is set to make sure students do not feel rushed. If all of the students in the class finish before the end of the test section, the teacher may call “time” and end the test section early.


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Chapter 9 Specific Directions for the Online Assessment

Section 1: MathematicsThe following pages describe the specific directions for administering the online ISTEP+ Part 1 Mathematics Assessment using TestNav. Before beginning this test section, make sure you have reviewed Chapter 2 Preparing for the Assessments and Chapter 3 Online Assessments. Refer to Appendix C for sample screen shots from the online assessment.

Each device should display the INDIANA Sign In screen. To access the Sign In screen, double-click the online testing icon or go to the URL on the student testing ticket using a supported browser.


The Text-to-Speech form should have been assigned to students with an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan) that allows for such an accommodation. Text-to-Speech forms allow for certain sections of the test to be read aloud to students. Time limits may need to be adjusted for Text-to-Speech.







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SAY Today you will be taking the ISTEP+ Mathematics test.

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Following sign in, the student will see the Welcome screen that contains his or her name.

SAY You should see the Welcome screen. You should also see your name in the upper right corner.

Please raise your hand if you do not see the Welcome screen or if the name on the Welcome screen is not yours.

Pause to make sure that all of the students have proceeded to the Welcome screen. If a student raises his or her hand, note the student name on the screen. Then ask the student to exit the test. Verify the credentials used and have the student sign in again. If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Corporation Test Coordinator.

SAY The screen shows this is the ISTEP+ Grade 4 Mathematics Part 1 Test. It also shows that there is 1 section and lists the number of questions on the test. Select “Start.”


SAY You should see a screen that says, “Section 1: Mathematics,” and lists the number of questions in this section.

During this test you may use scratch paper to help you solve the problems. If you need additional scratch paper, raise your hand and I will assist you.

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SAY Follow along as I read the instructions about how to do your best when answering the questions. NOTE: A correct answer CANNOT receive full credit if no work is shown.

Since you may receive partial credit for all problems in this test, it is important to show ALL work in the spaces provided. When you see the words “Show All Work,” be sure to show all of the steps needed to solve the problem and type the answer in the answer box.





SAY Check that the Text-to-Speech tools appear on your screen. If you do not see the Play, Stop, and Settings tools, raise your hand.

Contact your Test Coordinator if a student was not properly assigned the Text-to-Speech form as required by the student’s IEP, ILP, or Section 504 Plan. Do not allow the student to proceed with the test until the accommodation has been corrected. The student will have to sign out and sign back in to TestNav for the changes to take effect.

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SAY It is important to know that all of the problems in this section are worth more than one point and that you can receive partial credit for these problems. As you solve each problem, be sure your work clearly shows your reasoning by including mental math steps in the Show All Work box. Use the Math Symbols tool to help you show your work.

Some questions have multiple parts; for example, some questions have a Part A, Part B, and Part C, so be sure to scroll all the way down to see all parts of the question and where to enter your answers.

If an answer requires that you enter a fraction, you must use the forward slash (/) as the fraction bar in your answer.



SAY During the test, I am allowed to help you with the directions only. I am not allowed to help you with steps or calculations for a problem. If you have any questions about the directions, raise your hand and I will help you.

Pause to help any students that have questions about the directions.

SAY You will have 44 minutes to complete Section 1: Mathematics. To help you keep track of the time, I will write the time that this section will end on the board as soon as you have begun. When you see the screen with the message, “End of Section 1: Mathematics,” you are at the end of the test. If you have time, you may select “Review” to review your responses. When you are ready to submit your answers in this section, select “Submit Final Answers.”

Remember, after you select “Yes, Submit Final Answers” you will not be able to go back into this section, so be sure you are ready to submit, and then select “Yes, Submit Final Answers.”

If you need help with exiting the test properly, raise your hand and I will help you.



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SAY Put on your headphones now.

The students should see the first test question. Pause to make sure the students have the first question on their screens.

Give the students 44 minutes to complete this test section.


Add 44 minutes: + 44

Record the stopping time here andon the board:

During testing, if a student receives an error message, go to the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide located at https://support.assessment.pearson.com/dashboard .action and select Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting for Online Testing. This section provides basic directions for anyone experiencing the most common issues that occur during online testing. If the student is not able to sign in again, contact the School Test Coordinator and the Technology Coordinator and document the issue. Collect the individual student testing ticket from the student.

In addition, please note that the test time specified may be adjusted if testing irregularities, such as technology problems, occur during the test sections. Examiners must document the time that an interruption occurred in order to accurately adjust the time for a student or group of students. Testing irregularities that affect the test time for specific students or the entire group can be documented in a chart such as the one on the inside front cover of this manual.

