GA Milestone Test examiner-training pre-admin

GA Milestone Test examiner-training pre-admin

1. Georgia Milestones Test Examiner Training Developed by the Georgia Department of Education This presentation is meant to work in coordination with local district and school training.

2. Agenda EOC Overview Before Testing During Testing After Testing

3. * Dual Enrollment Students are exempt from designated EOCs. See Student Assessment Handbook (SAH) for guidance. ** Coordinators must tag GAVS students under Testing Codes in eDIRECT. Participants End-of-Course 10/15/2019 3 Reason for taking EOC MUST be marked in Student Detail in eDIRECT Course completion is default for Pre-ID upload

4. Participants End-of-Course 10/15/2019 4 Dual Enrollment/Move On When Ready (MOWR) EOC Exemptions Required of All Students Allowed Exemption Ninth Grade Literature & Composition American Literature & Composition Coordinate Algebra/Algebra I Physical Science Analytic Geometry/Geometry US History Biology Economics For applicable dual enrollment courses, students earning an A (90-100) shall count as “Distinguished Learners,” students earning a B (80-89) shall count as “Proficient Learners,” students earning a C (70-79) shall count as “Proficient Learners,” and students earning less than a C (70) shall count as “Beginning Learners” in CCRPI indicators that utilize achievement levels.

5. New AP/IB Rule The board amendment has passed that will exempt students from taking the EOC in certain AP/IB courses. 10/15/2019 5 Required of All Students Allowed Exemption Ninth Grade Literature & Composition American Literature & Composition Coordinate Algebra/Algebra I Physical Science Analytic Geometry/Geometry US History Biology Economics

6. Georgia Milestones Test Construction Content Area and Number of Sections Selected Response Constructed Response (2 points) Extended Constructed Response (4 points) Extended Writing Response (7 points) Technology Enhanced (Evidence Based/Multiple Part Items) (2 points) English Language Arts (ELA) (3 sections)      Mathematics (2 sections)     Science (2 sections)   Social Studies (2 sections)  

7. Content Area/Course Test Section(s) Minimum Time Per Section(s) Maximum Time Per Section(s) English Language Arts 1 70 90 English Language Arts 2 and 3 60 85 Mathematics 1 and 2 60 85 Science 1 and 2 45 70 Social Studies 1 and 2 45 70 Note: These maximum time limits do not apply to those students who receive the extended time accommodation . Administration Times

8. Universal Tools  – All Students TOOL ICON CONTENT AREA Periodic Table EOG and EOC Science Reference/Formula Sheet EOG and EOC Math, EOC Science Highlighter ALL Sticky Note ALL Flag ALL Line Guide ALL Online Calculator  Grades 6–8 and EOC Mathematics; EOC Science; EOC Economics Graphing Tool  EOC Mathematics only Cross-off Tool ALL Magnifier ALL

9. 10/11/2019 9 Writer’s Checklists Three writer's checklists will be available for student use during completion of Georgia Milestones ELA assessment.  The checklists are closely aligned to both the ELA Georgia Standards of Excellence and the Georgia Milestones rubrics that are utilized to score student responses. These resources will be posted to EOG and EOC Resources early next week. Georgia Milestones Writer’s Checklists Opinion (Grades 3-5), Argumentative (Grades 6-HS) Informative/Explanatory Narrative   NEW for 2019-2020

10. What’s New: Desmos Calculator www.desmos.com/testing Basic Scientific Graphing Comparisons between public and testing calculators

11. Allowable Calculators Content Area Grade Level/Course Type of Calculator Mathematics Grades 3-5 Not Allowed Grade 6 Basic 1 Grades 7 and 8 Basic 1 or Scientific Coordinate Algebra Scientific or Graphing Analytic Geometry Scientific or Graphing Algebra I Scientific or Graphing Geometry Scientific or Graphing Science Physical Science Basic 1 or Scientific Social Studies Economics Basic 1 or Scientific 10/15/2019 11 Online or Hand-held FCS uses same hand-held TI-30XS Multiview

12. FCS Hand-held Calculator Guidance We still provide hand-held calculators TI30XS-Multiview If your school does not have enough, can you buy some? If not, if students have their own TI30XS-Multiview, you can collect, clear, and clear again after testing Borrow from middle schools for winter EOC 10/15/2019 12

