Introduction
1.
Course instructional guides and blueprints are available on LearnNC’s Moodle site. ___________ are
ultimately responsible for checking and verifying that they have the correct materials, such as current
blueprints and current instructional guides.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Instructional Management Coordinators
Teachers
Curriculum Assistant Principal
CTE Departmental Chair
A ______________________ lists course objectives and additional information about course content is
provided for most courses in the N.C. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Essential Standards.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Course Catalog
Course Guide
Course Blueprint
Course Outline
3.
Items from community banks may be posted on the web by teachers without LEA IMC permission if the
items are password protected.
a. True
b. False
4.
A current list of pre-assessment can be found on the CTE Status of Curriculum and Assessment (Located
on the Director and IMC Moodle). These pre-assessments are NOT optional, and must be completed
before significant instruction takes place. Pre-Assessments are to be completed within the first ____
days (semester) or the first _____ days (year-long) of the course.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
The field test year is defined as the entire first academic __________ after publication and includes
implementation of a curriculum. During this time, data is collected on the curriculum and assessment
items as part of the validation process. Secure field tests for high school courses will be provided by DPI
for local administration.
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
10, 12
8, 10
5, 10
2, 4
Semester
Year
Month
Testing Cycle
For RBT courses, mid-term field tests assess approximately the first ___________ of the blueprint only.
Final field tests assess approximately the _________________ of the blueprint only.
a.
b.
c.
d.
30 days, Last 30 Days
Month, Remaining Parts of the Blueprint
60 Days, Last 60 Days
Half, Second Half
7.
Use of field test scores is _____________________. When using the field test score as part of the
student’s grade, DPI recommends that results for mid-term and final field tests be scaled locally as
follows: The highest individual class/section score achieved by a student on each field test will be scaled
to 100 and all other scores will be adjusted by adding the same number of points by each classroom
teacher (i.e., highest score 85, add 15 points for a total score of 100. Add 15 points to each score). DPI
applies a calculated scale that would provide a 77 as proficient after the field test year. Field test scores
are not used by DPI to report proficiency for federal accountability.
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
Most students will complete a field test in a given 90-120 minute class period. Since a field test is not used
for accountability purposes, you may give the test over two days if needed. EXAMPLE: If you are on
traditional schedule, have less than 90 minutes class periods, and no extended mid-term period, then you
may divide the test approximately in half and give questions 1-50 on Day 1 and 51-100 on Day 2. (Exact
numbers will depend on how many questions print on a page). When administering a paper/pencil
version of this test that is divided, the LEA must:
a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
The Teacher’s Decision
The School’s Decision
The LEA’s Decision
The Principal’s Decision
Print and package both parts of the exam separately
Print 2 bubble sheets, one for each day of testing
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
During times of curriculum revision, when field tests and revised curriculum guides are implemented, statewide CTE postassessment scores are not available. In order to award articulated credit, LEAs should do
which of the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Scale the midterm and final field tests.
Average the midterm and final field test scores to get the combined field test score.
Follow the Process to Document and Award Articulated Credit.
All of the above are true
10. Secure statewide assessments are provided for most CTE courses. These generally consist of 100 multiplechoice items. Items are selected by _______________, and the number of items from each objective is
determined by the _____________ that objective is assigned on the course blueprint.
a.
b.
c.
d.
course objective, weight
weight, course objective
course blueprint, course weight
course weight, course blueprint
11. A complete list of credentials that may be used in lieu of statewide assessments may be found in the
current edition of the ___________________ document (located on the Director and IMC Moodle).
However, it is the responsibility of the LEA Instructional Management Coordinator to determine if state
assessments must be given regardless, as to not violate their own local policy.
a.
b.
c.
d.
CTE Essential Standards
Status of Curriculum and Assessment
Course Blueprint
Course Description
12. If a credential is going to be used as an assessment in lieu of a statewide assessment, it is the
responsibility of the ______________ to provide an artifact (certificate from the authoritative source) to
the _______________________ two weeks prior to the statewide post-assessment. In some cases, the
teacher may download a computer generated list, from the authoritative source, to serve as the artifact
for the entire class. All artifacts must be attached to the Class Roster Summary.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Classroom Teacher, Testing Coordinator
Student, Classroom Teacher
Parent, Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher, Parent
13. If a student took both the credential and the post-assessment and passed both, which score will count
toward technical attainment?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The credential
The post-assessment score
The highest of the two scores
The credential then the post-assessment score
Overview of Process
1.
