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Transcript of NMSBA Spring 2011 Christoph Brunder Testing Manager.
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New Mexico Assessment Program
New Mexico High School Competency Examination (NMHSCE)
Grades 12 and 12+ (required for High School diploma) Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies, Written Composition English and Spanish versions
New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA)
Grades 3-8 & 11 Reading, Writing, Mathematics (Grades 3-8 and 11),
Science (Grades 4, 7 and 11) Social Studies (Grade 11) Only Reading and Math are factored in the AYP
calculation
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New Mexico Assessment Program
New Mexico Alternate Performance Assessment (NMAPA)
Grades 3-12+ Available to students with significant cognitive
disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria established by the New Mexico Public Education Department
Administrators need to attend training every 3 years ACCESS for ELLs
Grades K-12
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Testing Schedule
Testing Windows NMHSCE (Grades12+):January 10 – January 28, 2011 NMSBA (Grades 3-8 & 11): March 21– April 21, 2011 ACCESS (all grades): January 12,– February 25, 2011 NMAPA: Feb 28 – April 8, 2011
Optimal Testing Times Mornings Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
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SBA Content areas tested in Spring 2011
Grade Reading* Writing Math* Science Social Studies
3 E & S E & S E & S
4 E & S E & S E & S E & S
5 E & S E & S E & S
6 E & S E & S E & S
7 E & S E & S E & S E & S
8 E & S E & S E & S
11 E & S E & S E & S E & S E & S
* used in AYP calculations
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Schedule Options
May adjust order of sessions to accommodate scheduling needs of school.
Students within the same building must take the same session(s) at the same time.
Writing Subtests should be scheduled on the same day for grades 4-8 and 11
EXCEPTIONS: Students who are provided with accommodations Make-up tests
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Principles of Test Security
Protect the student Protect your staff Protect the test Protect yourself
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Test Security and Training
Test security is everybody’s responsibility.
Training and test security requirements are
outlined in NM PED regulation 6.10.7 NMAC.
The regulation may be found on the web at: http://sde.state.nm.us/AssessmentAccountability/AssessmentEvaluation/
index.html
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Test Security: The Basics
Keep test booklets secure before, during, and after testing.
Keep track of and return every test booklet, used or unused.
Ensure that no student has exposure to the assessment prior to test administration.
Never photocopy, discuss, or reproduce in any manner items from any secure test.
Report testing irregularities immediately to RDA! (DO NOT INVALIDATE !)
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Security of Student Test Booklets
Each student must be assigned one test booklet and one answer book (3rd graders only have one book)
Tests must be stored overnight in a secure area with limited access.
No individuals (including staff members) can review secure tests without approval from the NM PED
Tests must not be left unattended in an unlocked room.
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Security of Student Test Booklets
When collecting materials after testing each day, Test Administrators (TAs) must inventory booklets.
If a test booklet is missing, the TA must immediately contact the STC to report the loss and commence a search for the missing booklet.
If the test booklet is not found, this incident must be reported to the DTC.
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Test Security: During Testing
DO: Have a proctor in the room and test
monitors in the halls to assist with medical emergencies or obtaining additional test materials.
Allow bathroom breaks during sessions if necessary. Students may be allowed to use the restroom as long as they are escorted to and from the facility by a proctor.
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Test Security: During Testing
DO NOT: Give students breaks that allow them
to leave the room or talk with one another in the middle of a test session.
Allow students to start a test session who arrive late and/or who miss the test directions. (Schedule a make-up session for these students).
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Test Security: During Testing
DO NOT: Test students on different subtests at
the same time when they are all in the same room together.
Read the test to students or a groups of students who don’t qualify for such an accommodation. (Never read the reading part of the test!!!)
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Reporting Testing Irregularities
A testing irregularity is “any circumstance within or beyond the control of a school district that in the opinion of the Public Education Department (PED) or a school district raises doubts about the propriety of standardized testing procedures, preparation 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 NMAC]
Suspected testing irregularities should be reported in accordance with procedures outlined in PED Regulation [6.10.7.13 NMAC].
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Who can administer the tests?
Only trained, certified staff are permitted to administer tests.
The Test Administrator must be a certified staff member who has received training from the DTC/STC.
In the event schools require additional staff to administer the NMSBA/NMHSCE, other staff members (who have received training) may be used to:- provide one-on-one accommodations to Special Ed or ELL students (i.e., scribing, oral presentation of
directions), or- provide one-on-one administration because of other documented IEP accommodations.
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Who can serve as test proctors?
Parents cannot proctor in their own child’s or relative’s classroom.
Proctors can assist, but may not act as test administrators.
Proctors must sign a non-disclosure form.
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Assessment Support System
Do not contact the PED!
If questions, check manuals. (both are online)
If Test Administrator (TA) still has questions, ask School Test Coordinator (STC).
