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TA Script of Student Test DirectionsEnd-of-Course Paper-Pencil

Spring 2018

Algebra and Geometry AssessmentsHigh School: Three Session

This document contains the TA Script of Student Directions (SAY). TAs are required to use this transcript when administering the End-of-Course Three Session paper-pencil exams for Algebra and Geometry.

Available at: http://wa.portal.airast.org

Washington State: 2017-18 Published May 3, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRIOR TO TESTING ............................................................................................................................ 3

Before Testing (day prior or morning of) ................................................................................................ 3

During Testing ........................................................................................................................................ 3

After Testing ........................................................................................................................................... 3

SUMMATIVE: TA INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 4

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Ensuring Test Security ............................................................................................................................ 4

Monitoring Test Progress ....................................................................................................................... 4

Supplemental Student Directions During Testing................................................................................... 4

TAs Now ................................................................................................................................................. 4

Final Processing Steps for TAs ................................................................................................................ 5

SUMMATIVE: STUDENT DIRECTIONS―EOC, SESSION ONE .............................................................. 6

Monitoring Testing ................................................................................................................................. 9

Ending Students Test Session ................................................................................................................. 9

SUMMATIVE: STUDENT DIRECTIONS―EOC, SESSION TWO ........................................................... 10

Monitoring Testing ............................................................................................................................... 11

Ending Students Test Session ................................................................................................................... 11

SUMMATIVE: STUDENT DIRECTIONS―EOC, SESSION THREE ......................................................... 12

Monitoring Testing ............................................................................................................................... 13

Ending Students Test Session ................................................................................................................... 13

REVISION LOG: ................................................................................................................................ 14

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PRIOR TO TESTING

This document contains the TA Script of Student Directions for the EOC math paper-pencil summative assessment administration. It is required that Test Administrators (TAs) review the test specific script and directions prior to administering a state assessment. Contents of this document include best practices for testing (before, during, and after) and the student directions (SAY) boxes. It is highly recommended to allow students an opportunity to practice on the EOC Sample Test Booklet prior to taking the exam.

Before Testing (day prior or morning of) ☐ For all before testing activities, refer to the Checklist for TAs in Appendix A of the TAM.

☐ It is recommended to print the TA Script of Stu-dent Directions (SAY) boxes prior to testing.

☐ TAs should try to maintain a natural classroom atmosphere during the test administration. Be-fore each test begins, he or she should encour-age students to do their best.

During Testing ☐ For all during testing activities, refer to the Checklist for TAs in Appendix A of the TAM.

☐ Follow professional practices and test security protocols, as outlined in the PIRG.

☐ At least one trained TA is required to supervise students at all times during the test session and until materials have been collected and ac-counted for. Students left unattended will have their test results invalidated.

☐ Provide all accessibility features according to each student’s plan. If the correct features are unavailable, do not continue testing and notify your SC immediately.

☐ TAs must ensure that students do not have access to non-approved digital, electronic, or manual devices during testing.

☐ Break schedules should be followed according to the TAM. Additional breaks may be provided based on student needs and TA judgement.

• Students who have not completed the assessment must be monitored during breaks and lunches.

☐ Should a testing incident occur during your ses-sion, you should stop testing immediately and notify your SC.

☐ Share your plan for students who finish early. How are materials processed and accounted for? Do students leave the testing room, and if so, where do they go? If students remain in the testing room, what quiet activity is available? Electronics are not permitted.

☐ Each test specific script must be used and followed exactly when a test is administered. When reading directions to students:• Do not paraphrase the directions.• Read the directions to students exactly as

they are written, using a natural tone and manner. If you make a mistake in reading a direction, stop and say, “Listen again.” Then read the direction again. Never deviate from the directions as written. Deviating from the printed directions is a testing violation. Read all material printed in boxes next to the word SAY:. The italicized text outside of the SAY: boxes is information for you and should not be read to students.

• You may repeat any part of these directions as many times as needed.

☐ Do not provide suggestions to students on how to respond to the task or evaluate student work.

☐ For detailed instructions on TA support that is permitted during testing sessions, see section Supplemental Student Directions During Test-ing.

After Testing ☐ Review early and follow the instructions in the Final Processing Steps for TAs section, prior to releasing students from the testing location.

