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Test Coordinator
TrainingSpring 2014
Test Security
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The 4 S’s
Protect:StudentsStaffSelfStandards Based Assessments
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Standardization• Equity, access, and
validity of results• Standardization
maintained through ADMINISTRATION
• TAs read DFA 2 weeks BEFORE testing
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Standardization• TAs adhere to ALL directions and
instructions in DFA• During testing, TAs read scripts from DFA
EXACTLY as written
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Prohibited Practices
• Photocopying or reproducing test materials
• Paraphrasing test questions or directions
• Coaching or assisting students with items before, during, or after the assessment
• Allowing students to interact until all students have tested (CBT)
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Prohibited Practices
• Leaving test materials unattended in unlocked room
• Taking test materials off campus (unless authorized by PED)
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Prohibited Practices
• Diminishing the significance or importance of the tests
• Having a cell phone, smart phone, e-reader, or tablet on person during testing (staff may use devices for internal communication)
• Stray-mark clean-up is STRICTLY PROHIBITED
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Prohibited Practices
STRAY MARK CLEAN-UP
School staff MAY alter biogrid information ONLY
Staff may not erase or change any other marks on the answer document
Answer documents with concerns may be returned in the Special Handling Envelope with an explanatory note
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Electronic Devices
PED Policy
Follow required steps.
School/district determines student/staff discipline.
Goal: to maintain test security
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Electronic Devices• School must clearly state
1) NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING TESTING and 2) VIOLATION RESULTS IN CONFISCATION AND SEARCH
OF DEVICE.
• If student is caught with device during testing:• TA collects device• Student continues testing (if possible)• TA gives device to STC/DTC/Principal• STC/DTC/Principal has phone checked for content• STC/DTC fills out Irregularity Report and submits to PED• Student reprimand: at discretion of school/district
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Forms—Keep for 5 YearsAll staff and proctors must sign the Staff Confidentiality Agreement
Students testing outside the regular schedule (make-ups, special pull-outs) must sign the Student Confidentiality Agreement
Principal’s and Superintendent’s Verification Forms
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Storage of Test MaterialsLOCKED storage with limited access
Account for all materials DAILY with details check-in and check-out forms
Staff should not leave test materials in unattended classrooms
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Materials Chain of CustodyCount each booklet every time it changes location
Sign in/out all materials
Check sheets should indicate movement of materials for extended time, make-ups, accommodations, etc.
Immediately report missing materialsto STC, DTC, and PED
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Testing IrregularityAny circumstance within or beyond the control of a school district that in the opinion of the PED or a school district, raises doubts about the propriety of standardized testing procedures, preparation of materials, standardized test administration, standardized testing security, student scores attained from standardized testing, or teacher or student conduct observed during standardized testing. (6.10.7.7-A NMAC)
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Testing IrregularityIf a testing irregularity occurs:
1. TA reports to STC2. STC reports to DTC3. DTC and STC conduct
internal investigation4. DTC fills out Testing
Irregularities Reporting Form and sends it to the PED
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Testing IrregularityReport Testing Irregularities for:
1. SBA/HSGA2. NMAPA/AAHSG3. EoCs4. ACCESS/W-APT5. Interim Assessments
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Testing IrregularityResults of Testing Irregularities:
Implementation of procedures to prevent similar irregularities in future
Possible invalidation of student scores if test is not a valid exhibit of student abilities
Possible reprimand of staff
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Testing IrregularityMost common Testing Irregularity:
Students continue past current session.
TAs MUST CIRCULATE ROOM AND ENSURE THAT STUDENTS DO NOT PROCEED BEYOND CURRENT SESSION.
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Session SymbolsAt top of test bookletpages
Session 1: CirclesSession 2: TrianglesSession 3: Squares
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CBT-Specific Test Security
1. Students should be unable to see another student’s screen.
2. Students need enough room on their workstation to write in a paper Answer Document.
3. Computer volume should be low for students using headphones and the text-to-speech feature.
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Questions?