Videos

General - Examiner Segments

Added Apr 08, 2014 •

Copy this URL:
Embed code:	<iframe class="edlio-embed-player" type="text/html" width="640" height="360" src="//www.hehms.us/apps/embed/?v=52846" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Change dimensions

Show Transcript

test security is one of your major responsibilities only half of the items on the California standard tests are replaced each year therefore it is essential that all testing materials be kept secure and that no testing materials were made in the school at the completion of testing copying sharing or use of test materials for any purpose other than those outlined in the directions for administration is not allowed and is a violation of copyright law this includes using electronic devices to copy or share test materials under no circumstances are you to review test questions send it late or discuss test questions with anyone else including students in other teachers remember that California state law prohibits any specific preparation of students for these tests your STAAR test site coordinator must comply with specific and a tail regulations to ensure that proper procedures are carried out  before testing your coordinator is required to keep all testing materials in centralized locked Secure Storage you are not to receive any student testing booklets before the first day you administer the test your star site coordinator is required to have every person who will handle any materials sign a STAR test security affidavit carefully read and sign this document  one of the topics that you agree to when you security affidavit is that you've received training do not sign the security affidavit until after you have completed the training the training will help you too aware of your responsibilities as a test examiner and procedures for administering the tests directions for administration or DFS please read them thoroughly and cfa's for grades 2 through 8 there are separate dfa's for each grade throw dfa's that cover the grades for and 7 CST and CMA writing last in a separate DFA that covers the AP essay for 11th grade students for grades 9 through 11 there's just one combined DFA for all subjects you'll find a checklist throughout the dfa's including the important responsibilities listed on the cover checklists help you remember to complete every required step in the testing process please use them exactly what each examiner must say even if you and your students are highly experienced with testing you must read these directions exactly as they are printed he will see some shade boxes in Saints since every test has two or more parts read the directions in the Shaded boxes each time you distribute test materials to students this will ensure that received the materials that have their names this will help the standardization regulations require appendices within your DFA include information for testing students with IEPs or Section 504 plans who require accommodations star modifications to take the tests and instructions for completing demographic information on student answer documents will give you information about demographic coding you may be required to complete or have your students complete before testing make sure you are parrot and know what to do your STAAR test I coordinator will provide you with a testing schedule that is based on estimates of how long it will take most students to complete each test part review the testing schedule it tells which test is to be given at what time on each day and how the regular school schedule is being adjusted you are required to the test according to the schedule provided by your STAAR test site coordinator remember that star tests are not timed students must be allowed as much time as they need complete each test part in a single sitting find out where to send students who need additional time those students must be escorted to the room by an authorized staff member who are you are to pick up & return testing materials each day your STAAR test site coordinator is required to log all testing materials out to you and back in say no test materials are to remain in your classroom overnight identify which students you are responsible for testing  be prepared any students who require special accommodations or modifications or who are not being tested to a predetermined room these may include Capa students and turnt Exempted students  remember no one is allowed to solicit parent exemptions  students with IEPs or Section 5 04 plans may require specific accommodations or modifications for taking all or part of the test and they commodation or modification must what the student uses in Daily instruction please work with your STAAR test site coordinator to identify students requiring accommodations or modifications terrain for providing the specific accommodation or modifications required for example breaks during each test should be tested in a separate location may include having test directions translated into their primary language if you are testing English Learners you may translate only the directions in say box indicated with a t questions or words within questions into other languages while taking the test English Learners may use bilingual glossary or English primary language word books or lists that they regularly use during struction maybe only word to word translation with no definitions or formulas contain records of and Report students who are absent and require makeup testing identify what coding you are responsible for completing on student test booklet sore talk to me check to see where the documents are pre identified for students if they are you sure that you understand what information has been pre identified what information must be completed by you or the by the students you are testing a pre identified answer document has a label with a barcode the stew name and other information for school has Proctor's The Examiner and Proctor should