A Interim Assessment Baseline Assessments 2012-2013 E=mc 2 1 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Student Assessment and Educational Testing Revised October, 2012
Table of Contents Interim Assessment Computer-Based Testing (CBT)... 1 Introduction... 1 Available CBT Tests... 1 Test Administration Policies and Procedures... 2 Testing Format... 2 Students to Be Tested... 2 Scheduling Students into the Lab... 3 Required Materials... 3 Proctoring... 3 Computer-Based Test Accommodations... 4 Special Formats for Students with Visual Impairments... 4 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Section 504 Students... 4 Accommodations for ELL Students... 5 Preparation for Computer-Based Testing Administration... 6 Computer Preparations... 6 Disabling Browser s Pop-up blockers... 6 Scratch Paper... 6 Calculators... 6 Reference Sheets... 6 Practice Assessments... 7 Retrieving Class or Session Rosters... 7 Setting Up CBT Administration in Edusoft... 8 Printing Edusoft Roster(s)... 8 Assigning an Assessment for Online Delivery in Edusoft... 10 Selecting an assessment... 10 Setting Permissions... 13 Selecting Students by Periods/Courses... 16 Selecting Courses by Teachers... 17 Printing Student Authorization Tickets... 17 Training Test Administrators for the Administration of the IA CBTs... 23 Distribution of Testing Materials... 23 Student Roster... 23 Administration of the Interim Assessment Tests... 24 Directions for Administering... 24 Student Access to Test Site... 24 Troubleshooting... 25 Viewing the Status of Students Assessments... 26 Online Test Status... 26 Retrieving Answer Keys... 32 Who to Contact for Information... 33 i
Appendix A: Interim Assessment Computer-Based Administration Record Sheet... 34 Appendix B: Interim Assessment Computer-Based Testing Administration Script... 35 Appendix C: Checklist: Before, During, and After Testing... 43 Appendix D: Equivalent Course Codes... 44 Appendix E: Troubleshooting Errors In Edusoft... 45 ii
Interim Assessment Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Introduction The Interim Assessment Program is an integrated assessment system designed to help classroom teachers monitor their students attainment of the curriculum benchmarks outlined in Florida s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS). In order to provide our students with an authentic practice test experience in preparation for state assessment programs, the following Interim Assessment (IA) tests will be offered as Computer-Based Tests (CBT) in applicable grade levels/content areas. This CBT Supplemental Program Guide provides an overview of procedures to administer the online version of the Interim Assessment tests. The implementation of computer-based testing requires the involvement of multiple individuals at each school site and each should become familiar with the policies and procedures. The test chairperson, test administrators, and technology coordinators all play an integral role in the implementation and operation of online testing. Available CBT Tests The following table shows the Interim Assessment tests that will be available online for the 2012-2013 school year. The available tests are Grades 6, 7, 9, and 10 Reading, Grade 5 Mathematics, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology I, and United States History. Content- Area Computer-Based Tests Reading Grades 6, 7, 9, and 10, and Retake Math Grade 5 Algebra I Geometry Science Biology I Social Studies U.S. History* *paper-based for Baseline only, computer-based in subsequent administrations. Only one version of the IA Grade 10 Reading test will be available for each testing period. However, separate folders are available containing test forms to be used for two groups of students: 1) Grade 10 students and 2) Retakers who are preparing to take the FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake assessment. Accessing the correct folder is important so that the correct results are reported for each group separately. Students who did not pass the FCAT in the fall and need to take the Spring FCAT Retake, should be administered the Winter IA CBT. 1
Test Administration Policies and Procedures The Interim Assessment online tests will be administered during the BBA, Fall, Winter, and Spring administration schedules. The testing window of the online Interim Assessments allow each school the flexibility of scheduling dates and times based on their instructional schedule. Following is a summary of the testing windows. Assessment Period Administration Windows BBA August 20 September 7, 2012 Fall October 29 November 9, 2012* Winter Spring January 14 January 17, 2013* ( United States History Only) January 22 February 5, 2013* (Reading, Mathematics, and Science) March 18 March 22, 2013* (United States History Only) *All Differentiated Accountability schools must administer assessments according to the dates established by the Office of School Improvement. A Schedule of Activities is provided for each