Spring 2025 CMAS CBT Test Administrator Training PDF

Spring 2025 CMAS Test Administrator Training Computer-based Testing Science, Social Studies, Math, and ELA Welcome Information presented in this training is Use the PearsonAccessnext Training current as of January 2025 Site to practice different functions These...

Spring 2025 CMAS Test Administrator Training Computer-based Testing Science, Social Studies, Math, and ELA Welcome Information presented in this training is Use the PearsonAccessnext Training current as of January 2025 Site to practice different functions These plans are subject to change within the assessment data Any changes will be communicated to management system Superintendents and DACs as soon as Log in to confirm access possible http://trng-co.pearsonaccessnext.com If your account credentials do not work or you need assistance, notify the School Assessment Coordinator (SAC)  Topics CMAS Administration Overview Testing Environment Testing Schedule PearsonAccessnext Administration Policies Before Testing Test Security During Testing Accessibility Features and After Testing Accommodations Overview Reporting, Resources, and Student and Test Administrator Support Materials 3  CMAS Administration Overview 4  What is CMAS? Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Colorado’s standards-based assessments designed to measure the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) English language arts (ELA) Mathematics Science Social Studies* Purposes Indicate the degree to which students have mastered the expectations of the CAS in each content area at the end of the tested grade level Results provide one measure of a student’s academic progress relative to the CAS Districts and schools may use aggregated scores to monitor their programs’ effectiveness CMAS Administrations Science and social studies: 2013-14 was the 1st administration year Math and ELA: 2014-15 was the 1st administration year * Social studies assessments only administered at schools identified in the spring 2025 social studies sample 5  Did you know? Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments are developed by Colorado educators Colorado educators: Write questions that appear on the CMAS tests Review every question, passage, and simulation to ensure Alignment to the Colorado Academic Standards Freedom from bias and sensitivity issues Review student responses to determine how test questions are scored Review student performance data associated with questions 6  Districts with Recent CMAS Development/Review Participation Academy 20 Custer County SD C-1 Garfield RE-2 Monte Vista C-8 School District 27J Adams 12 Schools Delta County 50(J) Gilpin County RE-1 Montrose County RE-1J St Vrain Valley RE 1J Adams County 14 Denver County 1 Harrison 2 Otis R-3 Steamboat Springs RE-2 Adams-Arapahoe 28J District 49 Hinsdale County RE-1 Peyton 23 JT Summit RE-1 Aguilar RE-6 Dolores RE-4A Holly RE-3 Plateau Valley 50 Thompson R2-J Archuleta County 50 JT Douglas County RE-1 Jefferson County R-1 Platte Valley RE-7 Weld County 4 (Windsor) Arriba-Flagler C-20 Durango 9-R Julesburg RE-1 Poudre R-1 Weld County 6 (Greeley) Boulder Valley RE 2 Eagle County RE-50J Lamar RE-2 Pritchett RE-3 Weld County RE-1 Branson RE-82 East Otero R-1 Lewis-Palmer 38 Pueblo City 60 Weld County RE-3(J) Centennial R-1 Ed reEnvisioned BOCES Littleton 6 Pueblo County 70 Weld RE-5J Charter School Institute Ellicott 22 Manitou Springs 14 Ridgway R-2 Westminster Schools Cherry Creek 5 Estes Park R-3 Mapleton 1 Roaring Fork RE-1 Widefield 3 Cheyenne Mountain 12 Fountain 8 Mesa County Valley 51 Salida R-32-J Wiley RE-13 JT 7 Colorado Springs 11 Fremont RE-2 Moffat County RE-1 Sangre De Cristo RE-22J Yuma 1 7  Did you know sample items are posted publicly? Sample/released items are available publicly on the Colorado Assessments Portal Online and paper practice forms English and Spanish With and without text-to-speech Scoring guides with performance data, scoring rubrics, and sample student responses 8  CMAS Test Design – available resources Frameworks and high-level blueprints Include assessed standards and evidence statements Content representation, as seen on the blueprints, is determined by the breadth of the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) Educators were involved in the development of the CAS Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) Provide details about the specific grade-level content area concepts and skills typically demonstrated by students within a CMAS performance level The met and exceeded expectations levels are considered on track to being college and career ready Educators were involved in the development of PLDs Performance levels and cut scores Determined by educators through