Georgia Milestones Test Examiner Training Developed by the Georgia

Georgia Milestones Test Examiner Training Developed by the Georgia Department of Education This presentation is meant to work in coordination with local district and school training. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Examiner’s Responsibilities & Activities BEFORE TESTING Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Are you ready? Test Administration Manual Time and location of tests Equipment needed Special Accommodations Contacts for technical and testing issues Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Test Administration Manual Read each manual that pertains to the test being administered prior to the day of testing. Read each manual early so that ample time is available to ask the STC all questions that arise. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Testing Environment – Setup Space and/or dividers between computers Cover instructional materials INSIGHT software on devices Enough power to testing devices Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

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

Content Area Calculators www.desmos.com/testing Grade Level/Course Grades 3-5 Grade 6 Mathematics Grades 7 and 8 Coordinate Algebra/Algebra I Science Physical Science Type of Calculator Not Allowed Basic1 Basic1 or Scientific Scientific or Graphing Basic1 or Scientific Calculators are not permitted on Section 1, Part A, of each mathematics test in grades 6–8 and high school. Calculators are not permitted at all in grades 3–5 mathematics. Clear text from calculator before and after testing. Basic Scientific Graphing Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

10/13/2020 Item Types English Language Arts Item Types Selected Response Constructed Response items Constructed Response Extended Constructed Response (Narrative Writing) Extended Writing Response Evidence-Based Selected Response Drag and Drop/Paste Drop-down List Unique Feature(s) Reading and Evidence-Based Writing Section requires students to construct meaning, make inferences, draw conclusions, compare and contrast ideas as well as synthesize ideas and concepts across multiple texts Selected Response Constructed Response Extended Writing Response Extended Writing Response requires students to develop an informative/explanatory or opinion/argumentative essay – citing evidence from text(s) and using standard language conventions, etc. 8

10/13/2020 Item Types Mathematics Item Types Selected Response Multi-Part Multi-Select Drag and Drop/Paste Graphing (Bar graph, line graph, pictograph) Keypad Input Drop-down list Unique Feature(s) No-Calculator Section Desmos Calculator 9 Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

10/13/2020 Item Types Science and Social Studies Item Types Selected Response Multi-Part Multi-Select Drag and Drop/Paste Drop-down list Unique Feature(s) Science requires understanding of the core concepts, ideas, and practices of science to explain scientific phenomena Social Studies requires understanding of the past and its influence on the present and future – including the interconnectedness of history, culture, geography, economics, and government/civics 10

10/13/2020 Georgia Milestones 2020-2021 Reduced Testing Times – EOG and EOC Content Area ELA Math Science Social Studies Section Typical Testing Time Maximum Testing Time 1 45-65 90 2 40-60 80 3 40-60 80 1 30-50 65 2 30-50 65 1 20-30 40 2 20-30 40 1 15-25 35 2 15-25 35 There is no minimum time for testing. If all students have submitted the test, the examiner should complete the test section. 11 Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Test Tickets and Student Roster Test Tickets will print one to a page, and Each Test Ticket contains the student’s username and password for the test session. Note that the student will have a separate Test Ticket for each section of the test. Check Test Subject Test Section Student Name GTID Test Session Accommodations Accommodation If a student receives an accommodation, it will be noted here TTS Text-To-Speech TTS-C Text-To-Speech Conditional (with passages) CC Color Chooser CT Contrasting Text VSL Video Sign Language To avoid a student testing under another student’s GTID, you must : 1. Have students verify their name and test name are correct and sign the ticket next to their name. 2. If a change is made to a student record (e.g. adding an accommodation), create a new test ticket for that Richard Woods, Georgia’s Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future student, whichSchool willSuperintendent have a new login/password.

Are Students Ready? Orient students to testing via an online platform: Experience Online Testing Georgia: http://www.gaexperienceonline.com Secure Practice Tests in INSIGHT Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Are Students Ready? Format of the test Testing tools Time and date of test Different item types Online calculators Cut, copy, paste, undo, redo Online reference Documents Accommodations Familiarity with device for testing Closing out the test Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Universal Tools – All Students 15

Online Tools Masking 16

Online Tools Large text and graphics INSIGHT uses Scalable Vector Graphics Allows for students to use many sizes of monitors, including larger monitors No distortion of the content Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future The Magnifier Tool increases the size of selected items 1.5x or 2x the standard size.

Online Tools Desmos Calculator www.desmos.com/testing Basic Scientific Graphing Local districts must clearly determine if a handheld calculator will be made available for students. Grades 6-high school may not assign a handheld calculator as an accommodation for the no-calculator subsection. 18

Accommodations Online Audio Pre-recorded computer voice. Audio plays automatically for each page. Can be restarted for the whole page or at Start Points. Each passage contains at least one Start Point per page Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Accommodations Text and Background Colors Contrasting Background and Text Color Options Background Color Options Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Accommodations Video Sign Language Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Examiner’s Responsibilities & Activities DURING TESTING Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Launching INSIGHT Ensure INSIGHT has been launched. Check student test tickets Verify name and accommodations on test tickets. Become familiar with student needs so that all accommodations are administered. Some accommodations are managed by test examiner and not INSIGHT. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Student Login Students should enter login information from their test ticket. Stagger logins for a better student experience. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

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

What happens if there are network issues? If the system shows a message about connectivity issues, contact your school technology contact. The system will allow the student to continue testing after network issues are resolved. Work with your test coordinator to determine if students can continue testing. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

TAM Script The Test Administration Manual (TAM) should be read in its entirely prior to testing. Additionally, all documents given to you by your school testing coordinator (i.e., accommodations guidelines) should be read prior to testing. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

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

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

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

Improper Monitoring Test examiners should never Review test content Review student responses Memorize test content Discuss test content with students, other staff members or anyone Take photos of test content Sharing test content through social media Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

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

How to Exit the Test Students must the Submit button to complete the test. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

Examiner’s Responsibilities & Activities AFTER TESTING Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

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

10/13/2020 EOG-EOC Resources https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Milestones Resources.aspx 36 Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent Georgia Department of Education Educating Georgia’s Future

10/13/2020 Training Resources Georgia Milestones Training Resou rce Page Training Types Recorded Webinars Videos PowerPoints QuickStart Guides Online Courses 37 Training Topics Webinars DRC eDIRECT Training Test Coordinator Training Test Examiner Training Student Training

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