administration period, which provides dates for the delivery of test booklets for students needing a paper-pencil version of the assessments, classroom sets of booklets for debriefing purposes, staff training, and the downloading of score reports. Testing Format The Computer-Based Interim Assessment tests consist of multiple-choice questions, and will be administered through the Edusoft Assessment Management System. CBT administration requires the preparation of student workstations, computer lab scheduling, monitoring students testing status, and retrieving score reports. Once students tests have been submitted, their scores are available immediately. Score reports are available for individual students, by class, schools, regional centers, district-wide, and for specific subgroups, for example, students enrolled in the English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) or Special Education (SPED) programs. The scores may be used to identify individual students strengths and weaknesses, to target instruction, and monitor progress. Students to Be Tested All eligible students enrolled in Grades 6, 7, 9, and 10 in reading, grade 5 mathematics, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology I, and United States History and its equivalent courses must take the appropriate IA CBT (See Appendix D for a list of equivalent course 2
codes). Students are to be tested on the grade level and/or subject in which they are currently listed in ISIS. Computer-Based test accommodations and/or decisions regarding modifications for English Language Learners (ELLs), students on Individualized Education and 504 Plans must be made prior to the administration of the assessments. Visually Impaired students and students needing Braille formats will be provided with the paper-pencil version of the Interim Assessments. No CBT accommodated forms are available for this administration. Students requiring such accommodations should be administered paper-based IA tests. Scheduling Students into the Lab A computer lab schedule should be a part of the initial plan. The number of computer labs and available computers will dictate how the schedules should be arranged. The assessments are not timed and students should be provided with sufficient opportunity to complete the test. Special arrangements should be made for students needing extended time. Required Materials Following are the materials needed to administer the IA CBT: Student Authorization Login Ticket (one per student per test) English-to-heritage language dictionary (ELL students) Reference Sheets (Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, Grade 5 Mathematics) 4-Function Calculator (Algebra 1); Scientific Calculator (Geometry) Scratch paper, pencil Proctoring As in a real test setting, visual barriers should be installed to prevent students from viewing other computer monitors. The test administrator and proctors should actively attend to the students during testing. 3
Computer-Based Test Accommodations For this computer-based assessment, accommodations are defined as any variation in the assessment environment or process. Computer accommodations may include variations in scheduling, responding, setting, aids and equipment, and presentation format. These variations should not change the level, content, performance criteria, readability, or validity of the assessment. Keep in mind that all accommodations should mirror those provided during instruction. The accommodations listed on the testing accommodations field in ISIS, as documented on a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan, should be provided for students on the IA CBT, to the degree such accommodations are available on the Edusoft platform. Refer to the description of the permissible accommodations in the following sections. Note: Because the activities on the Interim Assessment Reading tests require students to demonstrate reading ability, the reading passages can never be read to students as an accommodation. Special Formats for Students with Visual Impairments Teachers of students who are visually impaired (Large Print and Braille) will be sent the appropriate format of the paper test booklets. Students responses must be transcribed onto an answer sheet provided by the test chairperson. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Section 504 Students The following accommodations are permitted, if needed, for students with disabilities who have current IEPs or Section 504 Accommodation Plans. Teachers should follow the procedures outlined below and give special assistance only to those students who are eligible for such assistance. The accommodations permitted are: Flexible setting. Students may be administered the test individually or in a small group setting. Additionally, students may require use of special lighting, adaptive furniture, or special acoustics. Flexible scheduling. Students may be administered the test during several brief sessions or require extended time. Recording of answers. Students may use varied methods to respond to the test, including the mouse, keyboard, assistive technology (as available), written, signed, or verbal response. The teacher or test administrator may enter students responses on the computer if their IEP dictates it. 4
