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Welcome to the NebraskaTest Administration Training for the

ACT© Test with WritingSpring 2018

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• Introductions

• What’s New

• PearsonAccessNext

• Test Accommodations and Supports

• Paper Test Administration

• Online Test Administration

• Reporting

• ACT Online Prep

Agenda

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ACT– Livi Lenihan

• ACT Project Coordinator

– Iris Owens• ACT On-site Project Coordinator

– Patty Ferrel• ACT Program Manager

– Rob Dennis• ACT State Lead

Who’s Who

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• April 3, 2018 – Initial Standard Time (paper)

• April 3 – 17, 2018 – Accommodations Test Window (paper)

• April 24, 2018 – Makeup Standard Time (paper)

• April 24 – 30, 2018 – Makeup Accommodations Window(paper)

• April 3 – 12, 2018 – Online Test Window (Tues, Wed, Thurs only)

Authorized Test Dates

What’s New

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www.act.org/stateanddistrict/nebraskaWebpage

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Schedule of Events

Documents

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• English Learner Supports– Qualifying EL students will earn college-reportable ACT scores.

The supports are designed to help EL students accurately demonstrate what they have learned

Accommodations Changes

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• Timing Code 6 Policy Change– All examinees testing with the Timing Code 6 accommodation

have 5 hours, self-paced, to complete the four multiple-choice tests (English, mathematics, reading, and science).

– A hard stop is announced at 5 hours.

– Examinees will get 1 hour to complete their writing test.

Accommodations Changes

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• Offer and extended break for lunch or snack between the multiple-choice tests and the writing test.

• School-wide decision affects all rooms testing that day.

• Must maintain security of test materials

• Continually monitor examinees for prohibited behaviors.

Extended Break

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Materials Return Process

• No Polymailers

• A general processing envelope will be used for all answer documents and test administration items.

• Return materials are color-coded by administration type

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• Reports will be available in PearsonAccessnext

• District student level data files

• District profile reports

• High School profile reports

Report Delivery

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PearsonAccessnext

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• Online Test Administration System– Manage School Participation

– Manage Student Information• Enrollment counts – Paper materials

• Assign Test Sessions – Online Testing

– Tracking Shipments

• Published Reports

PearsonAccessnext

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PearsonAccessnext

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PearsonAccessnext

• Organizations

• Students

• Users

• Orders & Shipment Tracking

• TestNav Configurations

• Precache by Test

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Tasks for Organizations

• Manage Participation• Edit Enrollment Counts• Manage Contacts

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Tasks for Organizations

• Manage Participation

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Tasks for Students

Test Accommodations and Supports

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Accommodations and Supports

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• College reportable

• Paper testing– Extended time or additional breaks

– Alternate formats or response modes

• Online testing– Extended time or additional breaks

– Text-to-Speech

• English Learner Supports

ACT-approved Accommodations

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ACT-Approved Accommodations

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines disability as a substantial limitation to a major life activity as compared to the average person in the general population

• History of use of accommodations demonstrated by:– Individualized Education Program (IEP)

– Section 504 Plan

– An official accommodation plan

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ACT-Approved Accommodations

• Most requests are approved: – 2016-17 testing saw 202,967 requests for accommodations

– 96% were approved or partially approved

• Basic Criteria for Eligibility for Accommodations– Request must honor constructs being measured

– Examinee must be officially identified as qualified to use the requested support

– Have an official plan for its use; and/or documented eligibility as English Learner status

– Have experience using the accommodation in similar contexts

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• Available Supports– Extended time testing

• Timing Code 6

– Word-to-word bilingual dictionary

– Test directions in examinee’s native language• 12 languages available

– Test in a familiar environment

English Language Supports

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• Criteria for Establishing EL Supports– Proof of one or more of the following:

• Difficulties in speaking, writing, reading or understanding the English Language

• Enrollment in an EL program

• Receipt of the requested supports

• Results from an EL assessment demonstrating limited language proficiency.

