Algebra 1
Biology 1 Field Test
Geometry Field Test

Test
Biology 1 EOC Field Test
(selected schools only)
Geometry EOC Field Test
(selected schools only)
Algebra 1 EOC Assessment*
Testing Window
May 2 – 6, 2011
May 2 – 6, 2011
May 16 – May 27, 2011
Duration
75 minutes
90 minutes
160 minutes+
*For security purposes, testing at a school should be completed within the first week if possible; however, up to two consecutive weeks will be allowed to accommodate computer-based testing needs.
Any deviation from this schedule requires written approval from the district and FDOE prior to implementation.
EOC TAM 3
2

• Computer-Based Test (CBT)
– All subjects (Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1)
– Administered in PearsonAccess
– Testing Platform: TestNav 6.9
– No accommodated CBT form (use of TestHear platform suspended for Spring 2011)
• Paper-based Accommodation Test Materials
– Algebra 1 only
– Large Print, Braille, One-item-per-page,
Standard
EOC TAM 3 - 6
3

• General guidelines:
– All students enrolled in the identified course(s)
• All English Language Learners (ELL)
• Special education students , if required accommodations are available (differs by test)
– “Waiver” students, Algebra 1 only
– Special program students, Algebra 1 only
EOC TAM 3 - 6
4

• All students enrolled in the following courses:
 Algebra 1 – 1200310
 Algebra 1 Honors – 1200320
 Algebra 1B – 1200380
 Pre-AICE Mathematics 1 – 1209810
 IB Middle Years Program – Algebra 1 Honors – 1200390
 All ELL and special education students
• “Waiver” students:
• Earned high school credit in one of the above courses in grades 6 – 8 in a prior school year, AND
• Has not taken the Grade 10 FCAT Mathematics assessment
 Students in your school taking Algebra I through Florida Virtual and Adult
Education
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EOC TAM 3

Program District
Number
School
Number
Participation
Status
Registration/
Reports
7001 MUST Miami-Dade
Online
Academy
13
Home
Education
13 9998 MAY
Miami-Dade
Online
Academy
Home
Education
Office
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EOC TAM 4

• Grades 9-12 students currently enrolled in the following courses at schools selected:
 Geometry - 1206310
 Geometry Honors - 1206320
 IB Middle Years Program Geometry Honors – 1206810
 Pre-AICE Mathematics 2 - 1209820
• Not students who completed course in Semester 1
• Only special education students who can access CBT
• No paper-based accommodation forms or CBT accommodation forms are available
Weekly Briefing #9104
EOC TAM 5
7

• Grades 9-12 students currently enrolled in the following courses at schools selected:
 Biology 1 - 2000310
 Biology 1 Honors - 2000320
 Pre-AICE Biology - 2000322
 Biology Technology - 2000430
 Biology 1 PreIB – 2000800
 IB Middle Years Program Biology Honors – 2000850
 Integrated Science 3 – 2002440
 Integrated Science 3 Honors – 2002450
• Not students who completed course in Semester 1
• Only special education students who can access CBT
• No paper-based accommodation forms or CBT accommodation forms are available
Weekly Briefing #9104
EOC TAM 5
8

•
EOC TAM p. 69 -98
•
EOC TAM pp. 99-136
•
EOC TAM pp. 16 – 68 (Scripts pp. 22 – 67)
•
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• PearsonAccess – www.pearsonaccess.com/fl
 A website used for almost all CBT test preparation (e.g., PreID), setup, administration, and reporting tasks.
 Correct test administration must be selected each time you log in.
 Requires a username and password.
 Links to support materials: www.FLAssessments.com/EOC www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources
 PearsonAccess will timeout after 14 minutes of inactivity.
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EOC TAM 2

• PearsonAccess Training Center
 Accessed from the Training Center tab on PearsonAccess Home page.
 Provides an opportunity to
 Practice PearsonAccess tasks
 Manage the Infrastructure Trial in preparation for testing
 Requires a username and password.
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EOC TAM 2

• TestNav 6.9 (TestNav)
 Platform for Florida’s high-stakes computer-based statewide assessments.
 Requires software application installed either on a file server or on each computer that will be used for testing.
Note: This is the URL used for testing this
Spring; it is different from the URL used for the
Infrastructure Trial.
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EOC TAM 2

• Class: is a required field in PearsonAccess. Students are assigned to a class through the PreID upload or Create a
New Student Wizard.
– You not required to manage students through class assignments.
• Test Session: is a required field for scheduling students to take a test. The three ways that you can set up sessions are: Test Group, Test Day, or Test Administration.
• Student Authorization Ticket: is a secure ticket with a unique login ID and test code assigned to a student.
• Session Roster: is a roster of students that are scheduled to test together in a test session.
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EOC TAM 74, 83, 87

• Proctor Caching is a process of loading or “caching” test content locally on a computer at the school level.
 Does not require a separate caching server and can run on any workstation on the network that meets minimum requirements.
 Proctor Caching software is provided by Pearson.
 Reduces test delays due to network congestion.
 Provides students with a more seamless testing experience.
 Required for all FCAT/EOC computer-based testing in Florida.
• Proctor Caching Network Diagram
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EOC TAM 102- 103