Mechanical aids. Students may use a magnifying device, a pointer, a noncalibrated ruler or template, or other similar devices to assist in maintaining visual attention to the passages and the questions. Approved manipulatives such as real coins to depict a test item, an abacus, geoboard, and other graphical aids may also be used. Auditory or sign language presentations. The teacher may sign, provide oral interpretations of, or read general directions. The reading test must be read by the student using visual or tactile means. Mathematics and Science items and answer choices may be read aloud by the test administrator verbatim. Dictionary. Students who use sign language as their primary means of communication may use an English/sign or sign/english translation dictionary. Accommodations for ELL Students The guidelines for all ELL students are as follows: Flexible setting. ELL students may be offered the opportunity to take the test in a separate room with the ESOL or heritage language teacher. Because the students are not of legal age, parents must be informed of this option and should be asked for their preferences in the test administration. Flexible scheduling. ELL students may take the test during brief sessions. Assistance in the heritage language. The ESOL or heritage language teacher may answer students questions about general directions or test questions in a way that the students would not be mistakenly led to infer the correct answer. During the reading test, the teacher may not read words to the students included in the passages or questions. Dictionary. ELL students must have access to an English-to-heritage language dictionary and/or heritage language-to-english dictionary, such as those made available to ELL students in an instructional setting. However, a dictionary written exclusively in the heritage language or in English may not be used. 5
Preparation for Computer-Based Testing Administration Computer Preparations All computer workstations to be used for testing must meet the minimum specifications below. Please check with your technology coordinator to verify that your workstations meet the following specifications: Operating System Version Web Browser(s) Adobe Reader Additional Information Windows Vista Microsoft IE 7, 8 Ver. 7 and 9.1 For better performance the following specifications are recommend: Processor: 1.5 GHz or higher Memory: 512 MB RAM or higher JavaScript must be Windows XP Microsoft IE 6, 7, 8 Ver. 6, 7 and 9.1 Macintosh OS 10.5 Safari 3 Ver. 7, 9 Macintosh OS 10.4 Safari 2 Ver. 7, 9 Macintosh OS 10.3 Safari 1.3 Ver. 6 enabled 800x600 screen resolution Disabling Browser s Pop-up blockers Prior to testing, the pop-up blocker feature should be disabled on each workstation to avoid any distractions to students while testing. Please consult with your designated school site computer technician for specific instructions on disabling pop-up blockers for the browser that is currently installed on your workstations. Scratch Paper Students should be provided with scratch paper during the administration of the Algebra I, Geometry, and Grade 5 mathematics tests. After testing, all scratch paper must be collected and discarded in a secure manner to avoid compromising test content. Calculators A four-function calculator is necessary for the administration of the Algebra I test. A scientific calculator should be provided for the Geometry test. Students may use their own four-function or scientific calculator or the classroom teacher can provide them one from a class set. Reference Sheets Reference sheets for mathematics grades 5, 6-8, Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology I may be downloaded and printed at the school site. These reference sheets may also be used during the year for instructional purposes. However, if they are used prior to IA 6
testing, or if re-used they must be examined for stray marks/notes, etc. PDF files are provided at http://oada.dadeschools.net/iap/iap.asp. Practice Assessments Practice Assessments for reading grades 6, 7, 9, and 10, grade 5 mathematics, Algebra, and Geometry are available in Edusoft for the purpose of familiarizing students with the Edusoft platform. The assessments are a sampling of items to be used to simulate the Edusoft testing environment and to prepare students for the administration of the interim assessments. The assessments will be available only the first week of the baseline, fall, and winter testing administration windows. Retrieving Class or Session Rosters The Edusoft Assessment Management System school rosters are updated every 5 to 7 days with information provided from ISIS. Edusoft s online testing only allows for enrolled students to be assigned to an assessment in its system. Prior to testing, the test administrator must print the class roster(s) through Edusoft. The Edusoft roster should be compared with the school site roster(s) to determine if any students do not appear on the Edusoft roster. Such students may be administered the assessment(s) in paper-pencil format, or tested after the next rollover date. Edusoft Account Administrators and teachers with Edusoft access can print the rosters. 7