the standard setting process These do not change from year to year 9  Assessment Development Initiative Continued focus on authentic representation of all students in assessment development In passages and items Through author selection Increase student engagement through cultural responsiveness Socioeconomic statuses Disabilities Ethnicities Rural, mountainous, urban, suburban Become a thought partner – help CDE learn from local experts Participate in CMAS and CoAlt development educator meetings Register for the Educator Database to receive invitations to meetings based on your areas of expertise 10  Throughout the training, Annual Training Requirement click this icon to view resources relevant to the info on a slide. Everyone involved in CMAS math, ELA/CSLA, science, and social studies administration must complete training each year Includes DACs, SACs, Test Administrators, technology personnel, and any other school or district staff involved in administration DACs and SACs are responsible for ensuring all individuals involved in test administration and/or handling secure materials receive training and sign the CMAS and CoAlt Security Agreement Refer to the State Assessment Training Requirements 11 11  Assessment Acronyms* CBT – Computer-Based Testing SAC – School Assessment Coordinator CDE – Colorado Department of Education - TA – Test Administrator Assessment Unit TAM – Test Administrator Manual CMAS – Colorado Measures of Academic TTS – Text-to-Speech Success UAR – Unique Accommodation Request CoAlt – Colorado Alternate Assessment CSLA – Colorado Spanish Language Arts DAC – District Assessment Coordinator ELA – English Language Arts ML – Multilingual Learner PBT – Paper-Based Testing *See Assessment Acronyms resource for additional acronyms and definitions 12  Test Administrator Manuals (TAMS) Test Administrators use TAMs for detailed instructions and general administration scripts to prepare for testing and administer tests in a standardized manner. There are two TAMs: one for computer-based testing and the other for paper-based testing. ○ Printed copies received in initial shipment from Pearson (March) Information in this presentation is found in the Spring 2025 CMAS Computer-based Testing Test Administrator Manual ○ Security measures, administration policies, and procedures identified in the TAM must be maintained ○ Refer to checklists in TAM for before, during, and after testing tasks 13 Spring 2025 CMAS Window April 7 through 25, 2025 Science Grades 5, 8 and 11 Math Grades 3 through 8 ELA Grades 3 through 8 CSLA: ELA accommodation for eligible multilingual learners in grades 3 and 4 Social Studies Grades 4 and 7 Administered only at selected schools 14  Testing Schedule 15  District/School CMAS Window 16 16  Administration Time Allotments Task Time to Allot for an Administration Prepare for testing (includes reading SAY directions 10 minutes (recommended) script from TAM and answering student questions) Distribute test materials 5 minutes (recommended) ELA/CSLA unit testing time 90 to 110 minutes* Math unit testing time 65 minutes Science unit testing time 60 to 80 minutes* Social Studies unit testing time 65 minutes Complete end-of-unit activities, including closing units and 5 to 15 minutes (recommended) collecting test materials *Testing time depends on grade level/content area — refer to Unit Testing Times and Testing Multiple Groups resource 17 17  Guidelines for Administration Time Schedule the entire amount of unit testing time Once the unit testing time is met, the unit must end ○ A student is only allowed an extended time accommodation if listed in their IEP, 504, or ML plan If all students complete testing before the unit testing time is met, the Test Administrator may end the unit (no minimum testing time) ○ Test Administrators may not encourage students to finish any unit early 18 18 Unit Testing Times: Grades 3 through 5 Grades Unit Testing Time (minutes) 1 90 ELA 3 through 5 2 90 CSLA 3 and 4 3 90 1 65 Math 3 through 5 2 65 3 65 1 80 Science 5 2 80 3 80 Social Studies 4* 1 65 19 Unit Testing Times: Grades 6 through 8 Grades Unit Testing Time (minutes) 1 110 ELA 6 through 8 2 110 3 110 1 80 Science 8 2 80 3 80 Social Studies 7* 1 65 Grades Unit Section Testing Time (minutes) 1 Non-calculator 65 Calculator Math 6 through 8 2 Calculator 65 3 Calculator 65 20 Unit Testing Times: Grade 11 Grade Unit Testing Time (minutes) 1 60 Science 11 2 60 21  Calculating Unit Testing Times Add the unit testing time to the start time to determine the stop time Task Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit timing box included with each set of SAY directions in the TAM Start Example: Grades 6-8 Math 20 Minute Warning N/A N/A Triple check this! Miscalculation