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SUMMATIVE: TA INSTRUCTIONS IntroductionThis document is required to administer the Single Session EOC Algebra and Geometry exams. TAs must refer only to this script for student directions.

Ensuring Test SecurityThe security of the summative assessment instruments and the confidentiality of student information are vital to maintaining the validity, reliability, and fairness of the results.

All summative test items and test materials are secure and must be appropriately handled. Secure handling protects the integrity, validity, and confidentiality of summative assessment items, prompts, and student information. Any deviation in test administration must be reported as a test incident to ensure the validity of the summative assessment results.

For additional information regarding the EOC math paper-pencil test administration, see the TAM.

Monitoring Test ProgressOnce students have started their tests, TAs should circulate through the room to ensure all conditions of test security are maintained and that students are working independently. During the supervised break, TAs must monitor students to ensure they do not talk about the test. Make sure test booklets remain closed on desks.

If a TA witnesses or suspects a possible test security incident, the TA should stop the students test session and the SC should be contacted immediately in accordance with the school’s Test Security and Building Plan (TSBP).

Supplemental Student Directions During TestingIf a student asks for assistance with their paper-pencil test form, TAs are permitted to: • Re-read student directions in English or the

student’s native language.• Acknowledge that the student’s response is

clearly recorded in the test booklet.• Turn pages to help the student get to the cor-

rect page.

Off Task: If you notice that a student is off task, you may read the statement below verbatim.

SAY: It is important that you do your best.

Do you need to close your test booklet and take a break?

Item Concern: If a student is concerned about an item, you may support the student by reading the script below verbatim.

SAY: I cannot help you check your work.

You may read the question again and think about what the question is asking you to do.

Try your best and choose the answer that makes the most sense to you.

TAs Now ☐ Verify that all test booklets have been identi-fied to each student (pre-ID label). Students will be instructed to write their names on their test booklets and ancillary papers.

☐ Verify quantities of materials to ensure that each student has his or her own test booklet, scratch paper, graph paper, state approved glossary, and two sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers. A graphing calculator may be used for the EOC exam.• Verify the availability of calculators for stu-

dents who choose to use them.• Ensure that calculator memories have been

cleared before and after testing. ☐ Ensure students know how or where to get other materials, as permitted by the test con-tent or student plan (aligning to the GTSA).



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Final Processing Steps for TAs1. If students are allowed to leave the testing

room when they finish testing, explain the procedures for leaving without disrupting others and where they are expected to report once they leave. Prior to releasing students who have completed their test, you must collect and account for all testing materials provided to students during this test session. If students are expected to remain in the room until the end of the session, instruct them on what activities they may engage in when finished testing. Electronic devices are not permitted.

2. For security reasons, only trained TAs may handle secure test materials.

3. Collect and account for all test booklets, indi-vidual ancillary materials, and calculators, as distributed and permitted. • Calculators for students requiring ad-

ditional time should remain with the student’s test booklets.

• Calculator memories for students requir-ing additional time should not be cleared until students complete the testing ses-sion. For students who have completed testing, clear all calculator memories before students exit the testing location.

4. Per your district approved testing plan, stu-dents who need more time may remain in the same testing room or move to another loca-tion to finish the assessment.• For students remaining in the same room,

redistribute test materials and instruct students to continue with the assessment.

• For students moving to a new location, go to the new location and then redistribute test materials and instruct students to continue with the assessment. Students are not permitted to transfer secure materials.

5. When testing has completed, promptly return all test materials (e.g., accommodated forms, test booklets, glossaries, scratch and graph paper) to your SC according to your school’s TSBP.


SUMMATIVE: STUDENT DIRECTIONS―EOC SESSION ONEBefore beginning administration of the EOC mathematics high school, Session One exam, verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session. Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information. Graphing calculators are allowed for the EOC exam.

Read the SAY: directions verbatim to the students. Each SAY: box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific session.

ALL

SAY: Please make sure your desk is cleared of all items. If you have a bag, cell phone, or any other electronic device, raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins. Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored.

Pause. Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared.

ALL SAY: I am now going to pass out your test materials. Do not open your test booklet until I tell you to.

Pause. Distribute test booklets, two number 2 pencils with erasers, plain or lined scratch paper, and graph paper to students. Additional approved tools, including a state approved glossary, is also allowed and should be made available. Show students where the tools and glossaries are located.Make sure the students have their own test booklet.

