2015 SAT-10; FSA; FCAT/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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Pre-Monitoring and Test Session
Monitoring Schedule
Assessment Program
Pre-Monitoring
Test Session
Monitoring
FSA ELA Writing*
Grades 4 - 7:
February 26 or 27
Grades 4-11:
March 2 – 13
FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics Retake*
and
NGSSS EOC Algebra 1 EOC Retake*
N/A
FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics Retake (Grades 10+ - Adult)
and
NGSSS EOC Algebra 1 EOC Retake (Grades 7 -12):
March 16 – April 2
No Testing: March 20 (Teacher Planning); March 23-27 (Spring Break)
Grades 3 – 4 ELA and
Mathematics:
March 11-13
Grades 3 – 4 FSA ELA and Mathematics:
March 16 – April 7
No Testing: March 20 (Teacher Planning); March 23-27 (Spring Break)
N/A
Grades 5 – 11 ELA and Mathematics:
April 13 – May 8
N/A
Grades 5 and 8 FCAT 2.0 Science:
April 13 – May 8
SAT-10
Kindergarten: Sentence Reading and Mathematics
Grades 1 and 2: Reading Comprehension and
Mathematics: Problem Solving
Grades K-2:
April 9 or 10
K-2:
April 13 – 17
FSA EOC Assessments*
N/A
Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2:
April 20- May 15
FSA ELA and Mathematics*
and
FCAT 2.0 Science
NGSSS EOC Assessments*
N/A
Biology 1, Civics, and US History:
April 20 – May 22
See Test Administration Schedule for specific dates/subjects for each grade level.
*Computer-based assessments only: FSA ELA Writing Grades 8-11; FSA ELA Grades 5-11; FSA Mathematics Grades 5-8;
FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Retake and NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC Retake; FSA EOC (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2), and NGSSS EOC (Biology 1,
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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 13
Sentence
Reading:
Kindergarten
Reading
Comprehension:
Grade 1 and 2
Tuesday,
April 14
Wednesday,
April 15
Thursday,
April 16
Friday
April 17
Make up Testing
Make up Testing
Make up Testing
Mathematics:
Kindergarten
Mathematics
Problem Solving:
Grade 1 and 2
 SAT-10 Untimed
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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:
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
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Florida Standards Assessments
(FSA) ELA Writing
• FSA English/Language Arts Writing (Grades 4-11)
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Grades 4-7 are PBT
Grades 8-11 are CBT*
 One 90 minute session
o Students may be allowed to continue working
an additional 30 minutes, if needed.
*Paper-based versions are available for students with documented
accommodations only.
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Florida Standards Assessments
(FSA) ELA and Mathematics
•
FSA English/Language Arts (Grades 3-11)
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Grades 3 and 4 are PBT
Grades 5-11 are CBT*
Grades 3-5: Two 80 minute sessions over 2 days
Grades 6-8: Two 85 minute sessions over 2 days
Grades 9-11: Two 90 minute sessions over 2 days
FSA Mathematics (Grades 3-8)
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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
 (Sessions 1 and 2 on day 1 and Session 3 on day 2; OR
Session 1 on day 1 and sessions 2 and 3 on day 2)
*Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.
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Florida Comprehensive Assessment
Test (FCAT 2.0) Retake
• FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Retake Reading and Mathematics
(CBT*)
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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.
Mathematics Retake: One session.
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Students may have up to the length of a typical school
day to complete the test but must complete the test in one
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 over 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)
NGSSS EOC (CBT)
 Algebra 1
 Algebra 1 Retake
 Geometry
 Biology 1
 Algebra 2
 Civics
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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.
 US History
 NGSSS EOCs are administered in one
160-minute 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.
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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
 District Level Certification Form (if applicable)
 Administration Record/Security Checklist
 Seating Charts
• 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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 26 or 27
FSA ELA Writing- (Gr 4)
Pre-monitoring
Banyan Elementary
3060 SW 85 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
March 2 – 13
March 16 – April 2
March 12 or 13
March 16 – April 7
April 9 or 10
April 13 – 17
FSA ELA Writing* (Gr 4-11)
Test Session
FCAT 2.0 Retake Reading* or NGSSS EOC Algebra 1 Retake* (Gr 10+ - AD)
Test Session
No Testing: March 20 (Teacher Planning); March 23-27 (Spring Break)
FSA ELA and Mathematics- (Gr 3 & 4)
Pre-monitoring
FSA ELA and Mathematics- Grades 3 & 4
Test Session
No Testing: March 20 (Teacher Planning); March 23-27 (Spring Break)
SAT-10 (Gr K- 2)
Pre- Monitoring
SAT-10 (Gr K- 2)
Test Session
April 13 – May 8
FSA ELA* (Gr 5-11) or FSA Mathematics* (Gr 5-8) or FCAT 2.0 Science (Gr 5 & 8)
Test Session
April 20 – May 15
FSA EOC* (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
Test Session
Or
NGSSS EOC* (Biology 1, Civics, US History)
Test Session
April 20- May 22
N/A
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 8-11; FSA ELA Grades 5-11; FSA Mathematics Grades 5-8; FCAT/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)
to SAET:
• via fax to: 305-995-7522,
• via school mail to: 9023, or
• via email to bbetancourt@dadeschools.net
 All forms should be submitted by June 5, 2015.
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Contact Information
Student Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET)
305-995-7520
FSA, FCAT 2.0, and EOC Assessments
Maria C. Bruguera or Mara Ugando
SAT-10 Assessment
Mayda Cabeza
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