Setting Up CBT Administration in Edusoft The following screens provide a step-by-step demonstration of how to set up a CBT in Edusoft. Please note that for demonstration purposes the screen shots that follow use sample file folders. You will always select the actual test(s) from the Miami-Dade District Assessments current school year folder. Printing Edusoft Roster(s) To print out an Edusoft Roster the designated Edusoft Account Adminstrator or classroom teacher must access the Edusoft website at http://www.edusoft.com/login.jsp. Sign in using your user name and password, then click on the ADMIN tab located at the top of the Edusoft toolbar and as shown below: Scroll down and click the Rosters link. This will allow you to select students by teachers and then by course(s). 8
Click on the school name. Click on the teachers name(s) associated with the grade level subject or course to retrieve roster(s) by course and/or period. Compare the rosters retrieved from Edusoft to your school s rosters. 9
Assigning an Assessment for Online Delivery in Edusoft The ability to assign assessments for online delivery depends on your level of access to Edusoft. Only the designated Edusoft Account Administrator has the authority to do the following: Select an assessment for students Set test-taking experience controls for testing Select teachers, by course or period Print Student Authorization Tickets Submit completed tests for scoring Selecting an assessment Access the Edusoft Management system at http://www.edusoft.com/login.jsp. Click the Benchmarks Exams tab at the top of the Edusoft toolbar. Scroll down and click on the Assessments link. 10
Note the highlighted test Miami-Dade District Assessments 2012-2013. This is the folder that must be accessed to assign the online Grade 5 Mathematics, Grades 6, 7, 9, and 10 Reading and Reading Retake NGSSS, Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology assessments to students for the 2012-2013 school year. Click the + sign on the folder titled, Miami-Dade District Assessments 2012-2013. Note the folder titled, 2012 Baseline Benchmark Assessments. For the fall, winter, and spring administrations this folder s name will be modified to reflect the time period. For example, the Fall folder will be named 2012 Fall Benchmark Assessments. 11
Identify the correct folder of the grade level of the test and click on the folder for the IA assessment you wish to schedule. 12
Once the folder is highlighted on the left, select the test located on the right-hand side of the Assessments in Selected Folder. (The test should highlight in yellow as shown). Click on the View Details button. Setting Permissions 13
After clicking on the View Details button. The Test Details page appears as shown below: On the Test Details page, click the button titled Assign Online located on the right hand side of the screen. 14
The Online Test Assignment screen appears which is where all of the permissions should be set as follows: The General Information area should be left blank. Testing Window dates should be set with the scheduled dates for the administration window period (e.g. Baseline, Fall, and Winter Administration dates are provided on the M-DCPS Testing Calendar. The beginning time should be set at 7:00 a.m. and the ending time can be set at 4:00 p.m. The permissions for Test-taking experience must be set as shown below. The Interim Assessments are untimed and the radio button should be set to None. After setting permissions in the Test-taking experience, click the Continue button. 15
SELECTING STUDENTS Select the option By periods or courses. Click Continue. Leave the School Types at the default of All. Select your school from the Schools dropdown menu. 16
Selecting Courses by Teachers In the bottom section, now you can select the specific courses by teachers. Note that you can use the alpha list and select by the letter of last name. Scroll through the alpha list and select the courses for each teacher in which enrolled students are to be assessed with the Interim Assessment. Select the teachers by last name from the alpha list. Once you have selected all classes by navigating through the page numbers, click the Continue button. 17
The Online Test Assignment page displays the details of the test assignment for all classes selected. In order to revise or edit any part of the Online Test Assignment screen, select Edit Properties button as shown in the screen above (i.e. if an option was not checked in the Test-taking experience). The Edit Properties button enables the editing of the following properties: General Information, Testing Window, Test-taking experience. Also, you can View Assigned Students or Edit Student Selection from the screen above (i.e. if a teacher or course was not selected) 18