English Language Supports

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• Currently available online: www.act.org/stateanddistrict/nebraska

• Policy for EL documentation

• EL Information Graphic

• EL Supports Guide

EL Supports Resources

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Test Accessibility & Accommodations (TAA) System

• Submitting requests for ACT-approved accommodations

• Checking the status of requests

• Reviewing decision notifications

• Requesting reconsideration of requests not previously approved

• Viewing examinee information for planning purposes

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• Currently available online: www.act.org/stateanddistrict/nebraska

• TAA User Guide

• Policy for Accommodations Documentation

• Quick Start Guide for Requesting Accommodations

• Accommodations vs. Arrangements

• Training Videos

Accommodations Resources

http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products‐and‐services/the‐act‐educator/accommodations.html

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• Scores only used for state assessment purposes

• Paper testing only– Extended time or additional breaks

– Alternate formats or response modes

• For students whose request for ACT-approved accommodations cannot be approved

• No prior ACT approval needed.

Non-college reportable

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Testing Staff Requirements

The ACT

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• Relatives testing at any school in your state

Potential Conflicts of Interest

May not serve as Test Coordinator

May not have access to secure

materials

May serve as RS, provided

examinee is not in the same room

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• Persons ineligible to serve as staff:

– High school students, volunteers, and lower-

division undergraduate students

– Anyone taking the ACT within 12 months

– If one is involved in ACT test preparation

Selecting Testing Staff

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District Test Coordinators

Communicate with schools and ACT on tasks

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School Test Coordinators

Prepare site for testing

Organize accommo-

dations

Register examinees

Administer tests

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Test Coordinators

Select and train testing

staff

Prepare test rooms, resources,

and materials

Administer a pre-test session

Complete necessary

forms

Return materials to

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Room Supervisor

Attend training

Administer tests for one

test room

Be in charge of test

materials

Complete necessary

forms

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Proctors

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Proctors

Attend training

Admit examinees and distribute test

materials

Help administer the test

Be attentive and report

irregularities

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• For schools using multiple rooms, floors, or buildings:– Help check in and monitor examinees

– Assist testing staff

Roving Proctor

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• Mandatory training session before test day

Training Staff

Paper Testing

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Test Facility Requirements

The ACT - paper

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• 15-30 examinees to each room

• Max: 100 examinees per room

Type and Size of Room

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Room Setup and Seating Arrangements

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Proper Use of Table

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• Abide by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Test-related bulletin boards are covered

Testing Facilities

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• 2 reliable timepieces

• A phone

• Proper lighting, temperature, and ventilation

• Free from distractions

Test Room Items

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Test Security Requirements

The ACT

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• Only the TC and select support staff should access test materials before test day.

Authorized Access

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• Within 24 hours of receipt, the TC must open and verify the test materials

Receipt and Check-In of Test Booklets

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• If a safe or vault is unavailable, a locked file cabinet or closet in a locked room can be used

• Test booklets cannot be photocopied

• Test booklet seals cannot be broken

except by the examinee

• Advance access to test content will cancel scores

Security of Test Materials

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• Call ACT immediately at 800.553.6244, ext. 2800 if there is a security breach

• Do not let examinees leave if

a test booklet goes missing

In the Event of a Security Breach

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Storage before Testing

After checking your materials:• Reseal with tape provided• Lock in secure storage• Protect from damage, theft or loss

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Completing Non-Test Portions

The ACT Paper

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• Must be completed before test day

• Session will last around an hour

Non-Test Portions

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• Apply labels to the back, lower right corner of the answer documents

Barcode Labels

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• Required Information to complete:

– Blocks A, B, D, N, O, P, R

• Scores will not be reported without these complete

Completing Examinee Information

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• If testing site is correct school, leave blank

• Find the high school code for examinees’ “home” high school– Use www.actstudent.org/regist/lookuphs

High School Code

Preparing for Test Day

The ACT Paper

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Materials Provided by Your School

Test Room Material Checklist

No. 2 pencils with erasers

Pencil sharpener

Two timepieces

Signs, cards, and admissions materials

Permitted calculators – if you choose

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Rosters

Test Day Activities

The ACT Paper

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7:30 a.m. Arrival of testing staff

7:45 a.m. Briefing session & distribution of test materials

8:00 a.m. Arrival, identification, and seating of examinees

8:15 a.m. 1) Begin reading verbal instructions

2) Distribute test materials

3) Administer 5 tests

4) Collect/verify test materials

1:10 p.m. Dismiss examinees

Sample Test Day Schedule

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Filling out the Test Room Report

Complete the following items when:

