miami-dade county public schools september 15, 2010 1

Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsSeptember 15, 2010

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TEST CHAIRPERSON SURVEY: JUNE 2010

o In all, 82%, or 368 of our 449 Test Chairpersons completed the survey.2

ALL ABOUT YOU . . .

• Type of school

o Charter: 43

o Non-Charter: 325

• Other roleso 190 Assistant principals o 38 Guidance counselorso 27 Reading / math / o writing coacheso 66 Teachers “Other”

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• Number of years as

test chair

o Minimum: 1

o Maximum: 36

o Mean: 5.4

Full results on the Test Chairperson’s Webpage under Miscellaneous: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo

Percentage Agree/Strongly Agree

Elem. Middle Senior Comb. Alt. Adult ALL

Website 99.4 100.0 97.9 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.4

Screencasts 95.3 91.7 82.6 89.1 88.9 66.7 91.6

Returning Materials to TDC 98.2 98.0 95.7 100.0 100.0 100.0 98.2

Courier Service 99.4 98.0 95.7 95.8 90.0 100.0 97.8

TDC Service 98.8 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.4

Student Assessment Service 98.8 100.0 97.9 100.0 100.0 100.0 99.1

Support from School Admin. 98.2 96.0 93.6 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.6

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2010-11 TESTING CALENDAR

5http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp

Amendment to Florida Statutess. 1003 Florida Secondary School Redesign Act

s. 1008 Public School Student Progression; Remedial Instruction; Reporting Requirements

Effective July 1, 2010

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MAJOR CHANGES

End of Course (EOC) assessments Credit requirements for graduation Availability of acceleration courses at all high schools Transition from FCAT (SSS) to FCAT 2.0 (NGSSS) FCAT/EOC administration schedules Immediate application of concordant scores Impact on high school accountability

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See Q&A at http://www.fldoe.org/BII/pdf/SB4-Final2.pdf

END OF COURSE (EOC) ASSESSMENTS

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Subject Field Test Y1Baseline

(Scale Scores Only)

Y2 +Standards

Set (All Scores)

School Grade/ AYP Calculation

Algebra I 2009-10 2010-11* 2011-12* 2011-12*

Geometry 2010-11 2011-12* 2012-13* 2012-13*

Biology 2010-11 2011-12* 2012-13* 2012-13*Chemistry/Physics/ Equally Rigorous

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Algebra II - - - -

Civics (Middle School)

- - - -

US History** ** ** ** *** Middle grade students’ scores are banked for graduation credit, and for high school accountability components. Middle grade

students’ scores will not be used as 30% of final grade; this calculation applies to the Y1 grade 9 cohort only.

**This subject area is NOT delineated in SB4, but is included in the FLDOE’s transition plan. SB4 calls for priority given to English/Language Arts II EOC. See http://www.fldoe.org/asp/k12memo/pdf/tngcbtf.pdf.

EOC: ALGEBRA I, GEOMETRY, BIOLOGY

All students enrolled in course participate* “Stakes” impact entering Grade 9 student cohort and beyond

Year 1 : 30% of final grade Year 2 + : credit awarded for passing EOC

Pass course, not EOC test – no credit awarded Fail course, pass EOC test – credit awarded

Middle grade students “bank” passing scores Opportunities to “retake” EOC will be provided Opportunities to take without enrolling in course: Credit

Acceleration Program (CAP)* All 9th graders who took Algebra I in middle grades will also participate in Algebra I

EOC in spring 2011.9

EOC: MIDDLE GRADE STUDENTS

Enrolled students must take test(s) Comprehensive mathematics/science test(s), as

applicable, and EOC Not included in calculating students’ final grades Banked beginning in Y2 for students’ credit

accumulation Not applied to AYP calculations for middle schools Middle grade students’ scores “banked” beginning in Y2

for School Grade and AYP calculations for senior highs

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EOC: HIGH SCHOOL

All 9th grade students (or enrolled/previously enrolled) must participate in the Algebra 1 EOC in Spring 2011 in Y1: 30% of final grade only applies for 9th graders

EOC take the place of Grade 10 FCAT comprehensive mathematics test beginning with Grade 9 Cohort in Y2 +: Student required to pass EOC to get course credit

Selected high schools participate in Field Tests for EOCs Spring 2011: Geometry and Biology

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EOC: HIGH SCHOOL, CONTINUED

Plans to phase out Grade 11 Science replacing with Biology EOC (not explicit in SB4)

