Broward County Public
Schools
Benchmark Assessment Test
(BAT)
2012 – 2013
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar
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Testing Dates
BAT #1: September 18-21, 2012
 Grades 3-12, state reporting Differentiated Accountability
(DA) schools and opt-in schools
BAT #2: December 3 – December 7, 2012
 Grades 3-12, all schools
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Test Information
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BAT #1- state reporting (DA) schools must
participate. Other schools may opt-in
BAT #2- all non-charter and select charter
schools
Multiple choice questions only
Reading, Mathematics/Algebra/Geometry and
Science/Biology
1-page answer sheet for Reading & Math/Algebra
/Geometry and 1-page answer sheet for
Science/Biology
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Test Information Cont’d
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Session length varies by grade and subject area
Separate Manuals for each school level (middle,
elementary and high)
MS students will now take Algebra and Geometry,
instead of the comprehensive grade level Mathemetics
BATs, if enrolled
Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math test
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All Students at Selected Schools
Participate in BAT
Participation:
• In 2012-13 all grade 3-5 students will participate in a comprehensive
Math BAT.
• Most 6-8 grade students will take a comprehensive Math BAT.
However, those students enrolled in Algebra or Geometry in grades
6-8 will take either Algebra or Geometry instead of a comprehensive
Math BAT.
• Algebra/Geometry/Biology are enrollment based. If a MS or HS
student (6-12) is enrolled in one of the classes on page 2 of the
BAT manual, they take the corresponding BAT EOC assessment.
• All 3-10 students will participate in a comprehensive Reading BAT.
• All grades 5 & 8 students will participate in a comprehensive Science
BAT
• Exceptions: If a student normally does not take the FCAT (i.e. ESE)
or is a Retake student, school staff may exempt them from testing.
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Administration Schedule
Elementary
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Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 Minutes (unless
noted):
Day 1 -Reading Session 1
 Day 2 – Reading Session 2
 Day 3 – Math Sessions 1
 Day 4 – Math Sessions 2
 Day 5 Science Sessions 1 & 2 (60 Minutes)
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Administration Schedule
Middle
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Grades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 55 minutes:
Day 1 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 *
 Day 2 – Reading Session 1
 Day 3 – Reading Session 2
 Day 3 - Science Session 1 & 2
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*MS students (6-8) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will take that
assessment instead of a comprehensive Math assessment.
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Administration Schedule
High
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Grades 9 -12 - Session Length 50 minutes:
Day 1 – Reading Session 1
 Day 2 – Reading Session 2
 Day 3 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2
 Day 4 - Biology Session 1 & 2
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**HS students (9-12) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will take that
assessment on Day 3 of the BAT assessment window.
HS students (9-12) enrolled in Biology will take that assessment on
Day 4 of the window. There are no comprehensive Math or Science
assessments in HS.
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Make-Up Procedures
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All testing must be completed within the
administration window
Make-up sessions are not required
Students who participate in only one session of a
subject area will NOT receive a score
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Administration Accommodations
Administration Accommodations should reflect
what students would receive in class and during
FCAT administration.
ESE & 504 Students
 Presentation
 Responding
 Scheduling
 Setting
 Assistive Devices
ELL Students
 Flexible Setting
 Flexible Scheduling
 Flexible Timing
 Assistance in the
Heritage Language
 Translation Dictionary
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Test Materials- Reading & Math
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Reading Test Book
Mathematics Test Book or Algebra Test Book or
Geometry Test Book
1-Page Reading and Math Answer Sheet
 Reading section is in PURPLE and Math section in
GREEN
 Students participating in the Algebra or Geometry
test must have that test type marked on the front of
the answer document (preid) or in the corresponding
bubble gridded in the Math section (hand grid).
Calculators: Grades 7 & 8 and EOC (Geo=Scientific)
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Mathematics Reference Sheets: Grades 5-10
Test Materials - Science
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Science or Biology Test Book
1-Page Science Answer Sheet
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Science section is in Blue
Calculators: Grades 8 & Biology
Science Reference Sheets: Grades 8 & Biology
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Answer Sheets
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All students record their answers on a separate 1-page answer
sheet
Make sure that the correct answer sheet is being used
(Science/Biology vs. Reading & Math/Algebra/Geometry)
Students must write their names on the answer document
Preprinted with student identification information
If preidentified information is CORRECT, do NOT
grid student information.
 If information is MISSING from preidentified
answer sheet, you may grid the missing information.
