In With the New
DAILY DOUBLE: The number of times you can restart TestNav and the computer if a student is having problems logging on to TestNav to start the test.
What is: 2x's for TestNav, 1x for computer
Reminder: We have to keep track of which computer each student is testing on.
-If they cannot log onto a computer and haven't started answering questions on the test, we can move them to another machine.
-If they get kicked out and have started the test, we troubleshoot to get them going again ON THAT COMPUTER.
-If they get kicked out, have started the test, we can't get them going on that computer, they will have to do that test as a make up later.
The information that should be posted once testing has started.
What is Grade, Subject, Unit #, Total time, Start Time, Stop Time?
The form that must be filled out before/after testing to check out/in secure test materials on each day of testing for each test?
What is Chain of Custody Form?
Person responsible for securing testing items once they have been checked out.
What is the authorized person who checked them out?
-Do not leave secure items alone in your classroom with an unlocked door.
-Ask another TA to watch them or take them with you. (Yes, even into the restroom)
Students who have TTS must do this before testing.
What is: Check that their audio is working to ensure they have working headphones and their volume is adjusted (we cannot help them after they start testing-it's considered a misadministration)?
Unless TTS is used, students will not need headphones for CMAS assessments because they will not contain ________ for any content area.
What is audio?
What can be done if all students finish testing before the unit testing time is up.
What is...the unit may be ended?
-There's no minimum testing time.
-TA's may not encourage students to finish any unit early.
Access to test materials (test tickets) is only available at this time.
What is on day of test for content being assessed.
The most important form that everyone who is administering a test or is in the testing area needs to have completed.
What is a signed security agreement?
The Student to Teacher ratio in a testing environment is this.
What is 30:1? If more students in a room, must have 2 adults at all times. We can call for Bryan to fill in if need be if one of the two adults has to leave.
Used scratch paper becomes a secure item when ___________.
What is...it is written on?
DAILY DOUBLE: The number of Math, ELA, and Science sessions and how many minutes for each session.
What is...
3 sessions, 65 minutes for Math
3 sessions, 90 minutes for ELA
3 sessions, 80 minutes for 5th Science
Those that are involved with CMAS testing must do these two things in compliance with CDE regulations.
What is...be trained and sign a security agreement?
DAILY DOUBLE: What these acronyms stand for: TA, TAM, CMAS, CBT.
What is Test Administrator, Test Administrator Manual, Colorado Measures of Academic Success, and Computer Based Testing?
The choices we have available for students to do if they are finished before the ending test time.
What is:
-Continue checking their work? (Cannot tell them this during testing)
-Read a book or magazine after signing out of test?
-Remove student from the room to a secure place away from other testing students after signing out of test?
This is not allowed for any content area or make up session.
What is out of order testing?
The start and end dates for the testing window for CMAS 2019.
What is April 8th - April 26th?
Name 3 test materials that are considered secure.
What is student testing tickets, rosters with student info, used scratch paper, any student work printed or dictated from dictation software, math reference sheets if written on, oral scripts?
Do these things if there is a testing irregularity or security breach.
What is:
-Report it immediately to Cyndy (SAC) who will then call EDSS and report to Eric Mason (EDSS).
-Fill out Testing Irregularity Form, write down as soon as can what happened so you remember.
(For list of irregularities and security breaches see your TAM)
Name 3 things that the testing environment must be free of.
What is: Food and drink, Number lines, word walls, steps for solving math problems, maps, charts, ANY content related materials?
(Inspirational posters are OK. When in doubt, cover it. Ask Cyndy before testing to look at the room if you have questions.)
Name 3 things that you will find in the Test Administrator Manual.
What is...Information about: administration of test, accommodations, "Say" directions, test security, testing environment, student testing tickets info, how to start/stop tests, how to deal with irregularities and interruptions, checklists, testing times?
Separate testing environments must be used for these situations. Name two.
What are...
-Different content areas: ELA and Math and Science and Social Studies (testing times and SAY directions are different).
-Directions read in another language other than English.
-CoAlt testing vs. Regular CMAS computer testing.
-Student is using a dictation device.
-Discretionary: student behavior?
What is the protocol for TA cell phones and Student cell phones?
What is....
TA's:
-May have a cell phone for emergency use ONLY, but ringer must be turned off and phone muted.
-No photos of test questions or room.
-Do not leave students alone in testing environment to talk on cell phone.
-Text for test or student help.
Students:
-No cell phones in testing environment.
-Phones from backpacks need to be checked that they are turned off and left in backpacks in hallway.
-No smart watches.
-No electronic devices.
-No access to Internet during testing.
Name 3 authorized persons in the testing areas.
Name 3 unauthorized persons in the testing areas.
What are (3 authorized persons): Students, TA's, authorized school, district, and state personnel?
What are (2 unauthorized persons): Media, parents of students testing, persons without a signed security agreement?
(Look for yellow smiley sticker on badges of district personnel. Ask Cyndy or Bryan if have questions about someone.)
-Name 3 things that TA's are not to help students with once in test.
-Describe what you can do to minimize student questions.
What is...
-May not help with answering questions.
-May not help with going to the next question or show how to use the review screen.
-May not help with drag and drop or other tech features on test questions.
What is...
-Practice the tutorials with your students!
-You can say, "Do your best."
-Tell them ahead of time you are not able to talk with them.