2014-2015
Broward Assessment
of Florida Standards
(BAFS)
Student Assessment &
Research
(754) 321- 4250
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar
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Topics
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General Test Information:
• Test Content/ Format
• Students To Be Tested
• Recommended Testing Schedules
• BAFS Testing Materials (manuals, test books, etc)
• Scanning and Scoring Answer documents
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Invalidation and Security Procedures
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Administration Responsibilities:
• Student Assessment Specialists
• School Test Coordinators
• Test Administrators
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Returning ALL BAFS Test Books (Used and Unused)
www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar/updatesManuals.htm
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BAFS Testing Dates
BAFS 1:
October 27, 2014 to October 31, 2014
BAFS 2:
February 2, 2015 to February 6, 2015
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BAFS Test Content / Format
Subjects:
English Language Arts (ELA)
Math
Science
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Algebra 1 Honors
Geometry
Biology
US History
Civics
• Test content aligned to Florida Standards of Assessments (FSA) and
FCAT 2.0 aligned (Science).
• Students in Grades 4-8 and EOC enrolled Math subjects will use the
corresponding FSA Mathematics Reference sheet recently provided by
the Florida Department of Education. Those sheets have been posted
to the SAR website to be printed at schools.
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Students will bubble in answers to Multiple Choice items.
• English Language Arts (ELA) will only include those FSA standards that
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can be assessed in multiple choice format.
Students to be Tested
All students who are in a grade level or
enrolled in a course tied to a state
assessment will be required to take both
administrations of the BAFS.
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BAFS Sessions
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Recommended Schedule
for Elementary Grades 3 - 5
Day
Session
Time
Day 1 Mon., Feb. 2
ELA 1
45 minutes
Day 2 Tues., Feb. 3
ELA 2
45 minutes
Day 3 Wed., Feb. 4
Math 1 – NO
calculators allowed
45 minutes
Day 4 Thurs., Feb. 5
Math 2- Grade 3
Science (1 session)
Grade 5 only
Makeups
45 minutes
Day 5 Fri., Feb. 6
If necessary more than one subject may be assessed in 1 day, however, all 2 session
subject assessments must be given over 2 days
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Recommended Schedule
for Middle Grades 6 - 8
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Day
Day 1 Mon., Feb. 2
Day 2 Tues., Feb. 3
Day 3 Wed., Feb. 4
Day 4 Thurs., Feb. 5
Day 5 Fri., Feb. 6
Session
Time
ELA 1 AND
Civics 1 AND Biology 1 or
Science 1 (Grade 8 only)
ELA 2 AND Civics 2
1 class period (45 min)
each
Algebra, Algebra Honors or
Geometry or Math 1- NO
calculators allowed for
Grade 6
Algebra, Algebra Honors,
Geometry or Math 2 (Grade
6 & 8 Only) – Calculators for
all but grade 6
Makeups
1 class period (45 min)
each
1 class period (45 min)
each
1 class period (45 min)
1 class period (45 min)
each
If necessary more than one subject may be assessed in 1 day, however, all 2 session
subject assessments must be given over 2 days
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Recommended Schedule
for High School Grades 9-11
and EOC Enrolled
Day
Session
Time
ELA Session 1 AND
Algebra 1 or Algebra 1
Honors, Algebra 2 or
Geometry Session 1
ELA Session 2 AND
Algebra 1 or Algebra 1
Honors, Algebra 2 or
Geometry Session 2
Biology Session 1
US History Session 1
1 class period (45 min)
each
Day 4 Thurs., Feb. 5
US History Session 2
1 class period (45 min)
Day 5 Fri., Feb. 6
Makeups
1 class period (45 min)
Day 1 Mon., Feb. 2
Day 2 Tues., Feb. 3
Day 3 Wed., Feb. 4
1 class period (45 min)
each
1 class period (45 min)
If necessary more than one subject may be assessed in 1 day, however, all 2 session
subject assessments must be given over 2 days
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BAFS Session Times
BAFS is designed to not impact the schools’ bell schedules:
• Each test session is 45 minutes, if time permits at schools
with longer class periods you may extend session times.
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Only those subject areas with 2 sessions will require testing
over 2 days.
• ELA
• Mathematics (ALL Math EOCs and 3, 6 and 8)
• US History
• Civics
Students who only take one session of a two session subject
test will not receive a score.
