Monitor
Training
2016 SAT-10; FSA; FCAT 2.0;
and EOC Assessments
Purpose of Monitoring
 Ensure standardized testing across the
district
 Administer tests in a secure manner
 Preserve the integrity of the tests
 Safeguard the validity of the test results for
schools and students
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Spring 2016 Monitoring Schedule
Date
February 25 or 26
February 29 – March 11
March 16 – 18
March 28 – April 7
March 31 or April 1
April 4 – 7
April 11 – May 6
April 18 – May 13
See
Schedule
AprilTest
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May 20
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Assessment Program*
FSA ELA Writing- Grades 4-7
Pre-monitoring
FSA ELA Writing - Grades 4-10
Test Session
FSA ELA Grade 10 Retake Writing Component – (Grades 10+ - Adult)
Test Session
FSA ELA Reading Grade 3 and Mathematics- Grades 3 & 4
Pre-monitoring
FSA ELA Reading Grade 3 and Mathematics- Grades 3 & 4
Test Session
FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake or NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC Retake or
FSA ELA Retake Reading Component
Test Session
SAT-10 Kindergarten: Sentence Reading and Mathematics
Grades 1-2: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Problem Solving
Pre-monitoring
SAT-10 Kindergarten: Sentence Reading and Mathematics
Grades 1-2: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Problem Solving
Test Session
FSA ELA Reading - Grades 4-10, FSA Mathematics - Grades 5-8, and
FCAT 2.0 Science - Grades 5 & 8
Test Session
FSA EOC Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2
Test Session
OR
NGSSS EOC Biology 1, Civics, & US History
for specific dates/subjects
for each grade level.
Test Session
*Computer-based assessments only: FSA ELA Writing Grades 8-10; FSA ELA Reading Grades 4-10; FSA Mathematics
Grades 5-8; FSA ELA Retake (Grades 10+ - AD; FCAT 2.0 Retake and NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC Retake; FSA EOC
(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2), and NGSSS EOC (Biology 1, Civics, US History) Assessments.
Stanford Achievement Test Tenth Edition (SAT-10)
 All Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
students will test
• Subtests to be administered:
Monday,
April 4
Tuesday,
April 5
Sentence
Reading:
Kindergarten
Mathematics:
Kindergarten
Reading
Comprehension:
Grade 1 and 2
Mathematics
Problem Solving:
Grade 1 and 2
 SAT-10 Untimed
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Wednesday,
April 6
Thursday,
April 7
Friday
April 8
Make up
Testing
Make up
Testing
Teacher
Planning
(No Testing)
Administering the SAT-10
 Sentence Reading (K): Partially dictated to students
 Reading Comprehension (1 and 2)
• Students must work independently.
 Mathematics (K) and Mathematics: Problem Solving (1 and 2)
• Questions will be dictated to students
 District paper rulers should be provided as follows:
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Kindergarten
Sentence Reading: As a marker
Mathematics: As a marker
Grade 1
Reading Comprehension: As a marker
Mathematics: Problem Solving: Required to solve
problems
Grade 2
Reading Comprehension: As a marker
Mathematics: Problem Solving: Required to solve
problems
Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)
ELA Writing
 FSA English/Language Arts Writing
(Grades 4-10)
• Grades 4-7 are PBT
• Grades 8-10 are CBT*
 One 120 minute session
*Paper-based versions are available for students with documented
accommodations only.
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Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)
ELA Reading
 FSA English/Language Arts (Grades 3-10)
• Grades 3 is PBT
• Grades 4-10 are CBT*
 Grades 3-5: Two 80 minute sessions over 2 days
 Grades 6-8: Two 85 minute sessions over 2 days
 Grades 9-10: Two 90 minute sessions over 2 days
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*Paper-based versions are available for students with documented
accommodations only.
Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)
Mathematics
 FSA Mathematics (Grades 3-8)
• Grades 3 and 4 are PBT
• Grades 5 – 8 are CBT*
 Grades 3-5: Two 80 minute sessions, over two
days
 Grades 6-8: Three 60 minute sessions, over two
days
• Session 1 on day 1 and Sessions 2 and 3 on day 2
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*Paper-based versions are available for students with documented
accommodations only.
Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)
ELA Retake
 FSA English/Language Arts Retake Writing (CBT)*
• Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD
 One 120 minute session
 FSA English/Language Arts Retake Reading (CBT)*
• Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD
 Two 90-minute sessions over 2 days
 Any student who has not completed the ELA Retake Writing or ELA Retake
Reading Session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however,
each session may last no longer than half the length of a typical school day.
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*Paper-based versions are available for students with documented
accommodations only.
Florida Comprehensive Assessment
Test (FCAT 2.0) Retake
 FCAT 2.0 Retake Reading (CBT*)
• Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD
• Reading Retake: Two sessions, over 2
days.
 Students may have up to half the length of a typical school day to
complete the test each day.
*Paper-based versions are available for students with documented
accommodations only.
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Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
(FCAT 2.0) Science
 FCAT 2.0 Science (Grades 5 and 8)
• Grade 5: Two 80 minute sessions over 2 days
• Grade 8: Two 80 minute sessions in 1 day
 Note: Packages of secure materials with security numbers may
be opened five (5) days before testing, but NO EARLIER.
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End-of-Course Assessments
FSA EOC (CBT)
 Algebra 1, Geometry,
and Algebra 2
 FSA EOCs are
administered in two 90
minute sessions over 2
days.
 Any student not finished by the
end of each 90-minute session
may continue working through
half the length of a typical school
day.
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NGSSS EOC (CBT)
 Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1,
Civics, and US History
 NGSSS EOCs are
administered in one 160minute session with a 10
minute break after the first 80
minutes.