13. Calculator Policy STCs, School Test Coordinators, and Test Examiners must ensure all calculator policies are implemented and followed. A failure to implement and follow the Calculator Policy as outlined in the Student Assessment Handbook will: Raise school-wide (and possibly system-wide) security concerns Result in an irregularity that must be reported to GaDOE . Potentially result in invalidation of one or more students affected. 10/15/2019 13

14. Mathematics Section 1, Part A, Online 12/2/2019 14 The Test Administration Manual will identify the item numbers that comprise the Section 1, Part A. The section is preceded by instructions indicating that calculator use is not allowed in this section. At the end of the section, the student will be stopped before proceeding to the calculator use section. Still an area of concern! Make sure part of teacher training and student preparation

15. Mathematics 10/15/2019 15 Transition to Section 1, Part B Both calculators are available for all questions in section 1 part B and section 2

16. Item Types Item Types Selected Response Constructed Response items Constructed Response Extended Constructed Response Extended Writing Response Evidence-Based Selected Response Drag and Drop/Paste (Field Test 2020) Drop Down List (Field Test 2020) Unique Feature(s) Reading and Evidence-Based Writing Section requires students to construct meaning, make inferences, draw conclusions, compare and contrast ideas as well as synthesize ideas and concepts across multiple texts 3 Selected Response Constructed Response Extended Writing Response Narrative Writing Response requires students to develop informative/explanatory responses or narratives, produce opinions/arguments – citing evidence from text(s) and using standard language conventions, etc. 10/15/2019 16 English/Language Arts October 24 TTT

17. ELA Section 1 Item 5 10/15/2019 17

18. Item Types Item Types Selected Response Constructed Response items with Equation Builder Evidence-Based Selected Response Multi-Part Multi-Select Drag and Drop/Paste Graphing (Bar graph, line graph, pictograph) Drop down list (Field Test 2020) Unique Feature(s) Constructed response items require students to demonstrate conceptual understanding, procedural skills and fluency, problem solving, modeling and mathematical reasoning. No-Calculator Section Desmos Calculator 10/15/2019 18 Mathematics October 24 TTT

19. Mathematics Technology-Enhanced Item 10/15/2019 19 October 24 TTT

20. Mathematics Two-Part Technology-Enhanced Item 10/15/2019 20 October 24 TTT

21. Item Types Item Types Selected Response Multi-Part Multi-Select Graphing (Bar graph, line graph, pictograph) Drag and Drop/Paste Drop down list (Field Test 2020) Unique Feature(s) Science requires understanding of the core concepts, ideas, and practices of science to explain scientific phenomena – with content and Characteristics of Science/Nature of Science standards serving as co-requisites Social Studies requires understanding of the past and its influence on the present and future – including the interconnectedness of history, culture, geography, economics, and government/civics 10/15/2019 21 Science & Social Studies October 24 TTT

22. Science Technology-Enhanced Item 10/15/2019 22 October 24 TTT

23. Social Studies Technology-Enhanced Item 10/15/2019 23 October 24 TTT

24. Examiner Training ELA Section 1 Start with 2 sheets Section 2/3 Start with 1 sheet Mathematics Sections 1 / 2 Start with 2 sheets ¼” graph paper Allowed Science Sections 1 / 2 Start with 1 sheet Social Studies Sections 1 / 2 Start with 1 sheet 10/15/2019 24 Scatch Paper Students may request additional clean, blank scratch paper. Mathematics Formula Sheets and/or test tickets may be used as the first sheet of scratch paper. Scratch paper may not contain any writing (other than student name) prior to starting a test session. Once Scratch Paper is used, it is considered secure testing material. Count out/in scratch paper! You can give one graph and one blank

25. Test Security Are Students Ready? Before Testing

26. Test Security 10/15/2019 26

27. Test Security 10/15/2019 27

28. Examiner Training 10/15/2019 28 Test Security

29. Test Security Training Considerations for Test Examiners Test Examiners must be GaPSC certified. Test Examiners must adhere to protocols for management of secure test materials. Test Examiners are responsible for the review of rosters and secure test tickets for: Verification of student names and GTID Verification of student accommodations Test Examiners are responsible for the administration of the assessment: Thorough Review of the Examiner’s Manual and Script Word-for-Word reading of the Script directly from the Examiner’s Manual Account for time allowed for test section completion Verification of student accommodations Verify Text-to-Speech applied in online sessions prior to starting Verify hand-held calculators are not available to students during no-calculator section 10/15/2019 29