• All students MUST participate in a practice test prior to taking a computer-based assessment.
 Can be used at any time, up to the day before the test.
 Time required: approximately 45 minutes.
 Provide students with URL so they can practice on their own: www.FLAssessments.com/ePAT .
 Maintain a record of participation.
• The practice test script must be read verbatim for each EOC subject, as applicable.
– A practice test session is required for the field tests.
– Scripts can be found in the EOC test administration manual.
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EOC TAM 16, 22 - 42

 Practice tests (ePats) are available for each subject:
Algebra 1, Biology 1, and Geometry
 Familiarizes students with o Item types o Reference Sheets/Periodic Table o Online tools o Process of responding to items on the computer
 Practice test items are not intended to replicate the difficulty of the items on the test.
 Work Folders will NOT be provided for practice tests.
o Instruct students to bring their own scratch paper and pencils/pens.
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EOC TAM 16

 Even students who participated in a previous computer-based test MUST complete the appropriate EOC ePAT(s) prior to the Spring 2011 EOC administration.
• Ensure that the following items have been downloaded to each computer that will be used for at ePAT.
 ePAT Launcher
 Appropriate test content (Algebra 1/Biology 1 FT/Geometry FT)
• Scripts provided in the EOC test administration manual.
Briefing #8879
EOC TAM 16, 22 - 42
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• Student Authorization Tickets are secure materials
 Session/Test/Location
 Student Name/Date of Birth/Florida ID
 Student Signature Line
 URL
 Login ID
 Test Code (password)
• Following information MUST be correct:
– Last Name, First Name, and Florida ID
– The Florida ID number will show the last four digits of the Florida
Student Number OR the last three digits of the Social Security Number and an X.
NOTE: Students will need a pen or pencil to sign ticket and work out problems in the CBT work folder.
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EOC TAM 7, 17

These tools are available for all EOC subject tests (Algebra 1, Biology 1 FT, and
Geometry FT).
Pointer
Eliminate Choice
Highlighter Tool
Eraser Tool
Help Tool
Calculator Tool
Straightedge Tool
Exhibit Tool
EOC TAM 9 -10, 22-42
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Detail View/Single Ticket Grid View/6 Tickets
List View/3 Tickets
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EOC TAM 87

Test Code versus Test Group Code
Test Code
A six-digit code created by PearsonAccess and printed on Student Authorization Tickets and
Session Rosters. The Login ID and the test code are required to log in to TestNav.
EOC TAM 7
Test Group Code
A unique four-digit number used to identify groups of students tested together, which is created by school assessment coordinators.
This is entered after the Welcome screen in
TestNav and before students see the first question. EOC TAM 69
21

• A test group code is a security measure to identify groups of students tested together.
– Generate a unique four-digit numeric code to assign to each testing room.
– Record the test group code in the Administration
Record/Session Roster.
– Display the test group code only when the script instructs the test administrator.
– Read instructions to students to enter the four-digit test group code after the “Welcome” screen and before the first test item.
– Groups with different test group codes may NOT be merged.
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EOC TAM 8, 69

• Session Rosters can be used to record or verify most of the required administration information.
EOC TAM 7, 8
23

• Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders
 A blank piece of yellow 11x17 paper folded in half that students use to work Mathematics problems
 Students may request additional work folders
 Used work folders are secure materials
 Students will need a pen or pencil to sign ticket and work out problems in the CBT work folder.
Note: The Florida Computer-Based Testing Folders cannot be used for practice sessions. Scratch paper should be used instead.
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EOC TAM 8 – 9, 18

(optional)
• Calculators
 Computer-based Algebra 1 EOC test and Biology 1 EOC
Field Test have a built-in, four-function calculator (TI-108).
 Students may request to use a hand-held FCAT calculator instead of the online TI-108 calculator after participating in a
CBT practice test.
 Computer-based Geometry EOC Field Test have a built-in scientific calculator (TI-30XS).
 If the school will provide hand-held scientific calculators, students may request to use an approved hand-held scientific calculator instead of the online TI-
30XS calculator after participating in a CBT practice test.
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EOC TAM 10 – 11, 19

(optional)
For the Geometry EOC Field Test, hand-held scientific calculators may be used by students, but will not be provided by the FDOE. The following calculators have been approved.
Texas Instruments
• TI-30XS Multi-View
(Online calculator for the computer-based
Geometry EOC
Assessment)
• TI-30X IIS (solar)
• TI-36X Solar
• TI-30Xa
• TI-34 Multi-View
Casio
• FX-300ES
• FX-
260Solar
Sharp
• EL-531WH
• EL-
509W/531W
• EL-503W
• EL-510R
Hewlett
Packard
• HP 10s
Others
Calculators with similar functions may be approved by the FDOE upon request.
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EOC TAM 11

(optional)
• Reference Sheets
 Computer-based Algebra 1 EOC test and Geometry EOC Field Test have a pop-up window that includes the Algebra 1 End-of-Course and Geometry End-of-
Course Assessments Reference Sheet.
 Schools may provide paper copies of reference sheets to students; however, schools must make their own copies.
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EOC TAM 11, 19