At the stopping time,

SAY Stop. This is the end of Section 1: Mathematics. If you have not selected “Submit Final Answers,” please select the “Next” arrow until you advance to this screen and submit your test now. When the Test Submit Warning screen appears, select “Yes, Submit Final Answers” to exit the test. You have finished the Mathematics test. Good job!

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If you are using a Chromebook and not moving on to another test:

SAY After you exit the test section, you will need to sign out of TestNav by selecting the user dropdown menu in the top right corner and choosing “Sign out of TestNav.” Do not close your screen or turn off your device before signing out.

Check each device and make sure that each student has exited the test properly. Provide assistance to any student needing help. Before the students leave the room, collect the student testing tickets and scratch paper. All student testing tickets, seal codes, and used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed.


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Section 1: English/Language ArtsThe following pages describe the specific directions for administering the online ISTEP+ Part 1 English/Language Arts Assessment using TestNav. Before beginning this test section, make sure you have reviewed Chapter 2 Preparing for the Assessments and Chapter 3 Online Assessments. Refer to Appendix C for sample screen shots from the online assessment.






■ In this section, only the directions within the test form will be read aloud to students with a Text-to-Speech accommodation.




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SAY Today you will be taking Section 1 of the ISTEP+ English/Language Arts test. This is a reading test that has questions for which you will type your answers.

SAY Look at your student testing ticket and make sure it has your name on it. Raise your hand if you do not have the correct student testing ticket.





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SAY You should see a screen that says, “Section 1: English/Language Arts” and lists the number of questions in this section. In this section, you will read a passage and then answer questions about what you have read. You may look at the passage as often as you like.


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Pause to make sure that all of the students have question 1 on their screens.

SAY Before you begin, please listen as I describe the screen. Look at the upper part of your screen. It shows that this is Section 1: English/Language Arts and this is the first question in this section.

Let’s review the basic directions before you begin.

During the test, I am allowed to help you with the directions only. I am not allowed to help you with spelling, punctuation, or any other part of your writing.

Questions in this section test your reading comprehension. You should carefully read both the passage and the directions above the passage. The scroll bar is located on the right side of the passage. Remember to scroll all the way down to the end of the passage. When you have finished reading the passage, read the question on the right side of your screen. Type your answer in the response box.

If you cannot answer all the parts of any of the questions, answer as many parts as you can; it is possible to receive partial credit for an answer. You may look back at the passage as often as you like.



SAY As you type, please do not include personal information, such as a last name, phone number, home address, or email address in your responses. You may use first names, if you wish.




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SAY When you are ready to answer the next question, at the top of your screen select the “Next” arrow to go to the next screen. Check to make sure you have answered all of the questions.

When you come to the screen with the word “Submit,” you have finished Section 1. If you have time, you may select “Review” to review your responses. When you are ready to submit your answers in this section, select “Submit.”

Remember, after you select “Yes” you will not be able to go back into this section, so be sure you are ready to submit, and then select “Yes.”



When you are sure that the students understand the directions, continue.

SAY You will have 30 minutes to complete Section 1: English/Language Arts. To help you keep track of the time, I will write the time that this section will end on the board as soon as you have begun.

Make sure that the students are ready to begin this section of the test.

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If you are not moving on to the next section:


Check each device and make sure that each student has exited the test properly. Provide assistance to any student needing help. If you are not immediately continuing on to administer Section 2, before the students leave the room, collect the student testing tickets and scratch paper. All used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed.




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Section 2: English/Language ArtsBefore beginning this test section, make sure you have reviewed Chapter 2 Preparing for the Assessments and Chapter 3 Online Assessments. Refer to Appendix C for sample screen shots from the online assessment.

If you are immediately continuing from Section 1: English/Language Arts and students are already logged in, please begin reading the directions in the SAY box on the next page after the Examiner’s note that says “BEGIN HERE for those who are immediately continuing from Section 1.”

If students have completed and signed out of Section 1: English/Language Arts and are now ready to sign in to Section 2: English/Language Arts, begin reading the directions below.

Be sure that you have the student testing tickets and seal codes needed to access the English/Language Arts Online Assessment before you begin administering the test section.

Each device should display the INDIANA Sign In screen. To access the Sign In screen, double-click the TestNav icon or go to the URL on the student testing ticket using a supported browser.








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SAY You should see a screen that says, “Section 2: English/Language Arts” and lists the number of questions in this section.

In this section, you will read a passage and then respond to the writing prompt based on the passage. You may look at the passage as often as you like.


NOTE: Only your writing in the Final Draft text box will be scored.


Pause to answer any questions that the students may have.


Pause to read or display the seal code for the students. You may display the seal code for Section 2 ONLY in the testing room, but it must be removed when the testing has ended.