EOC tests will have two level scores Passing and College Readiness

EOC added to accountability calculation in 2011-12 School grades – will include banked middle grade

scores AYP: will not include banked middle grade scores

Grade forgiveness policy still applies12

CREDIT ACCELERATION PROGRAM (CAP) Allows students to earn high school credit in a

course requiring an EOC without being enrolled in the course Virtual instruction Middle grade students “Retakers”

CAP students may participate in any scheduled administration of an EOC

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS* Mathematics credit requirements Science credit requirements Changes in Social Studies/electives/major

areas of interest May obtain credit through EOC without

enrollment in course

* This brief summary is provided FYI – please contact Student Services for more complete information.

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ACCELERATION COURSES*

Each Senior High School must offer opportunities to earn college credit Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Dual Enrollment (DE), career academy opportunities Courses that lead to national industry certification

Minimum requirements: IB, AICE, or a combination of at least four DE/AP courses with at least one in each core content area (English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)

* This brief summary is provided FYI – please contact Student Services for more complete information.

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Status of Grade 9 students who took course in middle school has not yet been determined

High School Performance Grades Only Grade 10 FCAT Mathematics (no Grade 9) Only gain scores for Grade 9 – 10 (no Grade 8 to 9)

EOC results will be included once passing scores are set

State is determining “Growth” component AYP - Spring 2011 performance of Grade 9 students’

on the Algebra I EOC will be used for 2011-12 AYP

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PROGRAM UPDATES:

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FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT)

2.0Next Generation Sunshine State

Standards (NGSSS)

Maria C. Bruguera, Director IMara Ugando, Staff Specialist

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Phasing-out of FCAT Reading, Mathematics, and Science, while retaining FCAT Writing

Phasing-in FCAT 2.0 Reading (grades 3-10), Mathematics (grades 3-8), and Science (grades 5 and 8)

Phasing-in Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments (high school Algebra I, Geometry, Biology I) United States History, and middle school Civics are

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The FCAT 2.0 Reading assessments in grades 3-10 will include: Greater number of reading passages that include historical

documents and classical literature Greater number of test items that require reasonable inferences and

reasonable prior knowledge In Grades 3 and 4 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics assessments may

require the use of the provided ruler to answer questions. The Grade 4 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics assessment will include

multiple-choice test items and gridded-response test items. Gridded-response test items in FCAT 2.0 Mathematics for

grades 5 - 8 have different grids than those on the FCAT. The option for negative answers is included for grades 7 and 8.

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Content Area Grade Level(s) Standards FCAT Form

Reading 3-10 NGSSS FCAT 2.0

Reading Retake 10+ - Adult SSS FCAT

Mathematics 3-8 NGSSS FCAT 2.0

Mathematics Retake 10 and 10+ - Adult

SSS FCAT

Algebra I EOC 9 (and other enrolled students)

NGSSS FCAT 2.0

Writing 4, 8, and 10 SSS FCAT

Science 5, 8, and 11 SSS FCAT

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UPDATES: 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR

High Schools Grade 9 students will be administered:

FCAT 2.0 Reading in Spring 2011 Algebra I EOC in May 2011 (30% of course credit )

This requirement does not apply to students that completed the course prior to 2011

Grade 10 students will be administered: FCAT 2.0 Reading graduation test

Passing scale score 300 will be linked to new test FCAT Mathematics Retake (Grade 10) on the computer

It will be a timed test Passing scale score is 300

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UPDATES: 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR, CONT.

End-of-Course Assessments will be on the computer Algebra I EOC will be administered to ALL students

(in any grade) enrolled in Algebra I or equivalent courses in May 2011.

Geometry and Biology EOC field tests will be administered in selected schools.

Baseline administration of the Geometry and Biology EOC tests will be administered in May 2012.

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UPDATES: 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR, CONT.

Algebra I EOC State Requirements Grades 6-8

Students enrolled in Algebra I or an equivalent course must take the Algebra I EOC exam.

No state requirements for using EOC to calculate final course grade or for students to pass the EOC

Students that receive a satisfactory final course grade do NOT have to retake or pass the EOC in high school

Credit earned is banked and it is used for high school accountability grades

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UPDATES: 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR, CONT. Algebra I EOC State Requirements

Grade 9 EOC is 30% of final grade for currently enrolled

students Requirement does NOT apply to grade 9 students that

completed the course prior to 2011, but will be included as part of school grades.

