Scheduling Module for PARCC

Scheduling Module for PARCC
Overview
• Unit testing time, estimated time on task, and administration time
• PARCC Testing Windows and Components
• Guidelines for testing
• Administration dates
• Make-up testing
• Providing breaks
• Sample test schedules
• Additional Support
• PARCC contacts
Unit Testing Time, Estimated Time on Task, and Administration Time
• Unit Testing Time is the amount of time any student who needs it must be
provided to complete the unit. It is the amount of testing time school must
schedule for each unit. Students with disabilities, who have a valid IEP or
Section 504 plan, and English learners are eligible for an extended time
accommodation.
• Estimated Time on Task is the approximate amount of time, based on data
from the field test, in which the majority of students may complete a unit. This
is provided for informational purposes only.
• Administration time is the total time schools should schedule for each test
unit.
For example, where the unit testing time is 75 minutes, schools should
schedule at least a total time of 100 minutes: 15 minutes for reading directions
+ 75 minutes for unit testing + 10 minutes for closing the unit.
Please visit the web link below for additional information and guidance
regarding scheduling:
http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/FAQ%20about%20Scheduling%2
010-3-14%20v4.pdf
PARCC Testing Windows & Components
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Guidelines for Testing
• PARCC tests are strictly timed, and no additional time may be permitted.
• Only students who have “extended time” as their testing accommodation, as
per their Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504 Plan, or English
learner, may have extended time to complete testing.
• Please visit the web link below for additional information and guidance on
accessibility features and accommodations:
http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-and-accommodationsmanual
Administration Dates
• All test sessions and units must be completed during the 20 day testing
window.
• Units may be scheduled at any time during the testing window.
• Schools are encouraged to schedule testing for the early part of each
administration window to maximize the number of available test days in the
event of inclement weather or other disruptive issues. Testing should be
scheduled on full school days, and not on shortened school days, to ensure
students have sufficient time.
• A test session may be scheduled across multiple days with one or more units
administered each day; however, no more than two units per day for any given
student is permitted.
• Please visit the web link below for the updated statewide assessment
calendar for 2014-2015 school year:
http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/parcc/calendar.pdf
Make-up Testing
• Students who are not tested on the regular administration date(s) should
participate in make-up testing. Make-up tests may be scheduled for any day
after the original unit as long as it falls within the 20 day testing window. Every
attempt should be made to administer make-up tests to students who were
absent during the regular administration.
• Schools should consider that units may have different testing times when
scheduling make-up tests. Students who require make-up testing may not be
able to test together, if they are taking different units that have different
administration times.
• Any student who misses a unit(s) should continue testing with his or her
original testing group during the regular administration. The student should
complete the missed unit(s) during make-up testing. For example, if a student
is sick for unit 1 math testing, he or she can make-up that unit at a later date
within the testing window. If the student returns for unit 2 of math testing, he
or she should be administered that unit test with his or her class.
Providing Breaks
During a break, there should be no conversations among the students and
students are not permitted to use electronic devices, play games, or engage in
activities that may violate test security.
Students must be supervised at all times during breaks, including breaks
between units. Students who leave the testing environment must be escorted.
• Restroom break – During a unit, individual restroom breaks may be provided
at the discretion of the Test Administrator; however, any time lost during the
restroom break cannot be added once the student returns from break.
• Classroom break – At the discretion of the Test Administrator, a classroom
may take a break of up to three minutes during testing, and the Test
Administrator should adjust unit test time accordingly.
• Breaks between units – If administering more than one unit back-to-back,
scheduled breaks should occur between units. During the break, the timing of
the test must stop. After the break, the timing of the test resumes.
Sample Test Schedules
The following sample PARCC test schedules are for illustrative purposes ONLY.
These samples do not reflect the department’s preference for scheduling. The
sample testing schedules are one of many a school district can develop and
implement.
When creating a testing schedule, it is imperative to consider logistical details
such as but not limited to the following:
• Number of devices (i.e., laptops, PC’s, iPads, and Chromebooks) equipped and
prepared to handle online testing
• Number of devices to be used for proctor caching
• Recharging Plan for devices that will be ob battery power for the assessment
• Number of wireless access points at your testing site (i.e. classroom and building)
• Bandwidth capabilities
• Electrical capabilities for each testing site
• Number of enrolled students per grade or course
• Number of test administrators
• Number of testing rooms
• Number of students requiring testing accommodations
The following sample represents a K-3 building configuration
The following samples represents a K-6 building configuration
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The following sample represents a Grade 3-6 building configuration
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The following sample represents a Grade 4-6 building configuration
The following sample represents a Grade K-8 building configuration
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The following sample represents a Grade 9-12 building configuration
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The following sample represents a Grade 9-12 building configuration
Additional Support
• Top Ten Facts for Scheduling PARCC Assessments
•Link for this Document
•Link for Scheduling Tool Kit
•http://www.parcconline.org/assessment-administration-guidance
PARCC Contacts
Veronica Orsi – PARCC High School Program Coordinator (609-292-8739)
[email protected]
Timothy Steele-Dadzie – PARCC 6-8 Program Coordinator (609-777-2087)
[email protected]
Orlando Vadel – PARCC 3-5 Program Coordinator (609-341-3456)
[email protected]

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