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SAY Before you begin, please listen as I describe the screen. You should see the writing prompt above the “Final Draft” writing area box on the right side of the screen. The writing prompt tells you what you should include in your writing. On the left side of the screen is the passage you will read. Be sure to scroll down to the end of the passage.

Pause. Make sure the students have found the writing prompt and the passage.

SAY After you read the prompt, select the Prewriting/Planning tab. This tab is on the left side of your screen next to the passage tab. Use the blank Prewriting/Planning space for notes, lists, webs, outlines, or anything else that might help you plan your writing. If you need additional paper for planning, raise your hand and I will give you more paper. REMEMBER, ANYTHING YOU TYPE IN THE PREWRITING/PLANNING BOX OR WRITE ON SCRATCH PAPER WILL NOT BE SCORED. Select in the Prewriting/Planning box now. Type the word “Plan.” This will help to remind you that this is where you plan your writing.

Pause. Make sure the students have found the Prewriting/Planning tab. Give scratch paper to any student who may need it.

SAY After you have finished planning, you must type your final draft in the box under the words “Final Draft,” below the writing prompt. You can also copy text from the planning box and paste it into the Final Draft text box. After you finish your final draft, select the tab labeled “Checklist.” Select the Checklist tab now to see the Editing Checklist. Check your writing for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Remember, your writing should be well organized.

Pause. Make sure the students have found the tab with the Editing Checklist.

SAY Remember, ONLY what you type in the Final Draft box will be scored. (Pause.)

During the test, I am allowed to help you with the directions only. I am not allowed to help you with spelling, punctuation, or any other part of your writing task. Read the directions very carefully and do your best to answer clearly and completely. Try to complete all parts of the writing prompt. Do not spend too much time on any one part.




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SAY If you have any questions about the directions, raise your hand and I will help you. You may look back at the writing prompt as often as you like.

As you type, please do not include personal information, such as a last name, phone number, home address, or email address in your response. You may use first names, if you wish.

When you come to the screen with the message “End of Section 2: English/Language Arts,” you are at the end of the test. If you have time, you may select “Review” to review your response. When you are ready to submit your answers in this section, select “Submit Final Answers.”




When you are sure that the students understand the directions, continue.

SAY You will have 65 minutes to complete Section 2: English/Language Arts. To help you keep track of the time, I will write the time that this section will end on the board as soon as you have begun.

Make sure that the students are ready to begin this section of the test.

SAY You may begin.



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SAY Stop. This is the end of Section 2: English/Language Arts. If you have not selected “Submit Final Answers,” please select the “Next” arrow to advance to this screen and submit your test now. When the Test Submit Warning screen appears, select “Yes, Submit Final Answers” to exit the test. You have finished the English/Language Arts Test. Good job!



Check each device and make sure that each student has exited the test properly. Provide assistance to any student needing help. Before the students leave the room, collect the student testing tickets and scratch paper. All student testing tickets, seal codes, and used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed.




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Section 1: ScienceThe following pages describe the specific directions for administering the online ISTEP+ Part 1 Science Assessment using TestNav. Before beginning this test section, make sure you have reviewed Chapter 2 Preparing for the Assessments and Chapter 3 Online Assessments. Refer to Appendix C for sample screen shots from the online assessment.









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SAY The screen shows this is the ISTEP+ Grade 4 Science Part 1 Test. It also shows that there is 1 section and lists the number of questions on the test. Select “Start.”


SAY You should see a screen that says, “Section 1: Science” and lists the number of questions in this section. In this section, you will read the questions and then type your answers to the questions in the boxes provided.






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SAY Before you begin, please listen as I describe the screen. Look at the upper part of your screen. It shows that this is Section 1: Science and this is the first question in this section. Remember, you can select the Bookmark tool at the top of the screen to mark a question and come back to it for review or to complete it.

Look at any pictures and read the questions very carefully and type your answers in the response boxes.

Each question in this section is worth more than one point. You do NOT need to include all of the possibilities, but you should read the directions very carefully and do your best to answer clearly and completely.

Your score will depend on how well you have answered the question, NOT on how long your answer is. Please try to answer every question. Do not spend too much time on any one question. During this test, you may have scratch paper to use if it will help you. If you need additional scratch paper, raise your hand and I will assist you. REMEMBER, ANY WORK YOU DO ON SCRATCH PAPER WILL NOT BE SCORED, SO YOU MUST MAKE SURE TO TYPE THE WORK YOU WANT SCORED IN THE RESPONSE BOXES.


Pause to answer any questions the students may have. Give scratch paper to any student who raises his or her hand.

SAY During the test, I am allowed to help you with the directions only. I am not allowed to help you with spelling or punctuation or to provide you with facts. Just do your best. If you have questions about the directions, raise your hand and I will help you.

