monitor training

2014 SAT-10; FCAT/FCAT 2.0; and EOC Assessments

Purpose of Monitoring

Ensure standardized testing across the district

Administer tests in a secure manner Preserve the integrity of the tests Safeguard the validity of the test results for

schools and students

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Pre-Monitoring and Test Session Monitoring Schedule

Assessment ProgramPre-

MonitoringTest Session

Monitoring

FCAT 2.0 Writing February 21 or 24Grades 4, 8, & 10: February 25 – 26

FCAT/FCAT 2.0 RetakeReading and Mathematics* N/A

Grades 10+ - Adult:April 7 – 11

SAT-10 Sentence Reading (K), Reading Comprehension

(1 and 2) and Mathematics (K), Mathematics: Problem Solving (1-2)

N/AK-2:

April 7 – 11

FCAT 2.0 Reading, Mathematics, and Science*

April 7 – 11

No Testing on April 18, Teacher Planning Day

Grades 3-10:April 14- May 7

See Test Administration Schedule for specific dates/subjects for each grade level.

EOC Assessments*Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry,

and US HistoryN/A

Algebra , Civics , & US History April 21-May 16

Biology 1 & GeometryApril 21-May 23 

(Refer to the EOC test administration schedule.)

3*Computer-based assessments only: FCAT Mathematics Retake and FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake; FCAT 2.0 Reading (Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10); FCAT 2.0 Mathematics (Grades 5 and 6); and all EOC Assessments.

Stanford Achievement Test - Tenth Edition (SAT-10)

All Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 students will test • Subtests to be administered:

SAT-10 Untimed4

Monday, April 7 Tuesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 9

Thursday, April 10 Friday April 11

Sentence Reading:

Kindergarten

Reading Comprehension: Grade 1 and 2

Mathematics: Kindergarten

Mathematics Problem Solving:

Grade 1 and 2

Make up Testing Make up Testing Make up Testing

Administering the SAT-10

Sentence Reading (K): Partially dictated to students Reading Comprehension (1 and 2): Students must work independently.

Mathematics (K) and Mathematics: Problem Solving (1 and 2): • Questions will be dictated to students

District paper rulers should be provided as follows:

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Kindergarten Sentence Reading: As a markerMathematics: As a marker

Grade 1 Reading Comprehension: As a markerMathematics: Problem Solving: Required to solve problems

Grade 2 Reading Comprehension: As a markerMathematics: Problem Solving: Required to solve problems

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT/FCAT

2.0) Students will participate in the following assessments:

• FCAT 2.0 Writing Grades 4, 8, 10

• FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics Retakes Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD FCAT 2.0 Retakes are CBT Only; paper-based versions available for

students with documented accommodations only• FCAT 2.0 Reading

Grades 3 – 10 Grades 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are CBT Only; paper-based versions available for

students with documented accommodations only• FCAT 2.0 Mathematics

Grades 3 – 8 Grades 5 and 6 are CBT Only; paper-based versions available for students

with documented accommodations only No comprehensive Mathematics assessment for Grades 9 and 10

• FCAT 2.0 Science Grades 5 and 8 No comprehensive Science assessment for Grade 11

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Updates: FCAT 2.0 Writing

The Spring FCAT 2.0 Writing Test is 60 minutes

There is only ONE day for make-up testing Writing Folders are secure materials and have

security numbers Writing prompt is printed on the Writing folder Shrink-wrapped packages of Writing folders

may be opened three (3) days before testing, but NO EARLIER

Updates: FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Retake

• Reading 2.0 Retake will be administered as two separate sessions, one session per day; students may have up to half the length of a typical school day to complete the test.

• Mathematics Retake will be administered as ONE session; students may have up to the length of a typical school day to complete the test but must complete the test in one day.

• Paper accommodations for Reading 2.0 and Mathematics Retakes must be administered on Days 1 -2, with make-up testing administered through Day 5, as needed.

• CBT administrations may be scheduled Days 1-5.• Note: Shrink-wrapped of packages of secure materials with

security numbers may be opened three (3) days before testing, but NO EARLIER.

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Updates: FCAT 2.0 Reading, Mathematics, and Science

FCAT 2.0 Reading Grades 3 – 10 will be administered as two separate sessions over 2 days• Grades 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 will be Computer-based tests

FCAT 2.0 Mathematics• Grades 3 - 5 will be administered as two separate sessions over 2 days• Grades 6 - 8 will be administered as two separate sessions in 1 day• Grades 5 and 6 will be Computer-based tests

FCAT 2.0 Science • Grade 5 Science will be administered starting in week TWO of the

testing window Two separate sessions administered over 2 days

• Grade 8 Science will be administered starting in week ONE of the testing window Two separate sessions administered in 1 day

Note: Packages of secure materials with security numbers may be opened five (5) days before testing, but NO EARLIER.

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Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments

Students enrolled in the following courses will participate in the EOC assessment administration:

EOC subjects may be tested in any order AND may be tested concurrently, by school. Testing for all subjects may begin on April 21 but testing must be completed by the end date noted on the test administration schedule for each EOC subject

Schools may begin testing on Day 1. Testing must be completed within the least number of days possible.