A When the RS receives booklets from the TC

B When the RS receives Writing booklets from the TC

C When the RS receives all booklets

D After Test 4

E After the Writing Test (Writing Only)

F After RS collects all materials from examinees

G Mark each item to confirm complete at end of testing

H When RS returns materials to the TC

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• Verify identification, note on the roster:– Photo ID

– ACT Student Identification Letter with Photo

– Staff Recognition

Admitting Examinees to the Test Room

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• Don’t allow examinees to choose their seats

• You may seat examinees alphabetically, or random order

• Separate groups that arrive together

Seating Examinees

Administering the Tests

The ACT Paper

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Filling out the Seating Diagram

• Keep track of the serial numbers to complete the Seating Diagram

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Filling out the Timing Report

The ACT with Writing

Test 1 45 minutes

Test 2 60 minutes

Break 15 minutes

Test 3 35 minutes

Test 4 35 minutes

Break

Writing Test 40 minutes

• Tests must be administered in exact order

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• Any non-test administration related activity is not allowed

• Testing staff must walk around

Attentiveness During Testing

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• Begin the break immediately after Test 2

• Submit an IR for breaks longer than 15 minutes

Break after Test 2

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• ACT will allow an extended break for lunch or snack between the end of the MC tests and the beginning of the writing test.

• Decision is made school-wide, not individually or by classroom.• During the break all examinees must be constantly monitored by

school personnel for examinee conversations and any other means of sharing test content, including cell phone usage.

• Test booklet and answer document must be collected and securely stored during the break. Under no circumstances can these materials be left unattended or stored in the same location as the examinees during the break.

Extended Break Before Writing

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• Collect test materials until they are readmitted

• Examinees are unable to make up missed time

Examinees Who Leave During a Test and Return

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Groups Irregularities

Interrupting a Test

Disturbances and Distractions

Emergency Evacuation

Rescheduled Examination

Missing or Stolen Test Materials

Mistiming

Power Failure

Irregularities

Individual Irregularities

Examinees Who Leave Early

Test Item Challenges

Defective Test Materials

Duplicating Test Materials

Failure to Follow Directions in Marking Responses

Examinees Who Become Ill

Irrational Behavior

Prohibited Behavior at the Test Site

Dismissal for Prohibited Behavior

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• Examinees are to be dismissed if they:– Misuse materials or calculator

– Cheat or attempt to

– Take test content or attempt to

– Don’t follow testing rules

– Use inappropriate behavior

– Cause a distraction

Prohibited Behavior

• Prohibited behavior does not need to be observed if you are certain it occurred

• Dismiss examinees and inform them their answer documents will not be scored

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The IR Should Include:

Time of the incident

Examinee’s name(s)

Examinee’s test room and seating location(s)

Details of the observed incident

Statements you and examinee(s) made

Name of staff who observed irregularity

Completing an IR for Examinee Dismissal

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Irregularities

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Misadministrations Can Cause Scores to be Cancelled

Reasons for Scores to be Cancelled

Rooms not set up correctly Using materials on the wrong day

Conflict of Interest with staff Answers not transferred properly

Unauthorized transferred materials Additional information provided

Advanced access to test content Misuse of Timing Codes

Pre-test info completed on test day Tests completed out of testing window

Tests not given in correct order Different timing codes in same room

Tests timed incorrectly Irrational or prohibited behavior

Test materials are duplicated/attempt Standard time use of accom. materials

After the Test

The ACT Paper

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Document Action

Test Booklets There are no answer documents inside and the test booklets are arranged in sequential serial number order

Answer Documents Each answer document has the correct required identifying information on the front and back pages

Administration Manual Keep for makeup testing or securely destroy

Test Room Report Is completed and signed and initialed by the TC and RS and all test booklets are accounted for

Roster All examinees scheduled to test are listed and if they tested or not, with any ACT Student ID Letters attached

Seating Diagram All items are complete and test booklet serial numbers are recorded in the squares

Timing Report Each test has the start, 5 minutes remaining, and stop time recorded

Irregularity Report Is signed with explanation and voided/replaced materials are attached

Collecting RS Documents before Dismissal

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• Immediately after testing, the TC must:

Test Coordinator Procedures

Verify materials

Check document-

ation

Set aside and/or order

makeup materials

Pack materials for return

Ship materials back to

ACT

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• TC ensures correct test booklet and form numbers are on the answer documents

• TC puts answer documents under the site header to pack and return to ACT

Site Header and Test Booklet Form Number

Only return answer documents for those students who completed testing.