30. Test Security Training Considerations for Test Examiners Unless expressly permitted to do so in the test administration manual, test Examiners may NOT review test content.  Test Examiners may NOT discuss test content with students before, during, or following test sessions. Test Examiners may NOT memorize, post or discuss any portion of a test item or writing prompt to social media, email, or text. Test Examiners are responsible for reporting irregularities to the School Test Coordinator. In the event of an evacuation or other unexpected event, the safety and well being of students takes priority. 10/15/2019 30

31. Test Tickets and Student Roster Check Test Subject Test Section  Student Name GTID Test Session Accommodations To avoid a student testing under another student’s GTID, you must : Have students verify their name and test name are correct and sign the ticket next to their name. If a change is made to a student record (e.g. adding an accommodation), create a new test ticket for that student, which will have a new login/password. Accommodation TTS Text-To-Speech TTS-C Text-To-Speech Conditional (with passages) CC Color Chooser CT Contrasting Text MSK Masking VSL Video Sign Language If a student receives an accommodation, it will be noted here Test Tickets will print one to a page , and Each Test Ticket contains the student’s username and password for the test session. Note that the student will have a separate Test Ticket for each section of the test.

32. Test Administration Manual Read each manual that pertains to the test being administered prior to the day of testing. Read each manual early so that ample time is available to ask the STC all questions that arise.  

33. Are Students Ready? Orient students to testing via an online platform:  Experience Online Testing Georgia: http://www.gaexperienceonline.com Secure Practice Tests in INSIGHT

34. Are Students Ready? Format of the test Testing tools Time and date of test Different item types Online calculators Cut, copy, paste, undo, redo Online reference Documents Accommodations Familiarity with device for testing Closing out the test

35. Universal Tools  – All Students TOOL ICON CONTENT AREA Periodic Table EOG and EOC Science Reference/Formula Sheet EOG and EOC Math, EOC Science Highlighter ALL Sticky Note ALL Flag ALL Line Guide ALL Online Calculator  Grades 6–8 and EOC Mathematics; EOC Science; EOC Economics Graphing Tool  EOC Mathematics only Cross-off Tool ALL Magnifier ALL

36. 10/11/2019 36 Writer’s Checklists Three writer's checklists will be available for student use during completion of Georgia Milestones ELA assessment.  The checklists are closely aligned to both the ELA Georgia Standards of Excellence and the Georgia Milestones rubrics that are utilized to score student responses. These resources will be posted to EOG and EOC Resources early next week. Georgia Milestones Writer’s Checklists Opinion (Grades 3-5), Argumentative (Grades 6-HS) Informative/Explanatory Narrative   NEW for 2019-2020

37. Writing responses are automatically saved every 45 seconds or after a navigational click (e.g. Next, Back, Pause) Resolving claims of lost student response Potential causes Student highlights text (double-clicks/taps, drags cursor, or uses Control + A) then selects a new character/space/delete Ask student to use either Control + Z or the Undo option to undo their action Will be unable to use these 2 options if navigate to another item and returns to the previous item Writing Responses

38. The Magnifier Tool increases the size of selected items 1.5x or 2x the standard size. INSIGHT uses Scalable Vector Graphics Allows for students to use many sizes of monitors, including larger monitors No distortion of the content Accommodations Large text and graphics

39. Pre-recorded computer voice. Audio plays automatically for each page. Can be restarted for the whole page or at Start Points. Each passage contains at least one Start Point per page Accommodations Online Audio

40. Accommodations Text and Background Colors Contrasting Background and Text Color Options Background Color Options

41. Student Training Student test tutorial Gaexperienceonline Technology-Enhanced Items 10/15/2019 41

42. Instructional and Preparation Resources Updated Assessment Guides Updated Study Guides Item and Scoring Samplers Training Resources Narrative Writer's Checklist Desmos Calculator Site 10/15/2019 42

43. Testing Environment – Setup Space and/or dividers between computers Cover instructional materials INSIGHT software on devices Enough power to testing devices

44. Testing Day Procedures Since some testing rooms have a 1 st period class, make sure dividers are not disturbed or are back in position for testing Testing rooms should not have any information posted that could aid a student during testing. Cover or take it down! Examiners can seat students according to the roster. Just makes it easier passing out and collecting testing materials! “You” and not students should clear calculators before and after the test Start/End times should be kept on the board for students

45. Testing Day Procedures Examiners will set up the room in preparation for the students. Open chrome books and turn them on/Desk top computers need to be turned on as well Students must log on to the desk top computers to access DRC Insight Students “do not” log on the chrome books Desk top-click on students then choose DRC Insight Chrome book-hover over apps at the bottom left hand side of the screen and select DRC Insight The examiner can set up machines or walk the students through the process. Your choice!!