Grade 10 Students enrolled in Algebra I or an equivalent course

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FLORIDA COLLEGE ENTRY-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST (FCLPT OR CPT)

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Commonly known as the CPT Testing window November 1, 2010 – March 25,

2011 (Optional) CPT test scores may be used for the following:

To establish eligibility for Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award, Bright Future Scholarship Program, and dual enrollment/early college programs.

The CPT will also be used to calculate school grades beginning in 2010.

FLORIDA COLLEGE BASIC SKILLS EXIT TEST (FCBSET)

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Senate Bill 1908: Students may be offered remedial coursework through the Senior High School and Adult Vocational Centers.

High school level College readiness courses (1/2 high school elective credit) being offered are: 100835001 Reading for College Success 100937001 Writing for College Success 120041001 Math for College Success

Students that earn a final grade of “C” or better in the course and who score at or above the passing score on the State’s exit test will NOT be required to be enrolled in related remedial postsecondary courses if enrolled in a Florida College System Institution within 2 years.

Baseline, Fall, and WinterReading, Mathematics, and Science

Felicia Mallory, Executive DirectorDenetra Collins, Staff Specialist

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o Monitor student progress of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) in Reading and Mathematics and the Sunshine State Standards (SSS) in science.

o Provide valid and reliable information regarding content mastery and/or instructional focus.

o Utilize the data to make meaningful and timely curricular decisions.

o Progress reporting tool for School Improvement Plans.

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All eligible students must take the Interim Assessment in Reading, Mathematics, and Science.

o Reading, Grades 3-10,*o Reading, Grades 11-12, for students enrolled in Intensive o Readingo Mathematics, Grades 3-8*o Mathematics, Grade 10 and Grades 11 – 12 for students enrolled

in Intensive Mathematicso Algebra I, for Grade 9 students and others enrolled in Algebra Io Science: Grades 5, 8, and 11*

*Students MUST take the test corresponding to the grade level in which they are listed in ISIS.

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Satisfactory Progress This student demonstrated a satisfactory level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.

Limited Progress This student demonstrated a limited level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive targeted interventions and remediation in the areas of concern, and continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.

Insufficient Progress This student demonstrated an insufficient level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive intensive interventions and remediation in the areas of concern, and continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.

The Performance Levels for grade 10 Mathematics and Science tests based on the original Sunshine State Standards are as outlined.

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o The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards test forms will utilize the Edusoft default of 70% for Overall and Question Group Bands.

o Proficient set at 70%o Non Proficient set at 69% and belowo Performance levels for Fall and Winter forms will

be made available in 2011-12

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o Useful reports that can be retrieved via Edusoft:

o Class List Reports

o Item Analysis Report

o Item Response Report

o Student Performance Report

o Subgroup Report*

o Custom Group Report

o Performance Band Report*

* Print to complete SIP/DA progress reports

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Benchmark Assessment Item Bank• To allow teachers to monitor student progress on

the Reading, Mathematics, and Science Sunshine State Standards

• To provide teachers with classroom assessment tools that will provide reliable student-level benchmark information to inform instruction

• To provide students with information on their progress on specific benchmarks

• Item Bank Resources: • Item Bank Overview• Item Bank Newsletter• Download Examview Test Generator 36

Baseline

August 23 – September 10, 2010

Fall

November 3-17, 2010

Winter

January 24 – February 4, 2011

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• CELLA is a four-skill English language assessment measuring student proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

• Listening, Reading, and Writing are administered in groups

• Speaking is administered on a one-on-one basis

• Kindergarten students are assessed in all four areas on a one-to-one basis.

• CELLA is not a timed test.

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The test results can provide:

• Data useful for charting student progress over time,

• Diagnostically useful information about students’ strengths and weaknesses in English,

• The language proficiency levels of individual students can be used in making decisions regarding placement into, or exit from English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs,

• Identifying the proper ESOL level,

• Determining whether Annual Measureable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) have been met.

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AMAO 1:

Progressing in English language acquisition annual increases in the number or percentage of students making progress in learning English

AMAO 2:

Exiting or reaching English language proficiencyannual increases in the number or percentage of students attaining English language proficiency by the end of each school year

AMAO 3:

ELL-Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)AYP for the ELL subgroup in demonstrating proficiency on grade-level in reading and mathematics on the FCAT

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Administration

Individual : March 7 – April 8, 2011

Group: March 7 – March 25, 2011

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Purpose of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

• A common nationwide measure of student performance

• Reports change over time

• Provides results for the nation, states, and some urban districts.