Collecting, Packing, and Returning Materials

The ACT Paper

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If You Did Not Test

Complete the outside of the Processing

Envelope and mark “Did Not Test”

Discard the unused Site Header

Place envelope in box

Prepare other materials for return

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If the answer document: Then

Is ready to be scored Place in Processing Envelope

Was voided and attached to an IR Place in Processing Envelope

Is unused with no markings or barcode labels

Keep for makeup testing or securely destroy

Has only a barcode label on it Keep for makeup or securely destroy

Has non-test portions completed, but not test items

Keep for makeup or securely destroy

Sorting the Answer Documents

Only return answer documents for those students who completed testing.

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Packing the Processing Envelope

Test Admin Forms

Irregularity Reports

Staffing List

Answer Documents

Site Header

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Packing the Cartons

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• Return the cartons to secure storage after materials are packed

• On the date scheduled for pickup, place the processing envelope and cartons in the monitored pickup location

Storage and Pickup

Makeup Testing

The ACT

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Eligibility for Makeup Testing

Did the examinee show up for testing?

No - Eligible

YesWere their non-test portions complete?

No - Eligible Yes

Did they compete testing?

Yes Ineligible

NoWere they dismissed for

prohibited behavior?

Yes - Ineligible No - Eligible

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Completing All Tests on the Makeup Test Date

Type of answer document Type of examinee

New Began testing but did not complete

Original Was absent, late, or did not complete non-test portions

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• Original answer documents: complete any non-test portions before makeup testing

• New answer documents: transfer non-test information to the new document

Setting Aside Materials for Makeup Testing

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Materials ACT Sends to You for Makeup Testing

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• Ordering instruction email sent to TC

• Place order in PearsonAccessNext

• Contact ACT State and District Testing at 800.553.6244, ext. 2800, if an email is not received

Ordering Makeup Materials

Online Testing Overview

The ACT – Online Testing

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The Online Process

Before Test Day

Who Activity

Test Coord

Creates user account in PearsonAccessnext

Assigns examinees to test sessions

Prints student authorization tickets

Tech Coord

Rerun computer system checks a week before testing

Pre-cache test content two days before testing

Examinee Completes pretest information online

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The Online Process

On Test Day

Who Activity

TC

Distributes materials to each RS

Assists staff with questions/issues; contact ACT

Tech CoordAssists with any system issues

RS

Prepare computers for testing

Start test sessions in PearsonAccessnext

Admit examinees to rooms

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The Online Process

During Testing

Who Activity

RS

Reads verbal instructions

Distributes materials to examinees

Monitors test sessions

Handles and documents irregularities

Ensures that all examinees submit their tests

Closes Test sessions in PearsonAccessnext

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• Pretest and responses submitted via the online method

• Available to standard time examinees on six test dates

• Missed scheduled test sessions can test one of the other dates

• Available to examinees testing with eligible ACT-approved accommodations during a two week window

Differences with Online Testing

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• TestNav™: the test delivery engine used by examinees to take the tests at https://tn.actonline.act.org

• Full length practice test available to all students

TestNav

Test Facilities


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• To determine if your test site has enough computers to test all the examinees:

[Number of devices]

x [Number of days in the test window]

= Examinee capacity

Determining Testing Capacity

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• Your school must download the ProctorCache software

• Updated technical requirements can be found at: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/state-and-district-solutions/act-online-testing.html

Technical Requirements

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• ACT will switch administration from paper to online if requirements are unmet

• Administrative monitoring in each room

• Test Content Security– The ACT must be given using a “locked down” testing

application which disables use of other applications during testing

Technical Requirements

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• Computers must meet system requirements and pass site readiness checkpoints

• The school must maintain administrator rights to any laptops

Computer Requirements

Photo from William Hook

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Selecting Testing Rooms

Select rooms that:

Can be reserved for the entire test session Have proper light, temp., and ventilation

Can be rearranged to meet requirements Are easily accessible to bathrooms

Are quiet and distraction free Have high-speed internet access

Audible signals can be turned off Are accessible to a printer

Have an administrator computer RS can monitor from central locaion

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Seating Arrangements

If the room has: Then workstations:

No dividers between workstations

• Face the same direction, not the wall or each other• Are distanced 3 feet apart side-to-side and 5 feet front-to-

back• Are set up so examinees cannot see screens in front of them

Dividers between workstations

• Do not need to face the same direction• May face the wall/each other if adequate privacy exists

A U-Shaped seating configuration

• Must face the wall and not each other

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Staffing


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Testing Coordinator Responsibilities

Assigning and Training RS and Proctors

Coordinating Testing

Activities

Maintaining Security

Ensuring Complete

Documentation

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Ensuring computers and infrastructure

meet online testing requirements

Helping staff set up for test day

Troubleshooting technical issues examinees may have with testing

Technical Coordinator Responsibilities

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Room Supervisor Responsibilities

Identifying and admitting

examinees to rooms

Managing test day materials and documentation

Completing test day activities in

PearsonAccessnext

Helping and monitoring

examinee progress

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What to Cover during Staff Training

Testing System

Security of Test

Materials

Room PreparationTest Day

After the Test

PearsonAccessnext


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• ACT created a TC account in PearsonAccessnext during the establishment process

User Accounts

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• Assign examinees to test sessions no later than two weeks before the first day of the testing window

Test Sessions

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• Enter the code in PearsonAccessnext before testing or within 48 hours after the examinee tests

• Find high school codes at www.actstudent.org/regist/lookuphs

Reporting High School Code

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• Printout containing the examinee’s individually assigned username and password

• TC must print one ticket for each examinee prior to test day

Student Authorization Tickets

Preparing for Test Day


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• Secure materials include– Pretest Instructions for Online Testing

– Student authorizations tickets

– Used scratch paper

• Materials must be locked when not in use with authorized access

Security of Test Materials

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Preparing ExamineesThe ACT – Online Testing

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• Each examinee will get a personal set of instructions with a unique claim code

• Examinees have until 4 days after the test window to complete their pretest information

Pretest Instructions for Online Testing

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• Holding an in-school session

• Asking examinees to complete pretest information on their own time

How to Complete the Pretest Information

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AccommodationsThe ACT – Online Testing

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• ACT-approved accommodations for online testing:

– Additional or stop-the-clock breaks with standard time

– Extended time to complete each test

– Testing over multiple days

• For other test formats or a reader, examinees must test via paper

ACT-Approved Accommodations for Online Testing

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• Tests must be administered only during the accommodations window or they will not be scored

• The requirement to begin no later than 9:00 am does not applyto accommodations testing

ACT-Approved Accommodations Testing Window

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• What to use for scratch paper if the examinee is testing:– In a single sitting

• Their student authorization ticket and, as needed, ACT blue scratch paper

– Over multiple days/sittings

• ACT blue scratch paper only

• Must use a fresh sheet each day

Scratch Paper

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• For examinees testing over multiple days

Student Authorization Tickets

The student authorization ticket

must be reused each day

Collect the ticket each day and keep

it secure until handing it back for

the next test

Tickets cannot be used as scratch paper since they

are reused

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• Standard time test sessions: computer times the test

• ACT-approved accommodations test session: RS times the tests for all timing codes

Differences with Timing the Tests

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• In addition to materials for standard time online testing, insert the following documents into the olive envelope:

– The TAA PIN Report

– Completed Test Room Report

Post-Test Activities

Test Day ActivitiesThe ACT – Online Testing

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Admitting Examinees to the Test Room

•Verify identification, note it on the roster‒ Acceptable:

‒ Photo ID‒ ACT Student Identification

Letter with Photo‒ Staff Recognition

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• Examinees can use their student authorization ticket and blue scratch paper

• All used and unused scratch paper must be collected and returned to the TC

Using Scratch Paper

Administering the Online Tests


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• Verbal Instructions must start no later than 9 a.m. in all rooms

• Rooms starting later than 9 a.m. must complete an IR

Test Room Start Time

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Start test session in

PANext

Retrieve Seal

Codes

Monitor examinee progress

Close the test

session

Return test materials to the TC

Administering the Tests

Irregularities


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• The Irregularity Report (IR) is the online form for documenting irregularities through PearsonAccessnext

