Test Security Policy
2013-2014
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You received a copy of Test Security Policy.
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You understand and will abide by this Test Security
Policy.
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For administrators and test coordinators: You can redeliver Test Security Policy
*New* Questions to answer in small groups or individually
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Page 1, Paragraph 2
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Page 1, Paragraph 3
No public school administrator or member of a School Board
shall retaliate against an employee who in good faith
participates in an investigation of testing administration
improprieties or irregularities.
Retaliation shall include
discharging, demoting, suspending, threatening, harassing, or
discriminating of an employee who in good faith reports testing
administration improprieties or irregularities.
Disciplinary
actions may include a $500 and/or 6 months imprisonment.
Legislative Act 534 in 2010
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Louisiana Educational Assessment Program
February 3 – March 14, 2014
February 3 – March 14, 2014
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Page 1, Section I
I. Participation
◦ All Persons involved in assessment programs
◦ All assessments administered according to the state testing
schedule.
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Page 1, Section II
II. Definitions
◦ Access
◦ Secure Materials
 Test booklets and answer documents
 *New* Student log-in information (EOC, PARCC…)
 Material containing items or responses
◦ Testing Irregularities
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1.
East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS)
Test Security policy applies to
A.
all employees of East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
B.
only test administrators
C.
only classroom teachers in testing grades or subjects
D.
only school staff with access to test materials
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2.
Results of an investigation into a breach in test
security by an employee may include:
A.
letter in EBRPSS personnel file
B.
disciplinary action including termination
C.
suspension or revocation of certification
D.
all of the above
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3. Which of these is NOT considered secure test material?
A. student answer document
B. student test booklet
C. student math reference sheet
D. student log-in information for online testing
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1.
East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) Test
Security policy applies to:
A. all employees of East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
B. only test administrators
C. only classroom teachers in testing grades or subjects
D.
only school staff with access to test materials
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2.
Results of an investigation into a breach in test
security by an employee may include:
A.
letter in EBRPSS personnel file
B.
disciplinary action including termination
C.
suspension or revocation of certification
D.
all of the above
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3. Which of these is NOT considered secure test material?
A. student answer document
B. student test booklet
C. student math reference sheet
D. student log-in for online testing
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Pages 1 and 2
Section III – A – 3
It shall be a violation of security …
3.
a.
Administer tests in a manner that is inconsistent
b.
Give examinees access
c.
Examine any test item
d.
Copy, reproduce, record, store electronically, discuss
e.
Coach examinees
f.
Provide answers to students in any manner
g.
Administer published, parallel, previously administered or
current forms of any statewide assessment
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Page 2
Section III – A – 3
h.
Fail to follow security regulations for distribution and return
i.
Conduct testing in environments that differ
j.
Fail to report any testing irregularities to the District Test
Coordinator
k.
Participate in, direct, aid, counsel
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4.
True or False
The test administration manual is considered secure
and should be distributed only on the morning of
the test.
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5.
Which of these is considered a violation of EBRPSS test security
policy?
A.
waking a student who falls asleep during the EOC test
B.
discussing difficulty level of specific grade 7 iLEAP
questions with a colleague
C.
writing the starting time on the chalk board
D.
sending for staff to remove a student who becomes ill
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4.
True or False
The test administration manual is considered secure
and should be distributed only on the morning of
the test.
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5.
Which of these is considered a violation of EBRPSS test security
policy?
A.
waking a student who falls asleep during the EOC test
B.
discussing difficulty level of specific grade 7 iLEAP
questions with a colleague
C.
writing the starting time on the chalk board
D.
sending for staff to remove a student who becomes ill
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Pages 2 – 3
Pages 2 – 3 outline investigation and testing procedures.
9.
*NEW* Seating Charts are required.
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10. e. Only personnel trained in test security and
administration shall have access or administer
assessments.
10. g. Testing shall be done in class-sized groups.
K – 3 is twenty-six students.
4 – 12 is thirty-three students.
Small group accommodation
is eight students.
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Page 4
11 Why does the state void tests?
a) Improbable gains
b) Collaboration
c) Missing materials
d) Erasure analysis
e) Plagiarism
f) …
12.
Programmatic, evaluative, or graduation criteria is not met if there is
a breach of test security.
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Pages 4 - 5
15 – 16.
Data access
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FERPA
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Signed security
agreements
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Aggregated data of
fewer than 10
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Data displays
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17. State and District Monitors
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6.
Which of these is a new item to state and district
test security policy?
A.
seating charts for all testing groups
B.
principal designates one person as the school
test coordinator
C.
small group testing is eight students or less
D.
investigation of suspected cheating by students
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7. Which of these would be considered an administrative error?
A.
Student has assistive technology (calculator) on the IAP. The calculator
is given to the student for the entire math test.
B.