of unit testing time will result 10 Minute Warning in misadministration and invalidation or suppression of Stop1 student test scores 1Refer to the Unit Timing Guide in Appendix B for assistance calculating the stop time. Reminder: Adjust warning and stop times by 3 minutes if a stretch break is taken during the unit. Provide the entire amount of unit testing time ○ Unit Timing Guide included in TAM Appendix B 22 22  Administration Policies 23 Active Administration Active Test Administrators: Ensure Ensure a Read SAY Move students have standardized directions throughout the all necessary testing environment exactly as room during materials for written testing each unit Re-read/clarify SAY Use proximity to Use “continue directions when keep students working” script asked by students on task  Prohibited Activities Test Administrators May Not: View, score (formally or informally), or comment Provide feedback or coach students on student responses* Clarify test questions Allow students to communicate with each other in any way, or use prohibited materials Answer content related questions Discuss or disclose test content through verbal Interfere with students’ demonstration of skills exchange, email, social media, or any form of Interact with students in any way that would communication impact student responses Download any part of the assessments* Engage in other tasks during test sessions Leave test materials unsecured Read sources, passages, questions, or student *Except as part of specific accommodations responses to self or students* before, during or after testing  Scheduled breaks may occur between units Students may not have access to cell phones during scheduled breaks Guidelines for Breaks During each unit, a short “stand-and- stretch” break is permitted at the discretion of the Test Administrator Example: Grade 11 Science Time stops for the unit, but only for Activity Time up to 3 minutes Unit 1 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Restroom breaks during testing do not Scheduled Break 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. stop the clock Unit 2 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 26  Make-up Testing Students who are absent, become ill, or can no longer test because of classroom, school, or technical interruptions during originally scheduled units, may utilize make-up testing This includes students who had to leave unexpectedly in the middle of a unit (e.g., parent picks up for appointment) Students may not return to previously answered questions Test security and administration protocols apply Units may not be taken out of order for any test NOTE: It is a misadministration to administer units out of order. 27 27 Guidelines for Administration After students finish each unit, individual students Additional optional text in “SAY” Directions: are to… Scratch paper option in ELA, science, and social Appears within the TAM “SAY” Directions – select one studies “SAY” Directions option for Test Administrators to read What are Test Administrators to do when all students have completed a unit? School Site Considerations if releasing students to an outside location: Where will they go? To whom will students be released?  Safety Threats and Severe Weather Know the plan for safety threats and severe weather 1. Note the time of the disruption and time remaining in the unit 2. Secure test materials as specified in the School Security Plan 3. When testing can continue, prepare students for the continuation of the unit and resume tests 4. Document the situation in writing Report the testing irregularity or security breach to the SAC 29 29  Test Security 30  Importance of Assessment Security The security of the assessments is essential for the following reasons: Protection of student information and data Protecting the validity of the state assessments Financial considerations (replacement of compromised test items and materials) It is in state law that the integrity of the assessments must be maintained – this is done through security measures detailed in this training Reporting Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches: All instances of testing irregularities and security breaches must be immediately reported to the SAC, and subsequently, the DAC Should a testing irregularity or security breach occur, be prepared to provide a written statement of the incident to the SAC 31 31  Chain of Custody Form Document any movement of secure materials before, during, and after testing Sign/complete the chain-of-custody form when checking materials out/in Receive materials (e.g., student testing tickets, scratch paper, auditory/signed presentation scripts) from SAC only on the day of testing Receive only the content area and grade level