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TASC Test AdministrationTraining

Copyright © 2013 by CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. This publication or portions thereof may not be reproduced and distributed. The TASC logo and Test Assessing Secondary Completion are trademarks of McGraw-Hill Education. All other brands and product names found in this publication are the property of their respective owners and are not associated with the publisher of this publication.

Copyright © 2013 CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC.

Agenda

• TASC Overview• Workstation Preparation• Standard Testing Procedures• Test Administration

– TASC Online– TASC Paper and Pencil

• Post- Administration Procedures

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TASC Overview

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What is TASC?• The Test Assessing Secondary Completion is CTB/McGraw-

Hill’s high school equivalency test

• Accessible to the approximately 40 million adults in the U.S. without high school or equivalency diploma

• Measures readiness for college or workforce as outlined by the Common Core State Standards and relative to that of graduating high school seniors

• Examinee Cost - $0 in New York State

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Measurement of Common Core State Standards

• TASC provides a transition to full Common Core State Standards (CCSS) over a three year window - 2014 to 2016

• TASC will increase the depth of knowledge level of items over time allowing states to gradually move from the essential concepts of the Common Core State Standards to a deeper level

• TASC supports adult learners and adult education centers as they shift from current preparation practices to those required for the full depth and breadth of CCSS

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Delivery Format

• TASC is available in 2 formats:– Paper-and-pencil– Online

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Subject Areas

• TASC assesses five subject areas including:– Language Arts: Reading– Language Arts: Writing– Mathematics– Science– Social Studies

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Test Formats

• Three TASC forms are available each year in English and Spanish, both with accommodations including:– Large print– Braille– Audio– Online assessments

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TASC Test Design

• 2014 test includes:– Multiple-choice items ( 4 answer choices; a, b, c, d)– Writing prompt (evidence-based writing)– Gridded-response items (Mathematics)– Stimulus-based science and social studies item sets

• 2015 test (and beyond) includes an increased coverage of the CCSS through inclusion of additional item types and increased rigor– Constructed-response items– Technology-enhanced items

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Estimated Time to Complete Test Sessions• The maximum length of time for one test session is

approximately 7 hours*. The approximate time for each subtest is listed below:

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Subject Domain Est. time to Complete

Language Arts Reading 70 minutes

Language ArtsWriting 50 minutes

Language 60 minutes

Mathematics 90 minutes

Social Studies 70 minutes

Science 80 minutes


TASC Detailed Test DesignCTB TASC Subject Domain/Reporting Category Approximate

Domain Coverage

Testing Time (total: 7 hours)

Number of Items

Lang

uage

Ar

ts-

Read

ing Reading – Informational + Language

(vocabulary acquisition) 70% 70 50 MC items

7-8 passages Reading – Literary + Language (vocabulary acquisition)

30%

Lang

uage

Ar

ts-

Writi

ng Language 100% 60 50 MC items

Writing 100% 50 1 prompt based on 1-2

passages

Mat

hem

atics

Number and Quantity 15% 90 40 MC items 12 GR items Algebra 25%

Functions 25% Geometry 25% Statistics and Probability 10%

Soci

al S

tudi

es US History 25% 70 47 MC items

8 stimuli World History 15% Civics and Government 25% Geography 15% Economics 20%

Scie

nce

Physical Science 33% 80 47 MC items 8 stimuli Life Science 34%

Earth and Space Science 33% Engineering, Technology, and Application of Science (integrated)

100%

Scientific and Engineering practices (integrated)

100%

Cross-cutting Concepts (integrated) 100%

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CBT and PBT : Workstation Preparation

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Test Administration Staffing• State or Area Administrator (GED Test Administrator)

– Responsible for the secure and legally defensible operation and administration of the TASC throughout the state or designated area

– Set the policy for staffing requirements

• Test Coordinator (GED Chief Examiner)– Responsible for supporting the State or Area Administrator in the conducting of

secure and legally defensible TASC administrations– Carries out the instructions provided in the Test Coordinators’ Manual

• Examiner (GED Examiner/Proctor)– Under the direction of the Test Coordinator– Responsible for carrying out the instructions provided in the Examiner’s Manual

including work during testing associated with the actual standardized and accommodated administration of the tests

– 1 Examiner per 20 test takers is required

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Staffing Qualifications• All testing center staff should be trained in the administration

of secure, standardized tests in general and in the administration of the TASC in particular

• Qualifications of the Test Coordinator include:– Prior experience proctoring and administering tests– High school diploma or equivalent is required, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

business experience is preferred– Strong communication and customer service skills– Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on occasion– Experience in MS Office Suite, Window applications, Apple OS applications,