Who may administer Career and Technical Education Assessments?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Which of the following is not the responsibility of the Classroom Administrator after completing the CTE
Assessment Training?
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
Certified employees of the school system who have been trained to give End of Course Tests at
the building level
Certified employees of the school system who have been trained in the CTE assessment
administration process and the NC Testing Code of Ethics
Certified and non-certified employees of the school system who have been trained in the CTE
assessment administration process and the NC Testing Code of Ethics
Certified employees of the school system along with volunteers who have been trained to give
End of Course Tests at the building level
Complete Teacher Accountability Form after Building Level Coordinator training
Maintain an inventory and count of assessment materials prior to and after the assessment.
Complete the Class Roster Summary for each administration of the assessment, which accurately
indicates the type of assessment taken by the student.
Report assessment irregularities to Building Level Coordinator.
While the use of proctors is not required in every situation of CTE statewide assessment, it is recognized
that proctors in each assessment site would be most ethically correct. The LEA shall select from one of the
following options to ensure proper assessment procedures.
a.
Proctors – In each classroom assessment site, there shall be one administrator and one proctor.
The administrator CAN be the teacher regularly assigned to this classroom. The proctors MUST
also attend the assessment training sessions in order to be familiar with standard procedures.
b.
c.
d.
Arena Assessing – Several groups of students are combined in a large arena-type setting (i.e.,
media center or cafeteria) with one teacher serving as lead assessment administrator and other
teachers serving as proctors.
Department trade-off – Teachers do not administer assessments within their own
departments/licensure area, but trade with other CTE teachers in different program areas to
administer the assessments. Proctors are not required for this option.
All of the above are acceptable ways to administer CTE post-assessments.
4. Classroom teachers, Instructional Management Coordinators and others involved in the statewide CTE
assessment process are expected to follow appropriate professional practices as explained in the NC
Testing Code of Ethics. The following are examples of unethical testing practices except:
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
In the event of a violation the rules outlined in the NC Testing Code of Ethics, the SBE may, in accordance
with the contested case provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, impose any one or more of
the following sanctions:
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
Encouraging students to be absent the day of testing
Changing student responses at any time
Testing all eligible students
Failing to provide needed modifications during testing
File a civil action against the person or persons responsible for the violation for copyright
infringement or for any other available cause of action;
Seek criminal prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the violation
Suspend or revoke the professional license of the person or persons responsible for the violation.
All of the above are true.
When conducting read-alouds for state assessments…
a.
b.
c.
d.
Teachers may conduct the read-aloud for their students with a proctor
Teachers may conduct read-alouds for students outside of their department/licensure
Teacher assistants may conduct read-alouds for students they serve throughout the year
Community volunteers may conduct read-alouds if they are trained
7.
Teachers and students may discuss state secure assessment content following an assessment event, as
this would assist with the review process for the teacher and student.
a. True
b. False
8.
During the school year, teachers provide instruction that meets or exceeds the North Carolina CTE
Essential Standards giving students an opportunity to master the standards measured by CTE
assessments. On the day of state post assessment testing, Mr. Wells will meet with his 1st period class
from 8:00-9:00. The test for his 1st period class will began after a break at 9:30. What is an acceptable
activity for Mr. Wells to conduct during the 8:00-9:00 block of time?
a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
Conduct a review with the students based on the pre-final that was taken the day before
Review the answers from the pre-final taken the day before
Allow students to study quietly using materials they already have
Play a Jeopardy Style review game with the students
Classroom assessment administrators and proctors will move quietly throughout the room to scan the
students’ work areas to ensure students are following the assessment directions. While monitoring the
assessment Johnny was confused on a question and raised his hand. He asked the classroom
administrator the pronunciation and then the definition of a word that he did not understand. This word
was part of a chart that did not print clearly on the test. How should the administrator or proctor handle
this situation?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Pronounce the word and then quickly define it to the best of your ability so that Johnny can
answer the question about the chart.
Say, “I'm sorry; I cannot answer questions about specific items. Please read the question and do
the best you can.”
Pronounce the word but do not define it for the student. Explain that sometimes the tests do
not print clearly.
Write the question down so that you can give it to the testing coordinator to report.
