Spring 2013
Writing SOL Training
PRESENTED BY:
STEPHANIE E. HASKINS
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
Training Agenda
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Spring 2013 Writing Timeline and Resources
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Student Registration & Test Assignments
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Online Writing: A Student’s View in TestNav™
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Special Test Accommodations
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Test Alerts and Reporting
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Questions
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 Testing Resources
Test Implementation Manual:
 Page v: What’s New?
 Page xviii: Checklist of STC Responsibilities
 Page 17: Online Tools, Icons, Descriptions
 Pages 33-34: Responding to Student Questions
 Page 63 and 66: Test Security
 Appendix C: Special Test Accommodations
Examiner’s Manual:
 Page i: What’s New?
 Page 4: Applications for Test Preparation
 Page 6: Responding to test errors and Reading the Prompt
 Pages 8-9: Online Tools, Icons, Descriptions
 Page 10: Accommodations and Monitoring
 Page 11: Answering Student Questions
 Page 17: Online: Examiner “language”
 Page 38: Paper/pencil: Examiner “language”
 Pages 65 and 68: Test security
 Page 77: Special Test Accommodations
 Page 100: Checklist of Examiner Responsibilities
 Curriculum Resources
 www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/en
glish/2010/online_writing/index.shtml
 SOL Writing Test Blueprint and Rubric
 SOL Writing Test Prompts
 Writing Practice Tools and Guides*
 Writing MC/ TEI Practice Items and Guides
 Checklists for Writers
 http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/english/index.shtml
 Standards and Framework
 Released Tests
 www.staunton.k12.va.us
 SOL Writing Rubric
Testing Timeline
Date
Event
Week of Feb. 4
Non-secure Testing Materials Arrive
February 15
Data Upload File Due to DDOT
February 18
Special accommodation request
March 1
Secure material delivery
March 4 or 5
March 6
Documented need ONLY:
Paper/pencil multiple-choice
Paper/pencil short paper
Week of March 11
Lee High:
March 11 and 12 – Online multiple-choice
March 13 and 14 – Online short paper
Shelburne:
March 12 – Online multiple-choice
March 13 – Online short paper
Elementary:
March 12 – Online multiple-choice
March 14 – Online short paper
Closings or Delays
 2-hour delay: Multiple-choice testing will continue on
modified schedule. Short-paper testing will be
rescheduled.
 Closing: Testing will re-scheduled, and a new schedule
will be communicated.
Testing Upload
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Group Name: Consider how you want score reports to be organized.
Group code: Will NOT appear on printed reports; allows for data sorts; Max 10 characters
Test code: MUST double-check at high school. (EOC112-online; EOC002-paper)
Ethnicity/ Race: Hispanic; 32 categories
ELL information: Test tier, composite, literacy, SOA-LEP, AYP-D
SOA Transfer: Enrolled after 20th day – Sept 15th (or 20th hour – Feb 12th)
AYP: If a student began school ANY day AFTER the first day AND was NOT in our
division last year, can be coded as AYP. May disregard reference to “September 30”.
 A: within division
 B: outside division/ within Virginia
 C: outside Virginia
Term grad: Generates two pre-ID labels and qualifies for 2nd attempt
Project Graduation: High school only – Refer to definition in TIMS
RP-Code: Genesis
Retest: High school only – if retaking test
Recovery: Reading or Math only; Check if student has received 10+hours of remediation
D-Code: High school only – if pursuing modified standard diploma (needs literacy/
numeracy requirements)
Online Test: Students NOT marked as online should have documented need OR be taking
2002 test (high school only – retesters and term grads)
Additions in RED and Deletions in RED
Spring 2013 Writing Tests
English Standards of Learning (SOL)
What
2002
English SOL
2010
English SOL
2002
Writing Test
2010
Writing Test
Paper
Who
EOC
Retests
ALL
Term
Grads
Paper
(Documented Need Only)
Online
5th
Grade
8th
Grade
EOC
5th
Grade
8th
Grade
EOC
Spring 2013 Paper Writing Tests
2002
English SOL
2002
Writing Test
2010
English SOL
Paper
2010
Writing Test
EOC
Retests
ALL
Term
Grads
Paper
(Documented Need Only)
Online
5th
Grade
8th
Grade
EOC
5th
Grade
8th
Grade
EOC
Spring 2013 Online Writing Tests:
What, Who, When
English Standards of Learning (SOL)
2002
English SOL
2010
English SOL
2002
Writing Test
2010
Writing Test
Paper
EOC
Retests
ALL
Term
Grads
Paper
(Documented Need
Only)
Online
5th
Grade
8th
Grade
EOC
5th
Grade
8th
Grader
EOC
A student must complete the writing
test all in paper/pencil OR all online.