 Students may be dismissed
after the first 80 minutes
during the10 minute break, as
they complete the test.
 Any student not finished by the end
of the 160 minutes may continue
working. Testing must be completed
within the same school day.
Monitors’ Responsibilities
 Role of the Monitor
• What should be observed before, during, and
after testing?
 Test Security
 Test Administrators’ Responsibilities
 Test Accommodations
• Ask for a copy of the training packet(s) used to
train school staff (if available)
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Monitoring Procedures
 Pre-monitoring Procedures
• Check for proper documentation
 Test Materials Chain of Custody
 Administration Record/Security Checklist
 Seating Charts
• Packages of secure materials with security numbers
may be opened five (5) days before testing, but NO
EARLIER.
• All secured materials are accounted for
• Limited access to storage room
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Monitoring Procedures, cont.
 Test Session Monitoring
• Randomly select a
classroom to observe
• Plan to remain in the test
session for the full allotted
time
 Some students are allowed extended
time.
 Be in place when testing begins, then
exit unobtrusively after testing is well
underway.
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Monitoring Procedures, cont.
 Monitoring After Scheduled Test
Sessions
• Observe make-up sessions
• Packing of test materials
• Limited access to storage room
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What To Observe: Preparations
 Preparations for the Assessment
• Visual cues must be covered or removed
• Signs are posted (e.g., Do Not Disturb, Session
Number, Electronic Devices)
• Sufficient space between students
• Student/test administrator ratio
 Paper-based test (1:30)
 Computer-based test (1:25)
• Roster of students assigned to the room
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What To Observe:
Paper-Based Testing
 During the Assessment (paper-based
test)
• All testing signs are posted
• Test materials must be handed to students
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individually
Documentation of security numbers assigned to
students
A record of attendance is maintained
Test materials for absent students are kept in a
secure area in the room
Appropriate testing environment is maintained
What To Observe:
Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
 During the Assessment (computer-based
testing)
• Visual-barriers are installed
• Sufficient work space for CBT Worksheets, CBT Work
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Folders, and Reading/Writing Passage Booklets
Student Tickets, Seal Codes, and test materials must
be handed to students individually
A record of attendance is maintained
Tickets and test materials for absent students are kept
in a secure area in the room
Appropriate testing environment is maintained
What To Observe: General
 During the Assessment
• The test schedule is followed with the allotted time
• The starting and ending times are displayed on the
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board
Electronic devices are not within arm’s reach
Security Logs are maintained at all times.
Appropriate test administration manual is being used
for the test being administered
 Script is read verbatim
Test administrators and proctors actively monitor
testing
What To Observe: Conclusion
 Concluding the Assessment
• Test materials are collected individually from
students
• Students are not permitted to leave until all materials
are collected and verified
• Test materials and documentation are immediately
returned to the school assessment coordinator
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Reporting Irregularities
 Any concern regarding a testing
irregularity, breach of test security, or
problem with secure testing materials
must be reported immediately to Student
Assessment and Educational Testing
(SAET) at 305-995-7520.
 You should NOT “debrief” with school
staff.
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Monitor Observation Forms
 Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680)
 Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681)
 Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions
(FM-7469)
 Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form
(FM-6685)
 Test Security Agreement for Test Session
Observers (Attachment A)
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Sample Monitoring Assignment
Date
Assessment Program*
School Assignment
February 25 or 26
FSA ELA Writing- Grades 4-7
Pre-monitoring
Banyan Elementary
3060 SW 85 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
February 29 – March 11
March 16 – 18
March 28 – April 7
March 31 or April 1
April 4 – 7
April 11 – May 6
April 18 – May 13
April 18 – May 20
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FSA ELA Writing - Grades 4-10
Test Session
FSA ELA Grade 10 Retake Writing Component – (Grades 10+ - Adult)
Test Session
FSA ELA Reading Grade 3 and Mathematics- Grades 3 & 4
Pre-monitoring
FSA ELA Reading Grade 3 and Mathematics- Grades 3 & 4
Test Session
FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake* or NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC Retake* or
FSA ELA Retake Reading Component
Test Session
SAT-10 Kindergarten: Sentence Reading and Mathematics
Grades 1-2: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Problem Solving
Pre-monitoring
SAT-10 Kindergarten: Sentence Reading and Mathematics
Grades 1-2: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Problem Solving
Test Session
FSA ELA Reading - Grades 4-10, FSA Mathematics - Grades 5-8, and
FCAT 2.0 Science -Grades 5 & 8
Test Session
FSA EOC Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2
Test Session
OR
NGSSS EOC Biology 1, Civics, & US History
Test Session
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Brownsville Middle
4899 NW 24TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
Barbara Goleman Senior
14100 NW 89th Avenue
Miami Lakes, FL 33018
*Computer-based assessments only: FSA ELA Writing Grades 8-10; FSA ELA Reading Grades 4-10; FSA
Mathematics Grades 5-8; FSA ELA Retake (Grades 10+ - AD; FCAT 2.0 Retake and NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC
Retake; FSA EOC (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2), and NGSSS EOC (Biology 1, Civics, US History) Assessments.
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Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680)
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Monitoring Form for Test Sessions
(FM-6681)
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Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions
(FM-7469)
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Supplemental ESE and ELL
Monitoring Form (FM-6685)
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Returning Monitoring Forms
 Please submit all completed forms and a copy of
the school’s training packet (if available)
SAET:
to
• via fax to: 305-995-7522,
• via school mail to: 9023, or
• via email to bbetancourt@dadeschools.net
 All forms should be submitted by June10, 2016.
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