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PARCC
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College
and Careers
Field Test – Spring 2014
Office of Achievement and Accountability
February 11, 12, 13
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Goals
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 By the end of this training, STCs will understand…
 how to develop a schedule for their school that meets the PARCC
requirements.
 how to ensure that students receive the proper accommodations
and accessibility features.
 how to prepare their staff for the field test administration.
 what to do with materials before, during, and after the test.
 important dates and required follow up training (for online
schools).
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Agenda
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 Field Test Overview
 Scheduling for PARCC Field Test Administration
 Accommodations and Accessibility Features
 Preparing Staff for the Field Test Administration
 Managing Materials (Paper and Computer)
 Important Dates
 Questions and Answers
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Field Test Overview
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PARCC Field Testing in City Schools
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PARCC used national data to create a sample selection, in Baltimore:
 395 classrooms were selected across the district
 At 46 schools, students will be field testing on paper
 At 138 schools, students will field test online
During this training look for these icons to separate information
for paper testing or online testing:
All field testing schools (paper and online)
Online field testing schools only
Paper field testing schools only
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What is being field tested?
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PARCC assessments being field tested in Spring 2014:
PARCC
ELA 3-8
PARCC
English 9
PARCC
English 11
PARCC
English 10
PARCC
Math 3-8
PARCC
Geometry
PARCC
Algebra II
PARCC
Algebra I
• The field tested classroom(s) were
assigned:
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a component (Performance Based
Assessment, End of Year
Assessment, or Both)
a subject (ELA or Math)
a mode (online or paper)
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• No scores will be reported
• Field testing is mandatory
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Who is field testing?
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Selections for schools are available on Principal’s Dashboard. Principals should
be able to access and download the list for your school. We can also work with
STCs to obtain a copy of the selection if needed.
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Field Testing and MSA Testing
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If a class takes the PBA and EOY of the field test in a
subject, that class will not have to take the MSA in that
subject. They will take the MSA in the other subject.
If a student’s classroom…
field tests the PBA and EOY of ELA
Exempt MSA
Reading
MSA Math
field tests the PBA and EOY of Math
MSA Reading
Exempt MSA
Math
does not participate in the whole
field test
MSA Reading
MSA Math
MSA Science for 5th and 8th graders will continue regardless of field testing
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PARCC Field Testing Windows
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March 24 – April 11, 2014
May 5 – June 6, 2014
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Scheduling for
PARCC Field Test
Administration
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PARCC Field Testing Windows
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Schools can test at any time during the Field Test testing
windows.
All students within the same grade and subject within a
school must test on the same day (Paper TCM, page 3).
- Example: All 7th graders who are field testing math must
take Session 1 on the same day.
Schools with multiple classrooms testing in the same
grade must be scheduled as close together as possible
(Computer TCM, page 4).
- Example: There are not enough computers to
test all 7th graders on Session 1 on the same day. So one
group of 7th graders will have to take Session 1 the next day.
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Scheduling Field Test Sessions
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 Session: PARCC is comprised of test sessions.
 The number of test sessions for each component is
consistent across grade levels and subjects. The only
difference is the length of sessions:
PARCC Component
# of ELA
Sessions
# of Math
Sessions
Performance Based Assessment (PBA)
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2
End of Year Assessment (EOY)
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2
Total Full Form (PBA & EOY)
5
4
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Scheduling Field Test Sessions
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• Test sessions must be administered in order with no
exceptions.
• Test sessions do not need to be administered on consecutive
days.
• Two sessions (maximum) may be scheduled on the same day
for a specific test group but must take into consideration the
Total Time for both sessions.
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Total Time = Session Time + Additional Time
• Each test session must be completed on the same day that it
started.
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Scheduling Field Test Sessions
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 Recommendation: schedule early in the window in case
of any issues and to allow for make-ups.
 Set a test schedule and submit through E-forms.
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Schools testing online might need extra support
scheduling based on the ratio of students to
computers. This will be covered in online training
next week.
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Scheduling Make-Up Sessions
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 Sessions need to be administered in order.
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Make-up testing sessions may be scheduled for any day after the initial
administration date as long as it falls within testing window.
 Make sure there is enough time remaining in the test window when scheduling
make up sessions for the student to complete the whole component.