Student with an IEP that indicates the accommodations “small group”
and “test read aloud” does not want the test read to him. Parent agrees to
student’s request.
C.
During the grade 4 LEAP test, the Test Administrator reads the reading
comprehension questions and answer choices aloud.
D.
Student’s IEP indicates she takes ELA grade 8 LEAP and math grade 8
LAA2.
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8.
Which is considered a violation of Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)?
A.
an article in the school newsletter explaining SPS
B.
a sign in front of school announcing Honor Roll
program
C.
a newspaper ad with photographs of National Merit
Finalists
D.
a student’s scored written composition and attached
rubric posted on bulletin board
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6.
Which of these is a new item to state and district
test security policy?
A.
seating charts for all testing groups
B.
principal designates one person as the school
test coordinator
C.
small group testing is eight students or less
D.
investigation of suspected cheating by students
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7. Which of these would be considered an administrative error?
A.
Student has assistive technology (calculator) on the IAP. The calculator
is given to the student for the entire math test.
B.
Student with an IEP that indicates the accommodations “small group”
and “test read aloud” does not want the test read to him. Parent agrees to
student’s request.
C.
During the grade 4 LEAP test, the Test Administrator reads the reading
comprehension questions and answer choices aloud.
D.
Student’s IEP indicates she takes ELA grade 8 LEAP and math grade 8
LAA2.
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8.
Which is considered a violation of Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)?
A.
an article in the school newsletter explaining SPS
B.
a sign in front of school announcing Honor Roll
program
C.
a newspaper ad with photographs of National Merit
Finalists
D.
a student’s scored written composition and attached
rubric posted on bulletin board
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Page 7 - 8
VII. Administrative Errors
•
Accommodation given or not given
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On-level not LAA2
District, state or guardian request a retest
Louisiana Department of Education charges a fee for sending an
additional test - $350.00 per subject, per test
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IX. Report Emergencies
A. Fire Alarms…
B. Online Testing Emergency Plan
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Page 8 – 9 *NEW* Procedures
No cell phones or electronic devices
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Test Voided
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Viewed in the presence of the guardian
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Disciplinary action required
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Liable for test item replacement cost
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9.
What is the best way to prevent violations of cell
phone and electronic device usage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
cell phones in the off position
all cell phones and electronic devices
collected prior to test session
teacher uses her cell phone to call parent of
disruptive student
student signs a statement in test booklet that
cell phone was not used
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10.
True or False
In the event of a testing irregularity, the first call must
be to the District Test Coordinator, Liz Frischhertz, or
Backups Ruth Bennett and/or Cynthia Sampey.
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9.
What is the best way to prevent violations of cell
phone and electronic device usage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
cell phones in the off position
all cell phones and electronic devices
collected prior to test session
teacher uses her cell phone to call parent of
disruptive student
student signs a statement in test booklet that
cell phone was not used
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10.
True or False
In the event of a testing irregularity, the first call must
be to the District Test Coordinator, Liz Frischhertz, or
Backups Ruth Bennett and/or Cynthia Sampey.
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CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE (4 points)
Using the EBRPSS Test Security Policy just presented, respond to the
following items. You may refer to the policy to help form your responses.
A.
State one policy or procedure that is new to Test
Security Policy this year.
(1 point)
B.
Compare how this new policy was done previously
with how it will be conducted during 2014 spring testing.
(2 points: 1 point for previous action / 1 point for future action)
C.
Cite 1-2 examples from your past experiences or what you have
heard to justify your response.
(1 point; point cannot be awarded without specific examples)
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11.
CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE (4 points)
Using the EBRPSS Test Security Policy just presented, respond to the
following items. You may refer to the policy to help form your responses.
A.
State one policy or procedure that is new to Test
Security Policy this year.
(1 point)
B.
Compare how this new policy was done previously
with how it will be conducted during 2014 spring testing.
(2 points: 1 point for previous action / 1 point for future action)
C.
Cite 1-2 examples from your past experiences or what you have
heard to justify your response.
(1 point; point cannot be awarded without specific examples)
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East Baton Rouge Parish School System Accountability & Assessment
accountability.ebrschools.org
(225) 226 – 7625
Fax (225) 226 – 7605
Louisiana Department of Education
www.louisianabelieves.net
(225) 342 - 3490
Bulletin 118 http://www.louisianaschools.net/bese/policies.html
House Bill 1442, Session 2010 www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=72214
Testing Vendors
ACT (Explore, Plan, ACT)
http://act.org/aap/louisiana/act.html
Data Recognition Corporation (LEAP, iLEAP, ELDA, LAA)
https://la.drcedirect.com/
Pacific Metrics (End-of-Course Exams)
https://www.louisianaeoc.org/.phpProg/EOC/Login/login.php
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)
http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-assessment
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