10. According to North Carolina General Statutes G.S. §115C–391(b), “the principal of a school, or his/her
delegate, shall have authority to suspend for a period of 10 days or less” (i.e., short-term suspension) “any
student who willfully violates policies of conduct established by the local board of education.” Sally was
suspended and is not allowed back on school property for the last 10 days of the grading period. She will
miss the testing window set by your school system. Which of the following options must happen for
Sally?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sally must pay for her actions. She will not be able to take her final exams resulting in failure of
her CTE courses.
The school will require the classroom teacher to provide a take home exam to substitute for
Sally’s CTE Post Assessment.
The testing coordinator will made arrangements for Sally to take her final exam at her home with
a designated CTE test administrator.
Sally will be required to retake the course in order to receive credit for the course.
Preparing for Assessments
1.
It is the __________________ responsibility to insure that the correct blueprint for instruction and all
core standards and objectives/indicators are covered in each CTE course.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Students should be notified of accommodations they are to use prior to the actual assessment
administration date. The purpose for this action is to
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
Instructional Management Coordinator’s
Classroom Teacher’s
Curriculum Principal’s
CTE Director’s
Assists the student in preparing for the assessment administration
Give the school personnel the opportunity to address any student concerns prior to the actual
assessment administration date
Resolve any issues with accommodations before testing
All of the above are true
Students enrolled in CTE courses may be required to take state-mandated Pre-Assessment, Mid-Term,
and/or Post-Assessment tests. Which of the following statements are true?
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
Students should attempt to answer all questions on each of these exams
Students should attempt to answer every question on Mid-Term and Post-Assessments
Students should only answer half of the questions on the Mid-Term exam
Post-Assessments measure the current knowledge and mastery of the concepts of the course
Which of the following items should not be used during testing?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Two sharpened No. 2 pencils
Basic Calculator
Formulas and Conversion Tables
Basic Calculator on a Student Phone
ADMINISTERING ASSESSMENTS
1.
Ms. Molly, a first year IMC is working to create materials for her classroom teachers before testing. Her
LEA will be conducting paper/pencil testing for the first semester. Which of the following items is she
required to supply for CTE Post-Assessment testing?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Mr. Lee coaches a sport and is in the middle of preparing for state playoffs during CTE Post-Assessment
testing. He is very busy making arrangements for his team to travel to Greensboro just as soon as testing
is complete. He will be the Classroom Administrators for three CTE Post-Assessments. Which of the
following is he allowed to do while his students test?
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
An assessment booklet for each student, a pre-coded answer sheet for each student, a
classroom administrator Statement of Accountability Form, a Class Roster Summary Form, an
Assessment Irregularity Form, and the CTE Assessment Manual
An assessment booklet for each student, a pre-coded answer sheet for each student, a
classroom administrator Statement of Accountability Form, a Testing sign for each classroom
door, a Class Roster Summary, an Assessment Irregularity Form, and the CTE Assessment Manual
An assessment booklet for each student, a pre-coded answer sheet for each student, a
classroom administrator Statement of Accountability Form, a Class Roster Summary Form, a class
roster printed from PowerSchool, an Assessment Irregularity Form, and the CTE Assessment
Manual
A testing plan for CTE, an assessment booklet for each student, a pre-coded answer sheet for
each student, a classroom administrator Statement of Accountability Form, a Class Roster
Summary Form, an Assessment Irregularity Form, and the CTE Assessment Manual
Text parents of players so that final arrangements can be completed
Research food/lodging options for his team using his computer
Leave the classroom to talk with another coach
Observe and monitor students during the assessments
Ms. Whitley has reviewed the CTE Classroom Assessment Administration Manual and the NC Testing Code
of Ethics and attended the required training for CTE Test Administration. Before testing her students she
is required to also…
a.
b.
c.
Create door signs for her classroom
Notify parents of testing times and dates
Sign the Statement of Accountability: Classroom Administrator Form
d.
4.
Proctors serve as additional monitors to help the Classroom Administrator ensure that assessing occurs
fairly and uniformly. Proctors may
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
b.
c.
d.
legal, copyrighted
secure, unsecure
state, local
secure, copyrighted
The Classroom Administrators shall observe and monitor students during assessments. Administrators
shall not
a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
Inventory assessment booklets
Package Class Roster Summary and answer sheets by class
Review for marks-in-books or other stray marks after administration
Turn in all materials to the Building Level Coordinator
Online CTE assessments contain __________ and _____________ content. Therefore, classroom
administrators, proctors, information technology staff, and students must follow rules and procedures
that ensure online content is not made available to anyone for any other purpose than to conduct these
assessments.