46. Testing Day Procedures Once you are ready to start testing, let the hall monitor know. Once everyone is ready, the hall monitor will tell examiners to start testing! Make sure all students sign the roster before testing begins. Highlight absent students and slide the roster out under your door. Keep the absent students test tickets until testing materials are turned in. Read the directions in the manual word for word!! Deviating can result in an invalidation of the test!! Double check to make sure all students sign their test ticket and write their names on scratch and/or graph paper!

47. Testing Day Procedures Once testing begins, late students will report to their regularly schedule class and make up the test during a makeup session. Examiners can have phones but they must be off and put away. Examiners should actively monitor students during testing (do not use a computer during testing). During the directions, tell students to let you know they are finished. Observe students end the test and submit! Do not use the 10 minute break mentioned in the testing manual. Collect section 1 tickets and pass out section 2 and get started immediately. Only emergency bathroom breaks are allowed (one student at a time!

48. Testing Day Procedures Please remember the minimum time the test session must remain open! Students can submit when finished with the test but the next session cannot start until the minimum time has elapsed for the first session. Log any and all interruptions of testing! When in doubt, log it! Call 1888 for assistance of any kind! Especially when you get an error message!! Also ask the Hall Monitor for assistance!! As students finish testing, please have them shut down the chrome books. All chrome books need to be placed back in the cart.

49. Testing Day Procedures Dividers in all testing rooms should be stacked up. Desk top computer labs will keep the dividers in the room while all other dividers will be collected and stored in 1888. Collect all testing materials from students. Testing materials should be organized as they were when checked out. Keep absent student tickets in order according to the roster. We will pull them out when verifying tickets against the roster. Once all testing materials are collected, call 1888 and let us know you are finished. Also let your hall monitor know as well. Examiners will be sent to turn in testing materials by a designated person working your hallway

50. Testing Manual One Day testing times-page 12 Testing Security- page 6 Testing Accommodations-pages 14-17 Examiner/Student Test Materials-pages 32-33 Test Ticket-page 34 DRC Insight-page 35 General Directions-page 36-37 ELA-starts on page 38 ∙Math-starts on page 51 Science-starts on page 62 ∙Social Studies-starts on page 72

51. Testing Environment  – Materials Clock Pencils Blank scratch paper Graph paper for EOC math Calculators (if needed) “ Testing  – Do Not Disturb” sign “No Electronic Devices” sign Test Administration Manual Student Test Roster Test Tickets List of accommodations Testing Device Mouse (if needed) Headsets for read aloud (if needed) It is your responsibility to know what you should expect to receive for the student(s) you are responsible for testing.

52. How to Exit the Test Students must the Submit button to complete the test. 

53. DURING TESTING Examiner’s Responsibilities & Activities

54. Launching INSIGHT Ensure INSIGHT has been launched. Check student test tickets Verify name and accommodations on test tickets. Become familiar with student needs so that all accommodations are administered. Some accommodations are managed by test examiner and not INSIGHT.

55. Student Login Students should enter login information from their test ticket. Stagger logins for a better student experience.

56. What happens if a student gets sick? Sickness during testing administration Student gets sick prior to starting the test. Upon return to school student will complete the test in its entirety and test is scored as is ; does not require MyGaDOE Portal entry. Student gets sick after having completed Section 1 but before starting Section 2. Upon return to school, student will complete Section 2 of the test and test is coded as an irregularity ; requires MyGaDOE Portal entry. Student gets sick while testing in either Section 1 or 2. Test scores maybe invalidated by GaDOE ; requires MyGaDOE Portal entry.

57. What happens if there are network issues? If the system shows a message about connectivity issues, call 1888. The system will allow the student to continue testing after network issues are resolved. Work with your test coordinator to determine if students can continue testing.