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Test sessions must be administered in order.
The same test security and administration protocols for regular
administration sessions apply to make-up test sessions.
NOTE: Students who become ill or have to leave for other reasons during testing
should attempt to finish a test they started on a scheduled make-up date. Test
administrators must note the exact place in test where the student stopped.
Students are not allowed to return to any previous session or change any previously
completed item(s).
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Field Test Administration Time
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 Total Field Test Administration Time is defined as
Session Time PLUS Additional Time Allowed.
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Additional Time Allowed is around 50% of Session Time.
All students are eligible for additional time if they need it.
Example: 7th grade math
Session 1
Session Time
50 min
Additional Time Allowed
25 min
Total Field Test Administration Time
75 min
 Test sessions must be scheduled based on the Total Field
Test Administration Time.
TCM, Pages 6-8
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TCM, Pages 5-7
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Providing Additional Time
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Session Time:
All students must sit for
this whole time.
If a student finished early,
s/he must sit quietly until
the Session Time is over.
Students are asked if they
need Additional Time.
If no one needs additional
time, the session is over.
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If one or more students needs
additional time, collect all
materials from finished students.
Dismiss the students who do not
need additional time. Resume
testing for remaining students.
Students who remain for the
additional time will be dismissed
when the last student is finished.
Students are entitled to the
whole additional time if needed.
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PARCC Student and Staff Surveys
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 Provided by PARCC:
 Students and Test Administrators will complete a survey to
gather feedback about the experience of taking and administering
PARCC assessments.
 Schedule an extra 15 minutes for student surveys:
 After the last session of the PBA
 After the last session of the EOY
 Surveys will be located for students:
 In the consumable test book (grade 3) or answer document
(grades 4-11)
 At the end of the last session of the computer based test (CBT)
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Providing Breaks
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 Breaks between Test Sessions:
 Should occur between test sessions. Students can use the
restroom, get up to stretch, and/or get a drink.
 Breaks during a Test Session*:
 Restroom breaks may be provided at the discretion of the Test
Administrator
 Test Administrator can allow a classroom to take one break of up
to three minutes during a session.
 There should not be conversations among students, and students
are not permitted to use electronic devices, play games, or engage
in activities that may violate the validity of the test.
*Different from MSA and HSA where breaks during a sessions are not allowed.
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Providing Breaks
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 If a student takes a break during a test session:
 Collect Test Booklet and Answer Document
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Recommended that visual block be applied to students’
computer screens
 The STC has the authority to determine if any student
requires frequent breaks regardless of that student’s
status as a student with a disability or an English
Learner.
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Accommodations
and Accessibility
Features
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Accommodations and Accessibility Features
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Features for
all students
Accessibility
features
(for all students)
*Identified in
advance*
Accommodations
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 Online testing allows
for accessibility
features that are not
necessarily available
on paper and pencil.
 Some features are
only available in
select grades/
content for the field
test.
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Features for All Students
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Magnification devices
Audio amplification
Spell checker
Answer masking
Highlighting tool
Line reader tool
Writing tools (e.g., bold,
underline, copy/paste, etc.)
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Blank/Scratch Paper
• Redirect Student to Test
• Headphones or Noise
Buffers
• General Administration
Directions Read Aloud,
Repeated, and Clarified
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Features for All Students
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Students also do not need to have an IEP/504/ELL plan for:
 Small Group/Individual Testing
 Frequent Breaks
 Time of Day
 Separate or Alternate Location
 Specified Area or Seating
 Adaptive or Specialized Equipment or Furniture
Section 3.1.6 and
Appendix F
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Section 3.1.6 and
Appendix G
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Accessibility Features for All Students
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Accessibility
Feature
Availability on Field
Testing
Answer
Masking
EOY Only
ELA: 3, 5, 8, 11
Math: 4, 7, Algebra I and
Geometry
Answer
masking tool
Student uses
template, place
marker, or other
masking device
Background/
Font Color
PBA and EOY
ELA: 3, 5, 8, 11
Math: 4, 7, Algebra I and
Geometry
Select color
contrast for
font and
background
Not applicable
Text-t0-Speech
for Math
PBA and EOY
Math Only: 4, 7, Algebra I
Only available
on Grades 4, 7,
and Algebra I
Read Aloud
(Human
Reader) Math
PBA and EOY
All Grades
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Any student can
have a human
reader for math
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Accommodations
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 Testing accommodations are meant to remove barriers that
may exist due to a student’s learning style or disability.