(optional)
• Periodic Table of the Elements
 Computer-based Biology 1 EOC Field Test has a pop-up window that includes the Periodic Table of the Elements.
 Schools may provide paper copies of the periodic table to students (provided in Appendix D); however, schools must make their own copies.
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EOC TAM 11, 19

Required Administration Information
The following information must be recorded and maintained:
 Students assigned to your room (Student Name and Florida ID
Number)
 Attendance Information o P =Present, A =Absent, W =Withdrawn, P/I =Present but
Invalidated
 Accommodations provided
 Test Group Code
 Grade Level
 Signatures of test administrator and school assessment coordinator
 Dates of materials distribution and return
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EOC TAM 17

Required Administration Information
 Accommodations used must be recorded within XX days: o For ESE/504 students: o 1-FP = Flexible Presentation o 1-FR = Flexible Responding o 1-FSC = Flexible Scheduling o 1-FSE = Flexible Setting o 1-AD = Assistive Devices o For ELL students: o 2-FSC = Flexible Scheduling o 2-FSE = Flexible Setting o 2-AHL = Assistance in Heritage Language o 2-ADI = Approved Dictionary
Accommodations Guide 7-8
30

• Administration accommodations (e.g., flexible setting, flexible scheduling) may be provided to eligible students participating in CBT EOC assessments as specified on their
IEPs, Section 504 plans, or ELL plans. o Students requiring administration accommodations can test on the computer (see Appendix A of the Spring
2011 EOC Manual). o All accommodations actually used must be recorded in
PearsonAccess after testing.
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EOC Accomm Guide 5, 42

 No CBT Accommodated Platform available in Spring 2011
 Algebra1:
 Any student who requires an accommodated CBT form will need to test on paper .
 Large print, Braille, and one-item-per-page are provided .
 Standard paper test forms have been ordered for ESE students with accommodations documented on an IEP that cannot be accommodated on the PearsonAccess testing platform (i.e., read aloud) .
 Biology 1 and Geometry
 NO accommodated forms are available for the field tests (no paper test forms or accommodated CBT) .
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Accommodations Guide 6

• Algebra paper-based forms o All accommodations MUST be documented on the student
IEP or Section 504 plans o All paper tests documents must be transcribed by Pearson o These results will be included in late score reporting. o Return paper test documents using RED TO BE SCORED return labels to ensure timely transcription.
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Accommodations Guide 6-7

• The ratio of proctors to students required for computerbased testing has been decreased since last year.
1-25 students
26-50 students
51-75 students
Test Administrator*
Test Administrator and
1 Proctor
Test Administrator and
2 Proctors
*It is recommended that a proctor be assigned to a room with 25 or fewer students whenever possible.
EOC TAM 13
34

1-30 students
31 - 60 students
61 - 90 students
Test Administrator*
Test Administrator and
1 Proctor
Test Administrator and
2 Proctors
FCAT TAM 17
35

• Schools are required to maintain an accurate Security
Log for each testing room.
• Anyone who enters a room for the purpose of monitoring a test MUST sign the log for that testing room, regardless of how much time he/she spends monitoring a testing room.
• A perforated Security Log can be found in Appendix D of the manual.
• Blank Security Log can also be found at www.FLAssessments.com/EOC .
EOC TAM 18
36

EOC TAM 165
37

• Purpose of test invalidation is to identify when the validity of test results has been compromised.
• Test administrators should discuss situations involving possible invalidation with the school assessment coordinator and the situation should be investigated immediately.
• A test MUST be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur:
 A student has an electronic device during testing.
 A student is cheating during testing.
 A student is disruptive during testing.
EOC TAM 15
38

A test MAY be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur:
1. A student becomes ill and is unable to finish, OR a student is not allowed the correct amount of time.
2. A student was given an accommodation not allowed on the
EOC.
3. A student was given an accommodation not on the student’s
IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL plan.
4. A student was not provided an allowable accommodation listed on the student’s IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL plan.
5. An error occurs in test administration or procedures that could compromise the validity of the test results (e.g., students had access to an unauthorized visual aid that gave an unfair advantage).
EOC TAM 15
39

Test Administration and Security Procedures
District and State Requirements
• Standards, Guidelines, and
Procedures for Test
Administration and Test
Security available at http://oada.dadeschools.net/T estChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.
asp
– Adopted by School Board
– General Guidelines
• Florida Test Security Statute and Rule
• Test Security Policies and
Procedures
• School Procedural Checklist EOC TAM 12, 151 & Training Packet, Attachment D 40

EOC TAM 163
41

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Assessment Coordinator–
Before Testing
• Receive test materials from district assessment coordinator, inventory materials within 24 hours of receipt, and report missing materials or request additional materials (p. 69).
• Train Test Administrators and Proctors (p. 71) and ensure that they, as well as all school administrators, sign a Florida EOC Test Administration and Security
Agreement.
• Verify student information and create test sessions in PearsonAccess (pgs. 74-
77).
• Maintain documentation of students’ completion of ePat practice sessions.
• Coordinate preparation of testing labs and student work stations with technology coordinator.
• Print Student Authorization Tickets and Session Rosters, and assemble test materials for test administrators.
• Meet with school administrators to decide on school-level options.
EOC TAM 69-88 43

