TCAP 2014 - Aurora Public Schools
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TCAP 2014 Proctoring and Ethics Training
Transcript of TCAP 2014 - Aurora Public Schools
TCAP 2014 Proctoring and Ethics Training
Information that will be covered:
Ethical responsibilities while serving as a
test proctor
Testing roles of proctors
Test administration
• Active Proctoring
• Avoiding misadministrations
Test Proctor training
PACESetters!
Timelines
3rd grade reading delivered by Feb. 14th
3rd grade reading test Feb. 24 – March 7
Rest of books delivered Feb. 21
All other tests given March 3 – March 21
No Make up window. Make ups must be scheduled
during the 3 week window of March 3-21
Procedures Manual windows (pg 10)-We are regular window for 3rd Reading, early window for all other tests
Administration
Two 60-minute sessions: grade 3 Reading
and Writing
Two 65-minute sessions: grade 3 Math
Three 60-minute sessions: grades 4-10
Reading and Writing
Three 65-minute sessions: grades 4-10
Math
Ethical Practices
Test every eligible child
Understand the roles involved in assessment
Follow rules of standardization
Perform all professional responsibilities with
honesty, integrity, due care, and fairness
“Due to the complex nature of a standardized
assessment process, any practice not specifically
permitted shall be presumed inappropriate…” pg12
Basic Ethics considerations
PACESetters!
Most common Testing Misadministrations:
Test proctors doing something not specifically allowed for in the proctors manual like…..
Test proctors not following the testing schedule
Test proctors not reading the correct directions in the examiner’s manual to students
Test proctors allowing students to continue to the next session
Test proctors leaving materials on the walls in the testing room that give students an unfair advantage
Test proctors sharing test information, discussing items, or making copies of secure materials
Test proctors doing something that influences student responses in any way
Misadministrations should not occur
PACESetters!
Violating test administration procedures or acting in
an unethical manner may result in test invalidations
(no scores for students and schools)
Test misadministrations/invalidations affect school
and district accountability reports
It may also result in disciplinary investigations that
include Division Chiefs and HR when necessary
Potential consequences of
unethical behavior
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Test proctors behave differently than
classroom instructors
It is vital that the roles of instructor
and test proctor are carefully
delineated.
Testing Roles
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In the classroom, a teacher may use an
assessment event as an instructional
opportunity.
However,
In formal, standardized testing, the
teacher must assume the role
of test examiner or proctor.
Instructing or Assessing?
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In a classroom, instructors may… Interact with students during classroom assessments
Answer questions, clarify tasks, or review content
Modify test content to meet instructional needs
BUT
During standardized, formal test administration, test proctors MUST….
Require students to work independently, without assistance or scaffolding from the teacher or other students
Require students to read and comprehend directions, tasks, and content independently
Refrain from any interaction with a student that may impact responses
Present test material as published without any alteration, paraphrasing, or modification
Teacher vs. Test Examiner roles
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Responsible Practices
No copying of any part of the assessments
by teacher or student
No verbal or nonverbal cues or
communication that would alter student
responses
No assessments may leave the building until
the return window
No scratch paper for student
No cell phones
#2 lead pencils only
Differences between test proctor
for district/classroom assessments
District Assessments
Reading off student
edition to provide
oral script
Specific test items
cannot be used in
reteaching
TCAP
Must use oral script
provided by testing
company
Same: Specific test
items cannot be used
in reteaching
Preparing to Proctor
Read through Test Administration Manual
Be sure you have a list of which students
receive accommodations
Preparing the Room
Cover or remove from the room any
materials that would lead students to an
answer.-- p.37-39- in Procedures Manual
◦ Ask yourself this:
“If I have this up and the class next
door does not, would it give my
students an advantage?”
Preparing for Administration
May write on board before testing (p56):
◦ Start/stop times
◦ Session #, page #, item #’s
Must say the “10 Minutes Left” warning exactly as it is written the proctors manual when 10 minutes of testing remains (pg 58)
Preparing for Administration
Both teacher and student can use only #2
wooden pencil
Students may underline lightly in pencil.
Proctors and assessment coordinators
should not be going into student books to
erase stray marks.
No highlighters, markers, etc.
Ensure that students have the correct test booklet
for the subtest, content area, and session being
given.
Read administration directions word for word; do
not paraphrase.
Note absences for make up testing
Administering the Test
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Materials
No food or drink close to testing
materials
Students should keep water under desk
Test proctors must remain attentive and must
circulate throughout the room during testing.
Reading, grading papers, working on the computer
or phone or tablet, or other work is not
permitted!
Follow the Test Proctor’s manual exactly as it is
written. Failure to do so may cause a
misadministration of the area being tested.
Active Proctoring
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Active Proctoring
Follow the script exactly as written
Directions may be repeated to entire class
when a student requests
◦ BEFORE testing begins ONLY
Active proctoring does NOT mean
‘Active Participation’ (next slide)
Coaching: Do not provide feedback.
Do not clarify test items.
Do not spell words for the student.
Do not read any portion of the test other than what is included in the specific directions.
Do not paraphrase, simplify, or add to the script.
Do not interact with students in a manner that will impact student responses. This may include:
Body language Voice inflections
Facial expressions Encouraging remarks
Any of these behaviors are considered unethical testing practice and will invalidate the scores as a misadministration because they make accurate inferences from the test scores less than valid and reliable.
Basically, the proctor should not talk to students once the testing starts
◦ Except when giving an accommodation of oral presentation or teacher read directions.
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Standard Conditions
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End of testing session-Proctoring
Students may read (but not write) when the test is over.
Proctor should pick up student books if the student is reading. A student may NOT work in their test book again after the proctor picks it up or after they begin reading.
Moving On Without Permission
STOP sign PAGE at the end of each session
If a student goes past the STOP sign PAGE
◦ No one page rule!
◦ Considered a misadministration
◦ Standard consequence is invalidation
Students Who Become Ill During assessment
Adult escort to office (other than proctor)
May make up incomplete and/or missed sessions
May NOT change responses already answered
Your SAC will provide test proctors with
contact information in case of an
emergency.
Do not assume you know what to do if
you have a question or concern, contact
your SAC immediately if you are in doubt
or need some help.
What do I do if I have concerns
during testing?
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Report all irregularities to your SAC or Principal !
Disruptions during the test that may have had
a significant impact on other students.
Any violation of ethical responsibilities
associated with the test.
Any occurrence giving certain students an
unfair advantage.
Reporting testing irregularities
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Student Data Grid
Accommodations
◦ Cannot be left blank
◦Mark either
None (0) or
Every accommodation that the
student had and used
Student Data Grid
Test Invalidation Codes
◦ Cannot be left blank
◦ Either Tested all Sessions (0) or
◦ Invalidation 1-9
ONLY if the student does not take or attempt the test
Marking a code 1-9 will tell the machine not
to score the test
Materials Check-in
Draft books need to be turned in, do not
throw away
Remove paperclips, sticky notes, etc.
Remove Math manipulatives, math
manipulatives must be turned in
Provide a list of all absent students
