Test Security Overview
What is the purpose of test security in Kansas assessment programs?
Answer: To abide by test security and ethical testing practices across various assessments.
Who may not administer a state assessment?
Answer: Parents or volunteers.
What should be integrated with regular classroom instruction prior to testing?
Answer: Teaching of test-taking skills.
What should be done to bulletin board displays during the testing?
Answer: They should be removed or covered.
What do students need to log into the Kite Student Portal?
Answer: Username and password.
When is the testing window for the Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA)?
Answer: February 3 – March 14
Why is written verification necessary before proctoring a test?
Answer: For the protection of each teacher, proctor, and the district.
What is the purpose of Kite Technology Practice tests?
Answer: To ensure that students have prior experience with the testing format.
How should the testing environment be monitored?
Answer: By actively moving around the room to encourage focus.
What is a Daily Access Code (DAC) used for?
Answer: To enter the Kite Student Portal during testing.
Which grades are assessed in Mathematics during the general summative assessments?
Answer: Grades 3 - 8, and 10.
What is the role of the Test Administrator Manual (TAM)?
Answer: It provides information on test security, administration, accommodations, and scripts for administering assessments.
How should accommodations be handled for the state assessment?
Answer: They must be completed on all instructional assignments and assessments.
What is the requirement regarding technology devices during testing?
Answer: Students should not have cell phones, smart watches, or any devices other than the one they are testing on.
What happens if a proctor notices a student didn't answer a question correctly?
Answer: The proctor cannot tell the student to check their work.
What must all district staff do before administering a state assessment?
Answer: Complete Security and Ethics training and sign an agreement to follow test security practices.
What accounts do teachers need in the Kite Educator Portal?
Answer: Accounts are needed for scoring KELPA speaking and writing domains.
What should be done with assessment materials after testing is completed?
Answer: Follow established procedures for collecting and destroying materials.
What type of background should the testing environment have?
Answer: It should be quiet without background music.
Are students in grades 3 - 5 allowed to use calculators during the math assessment?
Answer: No, calculators are not allowed for those grades.
What is the estimated time to complete the ELA assessment for grades 3 - 8 and 10?
Answer: Two sessions, 45-60 minutes each.
How are Daily Access Codes (DACs) managed during testing?
Answer: They are provided in Educator Portal and shared with Building Secretaries at the end of the day.
What is an unacceptable practice regarding students' scratch paper?
Answer: Scratch paper may not be collected for classroom grades and must be destroyed after the test session.
What type of paper should be provided to students during testing?
Answer: Clean graph or blank paper.
What does the blue dot indicate on the review screen?
Answer: It indicates that the student has responded to the item.