being assessed at that time At the end of the testing session, return all materials to the designated secure location Materials must not be stored in classrooms 32 32  Maintaining Security of the Assessments All secure test materials must be secured while in the Test Administrator’s possession No duplication of secure CMAS materials is permissible No cell phones or other communication, reproduction, or recording devices are allowed during test sessions unless required for accessibility ○ Students should be aware that cell phones or other electronic devices are prohibited. Having these devices during testing (including if a student finishes testing but other students have not) or during a break may lead to the invalidation of not only that student’s test, but to the invalidation of others’ tests as well. All individuals are strictly prohibited from taking photos 33 of paper test materials and all other secure materials. 33 Test Materials Security Secure Non-Secure Student testing tickets Test Administrator Manuals Rosters printed from PAnext with student (TAMs) information Procedures Manual Auditory/signed presentation scripts Unused scratch paper Visual description documents Math reference sheets and Used scratch paper grade 11 science periodic tables if not written on Any student work/responses (e.g., printed from AT device) Copies of the following materials Printed math reference sheets and grade 11 can be printed: science periodic tables just prior to testing Math reference sheets Periodic tables ○ If written on, cannot be reused 34  Accessibility Features and Accommodations Overview 35 Accommodations Pyramid All Students May include Administrative students with Considerations active IEP/504/MLP Accessibility (but not Students must required) Features have an active Accommodations IEP/504/MLP For Unique Accommodation Requests, students must have an UARs Refer to active IEP or 504 and Procedures Manual Section 6.0 receive CDE approval 36  Administrative Considerations Changes to the conditions of testing are available to any student who may benefit: Adaptive and specialized equipment or furniture Frequent breaks (do not stop the clock) Noise buffers/headphones Small group testing Specified, separate, or alternate area or seating Time of day Administrative considerations are available as long as test security is not compromised and testing environment requirements are met. 37 37  Accessibility Features Accessibility feature are available to all students to increase access to the assessments The following accessibility features must be identified in the SR/PNP in advance by an assessment coordinator or sensitive data personnel, otherwise they will not be available to a student during testing: Auditory Presentation: Text-To-Speech for Math, Science, and Social Studies Enlarged Pointer The following accessibility features can be identified in the SR/PNP in advance, but a student can still access them during testing if they are not: Color Contrast Zoom Percentage Note: While accessibility features are available to any student, they may not be 38 appropriate for all students. Students should use similar access strategies during instruction. 38  Accommodations Assessment accommodations are changes made to assessment procedures that provide a student with access to comprehensible information and an equal opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills without affecting the reliability or validity of the assessment Available to students who have IEP, 504, or Multilingual Learner (ML) plans, based on the plan’s documented need for the accommodation(s) Accommodations should not provide an unfair advantage to any student Providing an accommodation for the sole purpose of increasing test scores is not ethical 39 39 Unique Accommodation Requests (UARs) A very limited number of students who An approved UAR is required for: meet specific criteria may qualify for Calculation device on non-calculator portions of math unique accommodations Scribe on constructed response questions of These accommodations might impact ELA/CSLA the construct measured by the Any accommodation not listed in the Procedures assessment; additional documentation Manual is required If approved: CDE Assessment approval is required Student uses the accommodation during the for use of unique accommodations assessment and receives a valid score There must be a direct connection If not approved: between the student’s disability and And the student uses the accommodation during the the ability to access the assessment, the results are not considered valid assessment, which is used to The score is invalidated as a misadministration or determine qualification for use of a suppressed unique accommodation This counts