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Maine Educational Assessment (MEA)2015-16Mathematics and ELA/LiteracyeMPower™ME
Test Administration WebinarFor STCs and TAsGrades 3−8
March 2016
Presenters:Nancy Godfrey, Assessment CoordinatorMDOE
Trystan Moss, Project ManagereMetric
Andy Wallace, Technical ConsultantSouth Portland Public Schools
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eMPowerME Workshop Goals
MEA Online System Overview MEA Portal Overview MEA Client (Student) Overview
What do School Test Coordinators and Test Administrators need to know about testing?
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MEA Online System OverviewMEA Portal:
Test Administration System
MEA Client: Student Test Delivery
System
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MEA Portal & Client Components
Online System
Portal
Users Administration
Site Setup
Students Classes Test
Sessions
Client
Kiosk Browser
Mobile App
MEA Portal Overview
User Management Administration
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MEA Portal
Access the MEA Portal: maine.measuredprogress.org
District Assessment Coordinators create School Test Coordinator and IT Coordinator accounts. School Test Coordinators create Test Administrator
(TA) accounts New users will receive email from
[email protected] with a username and temporary password
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MEA Portal User Roles
User Role Responsibilities
District Assessment Coordinator (DAC)
• Manage users (all roles)• Assign student accommodations• Create classes• Schedule test sessions• Manage & monitor test sessions• Prepare IT network for student testing
IT Coordinator (ITC) • Manage users (DU, STC, TA accounts)• Assign student accommodations• Create classes• Schedule test sessions• Manage & monitor test sessions• Prepare IT network for student testing
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MEA Portal User Roles
User Role Responsibilities
District User (DU) • View users• View students• View & edit classes• View & monitor test sessions
School Test Coordinator (STC)
• Manage users (TA accounts)• Assign student accommodations• Create classes• Schedule test sessions• Manage & monitor test sessions• Prepare IT network for student testing
Test Administrator (TA)
• View students• View & edit classes• View & monitor test sessions
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Administration
Students
Classes
Test Sessions
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• Only DAC, ITC and STC users can assign embedded and non-embedded supports and accommodations.
• Please view the Accessibility Webinar for more information regarding supports and accommodations.
Assigning Supports & Accommodations
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AccommodationsName Content Area Tool Icon Description
Text-to-Speech Mathematics Mathematics Students can play, pause, or stop audio.
Text-to-Speech ELA English Language Arts
Students can play, pause, skip passage, or stop audio.
Screen Zoom* All Students can zoom full screen up to 150%
Color Contrast All Students select desired text and background color.
Reverse Contrast* All Inverts all color values.
Custom Masking* All Students can mask certain parts of screen.
Turn Off All Universal Tools All Not Applicable Guideline, Answer Masking, Sketch &
Highlight not available
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Text-to-Speech Assignments Text-to-speech accommodations must be assigned
to students prior to scheduling tests. If a class is already scheduled to test, assign
accommodations and click the Generate Missing Student Logins button within the Test Details page.
If a student logs in to the test and the text-to-speech accommodation has not already been assigned, the test must be invalidated by the state, and the student must be scheduled for the test again.
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Text-to-Speech Voices
The voice set as “Default” on the workstation is the voice used for Text-to-Speech
Review the Client Installation Guide Available at maine.onlinehelp.measuredprogress.org
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Universal Tools
Name Tool Icon Description
GuidelineStudent uses onscreen tool to assist in reading by raising and lowering tool for each line of text.
Answer Masking Student hides possible answer choices (multiple choice items only).
Sketch & Highlight Student may draw using black, red, or blue brushes; highlight; or erase
Notepad Student may type notes for each particular item
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Item Specific Tools
Name Assessment / Content Area Tool Icon
Basic Calculator Grades 3-6 Mathematics
Scientific Calculator Grades 7-8 Mathematics
Ruler Mathematics
Protractor Mathematics
School Test Coordinator Demo
Entering accommodations
Scheduling test sessions
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Class Management
Class Creation Roster Upload Manual Class Creation
Think of a “class” as a proctoring group!