If STC still has questions, ask District Test Coordinator (DTC).
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Responsibilities Before Testing: STC
Verify receipt of sufficient test materials.
Schedule testing for school.Notify parents of test administration.Plan for testing students who are
eligible for allowable accommodations.Plan for make-ups (scores are not
reported for a content area if even one session is missed).
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Responsibilities Before Testing: TA
Become very familiar with administration manual.
Identify students who have documented accommodation needs; confer with others if necessary.
Identify students who will require separate settings or who will not be participating in one or more subtests with the larger group.
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Responsibilities During Testing: TA
Prepare for testing: Verify that you have a sufficient supply of test
booklets and answer booklets. Obtain sufficient supplies of #2 pencils, erasers,
and calculators (for grades 8 and 11 only). Post a “Do Not Disturb” or “Testing in Progress” sign
on the classroom door. Distribute Test Booklets
When you distribute the test booklets for the first time, have students write their name on the front of test and answer book.
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Responsibilities During Testing: TA
Ensure adequate lighting, temperature, and quiet
atmosphere Ideally, a testing room should be a typical classroom
or familiar environment Larger rooms may be used but must have adequate
security Follow all directions for a standardized
administration. Students who have cell phones in their possession
are to turn them off and place them in their own backpacks to be stored at the front of the testing room during the test session.
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Test Administration: TAs
Follow directions and scripts in the test administration manuals exactly.
Do not coach students before, during, or after testing; or influence, alter, or interfere with students’ responses in any way.
Remind students to answer every question before there is a break in a testing session.
Proctor the exam actively
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Helpful Hints: TAs
Under the direction of the TA, students may look through their test booklets just before they start testing to ensure that all pages are properly printed.
If a student asks, you must repeat oral directions in the script of the administration manual to the whole class.
If students finish early, they may read but not write.
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Completing Biogrids
Pre-ID labels are provided as a convenience for all students who are enrolled in a public school, charter school, state educational institution, or BIE
Use only valid pre-ID labels on answer booklets. A pre-ID label is valid if the following information is up-to-date:
• Student’s last name, first name, and middle initial
• Student’s date of birth• Student state identification number (STARS)
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Completing Biogrids
If a Pre-ID label is valid and applied to the answer document:
• boxes A-H of the SBA/HSGA answer document do not need to be bubbled.
Do no use a pre-ID label if it contains outdated or incorrect student information.
If no valid pre-ID label is available for a student, the biogrid must be completed including every field on the outside, back cover.
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Completing Biogrids
Box I – “Form” on the first page of the SBA/HSGA biogrid, must be bubbled for all students regardless of whether a pre-ID label is used.
The second page of the biogrid must be completed for all students, as applicable, by the TA for both the HSCE and the SBA/HSGA after test completion.
Boxes N and O must be bubbled for all students enrolled in a BIE school.
Refer to the SBA TCM sections “Rules for Completing Biogrids in 2011” chart and “Directions for Each Box on the Biogrid.”
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FAY (Full Academic Year)
120D
40D
80D
“Present from 120 day to 120 day in a single school (or district).”
120DStudent does not have to be
tested at the FAY school 120D
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FAY – Transition Grades
In transition grades (6th grade in a middle school) count from 40 – 120 day, provided the student came from within district.
120D
40D
80D
x
120D
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Attemptedness Rule
Students must answer 15 items in a content area, with a minimum of one response per session.
If a student does not complete one session of an assessment for a specific content area, the entire content area is considered invalid. One content area may be invalidated without invalidating the test for other content areas.
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Testing Disruptions
Student IllnessEmergency EvacuationFire Drill, Lock Down, etc.
- Students may be allowed to complete the session at a later time, but may not change response to any test items already answered.
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When in Doubt
If unsure of student’s ability to take the assessment, attempt the assessment.
If assessment is discontinued & does not comply with the ‘Attemptedness Rule’, enter (6) — “Other Non-Completion” in Test Completion Status box of the Student Biogrid and turn in incomplete booklet.
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Student moves to another APS school prior to testing
Before the test: If a student officially withdraws before
the testing window and you have label; DO NOT AFFIX THE LABEL.
If you affix the label and the child is not enrolled in your school it will count against participation and performance
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Student moves to another APS School during the test window
If a child moves to a different school and has started but not finished the test The answer booklet needs to go with the
child. If the child is in grade 3 the new school must have the test booklet You can deliver it with a form that requires your
signature and the receiving school’s signature (each school and RDA get a copy) OR
RDA can deliver it for you
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Test Invalidation
Student shares answers. Student makes no attempt to respond to test. Mis-administration of the test.
DTC has authority and responsibility to invalidate test when standard assessment procedures and policies have been violated in any way.
Invalidations outlined in Procedures Manual (parent refusal, non-allowed modifications, etc.).
