WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL
Universal Tools
SBAC Administration
Miscellaneous...
Common Sense :~)
100
SBAC is an ONLINE ASSESSMENT that is adaptive test.
How will the SBAC be administered?
100
English
What languages are available to ELL in text to speech?
100
Twenty minutes
How long can a student pause their test and return to it to review and make changes to previous answers?
100
Last year or Spring of 2014
When was the field test done?
100
Varying Responses- It just Common Sense
Why is it important that we expose our students to the "Practice Test?"
200
Untimed Test
What are the time limits for the Language Arts & Mathematics tests?
200
Yes, if an adult (or team) determines that a universal too might be distracting or that students do not need to or are unable to us them. This information must be noted in TIDE prior to test administration.
Can "Universal Tools" be turned off if it is determined that they will interfere with the student's performance on assessment?
200
The student will not be able to make changes to previous responses.
What happens if a student pauses their test for longer than twenty minutes?
200
No, SBAC is different than CMT protocols since it is an online test. It is up to administration if students will leave from testing or remain in the room.
Does the whole school have to be restricted during testing?
200
Yes, you... Administration will attempt to print labels with student's names & SASID #. The teacher will need to put the session ID on the board.
Who will make the login cards for the students?
300
SBAC- will adjust within the grade level to the students ability when testing.
What is the "adaptive" feature of the test?
300
1. Universal tools are access features that are available to all students. 2. Designated supports for the Smarter Balanced assessments are those features that are available for use by any student as long as the team of educators indicate the need. 3. Accommodations are changes in procedures or materials that increase equitable access during SBAC for students with IEP or 504 Plans
What are the differences among the three categories of universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations?
300
Classroom activity
In order to administer the Performance Task the teacher must do what?
300
English Language Arts 1. CAT- Comprehensive Assessment Test 2. PT- Performance Task Math 1. CAT 2. PT
How many test will students take & what are their names/abbreviations?
300
Yes, the TA will be able to see where students are on each assessment.
Will the Test Administrators be able to monitor students progress during the actual test?
400
To create an assessment to be used nationally that would assess the CCSS across the board instead of individual State assessments
What is the purpose of changing from the CMT to SBAC?
400
In grades 6-8 and 11, text to speech & read aloud are available for ELA reading passages as an accommodation for students whose need is documented on an IEP or 504 Plan.
Who can use text to speech for ELA reading passages on SBAC?
400
72 hours
How long do you have after completing the classroom activity?
400
7 1/2 hours
How long might the combined testing take?
400
NO, NO, NO... It's common sense.
Can a teacher help a student with answers since its on the computer?
500
Twelve weeks
What is the window of time given to school districts to administer the SBAC including make-ups and retakes?
500
Answer May Vary...
How will you teach your students to use the universal tools before the SBAC administration?
500
24 hours
What is the ideal time to complete the classroom activity?
500
Test, Information, Distribution, Engine= T-I-D-E
What does TIDE stand for?
500
Test security involves maintaining the confidentiality of test questions and answers, and is critical in ensuring the integrity of a test and validity of test results. Ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to the test and that test materials are kept confidential is critical in technology-based assessments.
What is test security?
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