• Meet with school administrators and technical coordinator to determine:
– How will ePats be provided to students (documented)?
– How will test administrators contact the assessment coordinator and/or technical coordinator during test administration?
– Will school provide paper reference sheets and periodic tables?
– How will students be provided with hand-held calculators?
– During breaks, will students “exit”, or will monitors be turned off or covered?
– Which option will be used as students finish Algebra 1?(p. 48-49)
– Will test administrators be given access to resume students in their testing room?
– How will students access the comment form?
EOC TAM 48-49 44

• Manage Student Information
 PreID file with student information is based on students enrolled at your school as of April 1, 2011.
 Schools may add students using the Create New
Student wizard.
• Create Session Rosters
 Test sessions must be created in PearsonAccess.
 Students must be assigned to a test session.
• Test sessions can be modified at any time.
• Verify the accuracy of Student Name and Florida ID number.
EOC TAM 73-75 45

• Any column with this button can be filtered.
 To filter data, click the symbol and enter the filter criteria.
 The column will be filtered according to the search term.
• Clicking on the column heading also allows you to sort the data in descending or ascending order. Once the data is sorted, an up or down arrow appears after the column heading.
EOC TAM 75-77
46

Test Management in PearsonAccess–
Verification Session
• You must move students into a test session before you can verify student data.
• The test session may be called “Verification” session.
• A session roster should be printed to verify the student’s name and Florida ID number.
– Only the student’s name and Florida ID number must be correct.
• After verifying the session roster, you may begin moving students into “real” test sessions.
• Confirm all students are in test sessions (see pgs. 75-76).
• View and verify student data (see pgs. 76-77).
EOC TAM 75-77
47

Test Management in PearsonAccess–
How to Create a NEW Test
Create a New Test Session
1. Log in to PearsonAccess, select EOC Spring 2011 administration.
2. Go to Test Management>Manage Test Sessions.
3. Click New Session to go to the New Test Sessions screen.
EOC TAM 74-75 48

Test Management in PearsonAccess–
How to Create a NEW Test, Continued
Create a New Test Session
(continued)
4. Enter the session details:
 Session Name (50-character limit)
 School
 Test to be Administered
 Default Form Group Type (Main)
 Scheduled Start Date (used for planning purposes – a test session will not start until you click START on the Session Details screen)
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Test Management in PearsonAccess–
How to Create a NEW Test, Continued
Create a New Test Session
(continued)
5. Add students to test sessions by:
• Class (View By: Classes)
• Individual Student (View By: Students)
6. Select the check box for each class or student to be added to a session.
7. Click Save.
8. Return to the newly created test session or to the Manage
Test Sessions screen.
9. Maintain a list of all test sessions. Ensure technology coordinator cached test content for all sessions and Proctor
Caching is running for sessions prior to the first day of testing.
EOC TAM 74-75 50

Test Management in PearsonAccess–
Creating Test Sessions
Create Test Sessions
• Three ways of organizing test sessions
1. By Test Group – only includes students in a particular group (e.g., class, testing room) who will be testing together
Advantage: PearsonAccess can be used to manage the testing groups and session rosters will include only one group of students testing together
Disadvantage: will require setup and management of more sessions
2. By Test Day – includes all students in a school to be tested in a subject on a particular day
Advantage: greater security because a session can be started and stopped on the same day
Disadvantage: requires coordination of testing groups at the school
EOC TAM 74 51

Test Management in PearsonAccess–
Creating Test Sessions, Continued
Create Test Sessions
(continued)
3. By Test Administration – includes all students scheduled to be tested in a subject during the entire test administration
Advantage: limits setup and management to one session and additional make-up sessions do not need to be created
Disadvantage: test sessions are open and active during the entire testing window, which may present a security concern; greater coordination of testing groups at schools; and may be cumbersome to locate and manage specific students
EOC TAM 74
52