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Scheduling Tests Schedule classes to tests (STCs) Print student test logins with students’
usernames and passwords Acquire Session Access Code Manage and monitor test sessions
Not Started In Progress Finished
Test Session Management
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View students View & edit classes View & monitor test
sessions Print student logins
Test Administrator Demo
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Internet Connectivity
Beginning of Test:1. Authenticate login2. Download test content
End of Test:1. Submit responses for scoring
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Failsafe Mechanism
Saved Response Location
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Each student should use ONE device
Testing on multiple devices can create stale responses
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Do not turn off Chromebooks experiencing internet connectivity issues.
Need to switch devices? Call technical support immediately: 1-855-652-8929
Share this information with all IT and school personnel!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Launching the Client
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Starting the Test
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Kiosk Client31
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Proctor Password
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Closing the ClientSteps Button to Click
On the last item, students click Finish.
On the test review screen, students click Turn In.
Below the confirmation question, students click Turn In.
Student returns to test session selection page and may select the next session or click Exit to exit the client.
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STC and TA Checklist:Before Testing Attend training Preview the TAM Ensure students have
completed practice items
Provide paper, pencils and, scrap paper
Review accommodations policy in TCM
Confirm any small group arrangements
Remove/cover bulletin boards or posters
Place “Testing: Do Not Disturb” sign on door
Ensure ready access to any printed test material
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Test Structure
Three Content Area Domains Math – Writing – Reading
Seven Test Sessions Math 1 and 2 Writing 1 and 2 Reading 1, 2 and 3 (Read/Write)
Math Session 1 = 49 minutesMath Session 2 = 49 minutes
Writing/Language Session 1 = 35 minutesWriting/Language Session 2 = 35 minutes
Reading Session 1 = 50 minutesReading Session 2 = 50 minutes
Read/Write Session 3 = 85 minutes
Test Session Time
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STC and TA Checklist:During Testing Ensure 1 test
administrator is present for every 20 students
Ensure students can log in to tests
Maintain security Contact STC with test
related issues or questions
Follow specific directions for administration
Make sure no electronic devices are present
Ensure students are working and understand how to navigate through the test
Notify STC with any technical issues
Proctoring Essentials
Proctoring by Proximity
Pause Rules
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Surviving Tech Problems Don’t Panic (check internet
connection) Don’t immediately reboot or move a
student to a different machine INSERT link to Tech remediation flowchart
eMetric has made Call the IT Department for assistance Call Measured Progress 1-855-652-
8929
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STC and TA Checklist:After Testing Collect all materials
from each student after each session
Move students who need more time to a predetermined location
Follow local transcribing rules for braille, large print, or scribe
Collect all student test login tickets
Notify STC of any test irregularities
STC notify DAC of any test irregularities
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Online Practice TestPAPER BASED PRACTICE TESTS http://www.maine.gov/doe/assessment/math-ela/administration/index.html
BROWSER BASED PRACTICE TESTS http://maine.measuredprogress.org/Student/login
KIOSK BASED PRACTICE TESTS (kiosk must be installed) https://maine.measuredprogress.org/ DIRECTIONS FOR PAPER/ONLINE SAMPLE ITEMS Directions for Administration (DFA) of Paper-Pencil and Online Sample Items https://maine.onlinehelp.measuredprogress.org/testing-materials/
Math Practice Test
Username: MaineMathPassword: practice
ELA Practice Test
Username: MaineReadingPassword: practice
ScheduleTask Date
Student data available in Portal for assigning accommodations and class creation
3/10/16
Begin Workstation Readiness testing and Site Certification at test sites
2/29/16-3/15/16*
Begin scheduling tests 3/10/16
Testing Window 3/21/16-4/15/16
*It is recommended to complete WSR testing as soon as possible in order to identify any workstation configuration issues.
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Questions & Answers
Measured Progress Technical Product Support [email protected] 1-855-652-8929
Help & Support Site maine.onlinehelp.measuredprogress.org
Thank [email protected]