You will have 49 minutes to complete Section 1: Science. To help you keep track of the time, I will write the time that this section will end on the board as soon as you have begun. When you come to the screen with the message “End of Section 1: Science,” you are at the end of the test. If you have time, you may select “Review” to review your responses. When you are ready to submit your answers in this section, select “Submit Final Answers.”





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SAY Stop. This is the end of Section 1: Science. If you have not selected “Submit Final Answers,” please select the “Next” arrow until you advance to this screen and submit your test now. When the Test Submit Warning screen appears, select “Yes, Submit Final Answers” to exit the test. You have finished the Science test. Good job!




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Chapter 10 Specific Directions for the Paper-and-Pencil Assessment

Section 1: MathematicsThe following pages describe the specific directions for administering the paper-and-pencil ISTEP+ Part 1 Mathematics Assessment. Before beginning this test section, make sure:

■ You have reviewed Chapter 2 Preparing for the Assessments and Chapter 4 Paper-and-Pencil Assessments.

■ The STC/CTC has affixed the student barcode label to the Demographic Page, or gridded the student’s information. If no barcode label is available for a student, please follow directions on page 20 of this manual.


This test section may ONLY be read aloud to students if they have an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan) that allows for such accommodation. Time limits may need to be adjusted if this section is read aloud. A separate Grade 4 read aloud script is provided for those students requiring this accommodation.





■ Grade 4 Mathematics Part 1 Assessment Book

■ Grade 4 Mathematics Reference Sheet

■ Punchout ruler


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SAY Please check the front of your Part 1 Assessment Book to see if you have a label with your name on it or that the cover has been filled out with your name and information. If you have a book with a different name, raise your hand. (Pause.)

Before we begin the test, look at the front cover of your book and locate Box 1, Student Name. On this line, carefully print your first and last name.

Please do not open your assessment book until I tell you to do so. Make sure you are using a No. 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test. Pens are not allowed.

Make sure students have their own assessment books and have written their full names in Box 1 of the Student Demographic Page on the front cover.

Then find the full-page STOP sign located in the back of this manual. Hold it up so that it is clearly visible to all the students.

SAY Please look at this STOP sign that I am holding up. You will see smaller versions of this STOP sign in your assessment book. Whenever you come to a STOP sign at the end of a section, you should stop and wait quietly until you are told what to do next. Do not move on to the next section until you are told to do so. If you work on or review questions in a section other than the one being given, you will not receive a score for the other section.

SAY Today you will be taking the ISTEP+ Mathematics test. This test has 1 section.

Your assessment book contains the directions for completing each test question. Read the directions for each test question carefully. Your assessment book also contains the spaces for your answers. You are going to do all of your work and write all of your answers directly in your assessment book. You may use a punchout ruler, Mathematics Reference Sheet, and scratch paper to help you solve any of the problems in this test. REMEMBER, IN THE ISTEP+ TEST, ANY WORK YOU DO ON SCRATCH PAPER WILL NOT BE SCORED, SO YOU MUST MAKE SURE TO WRITE THE WORK YOU WANT SCORED IN YOUR ASSESSMENT BOOK. (Pause.)

Raise your hand if you do not have a punchout ruler, Mathematics Reference Sheet, or scratch paper, and I will assist you.

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SAY It is important to know that all of the problems in this section are worth more than one point and that you can receive partial credit for these problems. As you solve each problem, be sure your work clearly shows your reasoning by including mental math steps in the lines and spaces provided. Please write and draw neatly.

Some questions have multiple parts; for example, some questions have a Part A, Part B, and Part C, so be sure to see all parts of the question and where to write your answers.



SAY During the test, I am allowed to help you with the directions only. I am not allowed to help you with steps or calculations for a problem. If you have any questions about the directions, raise your hand and I will help you.

SAY Turn to page 3 and follow along as I read the directions. NOTE: A correct answer CANNOT receive full credit if no work is shown.

Since you may receive partial credit for all problems in this test, it is important to show ALL work in the spaces provided in this book. When you see the words “Show All Work,” be sure to show all the steps needed to solve the problem, make your handwriting clear and easy to read, and write the answer on the answer line.





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SAY You will have 44 minutes to complete Section 1: Mathematics. To help you keep track of the time, I will write the time that this section will end on the board as soon as you have begun. When you see the words “Go On” at the bottom of a page, go on to the next page. When you come to the STOP sign, you have finished Section 1. If you finish early, you may check your work. Then close your assessment book and sit quietly until I say STOP.



SAY Turn to page 4 in your assessment book.

Make sure that the students are on the correct page.

SAY You may begin.

Give the students 44 minutes to complete this test section. Make sure that the students are working in the right place in their assessment books.





SAY Stop. This is the end of Section 1: Mathematics. Close your assessment book. Place your punchout ruler, reference sheet, and any scratch paper next to your assessment book. You have finished the Mathematics test. Good job!