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
Should not exceed 90 minutes, except for students with documented special needs requiring
accommodations
Should not exceed 240 minutes, even for students with documented special needs requiring
accommodations
Directions and technical difficulties should count as part of the 120 minutes
Students, who have not completed the CTE state assessment within the 90 minutes, may be
moved to a pre-determined site in the building.
Following assessment administration, the Classroom Administrator shall not do the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
Assist students with making erasures as needed
Assist with distribution of materials
Monitor students during the test session
Report assessment irregularities
Timing for the administration of the Career and Technical Education State Assessments
a.
6.
Review the testing procedures with her students
Leave the room during testing
Work on the computer during testing
Use a cell phone during testing
All of the above are true
Who may file an Irregularity Form?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Classroom Administrator
Proctor
Classroom Administrator or Proctor
Building Administrator
10. Which of the following would classify as a Mis-administration?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Leaving state secure assessments unlocked when not in use
Not providing accommodations for students as required by their IEPs
Allowing students to use calculators during testing
Paraphrasing the assessment directions
11. Ms. Elliot needs to get the test score for a student from her building coordinator. She sends an email to
her testing coordinator to request that information. Which of the following would be appropriate to
include in the email?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Student’s full name with course information
Student’s full name and ID with course information
Student’s ID number with course information
Students’ first name and last initial with course information
12. Proficiency is based on a scale score of ____ for state and third-party assessments. Based on assessment
scores, students are determined to be Proficient or Not Yet Proficient based on these cut scores. A score
of _____, or mastery required for articulation purposes according to the statewide articulation
agreement.
a.
b.
c.
d.
77, 90
77, 93
70, 93
70, 90
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
1.
Approved accommodations for students with disabilities must be ____________________________ and
must be documented on the student’s Individualized Education Program or Written Accommodation Plan.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Information on determining the appropriate student accommodations is provided in
_____________________________, a publication from Division of Accountability Services/North Carolina
Testing Program.
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
Documented in a student’s Career Development Plan
Consistent with instructional practices routinely used during instruction
Discussed with Instructional Management Coordinator for approval
None of the above are true
“Working with Disabled Children”
“Accommodated Testing for the Disable Child”
“Testing Students with Disabilities”
“Modifications in Today’s Classroom”
Students with disabilities may need…
a. Accommodated assessment formats
b. Special assessment arrangements
c. Different assessment environments to demonstrate achievement
d.
All of the above may be true
Accommodated Assessment Formats Clarifying Statement
4. Students with accommodations must have been receiving accommodations all semester, or a minimum
of
a. 30 days prior to the assessment
b. 20 days prior to the assessment
c. 60 days prior to the assessment
d. 180 days prior to the assessment
5.
Testing Students with Disabilities provides extensive additional information about how these
accommodations are to be used. Accommodations not included on the above list may NOT be provided to
students. Which of the following are not approved accommodations?
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
Limited English Proficient (LEP) students who qualify for an alternate assessment based on their
performance on an English proficiency exam and the amount of time they have been in the United States
can be given an alternate assessment in CTE courses if it is determined that this assessment is in the best
interest of the student. If these students do not receive an alternate assessment, they are to receive the
standard CTE assessment. An LEP student qualifies for an alternate assessment if he/she is enrolled in a
U.S. school for two years or less, and
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
Student marks in assessment book
Assessment administrator reads assessment aloud
Dictation to a scribe
Limited answer selection to two answers per question
Scores below Level 10.0 on the reading subtest of the W-APT
Scores below Level 4.0 on the reading subtest of the W-APT
Scores below Level 2.0 on the reading subtest of the W-APT
None of the above
All students are to be assessed. The IEP team determines appropriate assessment for students who
cannot access the standardized assessment instrument from NCDPI. It is recommended that the IEP team
follow recommendations from the NC Testing Program Assessment Options as closely as possible in
determining the appropriate setting for each student. It has been determined by the IEP team that Carol
will take an Alternative Assessment for her CTE course. Who is responsible for creating this assessment?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The classroom teacher
The Instructional Management Coordinator
The IEP team along with the classroom teacher
The school curriculum specialist