School Assessment Coordinator
Scenario/Action Required
Manage Student Information
Scenario
Student Name or Florida ID
Number is incorrect
Student information other than Student Name or
Florida ID Number is incorrect
The student was not included in PreID upload
The student is new to the school
Action Required
Delete the student (pg. 77) from
PearsonAccess, and then add the student
(pg. 78) with correct information.
Contact your school student database manager after testing is complete. You are not required to update PearsonAccess with this information.
Add the student to PearsonAccess (pg. 78).
Add the student to PearsonAccess (pg. 78).
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School Assessment Coordinator
Scenario/Action Required
Scenario
The student transfers from another district and/or school
A new test assignment needs to be added or changed for a student
Action Required
Add the student to PearsonAccess (pg. 78). Do not attempt to change the student’s enrollment in
PearsonAccess.
Follow the instructions in assigned to a student
To change the tests
(pg. 85).
The test format (online or paper) is incorrect for a student
The student does not participate in this administration
Follow the instructions in To change the test assignment details for a student (pg. 86). NOTE:
All students (paper-based and computerbased) for the EOC administration should have a profile in PearsonAccess.
No further action is needed. If the student was scheduled for a test session, remove the student from the session (pg. 83).
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School Assessment Coordinator
PearsonAccess – Before Testing
Manage Test Sessions
TASK
View an Existing Test Session
DESCRIPTION
Check the session details and verify that students are assigned to the correct session.
Students actually testing in this session may have changed since the session was created.
Add, Move, or Remove
Students
Manage Class Information
(optional)
Manage Other Student
Information
Proctor Cache test items
(Technology Coordinator)
Classes can be used to manage students in PearsonAccess.
Some student data may be changed in PearsonAccess.
Print Student Authorization
Tickets and Session Rosters
Distribute Student
Authorization Tickets and
Session Rosters to test administrators
Proctor Caching is required for efficient test delivery. Provide technology coordinator with a list of all test sessions for school.
Each student needs a Student Authorization Ticket in order to log in to the test session, and each test administrator needs a
Session Roster.
Student Authorization Tickets and Session Rosters are secure and should only be distributed on the day the assessment will be administered.
MANUAL
PAGE(S)
81-82
82-83
83-85
85-86
102-131
87-88
87-88
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School Assessment Coordinator
Checklist – During Testing
• Distribute Session Rosters and Student Authorization Tickets on the day of testing (pgs. 87-88).
• Ensure the test sessions have been started in PearsonAccess (pgs. 89-
90).
• Monitor session status in PearsonAccess.
• Resume students in PearsonAccess, as needed.
• Test administrators or a trusted assistant may be given
PearsonAccess accounts to assist in this process. (See Weekly
Briefing #9556).
• Ensure that a student’s computer is secured if (s)he leaves the room and will resume testing.
• Accessing student comment forms after testing
( www.FLAssessments.com/EOCStudentCommentForm ).
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT ALLOW STUDENTS TO SUBMIT THEIR TEST
IF THEY WILL RESUME TESTING.
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EOC TAM 89-93

School Assessment
Coordinator– During Testing
• Test administrators must contact the school assessment coordinator if any of the following situations occur:
 A student has not participated in a practice test.
 A student has trouble logging in the first time or experiences technical difficulties during testing.
 A test administrator does not have a Student Authorization Ticket.
 A student’s name or Florida ID number is not correct on the Student
Authorization Ticket.
 A test administrator is concerned that a student is unable (e.g., too ill) to finish the test.
 A student Exits the test to finish later and logs out of the test session.
 (Algebra 1 only) A student has not completed the test at the end of the allotted time and will need additional time to continue working.
EOC TAM 71 57