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Schools should attempt to complete testing within the 1 week
window. However, if additional testing days are needed, testing
may extending into the 2nd week in February.
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Make Up tests are not required for BAFS.
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Accommodations
ESE, 504, ELL
Accommodations should be provided to ESE students with current IEP’s, ELL students
and student with 504 plans. Accommodations are to be provided in the same manner as
provided for regular classroom assessments and FCAT or FSA.
ESE & 504 Students
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Presentation
Responding
Scheduling
Setting
Assistive Devices
ELL Students
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Flexible Setting
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Translation Dictionary
Flexible Scheduling
Flexible Timing
Assistance in the
Heritage Language
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BAFS Test Books
All schools will receive BAFS test books in the subject areas
below as appropriate for your school level.
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English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
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Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Honors
Algebra 2
Geometry
Biology
US History
Civics
Students are permitted to use the empty space in their test
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books as workspace.
BAFS Answer Sheets
All schools will receive pre-printed for the subject areas
appropriate to your school level.
Before Testing:
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Subject &
Class
Verify the information printed on
the answer documents matched
the subject area and student
who will test with them. If any
answer documents are missing,
it is the school’s responsibility to
print them.
After Testing:
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Schools will scan completed
answer sheets using Lexmark
multifunction printer/scanner
(MFPs).
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Student Assessment & Research has provided information
on how to print/scan answer sheets with the Lexmark
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per the specifications in this documentation.
For the BAFS Administrations
Students Must:
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Check that their name is correct on the pre-ID answer sheets.
Write their names on the space provided on the front cover of
the test books.
Bubble in their answers using a #2 pencil only.
Erase changed answer choices clearly and carefully as to not
damage the answer sheets.
Not have any electronic device in their possession during BAFS.
Keep their own answer choices private.
Respect the answer choices of others.
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Test Security
Test Administrators are prohibited from:
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Reading the passages or test items
Revealing the passages or test items
Copying the passages or test items
Interpreting or reading test items or passages for students
Changing or otherwise interfering with student responses to test items
Causing achievement of schools to be inaccurately measured or
reported
Copying or reading student responses
Prompting students to change their answer choices.
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Test Security (con’t)
BAFS test books and answer sheets are secure test documents. All
test security rules and regulations apply to BAFS test materials,
such as:
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Never leave test books and answer sheets unattended.
All test materials must be kept in locked storage when not being used.
All test materials must be counted and signed for the morning of each
test administration.
All test materials must be collected from Test Administrators
immediately after testing is completed for the day.
Any missing test materials must be reported immediately to Student
Assessment & Research at 754 321 4250.
A thorough search to find the missing material must be initiated with all
parties involved. A letter from your principal may be required.
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Test Invalidation
MAY occur
A student’s test may be invalidated if any of the following situations
occur:
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The student becomes ill during testing.
The student was not allowed the correct amount of time to
complete the session.
The student filled in answers on a session other than the current
session being tested.
If any of the above situations occur:
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Do not scan the answer document. Instead write invalidate on the front of
the student’s answer sheet and retain it for your records.
Make a note of the circumstances surrounding the invalidation. Contact
Student Assessment & Research for further assistance, if needed.
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Test Invalidation
MUST occur
A students’ test must be invalidated if any of the following
situations occur:
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The student is caught cheating or is disruptive during testing.
The student participated in only one session of a two session
subject test.
The student had an electronic device in his/her possession
during the test. Even if it was not turned on or used.
If any of these situations occur:
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Do not scan the answer document. Instead write invalidate on the front
of the student’s answer sheet and retain it at your school site.
Make a note of the invalidation for your records. Contact Student
Assessment & Research for further assistance, if needed.
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Test Administrator
Responsibilities BEFORE Testing
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Attend the BAFS training provided by the Test Coordinator or Student
Assessment Specialist (SAS) at your school site.
Prepare the room for testing. Arrange the room so that each student
will have enough work space and so that there will be sufficient space
between students to prevent cheating.
Assemble materials needed for testing, including #2 pencils, a watch or
clock to keep time, reference sheets*, calculators* and test books,
answer sheets.
Check the answer sheets. The subject area should be clearly marked at
the top of the answer sheet.
Make sure you have an answer sheet for every student in your class
and that it is the correct answer sheet for the subject area being tested.