Internet and email– Ability to quickly troubleshoot computer and software issues while testing is

underway

Physical Layout of WorkstationsPBT

• Examinees should have sufficient space to allow for a private and secure testing environment

• Workstations should be outfitted with comfortable seating

• There should be sufficient tabletop space to allow the Examinee to work with scratch paper

CBT• Maximum number of computers for

CBT is dependent on the local network and bandwidth

• Examinees should have sufficient space to allow for a private and secure testing environment

• Workstations should be outfitted with comfortable seating

• There should be sufficient tabletop space to allow the Examinee to work with scratch paper

• 4-5 feet of space with partitions is recommended

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Workstation Preparation

• Testing center should be a clean, well lit, quiet area that is free from distractions such as bells or telephones. It should also:– Provide a separate area for staff to work without distracting examinees– Provide adequate space for the Examiner to be able to monitor and

view the examinees at all times– Be arranged so students with accommodations will not distract or

affect administration procedures for others

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Workstation Preparation

• Remove or cover all classroom visual aids such as wall posters or other items in the testing area that might provide answers to test questions

• Use a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door of the testing room

• On the board, indicate starting and stopping times for each testing session when applicable

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TASC Paper/Pencil : Test Administration

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Materials Ordering Process

1. NYSED orders test materials2. CTB fulfills and ships order

− Includes test books, Examiner’s Manual and answer sheets

3. Test Site inventories materials received and stores securely

4. Test Site tests students using the defined security processes

− Students are provided approved accommodations

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PBT Test Materials

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Check to be sure you have received the following materials:

Test Coordinator Kit Materials: Examiner Materials: Student Materials:

1. Group Information Sheet (GIS) – 25 per testing site

1. Examiner’s Manual 1. Test Booklet

2. School Group List (SGL) – 25 per testing site

2. Test Book 2. Answer Sheet

3. Test Coordinator Manual (TCM) – 2 per testing site

3. Scientific calculators -For Mathematics Part 2 and Science sections only

4. Return Shipping Labels – 25 white labels (4 per sheet)

5. Return Shipping Labels – red labels


Additional Materials Provided by Test Center• Pencils and erasers• Scratch paper in a color that is easily identifiable

− It may have lines or graphs but must not contain any printed text or diagrams, shapes, pictures, etc.

• “Do Not Disturb” sign to hang on the door• Where applicable, allowable resources as denoted by

an examinee’s Special Testing Accommodations Form

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Calculators• Calculators may be used for the Science test and the

second session of the Mathematics test– A calculator is available within the computer-based test

• ONLY Texas Instrument Model TI30XS calculators are permitted for the paper-based test and will be provided by the test center

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Calculator: TI-30XS

Standard Testing Procedures

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Examinee Eligibility• Individuals are eligible to take the TASC if they are not

enrolled in regular high school and have not already received a high school equivalency diploma or have not already received a high school diploma recognized by NYS

• In order to take the test the Examinee is required to:– Be at least 19 years of age OR be at least 16 years of age and meet all eligibility

requirements as outlined in Commissioners Regulation 100.7– Be a NYS resident for 30 days– Have a valid, current, government-issued ID with a recent photo such as a

driver’s license, passport or U.S. Military ID

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Plan Your Testing Schedule• Review the test and test directions in advance• Plan test administration accordingly for examinees

requiring accommodations• Allow sufficient time to fill in the examinee-identifying

information and complete the scheduled test(s)• Scheduled breaks are indicated in the specific

directions for each content area

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Test Security• Electronic devices of any kind, such as cell phones, digital

cameras, handheld scanners, pagers, or games must be locked in a secure location prior to testing− Examinees should be notified of the policy prior to testing

• Examinees must not be exposed to the test questions or content before the actual testing

• The site must provide all testing materials, and no other materials may be permitted on the desk of the examiner

• Examinees should not share test questions or answers with other examinees when they have completed the test

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Test Administration Protocols

• Following the instructions exactly ensures consistent testing conditions in all classrooms

• Test directions should be read as written• Assist Examinees with test-taking mechanics but take

care not to inadvertently give hints or clues that indicate an answer or help eliminate an answer choice

• Store materials in secure locked storage when they are not in use

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TASC Paper/Pencil : Test Administration

Student Experience

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Test Administration

• The following elements are used throughout the specific directions in the Examiner’s Manual:

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CBT and PBT : Post-administration Functions

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Partial Test Takers• If an examinee only takes a partial test, stopping

midway due to illness or other interruption, then the test can be invalidated by the Test Coordinator