School Assessment Coordinator
PearsonAccess – During Testing
Test Session Management Tasks During Testing
TASK DESCRIPTION
MANUAL
PAGE(S)
Start test sessions
Monitor session details
Resume students’ tests
A session must be started in PearsonAccess before students can begin the test.
Keep track of each student’s testing status in PearsonAccess.
If a student exits the test (intentionally or unintentionally) before completing a test and will finish later.
89-90
90
90-92
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Reporting Administrative and
Technical Issues
• Any testing irregularities or technical issues must be reported immediately to Student Assessment and the appropriate administrative office.
• Notify the Region ITS staff and Student Assessment immediately if the Internet connection is interrupted during testing.
• Please note that:
 Student will still be able to complete the test.
 Student responses are automatically saved and, once
Internet connection has been restored, will be sent to
Pearson.
 IF the Internet connection is not restored by the time the student has finished the test, guidance from Pearson and/or state will be required.
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Reporting Administrative and
Technical Issues
• If there are issues on a specific computer
– Shut down the first computer and move student to another computer that has been properly set up for testing.
– Student should be able to resume testing where he/she left off if the responses were saved to the network.
» If a student cannot continue testing, document the issue and determine whether invalidation is appropriate.
» Guidance from Student Assessment and/or state may be required.
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• Test administrators should report any test irregularities (e.g., disruptive students, loss of Internet connectivity) and possible security breaches to the school assessment coordinator immediately.
• If a secure document, such as a Student Authorization Ticket, a used Work Folder, a used reference sheet or periodic table, or a Session Roster, is not found or a test irregularity or security breach is identified, the school assessment coordinator must contact the district assessment coordinator.
• Missing Materials form and Test Irregularities/Security
Breaches form can be found online at www.FLAssessments.com/EOC .
EOC TAM 13-14
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School Assessment Coordinator
– After Testing
• Verify that all distributed secure materials have been returned.
• Make copies of all collected required administration information and
Security Logs and file the copies.
• Stop test sessions in PearsonAccess (pgs. 97-98).
• Invalidate student tests in PearsonAccess, if necessary
• Record accommodations actually used by students in PearsonAccess,
(Spring 2011 EOC Accommodations Guide) .
• Organize materials and return them to your district assessment coordinator (pg. 94 and Spring 2011 EOC Accommodations Guide).
• Complete the EOC School Assessment Coordinator Comment Form.
EOC TAM 42-63
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School Assessment Coordinator
PearsonAccess – After Testing
Test Session Management Tasks After Testing
TASK
Mark a student’s test
“complete”
Stop test sessions
Invalidate tests
Record accommodations
DESCRIPTION
MANUAL
PAGE(S)
Mark a student’s test complete if a student exits the test and will not resume the same test.
A test session cannot be stopped until all students are in “Completed” or “Marked
Complete” status.
Any tests that should not be scored must be invalidated. (Mark the “Do Not Score” field and enter a reason in the “Do Not Score
Reason” field.)
All accommodations used by students must be recorded in PearsonAccess.
96-97
97
97-98
98
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School Assessment Coordinator
Returning Test Materials
Instructions included in the Spring 2011 EOC
Accommodations Guide (pg. 53)
 TO BE SCORED (RED LABELED BOX)
– Regular-size paper-based tests provided as ESE accommodations that will be transcribed into TestNav by
Pearson.
– Include any
Manual, page 15. tests, EOC Test Administration
Note: Place the completed top of the first banded stack labeled 1 of n, of corresponding answer documents.
Document Count Form under the paper band, on
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School Assessment Coordinator
Returning Test Materials
Instructions included in the Spring 2011 EOC
Accommodations Guide (pg. 58-59)
 TO BE SCORED (WHITE LABELED BOX) (Special
Document Materials)
– Large Print, Braille, and One-Item-Per-Page materials
(used and unused) received that will be transcribed into
TestNav by Pearson.
 Pack talking calculators separately from Visually Impaired test materials in manila envelope provided by TDC.
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School Assessment Coordinator
Returning Test Materials
Instructions included in the Spring 2011 EOC
Accommodations Guide (pg. 57)
 NOT TO BE SCORED (YELLOW LABELED BOX)
– Test and answer books (unused).
– Defective test and answer books (used or unused).
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School Assessment Coordinator
Returning Test Materials
Instructions included in the Spring 2011 EOC Accommodations
Guide (pg. 63)
 DISTRICT ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR ONLY BOX
– Administration Record/ Session Rosters or school’s developed form with all the required information, (TAM page 8, sample provided).
– Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders (used and unused).
– Original Security Logs , (TAM page 165).
– Original School Procedural Checklist
Packet, Attachment B).
(FM-6927), (EOC Training
 Write “District Assessment Coordinator Only” on this box and number the box 1 of 1. Do not place a colored label on the box or pack any test materials. This box will be retained for our records at
TDC.
Training Packet, Attachment G
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School Assessment Coordinator
Return Schedule
Training Packet, Attachment G
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 Read the test administration manual.
 Read the Test Administration Policies and Procedures (pgs. 3-11) and sign the Florida
EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement.
 Establish appropriate setting and remove or cover any unauthorized visual aids (pg. 16).
 Prepare necessary forms to collect required administration information (pg. 17).
 Prepare Security Log(s) to be used in testing room(s) (pg. 18).
 Post Do Not Disturb sign and Electronic Devices sign prior to testing (pg. 18).
 Ensure that students understand the electronic devices policy (see scripts).
 Become familiar with accommodations specified on students’ IEPs or
Section 504 plans (pg. 19).
 Ensure that you are familiar with how to open TestNav to the login screen with the correct URL for each student computer prior to testing (see instructions in operational scripts).
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 Ensure that all software applications, including Internet browsers, are closed on all student workstations.
 Start TestNav, type in the correct URL, and open each student workstation to the student login screen. (URL is different for operational tests)
 Ensure that you have a way to contact the technology coordinator or school coordinator during testing without leaving the room unattended.
 Test Sessions have a unique six-digit test code (password) that will be printed on the Student
Authorization Tickets and Session Roster.
 Test Code (password) is used to access the test.
 Test Group Code (4-digits) is used to identify groups of students tested together.
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• Scripts found in EOC TAM
– ePat Scripts
• Algebra 1 ePat, p. 22
• Biology 1 ePat, p. 29
• Geometry ePat, p. 37
– EOC Assessment
Scripts
• Algebra 1 EOC
Assessment, p. 43
• Biology 1 EOC Field
Test, p. 52
• Geometry EOC Field
Test, p. 59
• Scripts found in EOC
Accommodations Guide
– Regular Print, p. 22
– Large Print, One-itemper—page, Special
Documents Section, p. 69
– Braille, instructions and script included with materials
EOC TAM 22-67 & Accommodations Guide 22-36
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 Maintain the record of required administration information.
 Ensure that proctors and anyone who enters a testing room for the purpose of monitoring the test sign the Security Log.
 Administer the test according to the directions in the appropriate administration script and read the SAY boxes verbatim to students.
 Provide allowable accommodations documented in IEP or 504 Plan.
 Notify school assessment coordinator immediately if any of the following are missing:
 Paper tests (if applicable)
 Student Authorization Tickets
 Session Rosters
 Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders
 Reference Sheets or Periodic Tables (if an y)
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 During testing, ensure that students:
 Clear the area around their workstations of all materials except for the following:
 Student Authorization Tickets
 Pencils or pens
 Work Folders
 Calculators, if applicable
 Reference Sheets or Periodic Tables, if applicable
 Do not have books, notes, extra scratch paper, or electronic devices of any kind (except for approved calculators) during testing, even if they do not use them
 Do not talk or make any disturbance
 Work independently
 Work in the correct test (check student name and test in the top left corner of the computer screen)
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• Test administrators MAY NOT:
 Talk with students about test items
 Help students with their answers
 Have any desktop-viewing programs or similar software that would enable a test administrator to view test items and student responses
 Provide students with any information that would allow them to infer the correct answer
 Discuss test items or answers with students even after testing has been completed
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EOC TAM 21