 Students should have had experience using an
accommodation in the classroom (during routine instruction
and/or test taking) prior to using it on a PARCC test.
 Present MSA/HSA policies regarding proctors and
accommodators remains in effect for the PARCC field tests.
 Test accommodations must be listed in or recommended by
the student’s IEP or 504 Plan (or ELL Plan).
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Available Accommodations for Students with a
504 or IEP plan
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Accessibility
Feature
Availability on Field
Test
Text-to-Speech
for ELA
PBA and EOY
ELA: Grades 5, 8, 11
Human Reader
for ELA
PBA and EOY
ELA: All Grades
Calculation
Device
PBA and EOY
Math
All Grades
Extended Time
PBA and EOY
ELA and Math: All Grades
Scribing for
ELA
PBA and EOY
ELA: All Grades
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Only available
in 5, 8, 11
If a student has verbatim reading
and text-to-speech isn’t available
On screen or
equivalent
hand-held
Hand-held
Time beyond the “additional
allowable time”
TCM
pp. 64-68
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TCM
pp. 74-77
Available Accommodations for Students who
are English Language Learners
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ACCOMMODATION
CONTENT AREA
Extended Time
All Content Areas
General Administration
Directions Clarified
in Student’s Native Language
All Content Areas
General Administration
Directions Read Aloud and
Repeated as Needed in Student’s
Native Language
All Content Areas
Scribing or Speech-to-Text
(Responses dictated in English)
Word to Word Dictionary
(English/Native Language)
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Mathematics Only
All Content Areas
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Extended Time Accommodation
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For students with an IEP, 504, or ELL Plan -- extended time
accommodations will be given once the Total Administration
Time has expired.
• Please note: PARCC’s Total Field Test Administration
Time is equivalent to time-and-a-half so some students
who traditionally receive time-and-a-half may not need
extended time for the PARCC field test.
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Extended Time students may need to test in a separate
setting (refer to Appendix E in the PARCC Accessibility
Features and Accommodations Manual for guidance).
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PARCC Calculator Policy
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Category
Grade 3-5
Grade 6
Grade 7 through
High School
Students
No calculators
without a
allowed
calculator
accommodation
Calculators allowed
only on calculator
part of testing
sessions; no
calculators allowed on
non-calculator parts
of testing session.
Students with a Calculators
calculator
allowed under
accommodation accommodations
only, with the
exception of
fluency items at
the end of a
testing session.
Calculators allowed
Calculators allowed on
on calculator part of
calculator part of
testing sessions;
testing sessions;
calculators allowed on calculators allowed on
non-calculator parts
non-calculator parts of
of testing session,
testing session.
except on fluency
items at the end of
testing session.
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Calculators allowed
only on calculator part
of testing sessions; no
calculator allowed on
non-calculator parts of
testing session.
Qualifying Students for Accommodations
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 Students qualifications for certain accommodations
may be different than what they receive for MSA/HSA
or classroom assessments.
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IEP and SST/504 Chairs are responsible for notifying parents of
any changes for a student’s eligibility for accommodations under
PARCC.
IEP and SST/504 chairs and ESOL coordinators will complete a
documentation form and turn it into the STC.
The STC will ensure that these accommodations are documented for
the student in Pearson Access.
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Providing Accommodations or
Accessibility Features
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 If a student in your school will be receiving a human
reader or a scribe, the staff member who will serve as
the Test Administrator for those sessions, must be
trained.
 School Test Coordinators should train these staff
members according to the PARCC guidelines:
pp. 61 - 68
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pp. 71 - 77
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Documenting Accessibility Features
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 If a student does not have an IEP, 504 plan, or ELL
accommodations, the test administrator/classroom
teacher will determine the accessibility features that a
student should receive.
 This should happen prior to testing so that scheduling
and arrangements are made with the accessibility
features and accommodations in mind.