58. TAM Script The  Test Administration Manual (TAM)  should be read in its entirely prior to testing.  Additionally, all documents given to you by your school testing coordinator (i.e ., accommodations guidelines) should be read prior to testing. 

59. Testing Irregularities Examples of testing irregularities are included in the Test Administration Manuals . Examples of test irregularities include, but are not limited to: A student becomes ill or leaves for an appointment during testing and cannot finish the test A student leaves the test setting without an escort or monitor A student doesn’t receive their accommodation This may lead to an irregularity of an invalidation of test scores. A student refuses accommodations A student accesses an electronic device in the testing room An adult provides inappropriate assistance to a student during testing A student is provided with an inappropriate manipulative (e.g. calculator) during testing An unused test ticket is missing Note: Immediately report any irregularities to the school test coordinator.

60. Improper Student Test Activity Viewing other student’s test Accessing unallowable aids or materials Previewing content Accessing cell phone, smart watch, ebooks , tablets Recording responses in the incorrect location If you are unsure about cheating, allow the student to complete the test section and report to the school test coordinator. If cheating is confirmed, test scores will be invalidated by the GaDOE .

61. What is Active Monitoring ? DO Don’t Actively walk around the testing room Sit at your desk doing personal or other work Monitor student progress Answer test content questions Assist students with technology Point to test content Check that students are in the correct test section Review, take pictures or share test content Check that students have the correct test ticket Leave students or test materials unattended for any length of time Check that students do not bring prohibited items in the testing environment (i.e., cell phones) Allow students to have access to cell phones/other electronic devices Do plan an activity for students to do after they finish testing (i.e., read a book) Allow students to have access to any unauthorized materials.

62. Improper Monitoring Test examiners should never… Review test content Review student responses Memorize test content Discuss test content with students, other staff members or anyone Take photos of test content Sharing test content through social media

63. Cell Phones In the event an examiner confirms during testing that a student is using a device to access , retain , or share information, the examiner, must with minimal disruption:  collect the device,  stop testing that student ,  remove the student from the testing session, and  notify the School Test Coordinator immediately.  In the event such actions are suspected , but not yet confirmed, the examiner must with minimal disruption :  collect the device,  allow the student to complete testing ,  notify the School Test Coordinator immediately, and  as soon as it is appropriate , attempt to confirm if the device has been used in violation of the guidelines above.  Simple possession of a device (including the ringing of a phone during test administration) may be addressed in keeping with the system’s code of conduct and does not require an irregularity report .

64. How to Exit the Test Students must the Submit button to complete the test. 

65. AFTER TESTING Examiner’s Responsibilities & Activities

66. Collecting Materials Collect test materials from each student as they complete the test according to the directions in the Testing Administration Manual .  Student test tickets Scratch paper (used/unused) Student Testing Roster Calculator (if applicable) The School Test Coordinator will count all test materials returned by the Test Examiner—in your presence, and verify that the counts match. The School Test Coordinator will verify that all tests are properly submitted.

67. YOU HAVE A SPECIAL EDUCATION TESTING SESSION Please ensure students get the full testing time if they have the extended time (ET) accommodation, as well as any others. Testing Times are as follows:   Minimum Maximum EXTENDED (TIME & ½) TOTAL min TOTAL Hrs/min ELA SEC. 1 WRITING 70 90 +45 135 2hrs 15min ELA SEC. 2/3 60 85 +42.5 127.5 2hrs 7min MATH 60 85 +42.5 127.5 2hrs 7min SOCIAL STUDIES 45 70 +35 105 1hr 45min SCIENCE 45 70 +35 105 1hr 45min

68. Accommodations SPECIAL EDUCATION ACCOMODATIONS Review the other accommodations below to ensure you understand their application. SG= SMALL GROUP ET= EXTENDED TIME FB= FREQUENT BREAKS RA= READ ALOUD IA= INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT PS= PREFERTIAL SEATING LP= LARGE PRINT DICT= DICTIONARY HD=HEARING DEVICE

69. Testing Times ELA Section 1: 70-90 Minutes Minimum 70 Minutes ELA Sections 2 & 3: 60-85 Minutes Minimum 60 Minutes Math 60-85 Minutes Minimum 60 Minutes Science: 45-70 Minutes Minimum 45 Minutes Social Studies: 45-70 Minutes Minimum 45 Minutes