• Secondary indicator for state progress and allows national comparisons between states and large urban districts

• Used by the President, Congress, and state leaders to set education policy

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• A representative sample of schools and students are selected

• Randomly selected students in grades 4, 8, and 12 are assessed in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and economics

• Assessments includes multiple-choice and constructed response items.

• Assessments are administered by NAEP field staff

• Assessments are 90 to 120 minutes, which include testing and answering background questions

• Accommodations are offered for ELL and SWD students.

• Results are reported by scale scores, subscales, achievement levels, subgroups, and geography

Overview of the NAEP

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Features of NAEP-TUDA(Trial Urban District Assessment)

Provides district-level data to participating urban districtsProvide a common yardstick to measure student achievement in comparison to Other urban districts States Large Central Cities National Public Schools Census Regions

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Important Dates for NAEP 2011

Event Date

Provide School Information Form registration

September -October 1, 2010

NAEP field staff will contact schools to schedule an assessment visit

December 2010

Pre-Assessment packet arrives in selected schools

January 4, 2011

Pre-Assessment visits January 4 – January 21, 2011

NAEP Testing Administration Window

January 24 – February 24, 2011

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Stanford Achievement Test, Tenth Edition (SAT-

10)• Mayda Cabeza, Director

• Ms. Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist

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• History of the SAT-10• What is the SAT-10?• Who is administered the SAT-10?

oGrades 1 and 2, districtwide

SAT-10

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• How do SAT-10 materials arrive to schools?

• Is the SAT-10 a secure test?

• SAT-10 Test Chairperson Training o (February 2011)

• School level training of test administrators and proctors

• Test Administration o untimed

SAT-10

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• School Listing of Results (May)o Must be picked up at ITS

• Individual Student Reports (May-June)o Delivered to schools

• Useso Referral of students to the district’s gifted program

(Plan A or Plan B)o Early identification of students who would be

considered at high risk for problems associated with reading comprehension

SAT-10 RESULTS

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Grade 3 Opportunities for Promotion

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• Section 1008.25, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Eliminating Social Promotion.o Spring FCAT Reading o Spring Grade 3 Reading Student PortfoliooAlternative Standardized Reading Assessment

(ASRA)—ITBS, Level 9, administered the last two weeks of school

oAlternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP)—SAT-10, Primary 3, administered in Summer School

oGrade 3 Mid-Year Promotion (GTMYP)—ITBS, Level 10, administered in November

GRADE 3 OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROMOTION

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• Administered during the 2nd semester• Participants: All grade 3 students complete a

portfolio• Scored at the school site• Represents the 2nd opportunity for a student to be

promoted to grade 4• Student must demonstrate mastery of the Next

Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)

GRADE 3 READING STUDENT PORTFOLIO

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ALTERNATIVE STANDARDIZED READING ASSESSMENT (ASRA)

• Administered the last two weeks of schools.• Participants:

o Students scoring FCAT Reading level 1 , students who did not participate in the Spring FCAT, and

o students without a passing Reading Portfolio• Represents the 3rd and last opportunity within the school

year prior to retention.• This administration of the ITBS, Level 9 is scanned via

Edusoft therefore results are available immediately.• Students must score at or above a given cut score on the

ITBS to be considered for promotion.

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• Administered at the end of the summer Reading camp.

• Participants: Retained grade 3 students• SAT-10, Primary 3 is scored locally through ITS• Represents 4th opportunity for students to be

promoted to grade 4• Students must score at or above a given cut

score on the SAT-10 to be considered for promotion

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• Administered mid-November• Participants: Students who “just missed” passing the

AAGTP, or other students at the principal’s discretion• ITBS, Level 10 is scored at the school site via Edusoft• Represents 5th opportunity for retained 3rd grade

students to be promoted to grade 4• Students must have a passing score on the ITBS,

representing 4th grade work.