Materials
Paper/Pencil
Multiple-choice
 Pencil
 Scratch paper
Short paper
 Pencil
 Scratch paper
 Dictionary
(Highlighter or pen of 1
color, as needed)
Online
Multiple-choice
 Pencil
 Scratch paper
Short paper
 Pencil
 Scratch paper
(Highlighter or pen of 1
color, as needed)
Spring 2013 Paper Writing Tests
 If administering EOC Writing (2010) tests in
paper/pencil:
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Section K must be completed on the answer document to
ensure proper scoring:
Spring 2013 Online Writing Tests: How
 Creating test sessions for online SOL Writing tests:
• One difference in test session management when administering
online writing:
• Unlike a non-writing test administration
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One online SOL Writing test assignment will allow a DDOT or STC to
add that student to two sessions
A
session for the short paper component
 A session for the multiple-choice/TEI component
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Student must complete both components to have a complete,
scorable writing test
A student MUST complete both components in the same mode
Spring 2013 Online Writing Tests: How
 Creating an online Writing Test Session
Spring 2013 Online Writing Tests: How
 Creating an online Writing Test Session (continued)
Spring 2013 Online Writing Tests: How
Spring 2013 Online Writing Tests: How
Spring 2013 Online Writing Tests: How
Spring 2013 Online Writing Tests: How
In a writing test administration, the two components
(MC/TEI and short paper component) will show
individually on the Student Test Details screen for an
online SOL Writing test.
Spring 2013 Online Writing Tests: How
Certain details about each component (MC/TEI and
short paper components) will show individually
on the Student Test Details screen for an online SOL
Writing test.
Spring 2013 Online Writing Tests: How
Special test accommodations will be recorded on the
Student Test Details screen for each component of the
writing test. If the same accommodation is used on
both components, it is coded only once.
Online SOL Writing Test:
A Student’s Perspective
 MC/TEI Component
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Similar to an online non-writing test
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Student Authorization Ticket
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Sample items, toolbar, review screen, etc
 Short Paper Component
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Appearance and navigation in TestNav is similar to
non-writing tests but with a student response area and
response tools
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Minor revisions made to the format of the test as a
result of the Spring 2012 Writing Field Test
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Online SOL Writing Test:
A Student’s Perspective
TestNav Login Screen
Sample Screen
This appears after the student successfully logs in.
Sample Screen
This appears after the student successfully logs in.
The tools on the
TestNav
Toolbar on the
sample screen
ARE active.
The Student
Response Area
and the
Response
Tools are NOT
active on the
sample screen.
The sample screen is a picture of the Student Response Area that the Examiner
refers to in the test directions read to students for the Short Paper component.
Students are not able to type in the sample screen.
Exhibit Window from the Sample
Screen
Includes 4 different tabs
The text “SAMPLE PROMPT”
appears on the first tab of the
Exhibit Window when the
student is on the Sample
screen.
Exhibit Window from the Sample
Window can be resized
Screen
Exhibit Window from the Sample
Screen
The Checklist for Writers is on the 2nd Tab
Exhibit Window from the Sample
Screen
The Shortcut Keys are shown on the 3rd Tab
Exhibit Window from the Sample
Screen
Copyright Statement is shown on the 4th Tab
(This does not appear after the Sample screen.)