Collect the punchout rulers, reference sheets, scratch paper, and assessment books. Check to be sure that no punchout rulers, reference sheets, or scratch paper have been left in the assessment books. All used scratch paper, punchout rulers, and reference sheets that have been marked on must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed. Store the completed assessment books in a secure location until the Test Coordinator prepares them for return to Pearson for scoring.


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Section 1: English/Language ArtsThe following pages describe the specific directions for administering the paper-and-pencil ISTEP+ Part 1 English/Language Arts Assessment. Before beginning this test section, make sure:



The passage and questions in this section may not be read aloud to any of the students, including students with an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan). Time limits may need to be adjusted if this section is read aloud. A separate Grade 4 read aloud script is provided to allow the directions to be read aloud to students with this accommodation.





■ Grade 4 English/Language Arts Part 1 Assessment Book


■ Scratch paper


SAY Today you will be taking the ISTEP+ English/Language Arts test. Please check the front of your Part 1 Assessment Book to see if you have a label with your name on it or that the cover has been filled out with your name and information. If you have a book with a different name, raise your hand. (Pause.)



Make sure students have their own assessment books and have written their full names in Box 1 of the Demographic Page on the front cover.


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Then find the full-page STOP sign located in the back of this manual. Hold it up so that it is clearly visible to all of the students.


In this section, you will read a passage and then you will answer questions about what you have read. Write your answers directly on the lines under each question in the assessment book. Do not allow your response to continue beyond these lines, as any writing that appears beyond the lines may not be scorable.

If you cannot answer all the parts of a question, answer as many parts as you can; it is possible to receive partial credit for an answer. You may look back at the passage in this section as often as you like.



SAY During the test, I am allowed to help you with the directions only. I am not allowed to help you with spelling, punctuation, or any other part of your writing. You may print or use cursive handwriting, whichever you prefer, as long as you write neatly. Read the directions very carefully and do your best to answer clearly and completely.



SAY Open your assessment book to page 3. In this section, you will read a passage and then answer questions about what you have read. You may look at the passage as often as you like.

Make sure that the students have found the correct page.


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SAY Please try to complete all questions on this test. Do not spend too much time on any one question. If you have any questions about the directions, raise your hand and I will help you.

As you write, please do not include personal information, such as a last name, phone number, home address, or email address, in your response. You may use first names if you wish.


Pause to answer any questions the students may have. Make sure that the students understand what they are to do.

SAY You will have 30 minutes to complete Section 1: English/Language Arts. To help you keep track of the time, I will write the time that this section will end on the board as soon as you have begun. When you see the words “Go On” at the bottom of a page, go on to the next page. When you come to the STOP sign, you have finished Section 1. If you finish early, you may check your work in Section 1 only. Then close your assessment book and sit quietly until I say STOP. Do not work ahead.



SAY Look at the directions on page 4 in your assessment book.


SAY You may begin.






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SAY Stop. This is the end of Section 1: English/Language Arts. Close your assessment book. Place any scratch paper next to your assessment book.

If you do not intend to administer the remaining section at this time, collect and securely store all test materials. Check to be sure that no scratch paper has been left in the assessment books. All used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed.


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Section 2: English/Language ArtsBefore beginning this test section, make sure:


The question in this section is a writing prompt. The passage and writing prompt may ONLY be read aloud to students if they have an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan) that allows for such accommodation. Time limits may need to be adjusted if this question is read aloud. A separate Grade 4 read aloud script is provided for students with this accommodation.





■ Grade 4 English/Language Arts Part 1 Assessment Book


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For those who are immediately continuing from Section 1, skip to the next page and begin administering the test after the Examiner’s note that says “BEGIN HERE for those who are immediately continuing from Section 1.”

SAY Look at the front cover of your assessment book. Make sure you have the assessment book with your name on it and not another student’s assessment book.


Pause to make sure the students have their own assessment books.


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SAY Now you will be taking Section 2: English/Language Arts. In Section 2, you will be given an idea to write about. This is called a writing prompt.

Following the writing prompt is a Prewriting/Planning page. Use the blank Prewriting/Planning space for notes, lists, webs, outlines, or anything else that might help you plan your writing. If you need additional paper for planning, raise your hand and I will give you more paper. You must write your final draft on the lines beginning at the top of page 17. REMEMBER, ANYTHING YOU WRITE IN THE PREWRITING/PLANNING SPACE OR ON SCRATCH PAPER WILL NOT BE SCORED, SO YOU MUST MAKE SURE TO WRITE THE WORK YOU WANT SCORED ON THE LINED PAGES IN YOUR ASSESSMENT BOOK.

After you finish your writing, be sure to use the Editing Checklist, which is shown at the end of the lined pages in your assessment book, to check your writing for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. (Pause.)