ALL

SAY: On this assessment, the only additional materials you are permitted to use are calculators, rulers, straightedges, scratch paper, graph paper, and a glossary. If you would like to use the tools or glossary, please raise your hand and I will help you.

Please write your name on the top of your papers. I will collect your papers at the end of the test session.

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials. Assist students as needed for accessing the approved tools and glossary.

ALL

SAY: Look on the front cover of your test booklet and make sure that your name is printed on the white label on the front cover. Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet with your name on it. Are there any questions?

Write today’s date on the board.

ALL

SAY: Look at the signature and date box. When you sign your name, you are saying, “I understand that this test is private and that I cannot copy or discuss any part of this test with anyone.” Do you have any questions?

Pause. Answer any questions.

ALL SAY: Now sign or print your first and last name and write today’s date on the front cover of your test

booklet in the box labelled signature and date.

Pause. Allow students time to write their names and today’s date.


ALL SAY: Now, open your test booklet to page 3.

Pause.

Do not read the sample questions aloud.

ALL

SAY: We will begin by doing some sample questions. This test booklet contains several different types of questions as shown below. Each sample shows what a certain type of question looks like. Respond to each question in this test booklet. Let’s practice!

For Sample A, fill in the one bubble that goes with the answer you choose. Be sure to fill in the bubble completely and make your mark heavy and dark. If you want to change an answer, completely erase the mark you made before making a new mark.

Pause. Give students time to answer Sample A.Students should respond to the sample items in their test booklet. The correct answers to the sample items are shown in the test booklet on page 5. However, wait until students answer all sample items in their test booklet before directing them to check their answers.

ALL SAY: Are there any questions?

Pause to answer any questions.

ALL SAY: Now go to Sample B. For some questions in the test, there will be more than one correct

response. Sample B is an example of this type of test question. For Sample B, fill in all the bubbles that go with the answers you choose.

Pause. Give students time to answer Sample B.



ALL

SAY: Now go to Sample C. For some questions in the test, there will be more than one part. Sample C is an example of a question which contains three parts. For Sample C, you will need to complete parts a, b, and c. Fill in the bubbles that go with the answers you choose.

Pause. Give students time to answer Sample C.



ALL SAY: Now go to Sample D. For some questions in the test, you will need to write your own response.

Other questions on the test may contain answer boxes for you to write your answer. For Sample D, draw a point on the number line to show your answer.

Pause. Give students time to answer Sample D.




ALL

SAY: Now turn to page 4 in your test booklet. At the top of page 4, you’ll find the directions for completing the grids. Feel free to refer back to this page as you work through the test.

For this type of question in the test, you will complete a grid. Read the question and work the problem to find an answer.

Write your answer in the answer boxes at the top of the grid. Print your answer with the first digit in the answer box all the way to the left, OR with the last digit in the answer box all the way to the right.

Print only one digit in each answer box. Do NOT leave a blank answer box in the middle of an answer.

Fill in a bubble under each answer box that you used to write your answer. Fill in one and ONLY one bubble for each answer box. Fill in each bubble by making a solid mark that completely fills the bubble. You MUST fill in the bubbles to receive credit for your answer.


ALL SAY: Now turn back to page 3 in your test booklet and answer Sample E by filling in the grid.

Make sure that the students are on the correct page. Give students time to answer Sample E.

Do not read the answers to the sample questions aloud.

ALL

SAY: Now turn to page 5 in your test booklet. At the top of page 5 you’ll see a completed answer key for the sample questions A-E. Check to be sure you correctly bubbled in your answers to the sample questions in your test booklet. Do not look ahead to the next page until I tell you to. Are there any questions?

Make sure that the students are on the correct page. Give students time to read the sample responses in their test booklet. Do not read the samples aloud or answers aloud. The Sample Item answers are pro-vided here for your information: Sample A: choice B, Sample B: choice A and B, Sample C: a. B, b. D, c. E, Sample D: Point placed at the line representing the number 1 , Sample E: or 0.75. Pause to answer any questions.

ALL SAY: Read each problem carefully and follow the directions. You may do your work in this test

booklet or on the scratch paper and graph paper provided. You may also mark, underline, or circle key words, and strikethrough answers in this test booklet.

Pause.

ALL

SAY: You will take Session One of this test today. After working for approximately 20 minutes, I will check to see if you need more time.