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Grades 6-8 Grades 6-12 Grades 9-12

Civics Algebra 1 US History

Biology 1

Geometry

Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments, cont.

All EOC Assessments are CBT only; paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

Each EOC assessment will be given in one 160-minute session with a 10 minute break after the first 80 minutes. Students may be dismissed after the first 80 minutes during the10 minute break, as they complete the test.

Any student not finished by the end of the 160 minutes may continue working. Testing must be completed within the same school day.

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Monitors’ Responsibilities

Role of the Monitor What should be observed before, during,

and after testing?• Test Security • Test Administrators’ Responsibilities• Test Accommodations

Ask for a copy of the training packet(s) used to train school staff (if available)

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Monitoring Procedures

Pre-monitoring Procedures• Check for proper documentation

Test Materials Chain of Custody District Level Certification Form (if applicable) Administration Record/Security Checklist Seating Charts

• All secured materials are accounted for• Limited access to storage room

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Monitoring Procedures, cont. Test Session Monitoring

• Randomly select a classroom to observe

• Plan to remain in the test session for the full allotted time Some students are

allowed extended time.

Be in place when testing begins, then exit unobtrusively after testing is well underway.

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Monitoring Procedures, cont.

Monitoring After Scheduled Test Sessions• Observe make-up sessions• Packing of test materials• Limited access to storage room

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What To Observe: Preparations

Preparations for the Assessment• Visual cues must be covered or removed• Signs are posted (e.g., Do Not Disturb,

Session Number, Electronic Devices) • Sufficient space between students• Student/test administrator ratio

Paper-based test (1:30) Computer-based test (1:25)

• Roster of students assigned to the room

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What To Observe: Paper-Based Testing

During the Assessment (paper-based test)• All testing signs are posted• Test materials must be handed to students

individually• Documentation of security numbers assigned

to students• A record of attendance is maintained• Test materials for absent students are kept in

a secure area in the room• Appropriate testing environment is maintained

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What To Observe: Computer-Based Testing (CBT)

During the Assessment (computer-based testing)• Visual-barriers are installed• Sufficient work space for CBT Worksheets, CBT Work

Folders, and Reading Passage Booklets• Student Authorization Tickets, Seal Codes, and test

materials must be handed to students individually• A record of attendance is maintained• Tickets and test materials for absent students are kept in a

secure area in the room• Appropriate testing environment is maintained

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What To Observe: General During the Assessment

• The test schedule is followed with the allotted time

• The starting and ending times are displayed on the board

• Electronic devices are not within arm’s reach• Appropriate test administration manual is

being used for the test being administered Script is read verbatim

• Test administrators and proctors actively monitor testing

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What To Observe: Conclusion Concluding the Assessment

• Test materials are collected individually from students

• Students are not permitted to leave until all materials are collected and verified

• Test materials and documentation are immediately returned to the school assessment coordinator

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Reporting Irregularities

Any concern regarding a testing irregularity, breach of test security, or problem with secure testing materials must be reported immediately to Student Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET) at 305-995-7520.

You should NOT “debrief” with school staff.

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Monitor Observation Forms

Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680) Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681) Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions

(FM-7469) Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form

(FM-6685) Test Security Agreement for Test Session

Observers (Attachment A)

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Sample Monitoring Assignment

Date Assessment Program School Assignment

February 21 or 24 FCAT 2.0 Writing

Pre-monitoring

Banyan Elementary 3060 SW 85 Avenue

Miami, FL 33155

February 25 – 26FCAT 2.0 Writing Test Session

(Grades 4, 8, 10)N/A

April 7 – 11 FCAT 2.0 Retake Test Session

(Grades 10+ - Adult)* N/A

April 7 – 11SAT-10 Test Session

(Grades K- 2)N/A

April 7 – 11 FCAT 2.0 RMS Pre-monitoring N/A

April 14 – May 7 **FCAT 2.0 RMS Test Session

(Grades 3-10)*(No Testing on April 18, Teacher Planning Day)

Doral Middle5005 NW 112th Avenue

Doral, FL 33178

April 21– May 23**EOC Assessment Test Session

(Grades 6-12)*

Barbara Goleman Senior14100 NW 89th AvenueMiami Lakes, FL 33018

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*Computer-based tests only: Reading and Mathematics Retakes; Reading (Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10); Mathematics (Grades 5 and 6 only), and all EOC Assessments.**Refer to the test administration schedules for specific grade levels and subjects tested each day.

Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680)

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Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681)

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Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions (FM-7469)

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Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form (FM-6685)

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Returning Monitoring Forms

Please submit all completed forms and a copy of the school’s training packet (if available) to SAET:• via fax to: 305-995-7522,• via school mail to: 9023, or• via email to bbetancourt@dadeschools.net

All forms should be submitted by June 6, 2014.

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Contact InformationStudent Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET)

305-995-7520

FCAT 2.0 and EOC Assessments Maria C. Bruguera or Mara Ugando

SAT-10 AssessmentMayda Cabeza

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