Irregularities

• Examinee

• Technical

• Group

• Security– Note: You must call ACT for Security irregularities in

addition to submitting an IR

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Log out of TestNav

Log out of PANext

Make note of time

Authorization tickets &

scratch paper

Lock test room

Emergencies

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If an examinee becomes ill or asks to go to the bathroom and returns :

Examinees Who Leave and Come Back

Make note of time

Collect test materials

Stay signed in and

running

Provide new seal

code (if the next test has

started)

Continue testing w/ remaining

time

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Log out of TestNav

Mark test complete in

PANext

Determine makeup testing

eligibility

Handling Examinees Who Leave and Don’t Return

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Inform examinee of

behavior, dismissal, and score

cancellation

Log out of TestNav and collect test materials

Dismiss examinee

Mark the test complete in

PANextSubmit an IR

How to Handle Prohibited Behavior

Post-test Activities


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Posttest Activities Process

Collect materials from RS

Determine makeup testing eligibility

Schedule examinees for makeup testing

Complete State Use ?’s within 48 hours

Prepare materials for return after testing

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• Collect from each RS:

Collect Materials from Room Supervisors

Completed Roster and

Seating Diagram

Student authorization

tickets

Used and unused scratch

paper

Administration manual

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• In PearsonAccessnext, you may:

– Create a new test session and move examinees from their original session to this makeup session

– Or move examinees to an existing test session

Scheduling Examinees for Makeup Testing

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• Insert the following documents in the olive envelope:

Packing the Olive Envelope

Completed Seating Diagrams

Unused Student Authorization

Tickets

Unused scratch paper

State and District Testing Staff Lists

Unused olive envelopes Marked rosters

ACT Student Identification

Letters

Examinee’s clipped student

authorization ticket with scratch paper

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Reporting

The ACT

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Document Recipient Timeline Description

Student Report Student 3-8 weeks Paper report

Student Online Scores Student 1 week after S.R. Online account

H.S. Checklist Report School 3-8 weeks List of Examinees

H.S Report School 3-8 weeks List of C.R. Scores

Student Score Labels School 3-8 weeks Record Labels

Student College Report College 3-8 weeks C.R. Scores

NCR Accomm. Score Notification Letter

School August 2018 NCR Scores

Profile Report – H.S. District August 2018 Averages per H.S.

Profile Report - District District August 2018 Averages for District

Student Level Data File -District

District August 2018 All scores for all examinees

Reporting Schedule

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Student Report

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Student Report

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Student Report

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High School Report Checklist

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High School Score Label

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High School Score Report

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College Report

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High School Profile Report

ACT Online Prep

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ACT Online Prep Provides Students:

• An interactive test prep experience • Two personalized learning paths (Structured or Adaptive)• Two full length practice tests• Writing essays (AI scored)• Four short forms, one for each English, math, reading and Science • Comprehensive content review, cognitive and non-cognitive lessons• Flashcards and Game Center• Online Discussion Forum• Anywhere, anytime access via the internet on any device

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• ACT will setup:• State Coordinator• District Test Coordinators • School Test Coordinators

• School Test Coordinators will setup:• Groups• Instructors• Students

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Home Screen

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User Accesses

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District View

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District View

District View

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TEXT

New Group• Individual Entry via Screen

Upload Multiple• Uses a csv file

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Groups

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Contracts - Expired

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Groups

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Instructors

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Add an Instructor• Individual Entry via Screen


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Students

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Add a Student• Individual Entry via Screen


Generate ACT Student Accounts• Creates a number of

generic AOP User accounts

Students

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Managing Account Information

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Individual Details

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Administrative Dashboard

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District Reports

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District Reports

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School Reports

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Group Reports

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Group Reports

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Student Reports

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Student Reports

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• The Instructor Role– Must be added to platform by school or district

test coordinator

– Access only to groups which they are assigned

– Access to AOP

– Assignment tool

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• ACT State Hosted Webpage:

www.act.org/stateanddistrict/nebraska

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• For questions or additional assistance regarding ACT Online Prep please email [email protected] or call 319.337.1429

• And remember to whitelist @onlineprep.act.org and @act.org so you can receive email messages regarding ACT Online Prep.

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• ACT-Nebraska Webpage: www.act.org/stateanddistrict/nebraska

• Customer Service:– Standard Time Test Administration: 800.553.6244 x2800

– Accommodations Administration: 800.553.6244 x1788

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