against participation Reminder: Number lines are not allowed 40  Auditory/signed presentation of the ELA or CSLA assessment (i.e., text-to-speech, oral script, signed presentation) is a modification The 2020 Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) expect students to read (decode a printed or tactile code) and comprehend (make meaning of) literary and informational texts independently and proficiently. In accordance with the full implementation of the 2020 Reminders Reading, Writing, and Communicating CAS, CMAS will mirror the standards’ expectation that students combine their phonemic awareness, phonics, Any modification of the assessment vocabulary, and text comprehension reading skills to fundamentally changes the demonstrate mastery of the 2020 CAS independent assessment’s intended measure and, reading expectations. Providing an auditory or signed presentation of printed therefore, is a misadministration or brailled text changes the ELA’s assessment’s focus from reading and comprehension of text to listening resulting in an invalid score and comprehension of text. As such, both presentations are considered modifications. 41  Emergency Accommodation A case in which a student needs a new accommodation immediately due to unforeseen circumstances Cases could include students who have a recently-fractured limb (e.g., arm, wrist, or shoulder); whose only pair of eyeglasses have broken; or a student returning from a serious or prolonged illness or injury Contact the SAC to complete the Emergency Accommodation Form so steps can be taken to provide the accommodation 42 42  Colorado Spanish Language Arts (CSLA) CSLA is a paper-based accommodated version of ELA Follows the design, guidelines, and scheduling of ELA Because CSLA is a ML accommodation, other ML accommodations are not allowed on CSLA IEP/504 accommodations are allowed on CSLA Qualifying students Multilingual Learners (NEP, LEP) Grades 3 and 4 Language arts instruction in Spanish within the past 9 months Students in an English language development program for less than five years CSLA is administered in place of ELA Qualifying students may need to take math and/or social studies assessments in Spanish Refer to the CMAS Spanish Assessments Decision Making Flowchart 43 43  Accessibility Features and Accommodations Training If administering the following accessibility features or accommodations, ensure training is received this school year: Auditory/Signed Presentation (Auditory/Signer Script and Text-to-Speech) Math, science, and social studies English Text-to-Speech – accessibility feature Spanish Text-to-Speech – accessibility feature Script only for translation into a language other than English or Spanish, including signed presentation – accommodation Scribe ELA constructed response – unique accommodation requiring a CDE-approved UAR ELA selected response – accommodation Math, science, and social studies – accommodation 44  CBT Transcription Steps Student: 1. Responds to constructed response (CR) questions on their assistive device Student may respond to selected response items in TestNav Device with saved responses is secure until student responses are removed 2. Exits the unit, but the student should not submit the unit Test Administrators transcribe student responses Transcription Guidelines to CR questions into TestNav before the next unit Transcriber: Requires presence of at least two individuals during 3. Resumes the student’s test in PAnext transcription of student responses 4. Logs in to TestNav as the student and transcribes the One person to transcribe CR responses verbatim 5. Submits responses for the transcribed unit One person to verify the transcription 6. After transcription, SAC shreds any responses printed from an assistive technology device Complete the Secure Data Removal form Note: Because units cannot be administered out of (Procedures Manual Appendix G) order, transcription must take place before the student can take the next unit Student: 7. Student continues testing in the next unit 45  Technology for Medical Monitoring Students who use a phone, tablet, or other device to monitor a medical condition may have the device in the testing room Documentation of medical necessity must be kept at the school and district Follow the district’s plan for use of these devices: Where the device is located and who has control of the device If the student has control, the device must be visible at all times and may not be used for any other purpose Procedures for if/when the device alerts and what action is necessary If student must leave the testing environment, follow procedures in the TAM for students who become ill 46 46  Student and Test Administrator Materials 47  Test Administrator Manual (TAM) Ensure TAM has 2025 on the cover Select district/school options for after the test session Read SAY directions exactly as written (may clarify after) Practice in advance Each unit is submitted independently 48 48 Devices Student Testing Devices Students cannot use browsers to test online Use the TestNav app for student testing on the following device types: Desktop/laptop computer Chromebook iPad Test Administrator Device Used to manage the online test session through PAnext 49  Calculators by grade Math Grades 6 and 7 – Five function with square root and Calculators percentage functions Grade 8 – Scientific For computer-based testing, the correct Science calculators are automatically provided to students by TestNav. Grade 5 – Four function with percentage function The school must supply students requiring specialty or handheld calculators with the Grades 8 and 11 – Scientific appropriate grade-level calculator. 50 Additional Mathematics Materials Rulers and Protractors Optional Geometry Tools: Rulers and protractors are available to all Schools may provide the following students automatically through TestNav, tools to students for Grade 8 Math: as appropriate by assessment ○ Tracing paper Handheld rulers are not allowed on CBT ○ Reflection tools ○ Straight edges Mathematics Reference Sheets ○ Compasses Automatically available to all students ○ Protractors taking mathematics tests in grades 5 through 8 through TestNav Optional: Schools can provide printed copies to students for use during testing 51 Additional Science Materials Grade 11 Science Periodic Table Automatically available to all students taking grade 11 science through TestNav Optional: Schools can provide printed copies to students for use during testing 52  Headphones Required for use with Text-to-Speech (TTS) forms Students must wear headphones if they are in a room with other students Test students separately if they are unable to wear headphones Bluetooth headphones are not allowed for CMAS Also available for use as noise buffers Note: CMAS assessments do not contain audio unless TTS is assigned 53 53  Testing Environment 54  Test Environments Must Be adequately lit, quiet, free of distractions, and heated or cooled Provide an adequate writing surface (for scratch paper) Be free of electronic devices and music Have a “Do Not Disturb/Only Authorized Personnel Allowed” sign placed on the door during test sessions 55 55  Prohibited Materials All cell phones Exception: Test Administrator may have a cell phone for emergency use ONLY, but the ringer must be turned off Exception: Student medical monitoring devices Electronic devices including, but not limited to:  E-readers  Personal document scanners  Electronic pens  Smartwatches  Smart glasses  Bluetooth earbuds  iPods, MP3 players, or other music players  Instructional aids relevant to content being assessed  Reference books (exception: word-to-word dictionaries for ML) 56 Note: Food and drinks are not allowed on desks or near test materials 56  Prohibited Displays and Visual Aids Do not display/allow any content related posters or aids that suggest possible answers to students in the testing environment Posters that do not include content specific definitions, content related processes or solutions may remain on the wall Prohibited visual aids in the test environment must be removed or covered  Number lines  Word walls  Steps for solving math equations  Maps  Charts  Models  Any content related materials  Any resource that defines, explains, or illustrates terminology or concepts 57 General rule: When in doubt, cover it. 57  Test Administrators must: ❑ Actively proctor ❑ Remain attentive and in the room during the entire testing Student-to-Test unit Administrator Ratio ❑ Circulate throughout the room during the test Student-to-Test Administrator ratio must not exceed 30-to-1 ❑ Should be able to see Test Administrator must be able to actively monitor students working, not the space within the physical testing environment student work Consider room configuration Make special considerations for large testing environments or environments with complicated configurations 58  Room Configuration Students should not be able to see each other’s work from a normal testing position Consider the following seating configurations to maintain test security: Seat students in every other seat (useful in a computer lab setup) Arrange monitors back-to-back Seat students back-to-back Seat students in a semicircle (useful for schools using laptops) Seat students in widely spaced rows or in every other row (appropriate for a classroom setup) Dividing screens or other privacy materials may be used if students cannot be placed far enough away from each other 59 59  Testing Different