Remember, only what you write on the lined pages of your assessment book will be scored. Try to plan ahead so you do not run out of lines.

During the test, I am allowed to help you with the directions only. I am not allowed to help you with spelling, punctuation, or any other part of your writing task. Just do your best. You may print or use cursive handwriting, whichever you prefer, as long as you write neatly. Read the directions very carefully and do your best to answer clearly and completely.



SAY Open your assessment book to page 11 and follow along as I read the directions. In this section, you will read a passage and then respond to the writing prompt based on the passage. You may look at the passage as often as you like.


NOTE: Only your writing on the lined pages in this book will be scored.



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SAY If you have any questions about the directions, raise your hand and I will help you.

As you write, please do not include personal information, such as a last name, phone number, home address, or email address in your response. You may use first names if you wish.


Pause to answer any questions the students may have. When you are sure that the students understand the directions, continue.

SAY You will have 65 minutes to complete Section 2: English/Language Arts. To help you keep track of the time, I will write the time that this section will end on the board as soon as you have begun. When you see the words “Go On” at the bottom of a page, go on to the next page. When you come to the STOP sign, you have finished the test. If you finish early, you may check your work in Section 2 only. Then close your assessment book and sit quietly until I say STOP. Do not go back to work on the previous section.



SAY Look at page 12 in your assessment book. This is the beginning of the passage for Section 2. You may look back at the passage starting on this page as often as you like. Now turn to page 15. This is the writing prompt that gives you the idea to write about. Use the following Prewriting/Planning page to help you plan your writing. Then write your final draft on the lined pages. Are there any questions?

Pause to answer any questions the students may have. Make sure that the students are on the correct page.

SAY You may begin.


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SAY Stop. This is the end of Section 2: English/Language Arts. Close your assessment book. Place any scratch paper next to your assessment book. You have finished the English/Language Arts test. Good job!

Collect the scratch paper and assessment books. Check to be sure that no scratch paper has been left in the assessment books. All used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed. Store the completed assessment books in a secure location until the Test Coordinator prepares them for return to Pearson for scoring.


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Section 1: ScienceThe following pages describe the specific directions for administering the paper-and-pencil ISTEP+ Part 1 Science Assessment. Before beginning this test section, make sure:



This test section may ONLY be read aloud to students if they have an IEP, a Section 504 Plan, or an ILP (EL Plan) that allows for such accommodation. Time limits may need to be adjusted if this section is read aloud. A separate Grade 4 read aloud script is provided for students with this accommodation.





■ Grade 4 Science Part 1 Assessment Book


■ Scratch paper


SAY Please check the front of your Part 1 Assessment Book to see if you have a label with your name on it or that the cover has been filled out with your name and information. If you have a book with a different name, raise your hand. (Pause.)



Make sure students have their own assessment books and have written their full names in Box 1 of the Student Demographic Page on the front cover.

Then find the full-page STOP sign located in the back of this manual. Hold it up so that it is clearly visible to all the students.


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SAY Today you will be taking the ISTEP+ Science test. This test has 1 section.

Turn to page 3. In this section, you will read the questions and then write your answers to the questions on the lines provided.

Make sure students are on the right page.

SAY Each question in this section is worth more than one point. You do not need to include all of the possibilities, but you should read the directions very carefully and do your best to answer clearly and completely. Your score will depend on how well you have answered the questions, NOT on how long your answers are. Please try to answer every question. Do not spend too much time on any one question. During this test, you may have scratch paper to use if it will help you. If you need scratch paper, raise your hand and I will assist you.

Your assessment book contains the directions for completing each test question. Read the directions for each test question carefully. Your assessment book also contains the spaces for your answers. You are going to write all of your answers directly in your assessment book. REMEMBER, IN THE ISTEP+ TEST, ANY WORK YOU DO ON SCRATCH PAPER WILL NOT BE SCORED, SO YOU MUST MAKE SURE TO WRITE THE WORK YOU WANT SCORED IN YOUR ASSESSMENT BOOK. (Pause.)

You may print or use cursive handwriting, whichever you prefer, as long as you write neatly.


Pause to answer any questions the students may have. Give scratch paper to any student who raises his or her hand.

SAY During the test, I am allowed to help you with the directions only. I am not allowed to help you with spelling or punctuation or to provide you with facts. Just do your best. If you have any questions about the directions, raise your hand and I will help you.


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SAY You will have 49 minutes to complete Section 1: Science. To help you keep track of the time, I will write the time that this section will end on the board as soon as you have begun. When you see the words “Go On” at the bottom of a page, go on to the next page. When you come to the STOP sign, you have finished Section 1. If you finish early, you may check your work. Then close your assessment book and sit quietly until I say STOP.



SAY Turn to page 4 in your assessment book.