 If information is INCORRECT, do NOT use; handgrid a blank answer sheet.
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Test Invalidation
&
Test Security
Procedures
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Test Invalidation
Grid option “F” on item 100 of the test
section that will be invalidated if there is an
occurrence of...
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Cheating or disruptive behavior
Illness during testing
Incorrect time
Participation in only one session within a
subject area
Filling in answers on a section other than the
current one.
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Test Security
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Do Not
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Read, reveal, or copy test items
Interpret or read items to students
Change or interfere with student responses
Leave materials unsecured
Do
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Follow security procedures and test administration directions
Walk around the room while administering the test
Collect materials daily
Count materials each time they change hands
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Test Administrator
Responsibilities
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Test Administrator Responsibilities
Before Testing
Read manual and participate in training
 Prepare the room for testing
 Assemble materials needed for testing
 Receive test books and answer sheets
 Check preidentified answer sheets
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Test Administrator Responsibilities
During Testing
Distribute materials appropriately
 Read scripts VERBATIM
 Use #2 Pencil ONLY
 Keep time
 Maintain test security
 Supervise test administration
 Address the class as a whole
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Test Administrator Responsibilities
After Testing
Ask students to erase stray marks on their answer
sheets
 Collect test materials
 Separate TO BE SCORED from NOT TO BE
SCORED materials
 Return materials to the school testing coordinator
 Notify the school testing coordinator
IMMEDIATELY of any missing materials
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School Coordinator
Responsibilities
&
Material Return
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School Coordinator
Responsibilities
Before Testing
Receive and inventory test materials
 Complete the enclosed Packing List and fax to
Student Assessment & Research at (754) 321-4291
 Write to:
assessment.materials@browardschools.com for
supplemental materials
 Train Test Administrators
 Arrange for implementation of accommodations
 Provide necessary materials to Test Administrators
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School Coordinator
Responsibilities
During Testing
Supervise test administration
 Maintain test security
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After Testing
Collect materials, redistribute (from one day to the
next), and verify return of all secure materials
 Prepare materials for return
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Material Return: PREPARING TO
BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS
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Check student information
Separate the Reading & Math (Algebra or Geometry is
considered a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from the
Science/Biology answer sheets.
Make sure students who took the Algebra or Geometry BAT
have that test type marked on the front of the answer sheet
or the Algebra or Geometry bubble gridded (hand grid)
NO post-its, paper bands, paper clips, rubber bands, dividing
papers, or other materials
No header sheet or count forms
Make sure that Invalidated answer sheet section(s) have
answer “F” of item 100 gridded.
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Packaging Answer Sheets
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Place Reading & Math hand-gridded answer sheets on
top of Reading & Math pre-gridded answer sheets and
Science hand-gridded answer sheets on top of the
Science pre-gridded answer sheets.
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IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL
ANSWER SHEETS FACE THE SAME
DIRECTION!!!!
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Place the Reading & Math answer sheets in a box and affix
a RED “to be scored” return label on it.
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Place the Science answer sheets in a box and affix a
NEON PINK “to be scored” return label on it.
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Material Return BAT #1
PICK-UP OF TO BE SCORED
ANSWER SHEETS:
Reading & Math - All Schools
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Monday, Sept. 24 or Tuesday, Sept. 25
• All To Be Scored answer documents must be
ready for pickup on Monday, Sept. 24th.
Science – Grade 5
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Tuesday, Sept. 25 or Thursday, Sept. 27
All To Be Scored answer documents must be
ready for pickup on Tuesday, Sept. 25th.
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Material Return BAT #2
PICK-UP OF TO BE SCORED
ANSWER SHEETS:
Reading & Math and Science- All Schools
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Monday or Tuesday, December 11 or 12, 2012
All To Be Scored answer documents must be
ready for pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 11th
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Material Return
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NOT TO BE SCORED Materials
 Test Books:
 Picked up from schools after testing
 Separate each type of test book (reading, math, algebra,
geometry, biology & science)
 Pack in boxes and seal
 Affix YELLOW “not to be scored” return labels, note
subject area, and number the boxes
 Destroy unused, preidentified answer sheets
 Pony unused, blank answer sheets to Student Assessment
& School Performance
 Retain manuals and reference sheets until all BAT
administrations for this school year are complete, then
discard
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Contact Information
If you have any additional
questions or concerns,
please contact
Student Assessment &
Research Department
at (754) 321-4250.
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