* At the applicable grades and/or subject area
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Test Administrator
Responsibilities DURING Testing
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Review the manual prior to testing to know testing policies and procedures.
Read the scripts VERBATIM for the appropriate subject area.
Keep accurate time during testing.
Maintain test security at all times. Do NOT leave the class unattended.
Supervise the test administration. While students are working, the test
administrator should move about the room and ensure that:
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Students have cleared their desks of all materials except the appropriate test
materials.
Students are working independently.
Students are using only a #2 pencil to mark their answers on the answer
sheets.
Students are working in the correct session of the test and marking their
answers appropriately on the correct answer sheet.
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Test Administrator
Active Monitoring During Testing
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Make sure you can see all students at all times and they can see you.
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Walk around, as appropriate, to monitor students while testing.
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All verbal announcements must be addressed to the entire class using words
such a, “Class, Everyone, All students.”
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Avoid one-on-one conversations with a students about the test or test items.
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Never leave the testing room unsupervised.
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Test Administrator
Responsibilities AFTER Testing
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Collect all test books, answer sheets, reference sheets and any other
test materials from the students.
Separate the To-Be-Scored answer sheets from the Not-To-Be Scored
materials.
Make sure that no stray marks have been made on the student answer
sheets. Carefully erase any stray pencil marks on the student answer
sheets, without changing or otherwise interfering with student
responses to test questions.
Return all test materials (answer sheets, test books, and any other
BAFS material) to the School Testing Coordinator or SAS.
Notify the School Testing Coordinator or SAS immediately if any
materials are missing.
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School Test Coordinator and
Student Assessment Specialist
(Before Testing)
Before Testing:
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Answer Sheets and Scanning information will be posted to the
Updates and Manuals section of the SAR website.
Inventory all BAFS test books soon after they arrive to your
school. Order supplemental test books through CAB email to
Assessment.Materials@BrowardSchools.com
Devise a systematic process to disperse and collect test
materials
Train Test Administrators, School Administration and all school
staff that will be involved with BAFS testing.
Make arrangements for students who require accommodations
during testing. Make sure these accommodations are
administered appropriately.
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School Test Coordinator and
Student Assessment Specialist
(During Testing)
During Testing:
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Actively supervise the administration of the test.
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Maintain test security of all test books and answer sheets.
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Be available to assist Test Administrators with unexpected
occurrences.
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School Test Coordinator and
Student Assessment Specialist
(After Testing)
After Testing:
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Collect all BAFS test materials from Test Administrators.
Have a systematic process to account for all test books and
answer sheets returned to you.
Immediately notify any teacher who has test materials missing or
unaccounted for.
Notify Student Assessment & Research if the test materials are
not recovered within the hour.
Prepare Used and Unused BAFS test books for return to Student
Assessment & Research. Instructions for packing and return are
found in the test administration manual.
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School Test Coordinator and
Student Assessment Specialist
Scanning Answer Sheets
All student answer sheets should be scanned and scored at the school site except
those from absent or invalidated students.
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Make stacks of To-Be-Scored answer sheets according to subject areas tested at
your school.
Stack answer sheets so that they are all facing in the same direction.
Follow the “Scanning of BAFS Answer Documents” instructions posted to
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar/updatesManuals.htm
All scanned answer documents should be retained on site until scores have been
reported. They then may be securely destroyed.
More information on printing and scanning Answer Sheets is forthcoming.
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School Test Coordinator and
Student Assessment Specialist
Return BAFS Test Books
All BAFS test books, used and unused, must be returned to Student Assessment &
Research. If not, your school will be in violation of test security.
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Following the week of BAFS testing, Pony will pick up test books from traditional
public schools. Charter schools will hand deliver test books to SAR (Twin Lakes).
All test books (used, unused, all subject areas, all grade levels) may be packed
together in the same boxes.
Student Assessment staff will sort and account for all BAFS test books
once we receive them.
Place test books in boxes and affix a Yellow label to the top of each box.
Number the boxes 1 of n, 2 of n, where n is the total number of Yellow boxes.
Specific dates for pick up and hand delivery will be sent to schools, via email
communication.
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“Thank you for your time and
attention to this broadcast”
If you have any additional
questions or concerns,
please contact
Student Assessment &
Research Department
at (754) 321-4250.
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