SAY You may begin.






SAY Stop. This is the end of Section 1: Science. Close your assessment book. Place any scratch paper next to your assessment book. You have finished the Science test. Good job!

Collect all scratch paper and assessment books. Check to be sure that no scratch paper has been left in the assessment books. All used scratch paper must be collected by the School Test Coordinator and securely destroyed. Store the completed assessment books in a secure location until the Test Coordinator prepares them for return to Pearson for scoring.


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After TestingWhen testing has been completed, used Part 1 assessment books should be prepared for scoring. All unused test materials must be returned to the corporation according to the instructions in the ISTEP+ Spring 2018 Test Coordinator’s Manual. Please notify your Test Coordinator when testing is complete.


Appendix A: Practice Test Script for the Text-to-Speech Accommodation for ISTEP+ Online Practice Tests

SAY Now we will practice using the Text-to-Speech tool. This tool reads the text within the assessment that is allowed to be read aloud to you.

On the right side of your screen you will see three tools . The top tool is a

triangle Play Text-to-Speech tool. Do not select this tool yet—first listen to

these instructions. When you select the Play Text-to-Speech tool, you will see a line

of text that is highlighted in yellow. To help you follow along, each word within the

line of text will be highlighted in blue as it is read to you. When you want to stop

hearing the text being read aloud, select the square Stop tool on the right side

of your screen.

After you put your headphones on, select the Play Text-to-Speech tool.

Remember, that is the tool with the triangle.

Assist any students who need help putting on headphones.

Wait for the students to practice hearing the Text-to-Speech tool. Make sure that students practice selecting the Stop tool. When students have finished practicing,

SAY The second tool on the right side of your screen has a picture of a megaphone

on it . This is the Toggle Click-to-Hear tool. You can use this tool to have

specific text read aloud. Select the Toggle Click-to-Hear tool, and then select a

line of text you want to hear. You may use the Stop tool on the right side of your

screen whenever you choose.

Wait for the students to practice the Toggle Click-to-Hear tool. It is strongly recommended that students are encouraged to use the Toggle Click-to-Hear tool rather than the Play Text-to-Speech tool after they have initially listened to the entire item.


SAY The last Text-to-Speech tool on the right side of your screen has a picture of a

circle on it . This is the Text-to-Speech Settings tool. You can use this tool to

select the speed of the text that is being read. Select the Settings tool, and then

select the minus tool to decrease the reading speed, or the plus tool to

increase the reading speed. You cannot change the voice. Set the speed, then

select the Play Text-to-Speech tool to hear the text at the new speed.

Wait for the students to practice using the Text-to-Speech Settings tools and then continue with the practice test script found on page 26 of this manual for the Mathematics script, page 36 of this manual for the English/Language Arts script, or page 52 of this manual for the Science script.


Appendix B

Special Accommodations Information

Part 1 Computer-Generated Response for Paper-and-Pencil Test AdministrationStudents who need to type their responses during a paper-and-pencil test administration should be set up to do online testing. If this is not possible, then the computer-generated response (CGR) directions need to be followed.

Computer-Generated Response Directions

The students will need to use the CGR template or another similarly formatted document to have students type their responses to the assessment question(s) or transcribe students’ responses to the template. A CGR template has been created to help ensure your student’s responses and data are clearly identified for processing. You may download the CGR template from the Indiana ISTEP+ and IREAD-3 Resource Center at: http://indiana .pearsonaccessnext.com/bulletins/.

Follow the directions below:

STEP 1 The following information must be at the top of every CGR page to ensure that the student’s responses are captured and scored accurately:

■ Student Name

■ Student Test Number (STN)

■ Grade

■ Subject

■ Corporation ID

■ School ID

■ Lithocode Number (found on the bottom of the inside front cover of each student assessment book)

■ Item Number

Count the total number of pages and enter “Page ___ of ___” at the bottom of each CGR page.

STEP 2 Do not include more than one CGR item response on a page. You may use more than one page per item if necessary. You may place individual parts (Part A, Part B, etc.) of an item on one page as long as they are clearly identified. Enter the item number clearly and completely.

STEP 3 Ensure all CGR sheets are printed on white paper only. Remember to make copies of all CGR sheets for your records and store them in a secure location.

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STEP 4 Apply the Student Barcode Label to the appropriate grade and subject assessment book.

STEP 5 Ensure the “Computer-Generated Response(s)” bubble on the “standard edition” assessment book’s Student Demographic Page is bubbled with “Y” for Part 1 of the ISTEP+ assessment. If “Y” is bubbled in error, erase completely and bubble “N.”

STEP 6 Place all CGR sheets inside the front cover of the student’s assessment book. Ensure all CGR sheets are included. Stack these assessment books in a group by grade and subject.

