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ACCUPLACER Proctor Training
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College Entrance Exams
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Melanie JonesAssessment [email protected]
ACCUPLACER
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Danielle TaylorAssessment Program [email protected]
ACCUPLACER
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Kathie MontogneseCollege Board, Senior Assessment [email protected]
ACCUPLACER Proctor TrainingAgenda
• Welcome! - Idaho SDE • ACCUPLACER Overview• User Permission Roles• Proctoring Eligibility Criteria and Responsibilities• Test Administration• Frequently Asked Questions - SDE• Questions
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ACCUPLACER Overview
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ACCUPLACER Program
• Placement and Diagnostic assessments
• Computer-adaptive testing format
• Internet-based, on-demand testing, and special formats
Primary Uses of ACCUPLACER
• ACCUPLACER Placement Tests: used to determine if students are prepared for a college-level. Provides one scaled score.
• ACCUPLACER Diagnostic Tests: used to provide a detailed assessment of test-takers’ skills so that academic strengths and weaknesses can be pinpointed. Provides 5 domain scores.
ACCUPLACER Tests
Placement Tests -Reading Comprehension
-Sentence Skills-Arithmetic-Elementary Algebra
-College Level MathProvides one scaled score (20 – 120)12 to 20 items
Diagnostic Tests (40 items)-Reading Comprehension
-Sentence Skills
-Arithmetic-Elementary Algebra
Provides 5 domain scores (1 – 15)40 items
Decreased Difficulty
Delivers a customized testing experience by using prior answers to estimate which items the student is likely to answer successfully.
Increased Difficulty
Lower Middle Difficulty
Score is calculated and the next best item is selected based on:
• Difficulty• Content• Test Specifications
On-Line TestingComputer Adaptive Testing
Accommodation Testing Formats
• Companion Format – conversion chart• Pencil/paper versions
• Braille version • Large print version• Audio CDs
• On-Line Options• Online is compatible with selected screen reading software programs
• JAWS• Kurzweil• Read/Write Gold
• Online has a wizard feature for visually impaired
College Board does NOT approve accommodations for ACCUPLACER
User Permission Roles
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User Roles and Permission Levels
The ACCUPLACER program has different User levels that allow the user to perform different roles and responsibilities.
• Idaho DOE• Institutional Administrator (IA) – Oversees and controls ACCUPLACER account
• Idaho High Schools• Site Managers (SM) – Manages a specific testing site assigned to them by the IA
• Proctor Reporters (PR) – Administers tests at his/her site and generates site-specific reports
• Proctors (P) – Administers tests at his/her testing site and generates site-specific score roster reports
• Reporters (R) – Can only create reports
More information is available under the Resources menu on the platform: ACCUPLACER User Roles and Permission Levels
ACCUPLACER Program Manual and the User Guide.
Proctor/Reporter vs Proctor
Proctor/Reporter• Administer tests
• Create Student Testing Vouchers• Pre-Registration/Voucher System• Remote Voucher
• Edit student profiles
• Generate ALL site-specific reportsProctor• Administer tests
• Create Student Testing Vouchers• Pre-Registration/Voucher System• Remote Voucher
• Edit student profiles
• Generate site-specific Score Roster Report14
ProctoringEligibility Criteria and Responsibilities
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Eligibility Criteria
• Proctors must be responsible adults trained to administer standardized tests
• Proctors may not: • be a peer or friend of the student • be students• administer TSIA to a member of their household
or immediate family • Proctors may not have a stake in Students’ scores • Proctors may not be employed part-time or full-time
at a test preparation company • Login credentials cannot be shared
• Generic Passwords are not allowed!
