New York State Testing Program - English Language Arts Computer-Based Tests - Teacher’s Directions v202 - Grades 3, 4, and 5

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Teacher’s Directions v202 for New York State Grades 3–5 English Language Arts computer-based tests provides structured guidance for educators. It covers step-by-step actions for checking testing materials, maintaining security, handling unauthorized materials, supporting students, and responding to issues such as temporary absence, illness, and emergency evacuation. Additional sections explain planning the tests, selecting formats, applying accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans and English language learners, and preparing testing rooms, students, and materials. It also includes proctoring and rules to prevent misadministration.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages64

Reading Time2 h 41 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

STEP ONE: Check Your Computer-Based Testing Materials

Security

Unauthorized Materials

Aid to Students

Temporary Absence from Testing Room

Emergency Evacuation of a School Building

Student Cheating

Illness

Proctoring

Misadministration

STEP TWO: Plan Your Computer-Based Testing

Test Format

Testing Accommodations for Students with IEPs and 504 Plans

Test Read

Scoring Student Writing

Use of Scribes

More Information on Testing Accommodations for IEPs and 504 Plans

Testing Accommodations for English Language Learners

Computer-Based Testing Accommodations

Classroom Accommodations

General Features and Tools of the Nextera™ Test Delivery System

STEP THREE: Prepare Your Computer-Based Testing Room

STEP FOUR: Prepare Your Students

Practice Tests

Use Standardized Testing Procedures

STEP FIVE: Prepare Computer-Based Testing Materials

New York State Testing Program Grades 3–5 English Language Arts Computer-Based Tests Teacher’s Directions v202 Grades 3, 4, and 5 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Regents of The University LESTER W. YOUNG, JR., Chancellor, B.S., M.S., Ed. D T. ANDREW BROWN, Vice Chancellor, B.A., J. D ROGER TILLES, B.A., J. D CHRISTINE D. CEA, B.A., M.A., Ph. D WADE S. NORWOOD, B.A KATHLEEN M. CASHIN, B.S., M.S., Ed. D JAMES E. COTTRELL, B.S., M. D JOSEPHINE VICTORIA FINN, B.A., J. D JUDITH CHIN, [M.S. in](M.S. in) Ed. ..................................................................................... BEVERLY L. OUDERKIRK, [B.S. in](B.S. in) Ed., [M.S. in](M.S. in) Ed. .................................................. CATHERINE COLLINS, R. N., N. P., B.S., [M.S. in](M.S. in) Ed., Ed. D. ...................................... NAN EILEEN MEAD, B.A., M.A ELIZABETH S. HAKANSON, A.S., M.S., C.A.S. LUIS O. REYES, B.A., M.A., Ph. D SUSAN W. MITTLER, B.S., M.S FRANCES G. WILLS, B.A., M.A., M. Ed., C.A.S., Ph. D Beechhurst Rochester Manhasset Staten Island Rochester Brooklyn New York Monticello Little Neck Morristown Buffalo Manhattan Syracuse New York Ithaca Ossining Commissioner of Education and President of the University BETTY A. ROSA, B.A., M.S. IN ED., M.S. IN ED., M. ED., ED. D. Senior Deputy Commissioner, Offce of Education Policy JOHN D’AGATI Deputy Commissioner, Offce of Instructional Services KIMBERLY WILKINS Assistant Commissioner, Offce of State Assessment STEVEN E. KATZ Director, Offce of State Assessment ZACHARY WARNER The State Education Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, services and activities. Portions of this publication can be made available in a variety of formats, including braille, large print, or audio tape, upon request. Inquiries concerning this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Department’s Office for Diversity, Ethics, and Access, Room 530, Education Building, Albany, New York 12234. Developed and published under contract with the New York State Education Department by Questar Assessment Inc. Copyright © 2021 by the New York State Education Department. Permission is hereby granted for school administrators and educators to reproduce these materials, located online at the Office of State Assessment ([http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment](http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment)), in the quantities necessary for their school’s use, provided copyright notices are retained as they appear in these publications. Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................1 STEP ONE: Check Your Computer-Based Testing Materials..............................................2 Security .....................................................................................................................2 Unauthorized Materials .............................................................................................2 Aid to Students .........................................................................................................3 Temporary Absence from Testing Room .....................................................................3 Emergency Evacuation of a School Building ...............................................................3 Student Cheating ......................................................................................................4 Illness ........................................................................................................................4 Proctoring .................................................................................................................4 Misadministration ...

FAQs

What does STEP ONE require teachers to do before starting the computer-based tests?

Teachers must check their computer-based testing materials and follow security procedures, including rules for unauthorized materials and appropriate aid to students. The section also addresses scenarios like temporary absence, emergency evacuation, student cheating, illness, proctoring, and misadministration.

Which accommodations are covered when planning computer-based testing?

The guidance includes testing accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans, as well as accommodations for English language learners. It distinguishes computer-based and classroom accommodations and references tools in the Nextera™ test delivery system.

What should teachers prepare and do in the later steps of the testing process?

STEP THREE focuses on preparing the testing room, STEP FOUR on preparing students (including practice tests and standardized testing procedures), and STEP FIVE on preparing the computer-based testing materials.

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