Invalid = not participated, no performance Again, contact RDA before you take action. If a student moves to the next session w/o receiving instructions
please contact me immediately
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Documentation for All Students
There must be a test booklet returned FOR EACH ENROLLED STUDENT IN EVERY GRADE LEVEL, AND IN EVERY CONTENT AREA ASSESSED.
Affix pre-coded label and/or complete the Student Biogrid on a blank booklet for students not tested (e.g., no shows, invalid tests).
Labels will be available around 03-30 for pick up NOTE: If a student is no longer enrolled in
your school, do not affix the pre-coded label to a blank test booklet.
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Documentation for All Students
According to the PED, Foreign Exchange students DO NOT need to be tested. Only put their label on a bio-grid if your school has decided to test them. If a bio-grid is submitted the student will
count for participation
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Documentation for All Students
If a student has used large print: TA or STC must transfer all MC answers and
written responses into a regular test booklet. Keep the Large Print book with the regular
one
If a student has used Braille as a response format:
Appropriate school personnel must transcribe this information into regular print booklet.
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Final Check
Name on cover of test booklet and Answer document.
Pre-coded label and/or Student Bio-grid are complete/accurate.
Stray marks are erased; erasures are complete.
Return tests to STC: no tape, staples or rubber bands.
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Prepare Materials for Return
Fill out the appropriate header sheets/group information sheets as directed by RDA. (See handouts)
Package materials as directed by RDA Keep the original boxes Check to be sure that all materials are accounted
for, and that test materials are separated as directed in manuals and/or by RD
Do not return manuals, Mathematics Reference Sheets, Spanish glossaries, or rulers. Do not save the manuals for the next administration as directions will change from year to year.
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Following Testing: STC
Check test booklets:- There must be a test booklet returned for
each registered student in every grade level and every content area assessed.
- Verify student roster information and/or student data grids are complete and accurate.
- Ensure that the correct bubble is filled in if necessary. For example: Accommodations grid, the Form Number, and the Test Completion Status grid (if other than 0)
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Duplicate Prevention
Box voided answer sheets with “non scored” test materials (extra test booklets, etc.).
Document any deviation from a single answer sheet (spills, transcriptions, lost) and attach to voided answer sheets at the time of boxing.
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Test pick-up
Schedule pick up with Claudine at 872-6812
Please return as early as possible Pick up window from 04-11 to 04-21 No more than 25 schools can be picked
up in one day Hot Shots will pick up on scheduled date
or you can deliver to Testing Services
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Testing Accommodations
Adaptations: variations on standardized test administration that do not need to be documented or reported as accommodations.
Accommodations: allowable changes in administration procedures that do not change the construct intended to be measured
Modifications: prohibited changes that cause the measurement of the intended construct to be invalid.
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Types of Accommodations
Type of accommodation must be documented on the Student Bio-grid.
Students can have more than one accommodation
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Participation of Students with Disabilities: Three
Ways Participation in standard administration
without accommodations. Participation with allowable
accommodations. New Mexico Alternate Performance
Assessment: for students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to participate in general assessment, even with accommodations.
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Participation of English Language Learners
Variety of ways to participate Depends, in part, on how long the
student has attended school in the U.S. Language of instruction is also an
important consideration. ACCESS classifications
Use most recent W-APT or ACCESS scores available
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ELL Students: Less than one year in US Schools
May receive language exemption from Reading test. Language proficiency assessment constitutes
participation. Must take all other subtests.
Option available first year in U.S. only Does not affect AYP performance results Does affect participation results
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ELL Students: Less than 3 Years in U.S. Schools
Student may participate in: Standard administration of English language
test. English language test with accommodations. Standard administration of Spanish language
test Spanish language test with accommodations.
Does affect AYP performance results.
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ELL Students: 3 or More Years in U.S. Schools
Students must participate in English language assessment (with or without accommodations).
However, waiver is available for up to two additional years to continue testing student in his or her home language.
Kindergarten does not count as one of the 3 years.
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Waiver Requests
Must be submitted to RDA prior to testing
Approved for a maximum of two years
Approved for one year at a time
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Waiver Requests Must Include:
Student Name State Student ID School Grade English language proficiency scores and date(s)
of administration Indication of whether this is the first or second
waiver request for this student Reason or justification for waiver request, and Names of Student Assistance Team members
involved in the decision.
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Student Biographical Data Check (SBD)
SBD will open May, 2011 Verify data are correct This is our last chance to make
corrections that impact: School District Report Cards Adequate Yearly Progress
Calculation (AYP)
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Reporting: Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
Districts have opportunity to review AYP school and district ratings in late July
AYP ratings and school designations released August 1
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PED WEB SITE
www.ped.state.nm.us Go to NMPED Web Directory Go to Assessment and Evaluation
FindProcedure Manual, DFA, Sample Items etc.