meet together a day or two before testing begins to custom arrangements and specific responsibilities including handling students questions during the test you are allowed to clarify directions for students but not to help with reading or understanding the test questions unless you are testing students with IEPs requiring specific modifications or, day set up a testing room by covering or removing any charts or illustrations that make you answers to test questions these include phonics chart math paper grammar rules and charts for editing written work and maths formulas periodic tables and so forth remove prior to testing desks must be cleared for testing before Distributing any test materials to students ensure that they turn off and stow away any electron devices not authorized for testing purposes and clear their desks of all materials not needed for the test  to the extent possible you must plan seating test to the students will be unable to see other students papers check that you have all required materials available for each test Parris Island activities not really do the test for students who finish early do not allow students to use any unauthorized electronic devices until all testing materials have been collected if you were testing students with hearing impairments for whom you signed directions you will also need an overhead projector and transparencies and Sample questions from the test booklet this will allow your students to follow along with sample questions you are signing on Tuesdays early to ensure that your testing room is ready that signs or desks are clear lights are on and that the Heat or air conditioning in windows are adjusted remember how will you are organized how will your students do check out your test materials from your STAAR test site coordinator and carefully examine them are all materials there look for barcode labels with student names on the student test booklets for grades 2 and 3 Ouran answer folders for grades four through 11  Organized Thief commands for distribution to students using prearranged seat assignments for your class or testing group be sure that you have extra blank answer documents for new students Willis test booklets to use for demonstration the test booklets are labeled and color coded for each grade when administering the test for grades 4 to 11 with separate answer document be sure that you have the correct grade level answer document for each test booklet they colors used on the test book an answer documents for each grade level are the same if you're administering math or science test verify that you have the correct test booklets for the group you're testing please note that there are multiple versions of each test booklet do not rearrange the test booklets they are to be distributed in the order in which you receive stop read the directions for administration exactly what's for grades 2 and 3 and answer documents for grades four through 11 even if all other information was pre identified  be sure that's cancel grades four through 11 also write their names on the line at the top of the test booklet cover students in grades four through 11 also have to mark the test booklet version in their answer documents  next guide students through the sample questions by reading the DFA verify that each student has complete the samples correctly ask students if they understand what they are to do and clarify directions if needed read directions for completing each part of the test actively supervised students throughout the entire testing session make sure students are only using number 2 pencils sure that students only access authorized materials you for the test check to see that they're on the right pages and bubbling in the correct place an answer document you should point this out to the student to correct encourage them but do not answer questions such as the meaning of a word that students stop at stop signs and do not go on to the next part of the test students May check their work in the part of the test they are completing they can stop return to check previous parts of any chest after all students ask them to put their answer documents on top of the book list collect them do not permit students to remove test materials from the testing room either physically or through the use of electronic media book in an answer. For each student before you thank and dismiss the students you also need to turn in blank answer documents for students who moved or Exempted  check the students documents to verify coding for example that high school students Mark the correct math or science test taken you are also to code the following on the answer. If a student was tested with accommodations or modification Mark the appropriate bubble do not code it if a student was allowed in accommodation or modification but did not use it  if you have reason to believe you've made an Administration error 4 that to the test site coordinator if you are the Proctor observes students cheating stop the cheating but allow the students to complete the remainder of the test after test Mark Z for Cheating in the special conditions box on the answer document document what happened and confirm with the STAAR test site coordinator keep track of any students who are absent and will need to make up the test check with your star coordinator for directions on how to report these students verify that flip return all test booklets directions for administering the tests student answer documents and use scratch paper to your STAAR test site remember no tests are to remain in the school  copying sharing or use of test materials for any purpose other than those out when did the directions for administration is not allowed and is a violation of copyright law the coordinator will package all of the materials for final return at this point you've completed your STAAR testing duties thanks again to all of you

Videos

General - Examiner Segments

More videos in College Week