Proctors
Responsibilities
• Proctors MUST:• Ensure proper test security before, during, and after
test administrations (on-line & Companion)• Collect and monitor all prohibited items e.g. cell
phone, calculators, rulers, etc.• Safeguard against improper test taking/cheating
• Circulate test center during test sessions• Never engage in non-proctoring activities—e.g.
reading, eating, drinking, conversing, etc.• Collect ALL scratch paper and shred
• Provide students with scratch paper/pencils
Proctors
ACCUPLACERID Requirements
• If administering ACCUPLACER to a student you do not know, request ID. • Students must be asked to present at least one form of identification
• The ID must include the student’s name, signature, and a recognizable photograph* • The identification must be checked before the student begins testing and rechecked at the end of testing• Acceptable forms of identification include current/valid:
• Driver’s license • High School ID• College ID• State or federal ID card• Passport• Tribal ID card• Naturalization card or certificate of citizenship• College Board official ID form
Student Identification:Acceptable Forms
Test Administration
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Verify Systems Check• Check all computers prior to test administration day
• www.accuplacer.org
• Click on Verify Systems
• Receive an immediate report
• MathJax – plugin for math problems
• Use of personal computers for testing is NOT permitted
• School-owned and student-issued computers, including Chromebooks, laptops, tablets, etc. that are permitted to be taken home by students is similarly classified as a student-owned device and therefore not permitted.
• School-issued laptops and tablets are permitted if and ONLY if the devices stay on campus
School HardwareWhat’s Acceptable, What’s Not
Flexible Test Administration
Vouchers• Pre-register students in advance• Designed for large group testing
On Demand Testing• No scheduling or pre-planning required• Walk in testing on campus
COMPANION Special Formats• Special Formats• On-line accommodation options
How to Administer an On-Demand Standard Test Session—As a Proctor
• Web address is accuplacer.org
• Enter Proctor Credentials to log in to your test site - User Name and Password
• Click on Administer Test Tab from left side navigation panel
• Click on Administer New Test Session
• Choose Branching Profile (test session to be administered to student) from dropdown menu
• Click on Administer Test button
• Student reads student privacy policy and clicks on Accept
• Student reads Student Instructions (customized by school – optional) students clicks on Close
• Student enters their ID number, confirms ID number, last name, and date of birth, complete demographic info page, student clicks on Start Test.
Pre-Registration Voucher System
One, Two, three:1. Complete and Import the Pre-Registration Template2. Generate and Print Vouchers3. Test Students with Vouchers
Voucher Assistance Contact:Deb [email protected]
How to Administer a Voucher Test Session—As a Proctor
1. Web address is accuplacer.org2. Click Systems Requirements to ensure computer is ready to test3. If all items Pass, proceed to step 44. If some/all items Fail, and you are unable to correct the issues, contact your technical support
person for assistance5. Click Use Voucher6. Prompt the student to enter his/her voucher information from their voucher:
1. Voucher Number2. Last Name3. Birth Date
7. Click Submit8. Tell the Student to WAIT!9. Launch student test from the dashboard
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Contacting Customer ServiceOne Last Thing!
• Deb Anderson:• 970-217-8803• [email protected]
• Help Desk: 866-607-5223• Submit a Technical Support Ticket: https://www.accuplacer.org/webtocase• Live Chat: A HUMAN BEING WILL REPLY!
Contact Information is located at the bottom of every screen on the platform
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who?
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Decision-Making Process
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Webpage: Decision-Making Process
College Entrance Exam Assessment Guide
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Webpage: College Entrance Exam Assessment Guide
SAT Reportable Score Accommodations
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Webpage: SAT Reportable Score Accommodations
ACCUPLACER Reportable Score Accommodations
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Webpage: ACCUPLACER Reportable Score Accommodations
ACCUPLACER Account Setup
•Email from [email protected]• Only active 24 hours
• If need account setup, change in personnel, additional personnel contact:• [email protected]
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Placement vs. Diagnostic
•Which assessment is eligible for CEE requirement?• ACCUPLACER Placement
•ACCUPLACER Diagnostic only used for low score within a specific domain
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Score Interpretation Guide
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Webpage: ACCUPLACER Score Interpretation Guide
Other FAQs
•Who can be a proctor?• LEA decision
•Can a 12th grader take ACCUPLACER?• Yes, as long as it still meets the CEE code
parameters.
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Eligibility 12th Grade Administration
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TESTING WINDOW:
Placement: Feb. 5-April 30, 2018Diagnostic: Feb. 5-May 5, 2018
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Supporting Schools and Students to AchieveSHERRI YBARRA, ED.S., SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Questions?
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Kathie MontogneseCollege Board, Senior Assessment [email protected]
Deb AndersonVoucher Assistance [email protected]
Melanie JonesAssessment [email protected]
Danielle TaylorAssessment Program [email protected]