Grades Together If the unit testing time and directions are the same, different grades can be administered in the same room A separate testing environment is needed for: PBT and CBT (administration SAY directions and materials are different) Different content areas (testing times and SAY directions are different) Directions read aloud in a language other than English English tests and Spanish accommodated forms Grade 11 science and grade 5/8 science (different unit times) ELA grades 3 through 5 and ELA grades 6 through 8 (different testing times) Math grades 3 through 5 and math grades 6 through 8 (different SAY directions) Math grades 6 through 8 unit 1 and math grades 6 through 8 units 2 and 3 (different SAY directions) 60  Unauthorized Visitors and the Media Only students, Test Administrators, and authorized school, district, state personnel, or state-sanctioned test monitors are allowed in testing areas during administration Official DACs are notified in March if the district is selected for test monitoring Media are not allowed to have access to the tests before, during, or after test administration, or take pictures or video of testing materials or testing students Parents are not allowed in the testing room with their child 61 61  PearsonAccessnext 62  User Accounts User Roles – assigned to PAnext users Permissions - each user role contains permissions that determine which tasks the user can perform in PAnext CMAS Test Administrators have the Test Administrator role which allows them to take the necessary actions in PAnext to administer CMAS tests 63 63  PAnext Administration: CMAS or CoAlt (back to 2013- Change your view 2014) Colorado > 2024 – 2025 > CMAS Spring 2025 COLORADO (CO) Organization: Menus 64 64  PAnext – Testing Actions As a Test Administrator, you will work with the following actions under the Testing menu: Sessions Locate and select the session(s) you will administer Students in Sessions Print Student Testing Tickets and Session Rosters Verify special form assignment Manage live testing Start sessions Unlock units Resume units 65 65  PAnext Training Modules Reminder: PAnext is used for student test data management (and accessing results) for both online and paper-based testing Short training modules are available for different PAnext activities 66 66  Before Testing 67  Student Readiness Student practice resources are available on the Colorado Assessments Portal Colorado Practice Resources (CPRs) For paper-based testing and computer-based testing In English and Spanish CBT CPRs available with and without text-to-speech (TTS) CPR Guides - include scoring information (e.g., answer keys and rubrics) During testing, Test Administrators cannot help students with TestNav navigation and May not help with how to answer a question May not show how to go to the next question or use the review screen May not assist with drag and drop or other technology enhanced items Strongly recommend students are provided access to CPRs prior to testing CBT includes constructed response, technology-enhanced, and selected response items CPRs include forms with accessibility features and accommodations 68 68  Access CPRs Additional ways to access CBT CPRs: TestNav App Navigate to “Colorado” sign in page Select “Practice Tests” link PAnext Training Site Requires login from student testing ticket Secure practice sessions must be setup in advance 69 69  App-based CBT CPRs 70 70  Accessibility Features and Accommodations To prepare for providing accommodations: Administer student practice resources to students Review resources: Section 6.0 in the Spring 2025 CMAS and CoAlt Procedures Manual CMAS Accessibility Features and Accommodations Trainings Auditory/signed presentation scripts – supervised early access to script for rehearsal, if applicable Confirm students with accommodations are testing in an appropriate environment On the “Students in Session” screen in PAnext, confirm the student has the correct form marker displayed on the screen (e.g., TTS, SPA TTS, AT) 71 71  A marker appears next to a SASID on the Students in Session screen if a form-dependent accommodation/accessibility feature was identified for the Form Assignment student on the Manage Student Tests screen or through an Markers in PAnext SR/PNP import Indicator Accommodation/Accessibility Feature If a student should have one of TTS Text-to-Speech these forms and the marker is not SPA Spanish seen, do not let the student sign into TestNav! Immediately contact SPA TTS Spanish Text-to-Speech the SAC. AT Assistive Technology  A marker appears next to a SASID on a student’s testing ticket if they were assigned a TTS or Auditory/Signer Script form Form Assignment Markers on Student Testing Ticket Accommodation/ Indicator