Online STCs will also need to “turn on” these
features. This will be covered in next week’s
training.
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Preparing Staff for
the Field Test
Administration
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Roles and Responsibilities
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 Local Accountability Coordinator (LAC)
 Assessment staff in the Office of Achievement and Accountability
 School Test Coordinator (STC)
 Test Administrator
 For MSA and HSA these people are known as Test Examiners
 Proctor

Technology Coordinator
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Roles and Responsibilities
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School Test Coordinator
Serve as school’s primary contact person for Field Test
Coordinate all PARCC Field Test-related activities
Prepare test administrators to administer the PARCC tests according with
Test Administrator Manual
Ensure that all appropriate staff members are trained and complete all
necessary tasks
Receive, inventory, distribute test materials
Develop the administration schedule and make-up sessions
Observe and monitor test administration and report any testing
irregularities
Ensure the security of test materials and compliance with test
administration procedures
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Roles and Responsibilities
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School Test Coordinator
Before Testing
During Testing
• Establishes the testing
schedule
• Develops and
implements test
security plan
• Develops and
implements training,
logistics plans
• Receives, inventories,
distributes materials
• Trains Test
Administrators,
Proctors, and
scribes/human readers
• Ensures standard test
environments
• Monitors test
administration
• Supports Test
Administrators by
answering questions
• Ensures security of test
materials between
testing sessions
• Schedules and
supervises make-up
testing
• Maintains master list of
students and their
required
accommodations
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After Testing
• Collects and
inventories all test
materials from test
administrators after
each session
• Destroy or recycle test
materials as required
• Return materials via
UPS for paper testing
• Submit materials to
Pearson for online
testing
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Qualifications for Test Administrators
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The following persons may administer the Field Test:
 Teachers, including those with provisional certificates
 Administrators who hold certificates
 Long-term substitutes with certificates
 Other school staff who hold certificates
* Remember: For HSA and MSA this person is called the Test Examiner
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Test Administrator
Before Testing
During Testing
After Testing
• Meets with the Test
Coordinator
• Reads Test
Administrator Manual
• Meets with educational
team to determine
student accommodations
as needed
• Prepares testing
environment for
students
• Prepares students for
testing with Practice Test
• Obtains and prepares
materials needed for
testing
• Reads scripts as written
• Distributes test materials
to students
• Keeps accurate time for
each test session
• Maintains security of test
materials
• Ensures
accommodations are
provided
• Supervises students at all
times during testing
• Notifies Test
Coordinator of testing
irregularities
• Ensures student
accommodations are
documented
• Returns test materials to
the Test Coordinator
• Ensures “School Security
Checklist” is completed
and returned to the Test
Coordinator
• Completes Test
Administrator Survey
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Proctor
• Monitor the testing session under supervision of the test
administrator.
• Refrain from testing activities except when a Test
Administrator is present in the room.
• May be a student intern. Student intern may not serve as an
test administrator.
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Preparing Staff for Field Testing
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 Develop a training plan to train all Test Administrators
and Proctors
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In addition to utilizing this presentation, PARCC has training
modules available that expand on a variety of topics:
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www.parcc.pearson.com/tms
After training, ensure Test Administrators and Proctors sign the
Security Agreement (see Appendix A of both manuals)
Ensure Test Administrators and Proctors also sign the Maryland
Test Administration and Certification of Training Form and NonDisclosure Agreement
 Develop a Test Administration Logistics Plan
Section 3.1.5, p. 18
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Preparing Students for Field Testing
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 Meet with students and convey a professional attitude
towards field testing (Section 3.1.14)
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Provide students with an opportunity to experience
sample PARCC items: www.parcconline.org/samples
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Students will practice through an infrastructure trial
covered in next week’s training.
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Other Involved Staff or Persons
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 Online schools might have a Technology Coordinator
 Maryland Policies for Observation Visits: In addition,
to MSDE monitors, PARCC, Inc. may conduct
observation visits.
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If a PARCC , Inc. representative is coming to Maryland to
observe, the representative must contact MSDE in order to obtain
a letter of introduction from the Maryland State Superintendent
of Schools.
