2012FCATTRAINING

1、2012 FCAT TRAININGNORTH REGIONAL CENTERPrincipals Testing GuideTEST ADMINISTRATIONDATESFCAT WRITINGFebruary 28 - March 1, 2012FCAT/FCAT 2.0 READING AND MATHEMATICS RETAKEApril 9 - 20, 2012*FCAT 2.0 READING, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCEApril 16 - 27, 2012*FCAT Reading Retake paper-based test and paper ac

2、commodations must be administered on Days 1 - 5 of the testing window, April 9 13, 2012.*All Grade 3 testing must be completed by Tuesday, April 24, 2012. All Grade 9 FCAT 2.0 Reading tests and paper-based Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading tests must be completed by Friday, April 20, 2012.FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Test

3、ing WindowsDay 1Tuesday,February 28Day 2Wednesday,February 29Day 3Thursday,March 1Grade 4Writing Prompt (45 Minutes)Make-up TestingMake-up TestingGrade 8Writing Prompt (45 Minutes)Make-up TestingMake-up TestingGrade 10Writing Prompt (45 Minutes)Make-up TestingMake-up TestingWriting Daily Administrat

4、ion ScheduleRMS Daily Administration ScheduleRetake Daily Administration ScheduleIn general, all Florida public school students enrolled in tested grade levels participate in the FCAT 2.0, per Section 1008.22(3)(c)8, Florida Statutes (F.S.). Students must take the test(s) appropriate for the grade l

5、evel in which they are enrolled.Reading Grades 3-10Mathematics Grades 3-8Science Grades 5 and 8FCAT 2.0 R/M/SStudents to be TestedStudents eligible to participate in the FCAT Reading Retake and FCAT Mathematics Retake (SSS forms)Students who entered Grade 9 prior to Fall 2009 and are pursuing a stan

6、dard Florida high school diplomaStudents eligible to participate in the FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake and FCAT Mathematics Retake: Students who entered Grade 9 in Fall 2009 and are pursuing a standard Florida high school diploma Adult high school students who have not yet passed both parts of the FCAT req

7、uired for graduation with a standard diplomaCertificate of Completion studentsStudents in the second and third year of the Three-Year Graduation ProgramNote: Students who entered Grade 9 in Fall 2010 and beyond do NOT take an FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Mathematics graduation test.FCAT/FCAT 2.0 RetakesStudents to

8、 be TestedStudents to be Tested: Special ProgramsProgram District NumberSchool NumberParticipation StatusRegistration/Reports FLVSMiddle School 710300MUSTFlorida Virtual School Program High School 710400FL Virtual Academy507079Miami-Dade Online Academy 137001MUSTMiami-Dade Online AcademyFlorida Home

9、 Education 139998MAYHome Education OfficeMcKay Scholarship 133518Private-MAYPublic-MUSTESE Office Florida Tax Credit Scholarship979999MAYRegistration - Region Reports - FLDOEMerrick Hospital/Homebound*139732MUST Merrick HHIP*District program not in the Test Administration Manuals.English Language Le

10、arners (ELLs)All ELL students are expected to participate in the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Writing, Retake, and Reading, Mathematics and Science tests no matter how long these students have been receiving services.See Appendix A of the manual for information regarding accommodations.Students to be TestedStudent

11、s With DisabilitiesAll students with disabilities participate in the statewide assessment program by taking one of the following: FCAT/FCAT 2.0 without accommodations,FCAT/FCAT 2.0 with accommodations, orFlorida Alternate Assessment.All determinations regarding participation in the statewide assessm

12、ent program must be documented in the students IEP or Section 504 plan.See Appendix A of the manual for information regarding accommodations.Students to be TestedDESIGNING AN EFFECTIVE SCHOOL WIDE TESTING PLANPHYSICAL PLANTIdentify testing areas in your school by grade levelKeep in mind testing time

13、 intervals by grade level to facilitate traffic flow throughout your test dayGrade levels not in testing mode should be separated as much as possible from testing groups in your building, in order to avoid disruptions throughout the test dayCreate a cleaning schedule for custodiansShut down automati

14、c bells, check air conditioners to ensure they work, ensure adequate lightingTESTING ROOMSSurvey each of the testing rooms to ensure that the desks and chairs are appropriate for students during testing sessionRemove broken items and replace as neededSurvey testing rooms for appropriate fixtures suc

15、h as sharpeners and lightingEstablish deadline to clear walls and set up testing conditions in tested roomsKeep in mind requirements of I.E.P.s for testing materials such as large print exams, large calculatorsTESTING TEAMIdentify your test administrators and test proctorsGroup your test administrat

16、ors test proctors by subject areas and grade levelsAssign test administrators to appropriate students as neededPlan with your team by holding a faculty meeting with all your school personalReview the test schedule, lunch schedule, bathroom procedures, and emergency procedures with your staffHave you

17、r staff sign for their attendance at this planning meeting to ensure that everyone is fully vested in the process and its importanceTEST SECURITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALSKeep a log maintaining who has entered in and out of the testing materials roomBe sure testing materials room does not have a

18、 crawl space in the ceiling between roomsDistrict allows no more than three keys to the testing materials room. The Principal and Test Chairperson are the designated persons with keys assignedBins are provided for teachers with subtest(s) listed for that dayIts important to match security numbers on

19、 tests, count, recount, sign in and out, and have teachers initial Test Security Log verifying information is correct.Swat Team/Relief Team of administrators to cover classes when teachers need to return the students tests/ test materialsUse Testing or Done Testing or Stop or Go signs on outside of

20、doors to indicate when testing is doneELECTRONIC DEVICESEncourage Test Administrator to establish rapport with students in order to enforce the Electronic Device PolicyStaff should not have electronic devices turned on vibrate. It must be completely turned off. Staff members should cell phones or be

21、 checking emailSchool micro technician/computer specialist shut down all computers after attendance in Grade Book has been updated by all staffUnplug the school phones in the classroom to ensure no one calls into the roomZiploc bags or a large envelope along with masking tape should be provided and

22、placed in teacher bins for Test Administrators to store electronic devices. Students names are to be placed on the electronic device using the masking tapeCell phones are to be turned off and placed in students book bags. The book bags are kept at the front of the room.Set up a Connect Ed message to Parents explaining Electronic Device policy Have a plan in place for any student that does not want