• If a computer is disconnected from the test:
 Contact the technology coordinator to help diagnose any technical issues
 Contact the school assessment coordinator to resume student’s test in PearsonAccess or
 Test administrators may resume student’s test in
PearsonAccess if an account was set up
 Assist the student with logging in again using the original Student Authorization Ticket
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 Have students complete the Student Comment Form.
 Make sure that all students have exited TestNav before dismissal.
 Verify that you have collected all required administration information, including accommodations actually used by each student (pg. 17).
 Report any missing materials to your school assessment coordinator (pg. 13-14)
 Verify that Security Logs were completed correctly (pg. 18).
 Organize materials and return to your school assessment coordinator (pg.68 and the EOC Accommodations Guide ).
 Complete the EOC Test Administrator Comment Form at www.FLAssessments.com/EOC .
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 Read the test administration manual.
 Read the Test Administration Policies and Procedures and sign a
Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement.
 Ensure all workstations meet the minimum requirements, including screen resolutions set to 1024 x 768.
 Confirm TestNav 6.9 software has been installed (file share or local install) on all computers to be used for testing (pgs. 114-
120). M-DCPS recommends local install.
 Ensure all student workstations have successfully loaded the
Infrastructure Trial (see Infrastructure Readiness Guide at www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources ).
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 Meet with the school assessment coordinator to discuss the administration of the computer-based test and walk through the test administration.
 Discuss and implement plans for handling possible technical interruptions during testing.
 Run the TestNav System Check to determine the amount of bandwidth needed for testing (pgs. 100-102).
 Evaluate the testing locations in the school to ensure availability of sufficient electrical outlets and network jacks.
 Verify that specified applications (screen savers, automated virus scan software, remote access applications, and the Macintosh control strip) have been disabled prior to computer-based testing.
 Computers used for test administration activities (i.e., PearsonAccess) have the appropriate required version of a standard Internet browser based on the operating system in use on the computer and the browser’s pop-up blocker is disabled.
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 Verify that the school has a high-speed connection to the Internet AND the connection is not over-allocated.
 If a firewall is used, appropriate destination/port/protocol combinations are allowed through the firewall (pg. 129).
 Any proxy servers have been checked to ensure that the appropriate URLs are not blocked (pg. 129).
 Internet content filters are configured to allow the specific IP addresses required for administering computer-based testing (pg. 129).
 Proctor Caching computer(s) have been set up properly (pgs. 102-114).
 Analyze the network to determine whether network bottlenecks exist.
 Confirm that student computers and the Proctor Caching computer have not been updated with any additional software and will not be updated before testing begins (pgs. 128-131).
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 Confirm that test content has been cached for all scheduled test sessions.
Test content is available one week prior to the test administration window
(pgs. 121-126).
 Verify that the performance of your Internet connection is consistent with expected levels of performance for computer-based testing.
 Ensure no high bandwidth network activity other than computer-based testing will be occurring during the testing window.
 Ensure that laptops are connected to AC power. If batteries must be used, ensure that they are fully charged and have the capacity to last for the entire test session.
 Ensure that each computer station is equipped with a keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device).
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 Disable or delay anti-virus, auto-scan and/or auto-update, system restore utilities, Windows Security Firewall, web content filtering, or other software that may impact CPU speed or scan/block information transferred between the workstation and the servers (pg. 130).
 Ensure student workstations and the user profiles and logins being used for testing allow full permissions (read-/write-/modify-) to the TestNav/Temp and TestNav/Logs directories (pg. 129-130).
 Ensure that the primary and secondary save locations are set for student response files and that students have read-/write-access to these locations.
 Ensure that test administrators are familiar with how to access TestNav software from student workstations and how to access the student comment forms (if shortcuts are provided).
 On each day of testing, the Proctor Caching computer and Proctor Caching software MUST be turned on and remain running (pg. 122).
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General Specifications (Windows/PC and Apple/Macintosh)
Each computer must meet or exceed the following General Specifications in addition to the applicable Operating System Specifications below:
 500 MB available disk space
 1024x768 screen resolution
 Keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device)
 High-speed internet connection
Windows/PC
Operating System Specifications
Windows XP (Service
Pack 3)
 Pentium III 733
MHz processor
 512 MB RAM
Windows Vista (Service
Pack 1)
 Pentium III 1 GHz processor
 1 GB RAM
Windows 7
 Pentium III 1 GHz processor
 1 GB RAM
Apple/Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.4
 G3, G4, G5 500 MHz processor
 512 MB RAM
Mac OS X 10.5
 Intel, G4, G5 867 MHz processor
 512 MB RAM
Mac OS X 10.6
 Intel processor
 1 GB RAM
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• Computers used for Proctor Caching do not need to be server-class machines but should meet the system requirements