• Ensure that invalidated tests are marked clearly and submitted to the Test Coordinator– For CBT, check the box on the Subtest Details frame on the View

Status page– For PBT, fill in all of the circles for Questions 1 through 5 on the

Examinee Answer Booklet

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Invalidation of Tests

• Special circumstances, interruptions, or distractions that affect individual or group performance can invalidate test results– A situation may occur in which an examinee had an invalidated test in

one content area, but valid test in the other content areas

• Report any irregularities or tests to be invalidated to your Test Coordinator and your State Administrator– After the testing session you will mark the invalidations– Examinees cannot retest with that form again; however, it does not

affect the overall score

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CBT Test Invalidation

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Invalidation for paper-based tests

Invalidation for computer-based tests


Security Breach

• If a breach or potential breach in security is suspected, the Examiner should immediately inform the Test Coordinator

• The Test Coordinator should investigate the situation and if a breach is still suspected, the State/Area Administrator and CTB/McGraw-Hill should be notified


Concluding the Test Session• Collect all test booklets and test tickets (for CBT) • Collect and securely dispose of scratch paper• Carefully review student demographic and test form

information for accuracy– Ensure that the appropriate test format and accommodations have

also been clearly marked on the Examinee’s answer booklet

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Packaging/Shipping Materials to CTB• Alphabetize the Examinees’ answer booklets• Package answer booklets in envelopes with the GIS

(Group Information Sheet) and SGL (School Group Lists)

• Request materials pick-up and ship materials to CTB

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Scoring

• Immediate scoring for computer-based tests• Paper-based and writing tests are sent to

CTB/McGraw-Hill and scored

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PBT Reports

• Student Data File– Available to NYSED

• Quarterly Student Summary Report– Available to NYSED and test sites

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TASC Online : Test Administration

Test Administration System

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CBT Test Materials


Check to be sure you have received the following materials:

Examiner Materials: Student Materials:

1. Online Testing Folder which includes the Summary Test Ticket and Individual Test Tickets

1. Individual Test Ticket

2. Test Directions

3. Examiner’s Manual

Test Tickets

• An Individual Test Ticket is distributed to each Examinee taking the test and contains the Examinee’s login ID and password for the session


Test Tickets

• A Summary Test Ticket is provided for the Test Coordinator and gives the access code for each testing session– When breaks are

requested there will be a unique access code for each session



Additional Materials Needed

• Pencils and erasers• Scratch paper in a color that is easily identifiable

– It may have lines or graphs but must not contain any printed text or diagrams, shapes, pictures, etc.

• “Do Not Disturb” sign to hang on the door• Where applicable, allowable resources as denoted by

an examinee’s Special Testing Accommodations Form

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• Accessed through a web browser: IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari (MAC only)– URL: https://oas.ctb.com

• https = secure site, transmission of data is private– Requires Login ID and Password

• 24/7 access to your information– Student database– Test Administrations– Reports

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Computer-based Test Roles

• There are different roles in OAS, the platform used for computer-based tests. These include:– OAS Proctor = TASC Examiner– OAS Administrator = TASC Test Coordinator



Access this site at https://oas.ctb.com

Use this for test administrative functions such as adding students, creating test sessions and scoring student responses

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Navigation Menu

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Find a Student

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Add/Edit a Student

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Schedule a Test Session

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Find a Test Session

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Print Test Tickets

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TASC Online : Test Administration

Student Experience – Test Delivery Client

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Student Experience (Test Delivery Client)

This icon found on your lab computers indicate the test delivery client software has been installed. Use this for Student Testing

After students have been assigned to a test session, they will visit the computer to complete testing

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TASC Online Student Experience

Double-click the Red icon on the desktop

Access code provided by the Test Proctor

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Test Session “Welcome” Page

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Finishing a TASC Test• The student clicks, “Yes, I have finished” to complete

a test session• The test automatically completes if the test-taking

time expires• After a test has closed, the scores are calculated for

reporting

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Final thoughts…

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Communication

• TASC Website– Today - www.ctb.com/TASC

• Sample questions• Overview chart of content coverage

– New website will be available with additional information for educators and students - www.tasctest.com

• Social Media– • Facebook.com/TheTASCTest

• Twitter.com/TheTASCTest• TheTASCTest.Wordpress.com/

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Customer Support

• TASC Technical Support– [email protected] – Toll Free: (888) 282-0589– Hours: 7am – 7pm

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Questions/Comments?

• Please forward your questions and comments to: [email protected]

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