Printing Student Authorization Tickets After assigning the assessments in the Edusoft System a ticket must be generated for each student. The Student Authorization Ticket roster contains a student name with a unique ticket number. To print out tickets for the courses assigned from the Online Test Assignment page, Scroll down and Click the View Assigned Students button 19
The Assigned Periods screen should appear as shown. Note the assigned periods by course and teacher. Click the View link for the first course and period by teacher. All teachers, courses, and periods that were assigned should appear on this screen. 20
All students enrolled in the selected course will appear as shown below. A ticket number is issued to each student in the enrolled period. The ticket number is listed on the ticket along with the student s name and student ID (student ID was blocked out in the screen shot below). The Status column provides you with an update as to whether the assessment is assigned, in progress, or completed. Also, if the Period Details screen is revisited during testing it will indicate whether the student completed the test or is in progress. The Print Student Tickets button generates an Excel file with the roster of students for the selected period. The Excel file contains students name, student ID, ticket number, test name, and Edusoft online url address. The Excel file can be adjusted as needed to print the Student Authorization Tickets and to resemble the Interim Assessment Computer-Based Administration Record Sheet located in Appendix A (optional). Print Student Tickets Ticket Number Student Name 21
Also, to print student tickets you can use the Avery Wizard software located at http://www.avery.com/avery/en_us/templates-&-software/software/avery-wizard-for- Microsoft-Office.htm. A step-by-step guide, Printing Individual Student Authorization Tickets is available on the Interim Assessment website at http://oada.dadeschools.net/iap/iap.asp Students will only need to use the Student Authorization Ticket number to sign on to the Edusoft testing website. The student ID or user name generated should not be used. Once signed on it will provide confirmation of the students name, school location, and school name. 22
Training Test Administrators for the Administration of the IA CBTs The test chairperson or the principal s designee is responsible for training all classroom teachers in the various components of the Interim Assessment Program. Please refer to the IA Program Guide for a complete discussion of training test administrators. Specific to the CBT administration: 1. Scheduling students in the computer lab for testing 2. Verifying Edusoft Class Rosters 3. Applying the visual block to the computer screen. 4. Assisting students during the testing session 5. Securing a student s computer if a student leaves the room and will resume testing 4. Ensuring that student properly exits the test Sample test are available to aid in training processes. (Global Ticket Number needed) Distribution of Testing Materials Test administrators must be provided with the appropriate materials prior to the start of each testing session. The following materials are needed for testing: Global Ticket Number List of students ID numbers (M-DCPS 7-digit ID number) No. 2 pencils, scratch paper Mathematics/Science reference sheets 4-function calculators (Algebra I); Scientific Calculator (Geometry) English-to-heritage language dictionary (ELL students only). Note that the Florida Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology End-of-Course computer-based test provides online calculators, but this tool is not available on the Edusoft platform; students may use a hand-held calculator for the IA tests. Students may use any calculators they use for class work for this assessment. No calculators are provided as part of the Interim Assessment program. Student Roster The Edusoft or Class Roster may be used to take attendance and record students completion status of the assessments. Alternatively, a template is provided in Appendix A that may be used to record students taking the CBT format, paper-pencil format, and those needing special accommodations. 23