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Managing
Materials
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Prohibited Materials
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 Prohibited During All Sessions
 All cellular phones (including camera phones and smartphones)
 Other non-test related personal electronic equipment
 Any electronic equipment capable of performing computations
(other than approved calculator devices for calculator parts)
 Instructional aids related to the content being assessed
 Reference books
Please review prohibited items in the Test Coordinator Manual:
Section 2.10
p. 15-17
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Section 2.10
p.13-15
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Paper Field Testing: Test Booklets
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Before
Testing
Grade 3
PARCC field tests
Grades 4 through 11
PARCC field tests
• PBA and EOY, in both ELA and
Mathematics will be administered
using consumable test books (like
MSA).
• PBA and EOY, in both ELA and
Mathematics will be administered
using separate test books and
answer documents (like HSA).
• Student names must be written on
the test books.
• Each student must receive a test
book and answer document with
matching form numbers.
• Student names must be written on
the test books.
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Student Demographic Page
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Before
Testing
The demographic page for
grade 3 will be on the front of
the test book.
The demographic page for
grades 4-11 will be on the
Answer Document.
See Paper TCM pages 27-28.
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Materials Shipped to Schools
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Before
Testing
TCMs will be shipped,
late February/early
March.
Mathematics reference
sheets will be shrinkwrapped in groups of
10.
Rulers and protractors
will be provided in
packs of 10.
TAMs will be shipped
to schools, 1 per 20
students, and will be
available electronically.
Large Print Test Books
will be wrapped with a
standard test book of
the same form and
answer document.
A 5% overage of printed
materials will be sent to
school.
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Acquiring Additional Materials
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Before
Testing
 Following training, you will receive an email about
logging into Pearson Access
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If you already use this platform – PARCC has a different login
from our Maryland assessments
 Log-in by going to www.pearsonaccess.com and
selecting PARCC. Sign-in on the home page.
 Under “Test Setup” go to “Order Additional Materials
and Tracking”
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Here you are able to see the status of your materials and order
more if necessary
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Inventory Paper Materials
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Before
Testing
 No ScanTracks
for PARCC
 Use Appendix C
(Paper TCM):
School Security
Checklist to sign
materials in and
out between the
STC and Test
Administrator
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Materials to be Returned
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 Scorable materials:
 Used grade 3 Test Booklets
 Used Answer Documents (grades 4-hihgschool)
 Transcribed grade 3 Test Booklets
 Transcribed Answer Documents (grades 4 – high school)
 Nonscorable materials
 Unused grade 3 Test Booklets
 Used and unused Test Booklets (grades 4-high school)
 Large Print Test Booklets
 Unused Answer Documents (grades 4- high school)
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After
Testing
Materials to be Destroyed
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After
Testing
The following materials can be shredded at your school:
 Scratch paper written on by students during testing
 Mathematics Reference Sheets written on by students
during testing
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Printed Student Authorization Tickets
Printed Seal Codes
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Materials to be Recycled
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After
Testing
 Test Administration Manuals
 Do not recycle until after EOY if administering both PBA and
EOY components.
 Blank or unused scratch paper
 Mathematics Reference Sheets
 Vendor-supplied rulers and protractors
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Missing or Damaged Materials
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After
Testing
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Appendix D (Paper TCM)to
document missing,
damaged, or contaminated
materials. Fax to Pearson.
Damaged materials (e.g.,
torn, wrinkled, water
spilled) return to Pearson
with nonscorables.
Materials contaminated
with bodily fluids:
ALL-Shred
4831 Winchester Blvd.
Frederick, MD 21703
Phone: (301) 874-1480
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Packing Materials
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After
Testing
• Materials for each grade
level and subject must
then be banded separately
(e.g., used grade 3 Test
Booklets banded together,
used grade 4 Answer
Documents banded
together).
• You may use more than
one paper band per grade
level and document type,
if necessary.
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School ID Form
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After
Testing
•
Include School ID form
for each grade level and
subject.
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Can include multiple
grades/subjects in a
box, each with separate
School ID form.
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Applying Shipping Box Labels
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Scorable:
Nonscorable:
Red for
PBA;
Purple
for PBA;
Green
for EOY
Yellow
for EOY
After
Testing
Do not mix scorables and
non-scorables in the same box.