 Proctor Caching can run on either a Windows or Mac operating system, and each can support both Windows and Mac-based testing workstations.
• Each testing computer must be configured to refer to a Proctor
Caching computer in order to obtain test content.
 If more than one computer is being used for Proctor Caching, be sure to specify the IP address of the correct Proctor Caching computer during the TestNav installation process.
 For example: if there are 80 computers that may be used for testing and two Proctor Caching computers, 40 of the testing computers may be configured to link to Proctor Caching computer A, and the remaining 40 may link to Proctor Caching computer B.
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• Proctor Caching Security
 Proctor Caching software stores a copy of the test content on the local hard drive of the machine on which it runs.
 Test content transmitted and stored by the Proctor Caching computer is in encrypted format.
 At no time does the Proctor Caching computer un-encrypt the test items.
 “Purge cache” function deletes all encrypted test content from the hard drive of the Proctor Caching computer.
 FDOE and Pearson require that test content be purged at the end of each administration window (after June 3, 2011).
• Proctor Caching Computer Placement
 Proctor caching should be implemented at the lab-level.
 Computer should be located as close as possible on the network to the student workstations.
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File
Share
Local
Pros
+ Single point of installation and configuration changes
+ Easier to implement in a large-scale testing environment
+ Centralized location for log files
+ Quicker launch time
+ Limits potential points of failure
Cons
- Adds a potential point of failure
- Increases installation time (Note:
System automation tools, such as SMS
[Windows] and Apple Remote Desktop
[Mac] can make local installs much easier)
- Requires that configuration changes be made on each machine
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• Once TestNav has been properly installed and tested, it should continue to be successful on student workstations through the test administration, as long as no incompatible software updates are made.
• Annual updates to TestNav may require re-installation of software.
File Share vs. Local Install
• Two options for installing TestNav
 File Share
 Local Install (recommendation)
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 Ensure Proctor Caching software is running on all Proctor
Caching computers.
• Turn on Proctor Caching software
 Windows: go to Start>All Programs>Proctor
Caching>Proctor_Caching
 Mac: once Proctor Caching is initiated it will not have to be restarted unless it has been manually stopped.
 Monitor each testing room to ensure that there are no technical issues.
 Be available during testing to answer questions from test administrators.
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 Purge Test Content from the Proctor Caching Computer
(pgs. 135-136)
 Complete Comment Form
• Please provide feedback that will be meaningful to the
FDOE and the test contractor.
 Go to www.FLAssessments.com/EOC
 Click the EOC Technology Coordinator Comment Form and complete the form.
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• Students may not have any electronic or recording devices at their desks, in their pockets, or anywhere they can reach them during testing, even if the devices are turned off or the students do not use them.
 If a student is found to be in possession of ANY electronic device(s) during testing, his or her test must be invalidated in order to successfully enforce this policy.
• Inappropriate actions by school or district personnel before, during, or after test administration may result in consequences including test invalidations and/or loss of teaching certification.
 Carefully read the Test Security Policies and Procedures following the correct procedures. to ensure that you are
 District assessment coordinators must require school administrators, school assessment coordinators, test administrators, and proctors to sign a Florida EOC Test
Administration and Security Agreement .
 Security of all test materials, including Student Authorization Tickets, must be maintained before, during, and after test administration.
 Schools are required to maintain an accurate Security Log for each testing room.
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• FDOE encourages schools and districts to consider recycling manuals and other nonsecure ancillary materials after scores have been reported.
• Test administrators must NOT administer the EOC assessments to their family members.
• If a student starts a test and leaves school without finishing (for an appointment, illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be allowed to complete the test.
• Administration manuals must be provided to itinerant teachers in time for them to prepare.
• Practice tests (ePATs) can be used at any time, up to the day before the test.
• Forms and materials for EOC can be found at www.FLAssessments.com/EOC :
 Test Irregularities/Security Breaches form and Missing Materials form
 Training Materials
 Comment Forms
 Blank Administration Record/Security Checklist (for paper-based tests)
 Security Log
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Training materials from today’s training are available at: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestCh air.asp
Recorded sessions are available at: www.FLAssessments.com/EOC
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M-DCPS Student Assessment and Educational Testing
Maria C. Bruguera, Director
Email: mbruguera@dadeschools.net
Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist
Email: mugando@dadeschools.net
Phone: 305-995-7520
Fax: 305-995-7522
M-DCPS Information Technology Services
Javier Perez, Executive Director
Email: JPerez@dadeschools.net
Phone: 305-995-3331
Roly Avila, Supervisor
Email: ravila@dadeschools.net
Phone: 305-995-3334
Pearson Support
Phone Number: 1-877-847-3043
E-mail: Florida@support.pearson.com
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