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