Student Response Screen:
Appears after the Sample Screen
Exhibit Window from the Student
Response Screen
Three tabs (Prompt, Checklist for Writers, Shortcut Keys)
The SOL Writing Prompt will appear
on the first tab of the Exhibit
Window when the student opens it
while on the Short Paper screen.
The tabs with the Checklist for
Writers and Shortcut Keys are also
active.
Test Nav Layout Design Changes
BEFORE:
NOW:
NOTE: Change implemented beginning with Fall Non-Writing.
Special Test Accommodations
Writing (2002) and Writing (2010) tests
 Review Appendix D Special Test Accommodations in the
Spring/Summer 2013 SOL Writing Test Examiner’s
Manual for specific details regarding the use of special
test accommodations in paper and online writing tests.
 Examples of test accommodations described with
additional details (including scenarios, required
procedures, etc.) include but are not limited to:
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Dictation to a Scribe
Dictation in English to a Scribe
English Dictionary, Bilingual Dictionary
Spelling Aids
Word Prediction Software
Word Processor, Word Processor with Speech-to Text, Typewriter
Special Test Accommodations
Questions and Answers
Q: If there is a student who, based on physical disability, is unable to type (but is able to
write) the writing prompt, will it be allowed for an adult to "transcribe" by
typing his written response into the computer?
A: The adult is allowed to transcribe the student’s written response into the computer for
the student, however the student’s written response and what is typed into the
computer must be verified by a second school staff member to ensure that no errors
occurred in the transcription. Additionally, the student’s written response must be
retained on file and secure in your office until scores are received and verified.
Q: Is Dragon Dictation on the iPad an allowable recording device?
A: Yes, this is allowable under the conditions that Guided Access in used on the iPAD.
Guide Access allows the examiner to give the test taker access to only one application
on the IPAD. If you are considering this for a student who will be participating in the
Writing Test, please submit a Special Accommodation Request so that we can formally
approve and provide all administration conditions.
Q: Is Co-Writer considered an acceptable "word prediction software"?
A: Yes, Co-Writer is acceptable word prediction software. Features must comply with the
Word Prediction Software described in the Procedures for the Participation of
Students with Disabilities in Virginia Accountability System, p. 27.
Use of the English Dictionary and Bilingual Dictionary
on the 2010 and 2002 Standards of Learning (SOL) Writing Test Components
Notes:
1 This
test accommodation is not permitted in either online or paper mode.
2 This
test accommodation is permitted, and must be documented in the student’s IEP or 504 Plan. Use accommodation code 29.
3 This
test accommodation is permitted, and must be documented in the LEP Student Assessment Participation Plan. Use
accommodation code 29.
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This test manipulative is available to all students. Do not enter an accommodation code for this manipulative.
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This test accommodation is permitted for LEP students only, and must be documented in the LEP Student Assessment
Participation Plan, use accommodation code 17.
Special Test Accommodations:
Online Writing (2010) Audio Test
 Audio on the online Multiple-Choice/TEI component
• Assign the audio form to the student in the online test session
• Audio player appears in the lower right of the screen on the first test
question, after the sample item(s)
• Same format as non-writing audio tests – starts to play automatically
as the student navigates to each test item
 Audio on the online Short Paper component
• Assign the audio form to the student in the online short paper test
session
• Audio of the prompt will not begin until student clicks “Play” button
Audio Symbols for Tests
Audio Symbols for Tests
NOTE: Read-aloud CANNOT be created for short-paper test. The session must be
created as a “regular” test session. ALL students may have prompt read to them.
Special Test Accommodations
Online Writing (2010)
Audio Short Paper Component
Audio of the prompt will not begin until the student clicks the “Play” button
Spring 2013 Writing:
Test Alerts and Reporting
 Must have both components completed in the
same mode to be reported as a complete test
 New alerts will be used such as:
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Unmatched Test Component
– Either the online short paper or online MC/TEI
component is not complete
 Additional details to be provided regarding
Student Test Alerts and Accessing Score Reports
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Questions?