Administration of the Interim Assessment Tests Each content area of the Interim Assessment test is designed to be administered separately. It is highly recommended that multiple content areas not be administered successively on the same day in order to avoid student fatigue. It is further recommended that longer tests be administered in two sessions, which may occur over a two-day period. If this option is chosen, a stopping point should be designated in advance, with all students instructed to stop at the same point on the computer. Students can log out and use the same password to access the test from the designated stopping point. Individual students should not be allowed to revisit a section on the test that was administered during a previous testing session. Directions for Administering Distribute scratch paper, pencils, mathematics reference sheet, and calculators. Distribute Student IDs to each student. Read the script provided in Appendix B to assist students in accessing Edusoft s student testing site and begin testing. When testing is completed, have students close out the Internet Explorer browser. Collect materials individually from each student. Student Access to Test Site Students will log into Edusoft s Student Testing screen at http://www.edusoft.com/test to test. 24
Troubleshooting Common Errors and Possible Solutions Error Student or Administrator unable to login to the Edusoft System. A pop-up (or screen) while student is testing within Edusoft. Possible Solution Confirm that student has typed in Global Ticket Number and Student ID Number correctly. Check network status by typing in http://www.google.com in the Internet browser to see if the web page is being displayed properly? Contact Riverside Publishing Company Support (RPC). Close popup window. Contact local Technical Coordinator for configuration and/or Virus control. The computer system freezes or locks up while testing. A reboot may be required.* Check with local Technical Coordinator, if system locks up often. The test will not load or computer sits idle. Check network status by typing in http://www.google.com in the Internet browser to see if the web page is being displayed properly? Confirm ticket number and contact RPC. The keyboard or mouse freezes while student is taking the test. A reboot may be required.* Check with local Technical Coordinator if system locks up often. The student accidentally selects finish while testing and exits out of the test. The browser freezes during testing A new Student Authorization Ticket must be created and the student must retest. The retest will replace the previous results. Note: A student can only take one test per Global Student Ticket. A reboot may be required.* Check with local Technical Coordinator if system locks up often. After clicking the Next button the page displays an error Contact RPC. The computer is rebooted or the browser is closed out and restarted during testing. The student will be prevented from logging back into his/her test session for 2 to 5 minutes. Log the student back into the test using the same Global Ticket and Student ID number. Riverside Publishing Support Phone Number: 1-866-433-8763 *To reboot the computer, turn off the power buttons or perform a CTRL-ALT-DELETE function. 25
Viewing the Status of Students Assessments Online Test Status The status should show as completed on all students if they have submitted their test for scoring. Follow the procedures outlined below to check the students test status. 1. Click on the Benchmark Exams tab, for the test that needs to be submitted. 2. Click on the Assessments link 26
3. Find the assessment that was administered and click on it. Click the assessment on the right side located in the Assessments in Selected Folder Click View Details Click Click Click 4. Click View Global Ticket. Click 27
5. Click the link under Assessment Window Click link 6. Click View Status Click 28
7. Select By periods or courses Click Continue 8. Select your school from the Schools drop down menu Click Continue 29
The different testing sessions assigned by course, teachers, and periods are displayed in the Assigned Periods screen. Click on the View students link in order to view the testing status. (This page must be revisited in order to determine the status for each course, teacher, or period assigned) Click View students 30
The Period Details screen appears showing the current testing status of students. The status shows the following for each student: o Questions Completed monitors the number of questions completed out of the total questions Status Column: o Graded the student has taken the assessment and submitted it for scoring o In Progress the student might have paused the test or is in the process of taking the test o In Progress/ Complete the student has submitted the test for scoring o Date/Time Completed the student took the test and submitted it for scoring and a date and time stamp appears. 31
Retrieving Answer Keys Answer keys for the Interim Assessment tests may also be found in the Edusoft system and printed for purposes of debriefing. The process for retrieving the answer keys may be found at http://oada.dadeschools.net/iap/retrieving%20answer%20keys.pdf. Follow procedures for printing reports and interpreting results in the IA Program Guide. 32
WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION Issue Contact Office Phone Number Purpose and administration of the Interim Assessment tests Felicia Mallory Denetra Collins 305-995-1213 305-995-4580 District Pacing Guides Language Arts/Reading Mathematics Science 305-995-1949 305-995-1921 305-995-2341 Allowable accommodations for English language learners Bilingual Education and World Languages 305-995-2428 Allowable accommodations for students with disabilities Division of Special Education 305-995-1295 Printing, scanning, and scoring of answer sheets and downloading of score reports Instructional Technology 305-995-1915 Accessing the Benchmark Assessment Item Bank/ ExamView Edusoft Technical Support Instructional Technology 305-995-2202 Riverside Publishing Company 1-866-433-8763 33
APPENDIX A INTERIM ASSESSMENT COMPUTER-BASED ADMINISTRATION RECORD SHEET Grade 6 Reading Grade 7 Reading Grade 9 Reading Reading, Grade 10 (NGSSS) Reading Grade 10 (Retake NGSSS) Grade 5 Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Biology I United States History Computer Lab Location Homeroom and/or Instructor Name of Test Administrator Assessment Date STUDENT S NAME STUDENT S ID NUMBER ATTENDANCE CODE *Type of Testing Format **Accommodations A = ABSENT E = EXEMPTION I = INVALIDATION *Type of Testing Format: C- Computer-Based; P-Paper/Pencil; **Acccomodations for ESE/504/ELL : FP=Flexible Presentation; FR=Flexible Responding; FSC=Flexible Scheduling; FSE-Flexible Setting; AD=Assistive Devices FSC = Flexible Scheduling; FSE=Flexible Setting; AHL=Assistance in Heritage Language; ADI-Approved Dictionary 34
Appendix B Interim Assessment Computer-Based Testing Administration Script Today you will be taking the Interim Assessment test on the computer. To access the test you will need to use the Student Authorization Ticket provided to you. Click on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop. [Write the http://www.edusoft.com/test on the board in the front of the room.] On the toolbar at the top of the screen, type the Internet web address that I have written on the board. You will use the Ticket option on the right side of the screen to login, which is highlighted in green. Log In Here with the Ticket Number Look at the Student Authorization Ticket provided to you. Carefully type in the ticket number in the box titled Ticket on the right hand side of the screen. Click the Log In button. 35
The screen says, Just checking Please make sure that your name and the school are correct. If they are correct, click Yes. If not, please raise your hand. [If any students have incorrect information, check to see if the student entered the correct ticket number that was issued under their name on your master roster. Then click No to go back and re-enter the numbers again] Please read the directions displayed on the screen silently while I read them aloud. [Check the number of items noted in the highlighted box for the test you are administering and state that number when reading the following statement.] Note that number of items for the test are displayed in a blue highlighted box. There are ## questions on this test. 36
Student Name Number of Questions 37
Click the Start the Test button. Your first and last name should appear on the right side of the screen. If you do not see your name, please raise your hand. Look at the first item (Please note that reading and mathematics screens are different and each is shown below). You will see the number 1, followed by the first item. The answer choices are listed below the item, with each choice listed next to a letter (A, B, C, or D), and a circle beside the letter. You will click inside the circle for the correct answer. Math Screen Student Name Question Answer Choices Radio Button Click inside button to select the correct answer. Click inside button to deselect an answer. Navigation Box Scroll down to the lower left corner of the screen, you should see a drop down box that says Jump to a question. This is a Navigation Box that you can use to move through the questions.. 38
Click the down arrow. Once you answered a question the word Unanswered will be removed, meaning you have answered that question. You can refer to the drop-down box to make sure you have not skipped any questions. Also, during the testing session if you need to go back you can use the drop-down box to do so. Reading Screen Scroll Bar for Questions Reading Passages Student Name Scroll Bar for Reading Passage Test Questions Jump to specific question Pause Test (If reading is being administered continue with): The left-hand side of the screen displays all of the questions for the reading passage located on the right-hand side of the screen. Use the left scroll bar to scroll down to all of the questions that are related to the reading passage on the right. Read the passage on the right and then proceed to answer the questions on the left. Click the Next button when you are ready to move on to the next item. 39