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Scheduling Pickup
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After
Testing
 Pickup must occur no later than one week after you
complete testing.
 Schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
 For PBA pickups: Must be scheduled by 4/17
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Note: because of spring break, we recommend scheduling pickup
by 4/10 so that pickup can occur before spring break.
 For EOY pickups: Must be scheduled by 6/12
 Call UPS at: 800-823-7459
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PARCC Test Security
Procedures and
Protocols
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PARRC Secure Materials
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 Pencil/ Paper Testing
Test Booklets
 Answer Documents
 Mathematics reference
sheets - written on
 Scratch paper – written on
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 Computer Based
Testing
Test content delivered
online to computers
 Student Authorization
Tickets
 Seal Codes
 Mathematics Reference
Sheets - written on
 Scratch paper – written on
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PARCC Secure Materials
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 STC must establish a documented
chain-of- custody plan
 Document the distribution and
return of test materials to Test
Administrators.
 Document the shredding or
recycling of secure materials:
 Authorization Tickets
 Seal Codes
 Mathematics Reference Sheet
(written on)
 Scratch paper (written on)
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 The chain-of- custody of
test materials must be
document before, during,
and after the test
administration.
 Logs must be maintained
for 6 years.
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 No one may have access to
the test materials before the
day of testing.
 Visitors, parents, school
board members, researchers,
reporters, non-testing school
staff other than test
administrators are
prohibited from entering the
testing rooms.
 Staff from central office or
MSDE may observe testing
at your school.
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 Collection of test materials
must be within 15 minutes
after testing is completed.
 Distribution and collection
of materials must be logged.
 Materials must be returned
after each testing session.
 Distribution of test materials
can be no more than 15
minutes prior to the time of
test administration.
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 Maintain for six years:

 All staff involved in the
PARCC field test will need
to sign two documents:
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Maryland’s Test
Administration and
Certification of Training and
Non-Disclosure Form
PARCC Security Agreement
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All signed security
agreements
Records of distribution and
collection of materials
Names of students in the test
group, name of test
administrators, proctors,
security barcodes assigned to
each student, list of
accommodations provided
Copies of testing
irregularities, security breach
forms
Form for missing, damaged,
contaminated materials
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PARCC : School Security Checklist
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STC should use this form to establish a chain of custody for
PARCC test booklets
Section p. 41
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Section p. 47
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Important Dates
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Important Dates
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2014 Dates
ePat Sample Items/Item Tool
Tutorial Available
Test Materials Delivered to
Schools
PBA
EOY
January 22
2nd – 3rd Weeks in
March
3rd – 4th Weeks in
April
PearsonAccess Open for
Additional Orders
March 19 - April 30,
2014
April 21 – June 4,
2014
Return Materials (Return Labels,
School ID forms, Paper Bands,
extra boxes, Test Coordinator
Manuals, etc.)
May 1 – May 9, 2014
June 5 – June 13, 2014
Return of Completed Test Books
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No later than one week after end of testing
window
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Follow Up Training for Online PARCC Schools
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 The PARCC STC and alternate must attend a follow up
session ONLY if their school is field testing online:
 At this training we will cover:
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Setting up and managing online test sessions
Preparing your students for the online platform
Preparing for and running the mandatory infrastructure trial
AM Session: 8:30-11:30
Tuesday,
February 18
Thursday,
February 20
Friday,
February 21
PM Session: 12:30-3:30
Network 13
Networks 11, 12, 14, and 15
Networks 5, 6, and 10
Networks 2 and 3
Networks 1 and 8
Networks 4, 7, and 9
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Next Steps
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 Train your Test Administrators and Proctors
 Work with your Administrator to plan a testing
schedule that works for your building
 Submit that testing schedule using E-Forms
 Provide students the opportunity to interact with
PARCC questions
 Call or email if you have any questions!
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Appendices
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Sample Authorization Ticket
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Student Authorization Tickets must be in a secure location when they are
not being used for testing
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Sample Seal Code
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Seal Codes must be in a secure location when they are not being used for testing
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MSDE Training Certification Form
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All staff participating in MSA test administration are required to sign
Training Certification Form
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PARCC Security Agreement
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All staff participating in PARCC test administration are required to sign
PARCC Security Agreement
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