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TCAP 2014TCAP 2014Proctoring and Ethics Training
Information that will be covered:Ethical responsibilities while serving as a test proctor
Testing roles of proctorsTest administration• Active Proctoring• Avoiding misadministrations
Test Proctor trainingTest Proctor training
PACESetters!
TimelinesTimelines3rd grade reading delivered by Feb. 14th3rd grade reading test Feb. 24 – March 7Rest of books delivered Feb. 21All other tests given March 3 – March 21No 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
AdministrationAdministration
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 childUnderstand the roles involved in
assessmentFollow rules of standardizationPerform 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 Basic Ethics considerationsconsiderations
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 Misadministrations should not occuroccur
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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 Potential consequences of unethical behaviorunethical 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 RolesTesting 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?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
BUTDuring 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 Teacher vs. Test Examiner rolesroles
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Responsible PracticesResponsible 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 studentNo cell phones#2 lead pencils only
Differences between test Differences between test proctor for district/classroom proctor for district/classroom assessments assessments District
AssessmentsReading off
student edition to provide oral script
Specific test items cannot be used in reteaching
TCAPMust use oral
script provided by testing company
Same: Specific test items cannot be used in reteaching
Test Administration
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Preparing to ProctorPreparing to ProctorRead through Test Administration
Manual Be sure you have a list of which
students receive accommodations
Preparing the RoomPreparing 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 Preparing for AdministrationAdministration
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 Preparing for AdministrationAdministration
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 Administering the TestTest
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MaterialsMaterialsNo 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 ProctoringActive Proctoring
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Active ProctoringActive 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. 23
Standard ConditionsStandard Conditions
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End of testing session-End of testing session-ProctoringProctoring
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 Moving On Without PermissionPermissionSTOP sign PAGE at the end of each
session
If a student goes past the STOP sign PAGE◦No one page rule!No one page rule!
◦Considered a misadministration
◦Standard consequence is invalidation
Students Who Become Students Who Become IIllllDuring assessmentDuring 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 What do I do if I have concerns during testing?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 Reporting testing irregularitiesirregularities
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Student Data Grid Student Data Grid
Accommodations◦Cannot be left blank◦Mark either None (0) or Every accommodation
that the student had and used
Student Data GridStudent 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-inMaterials 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
PACESetters!
Thanks for all of your hard work!