During the test if you need to use the restroom, please raise your hand and I will come to you. Please do not get out of your seat during the testing session. You will be instructed to click the Pause Test button, and then the Save and Exit Test button. (Test Paused Screen View) Upon returning from the restroom you will be asked to sign back into the testing session with the ticket number previously issued. The test will resume from the point of your last question. Note to Test Administrator: If a student needs to use the restroom room, or to provide a break, the student(s) may click the Pause button. To resume they may click the button Continue Your Test button. If a student becomes ill, or the test is to be administered over two days, have them click the Pause button, click Save and Exit Test. The student may resume testing using the same ticket number. 40
When you have completed the last question of the testing session a Finish Test button appears on the lower right hand side of the screen. Click the icon, Finish Test test button. If you decide that you want to review your answers, click the Back button or jump to specific questions by using the dialog box on the left hand side of the screen. 41
After clicking the Finish Test button a Test Summary screen will appear. This screen provides you with details of the number of questions you have answered. Also, if you decide that you want to review your answers you can select the Back button. If you decide that you are finished at this point, Click the Save and Exit Test button. The test will be graded and submitted for scoring. You will not be able to access the test again. When you have exited, please close your Internet Browser and return to the school s home screen. Do not open any other internet sites or computer applications at any time during this test administration. 42
APPENDIX C CHECKLIST: BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER TESTING Before Testing Read the Interim Assessment program guide. Meet with school s administrators, microsystem technician, classroom teachers, lab manager, and proctors to: o Train and review testing procedures for computer-based testing o Verify minimum requirements and prepare computers for testing o Determine students who will need to take the paper-pencil version(s) of the tests. o Schedule students and/or classes into the computer lab. o Determine students needing accommodations. Prepare for computer based testing by: o Preparing materials o Train test administrators During Testing Distribute student identification numbers to students Administer the test following script in Appendix B. Monitor test administrations Make note of any problems encountered during testing Make sure students close out the testing session properly by exiting the test and closing the Internet browser. After Testing Arrange make-up sessions for students who were absent or unable to complete testing Retrieve score reports 43
APPENDIX D Equivalent Course Codes Course Codes Algebra Algebra 1 1200310 Algebra 1 Honors 1200320 Algebra 1-B 1200380 Pre-AICE Mathematics 1 1209810 IB Middle Years Program/Algebra 1 Honors - 1200390 Biology Biology 1 2000310 Biology 1 Honors 2000320 Pre-AICE Biology 2000322 Biology Technology 2000430 Biology 1 PreIB 2000800 IB Middle Years Program Biology Honors 2000850 Integrated Science 3 2002440 Integrated Science 3 Honors - 2002450 Geometry Geometry 1206310 Geometry Honors 1206320 IB Middle Years Program Geometry Honors 1206810 Pre-AICE Mathematics 2-1209820 U.S History United States History 2100310 United States History Honors - 2100320 Civics Civics - 2106010 Civics - 2106015 Civics & Career Planning - 2106016 Civics, Advanced - 2106020 Civics, Advanced - 2106025 Civics, Advanced & Career Planning - 2106026 Civics and Digital Technologies - 2106029 44
APPENDIX E TROUBLESHOOTING ERRORS IN EDUSOFT Displayed Error Possible Solution 502 Bad Gateway Close the web browser (IE, Firefox, etc..), wait 5 minutes, and re-attempt to log in to Edusoft. (This issue will occur if there is a network infrastructure issue or if the caching server is connected to an Edusoft web server that experiences an issue and will go away once the web server recovers or the caching server connects to a different web server) Unable to display the web page Attempt to access www.msn.com or another external website. If the other websites load, please contact Edusoft Software Support. If the other website do not load, there may be a local network/system issue. (This issue will occur if the students machine is unable to access www.edusoft.com (network connection, Edusoft application issue, ISP issue, etc ) Tests not saving Red X on graphics Student control buttons not appearing Run an Item Response Report to confirm that the answers for the graded online assessment are not listed, then contact Edusoft Support. Contact Edusoft Software Support while near the computer that is returning a Red X instead of a graphic. Attempt to access www.msn.com or another external website. If the other external websites load quickly, please contact Edusoft Software Support. If the other external websites do not load quickly, there may be a local network/system issue. (This issue is usually due to low download speeds and/or computers that are running slow) 45