STEP 7 Notify your School Test Coordinator of any student that has computer-generated responses to make sure the document is returned correctly for scoring. Return all your materials to your School or Corporation Test Coordinator.

Large PrintStudents using the Large Print edition of the assessment must record their responses only in the Large Print Part 1 Assessment Books. Do not transfer ISTEP+ Part 1 student responses to a standard edition assessment book. Please note that for Large Print Mathematics items requiring the use of a punchout ruler, the diagrams or figures to be measured are not enlarged; only the text is enlarged for these items. Students may use the rulers that they are accustomed to using in the classroom or that are designed specifically for Large Print use. Do not enlarge the manipulatives provided with the test materials as that will result in inaccurate measurements.

BrailleDo NOT transfer Braille student responses to the Part 1 Assessment Books.

Pearson will score the Part 1 Assessment Book student responses from one of the following:

■ Braille transcription (provided by a Pearson vendor)

■ Computer-generated pages (if the school has Braille equipment)

Please contact your Test Coordinator if you have any questions regarding the administration of the ISTEP+ Spring 2018 Braille Edition.

ScribeWhen a student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan indicates that responses are to be scribed, the scribe must write/type exactly what the student dictates, without adding any capitalization or punctuation unless directed by the student. No presumption is made about whether a pause is indicative of the use of a comma, a period, or any other punctuation. When the student has finished dictating, the written text is presented for the student to review and add capitalization and punctuation if indicated. If writing a response, the scribe must record responses in the student’s assessment book using only a No. 2 pencil. Each scribed response should begin with the word “scribe” in the response area for paper-and-pencil or online assessments. If a student does not respond or test in a given section, do not write


“scribe” in that section; just leave it blank. Notify your School Test Coordinator of any student that has scribed responses to make sure the document is returned correctly for scoring.

A one-on-one test administration should always be used when a scribe is needed. Using a scribe in a regular classroom setting would be disruptive to the other students in the room since the student using a scribe needs to respond out loud. Prior to testing, the scribe should attempt to gather information regarding the student’s level of vocabulary and spelling abilities from those who are familiar with the student’s academic background. Once this information is obtained, the scribe should ask the student to spell out loud any word he or she thinks is not within the range of the student’s vocabulary or spelling abilities. It is important to note that this procedure serves to protect the student from a scribe who is a poor speller. A scribe should never read the reading comprehension portion of the test to a student, nor should he or she coach a student or hint to a student the meaning or spelling of a word.

When a student’s IEP or Section 504 plan indicates that responses are to be scribed, you must follow these procedures to prepare materials for scoring. For students with scribed responses, do the following:

STEP 1 NOTE: Step 1 must be completed by the School or Corporation Coordinator. Confirm the student has an IEP or Section 504 plan indicated in PearsonAccessnext. If the IEP or Section 504 plan is not indicated, refer to the Indiana Online Testing Guide in the Indiana ISTEP+ and IREAD-3 Resource Center at http://indiana .pearsonaccessnext.com.

STEP 2 Review the appendix “Accessibility and Accommodations Guidance” in the Indiana Assessment Program Manual for the current year.

STEP 3 For each scribed response, first write the word “scribe” in the response area in the Part 1 Assessment Book. Then, following the word “scribe,” write the student’s response. The word “scribe” and the student’s response must be entered using a No. 2 pencil only. If a student does not respond or test in a given section, do not write “scribe” in that section; just leave it blank.

For more information regarding the Special Accommodations in testing, refer to the Indiana Assessment Program Manual or contact your Test Coordinator.

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Appendix C

Sample Online Assessment Screen Shots

Sign In screen

Welcome screen


Section screen

Submit screen


Submit Final Answers screen

NOTE: The Submit screen appears after all but the last section of a multi-section test. The Submit Final Answers screen appears after the last section of a test.

Test Submit Warning


Section Exit Warning

NOTE: The Section Exit Warning appears after all but the last section of a multi-section test. The Test Submit Warning appears after the last section of a test.

Sign out screen

No Personal Electronic Devices in the Testing Room

ISTEP+Spring 2018 Report of Invalidation

School: ______________________________________ School #: ___________________________

Corporation: _________________________________ Corporation #: _______________________

Student Name: _______________________________ Grade: _____________________________

Invalid Test Section: _______________________ Date: ________________ Time: _____________

Briefly describe the reason this student’s test section is invalid.

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Teacher Name: _____________________ Signature: _____________________ Date: _________

Principal Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________

Parents notified by: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________ (name)

One form must be completed for EACH test section that is invalid. Reports must be made as close as possible to actual occurrence.

Distribution List: Student’s permanent file (original) Principal and/or Test Coordinator (copy) Teacher’s records (copy)

FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY Do not submit invalidation forms with the test materials.

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