When you come to the [STOP] sign at the bottom of the page, you have finished Session One.

When you have finished, you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any pages in Session One only. Do NOT look at any other sessions. When you are checking your work, you should make sure none of the pages are stuck together. I cannot help you check your work.

When you have completed Session One, please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials. Are there any questions?

Pause to answer any questions the students might have. When you are sure that the students under-stand the directions.

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ALL SAY: Now turn to page 9. You may now begin testing.

Make sure that the students are on the correct page. The words “Session 1” appear at the top of each page in black.

Monitoring Testing• As students are testing, you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently. Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion, page 4.

• When a student is off task or asks for assistance, refer to the Supplemental Student Directions During Test-ing section for SAY directions, page 4.

Ending Students Test Session After students have been working for a total of 20 minutes, check to see whether they need more time. If most students need more time, provide additional work time as needed in 20-minute intervals.

When most students have finished testing, refer to the following SAY box.

ALL

SAY: Please put your pencil down. Place all papers provided during this test inside the front cover and close your test booklet. Make sure the tops of your papers are showing.

Raise your hand if you need more time to complete the test, or if you need to check your work; you will be allowed to finish. You must finish by the end of this school day.

I will now collect your test booklet. I will also clear your calculator memory if you have completed testing.

Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs instructions on page 5 for extended time testers.


SUMMATIVE: STUDENT DIRECTIONS―EOC SESSION TWOBefore beginning administration of the EOC mathematics high school, Session Two exam, verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session. Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information. Graphing calculators are allowed for the EOC exam.


ALL





ALL




ALL


Pause. Make sure the students have their own test booklet.



Pause.

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SAY: You will take Session Two of this test today. After working for approximately 50 minutes, I will check to see if you need more time.

When you come to the [STOP] sign at the bottom of the page, you have finished Session Two.

When you have finished, you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any pages in Session Two only. Do NOT look at any other sessions. When you are checking your work, you should make sure none of the pages are stuck together. I cannot help you check your work.

When you have completed Session One, please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials.

Are there any questions?

Pause to answer any questions the students might have. When you are sure that the students understand the directions.


Make sure that the students are on the correct page. The words “Session 2” appear at the top of each page in white with a black background.

Monitoring Testing• As students are testing, you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of

test security are maintained and that students are working independently. Refer to the Monitor-ing Test Progress section, page 4.

• When a student is off task or asks for assistance, refer to the Supplemental Student Directions During Testing section for SAY directions, page 4.

Ending Students Test Session After students have been working for a total of 50 minutes, check to see whether they need more time. If most students need more time, provide additional work time as needed in 20-minute inter-vals.


ALL


Raise your hand if you need more time to complete Session Two, or if you need to check your work; you will be allowed to finish. You must finish by the end of this school day.



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SUMMATIVE: STUDENT DIRECTIONS―EOC SESSION THREEBefore beginning administration of the EOC mathematics high school, Session Three exam, verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session. Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information. Graphing calculators are allowed for the EOC exam.


ALL





ALL




ALL


Pause. Make sure the students have their own test booklet.



Pause.


ALL

SAY: You will take Session Three of this test today. After working for approximately 50 minutes, I will check to see if you need more time.

When you come to the [STOP] sign at the bottom of the page, you have finished Session Three.

When you have finished, you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any pages in Session Three only. Do NOT look at any other sessions. When you are checking your work, you should make sure none of the pages are stuck together. I cannot help you check your work.

When you have completed Session One, please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials.

Are there any questions?

Pause to answer any questions the students might have. When you are sure that the students understand the directions.


Make sure that the students are on the correct page. The words “Session 3” appear at the top of each page in gray with a white background.

Monitoring Testing• As students are testing, you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of

test security are maintained and that students are working independently. Refer to the Monitor-ing Test Progress section, page 4.

• When a student is off task or asks for assistance, refer to the Supplemental Student Directions During Testing section for SAY directions, page 4.

Ending Students Test Session After students have been working for a total of 50 minutes, check to see whether they need more time. If most students need more time, provide additional work time as needed in 20-minute inter-vals.


ALL


Raise your hand if you need more time to complete Session Three, or if you need to check your work; you will be allowed to finish. You must finish by the end of this school day.



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REVISION LOG:Updates applied to this script after May 2, 2018 will be noted below.

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