GRADE 3 MID-YEAR PROMOTION (GTMYP)

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THE IOWA TESTS

Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), Grades K-8

andIowa Tests of Educational Development

(ITED), Grades 9-12

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IOWA TESTS

• Used for o Plan B Gifted Placement;o Extension of Services in the ESOL program;o Optional for Charter Schools Only, ESOL program

placement• Scanned and scored via Edusoft • Download a copy of the Iowa Tests Guidelines at

http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/1382010-11IowaTestGuidelines.pdf

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SECURITYStandards, Guidelines, and

Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security Adopted by School Board General Guidelines

Testing program administration manuals and/or program guides Specific guidelines for each

program

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GENERAL SECURITY GUIDELINES

DO DO NOT

Provide secure storage Restrict access

◦ (3 or fewer keys) Maintain documentation

◦ Chain of custody◦ Book assignment to students

Send Test Chairs to training Train test administrators and

proctors Return materials promptly Schedule lunch breaks

around testing schedule

Do not allow unauthorized access to materials or content

Do not open secure materials prior to date allowed

Do not allow untrained or uncertified staff to test studentso No coaching/assistance during

test administrationo No viewing, reviewing, copying,

debriefing test content

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REPORTING IRREGULARITIES AND SECURITY VIOLATIONS

All school staff are responsible for ensuring appropriate administration procedures and reporting any irregularities.

Reporting proceduresSpecified in Standards, Guidelines, and

Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security Test Chairperson / Principal Student Assessment and Educational Testing Regional Center or District Administrative Office Appropriate investigative unit

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Spring 2011 computer-based assessments FCAT Grade 10 Mathematics FCAT Mathematics Retakes (untimed) Algebra 1 EOC Assessment Biology and Geometry EOC Field Tests (no paper-

based accommodations) FCAT Reading Retakes (computer-based optional)

Paper versions are only available for students whose IEPs indicate this accommodation

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General Specifications (Windows/PC and Apple/Macintosh)

Each computer must meet or exceed the following General Specifications in addition to the applicable Operating System Specifications below:

•500 MB available disk space

•1024x768 screen resolution

•Keyboard and mouse

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Operating System SpecificationsWindows/PC

Windows XP (Service Pack) •Pentium III 733 MHz processor•512 MB RAM

Windows Vista (32-bit) •Pentium III 1 GHz processor•1 GB RAM

Windows 7 (32-bit) •Pentium III 1 GHz processor •1 GB RAM

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Operating System SpecificationsApple/MacIntosh

MAC OS x 10.4•G3, G4, G5 500 MHz processor•512 MB RAM

MAC OS x 10.5•Intel, G4, G5 867 MHz processor•512 MB RAM

MAC OS x 10.6•Intel processor •1 GB RAM

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Phase I: Initial Certification Tool Schools will complete a web-based FCAT/EOC

Certification Tool by September 21, 2010. Phase II: Local Infrastructure Trial

Full-length mock test in December to “test” the system and resolve any issues. This test can be loaded at each school to mimic an actual

day of testing. Phase III: Final Certification

Schools will submit a detailed testing plan including session schedules, staffing information, and completed technology checklists.

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Schools will complete a web-based FCAT/EOC Certification Tool to access “school readiness”. All schools administering one or more computer-

based tests must complete the certification tool by September 21, 2010.

Information collected will be used to determine school’s capacity for computer-based testing.

Schools that are NOT “ready” will work with district staff to develop a plan to reach capacity.

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Log in and change your password Your initial username and password

Enter contact information Person responsible for reviewing and approving school data

Complete the survey Three sections to complete – only first section will be active

The other two sections will open as you complete each section Review the data with your school

Print survey function Identify School Computer-based Assessment Certification

Team Submit to District Office 73

Web-based tool to verify school readiness: Computer Specifications – the number of computers

that meet the minimum specifications and are available for high-stakes computer-based assessments

Student Scheduling – number of students and sessions the school plans to conduct per assessment

School Checklist – verification of preparations that will occur at the school prior to testing

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All schools administering one or more computer-based tests must complete the certification tool by September 21, 2010.

DISTRICT RESOURCES

Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis Website: http://oada.dadeschools.net/

Test Chairperson Website: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp

Testing Calendar (check for updates regularly): http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp

Guidelines and Tips for School Test Chairpersons: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/

27GuidelinesandTipsforSchoolTestChairpersons.pdf

Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security:http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/29testsecuritymanual.pdf

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CONTACTS

• Student Assessment and Educational Testing:• Dr. Sally A. Shay, District Director

• Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) 2.0:• Maria C. Bruguera, Director I• Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist

• Stanford Achievement Test-Tenth Edition (SAT-10) & Grade 3 Promotion Opportunities:• Mayda Cabeza, Director I

• Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA), Interim Assessment, and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP):• Felicia Mallory, Executive Director • Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

• Test Distribution Center• Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor

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