Accessibility Feature Text-to-Speech Auditory/Signer Script  Test Administrator Access to Materials Test Administrator access to test materials is only available on the day of testing 1. Check materials out using school chain-of-custody form 2. Administer assessment 3. Check materials in using school chain-of-custody form There are early access exceptions for some accommodations See accommodations training information Secure test materials must: Not be removed from the school’s campus Never be left unattended Be secure while in the Test Administrator’s possession 74 74  Tasks: One Week Before Testing At least one week before testing: Review the Test Administrator Manual and attend training to understand policies and instructions for the spring 2025 test administration Sign the CMAS and CoAlt Security Agreement form Prepare to administer accommodated tests, if necessary Ensure PAnext can be accessed Optional: Administer the Colorado Practice Resources (CPRs) 75  Tasks: One Day Before Testing One day before testing: Prepare the testing environment Ensure the spring 2025 administration instructions (TAM) are available Know what, when, and where testing will take place Arrange for school-supplied materials (e.g., scratch paper, calculators) 76  Session Management in PearsonAccessnext Overview of Managing and Monitoring Test Sessions in PAnext Log into PAnext Locate and start test session(s) Unlock/lock unit Students log in to TestNav Understand the testing status indicators Manage test interruptions and Resume student tests, as needed Verify units are in Completed status Stop test sessions only after all units are completed Information on how to complete these activities is found in the PAnext Training Modules 77  Start a Session and Unlock Units 78 78  Starting Test Sessions 1. Start Test Session in PAnext If the Start button is not available, contact the SAC to have the test session Prepared (only SACs and DACs can prepare test sessions) 79  Unlocking Test Units 2. At the session level in PAnext, unlock the unit that is to be tested before reading the “SAY” directions At the student level, lock () the unit for any absent students At the student level, unlock () appropriate test units for any make-up students Only one unit can be unlocked at one time for a student Students who are taking make-up units can be unlocked individually Units must be administered in sequential order – out of order testing is a misadministration 80  During Testing 81  Maintain Test Security 1. Administer test sessions properly and securely according to protocol Refer to training and TAM 2. Administer all tests 3. Focus full attention on the testing environment at all times during testing Ensure students do not participate in any prohibited activities 4. Do not provide students assistance that could impact answers 5. Follow proper test security procedures for providing accessibility features or accommodations 6. Follow chain-of-custody requirements to return all test materials after testing Reporting Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches: Immediately repot all instances of testing irregularities and security breaches to the SAC, and subsequently, the DAC Be prepared to provide a written statement of the incident to the SAC 82  Tasks: Complete on the Day of Testing The following icon appears with “SAY” directions that indicate materials are ❑ Receive test materials to be distributed: ❑ E.g., student testing tickets, headphones for students using TTS, scratch paper, and pencils ❑ Required materials for each test are listed in the TAM ❑ Manage test session in PAnext ❑ Ensure a computer or tablet is available ❑ Help students log in to TestNav ❑ Check students on the Students in Sessions screen in ❑ Keep/monitor time PAnext ❑ Supervise and monitor test activity ❑ Ensure accessibility features and accommodated forms are assigned to appropriate students ❑ Unit 1: Start test session ❑ Read the appropriate “SAY” directions from the TAM ❑ All units: Unlock at the unit or individual student level ❑ Distribute test materials to students ❑ Resume test units, as needed ❑ Ensure testing tickets are provided to the correct ❑ Provide three-minute stand and stretch break, if applicable students ❑ Report testing irregularities or security breaches to SAC 83 83  Incorrect Form Assignment Check form assignments before students log in Incorrect forms must be identified before students log in to test Immediately contact the SAC if the form indicator is not seen in PAnext If errors are identified after students log in to test, the options are: Continue with the test and suppress the score Student receives SPR, but the scores are not aggregated Counts against participation for the school and district Stop the test and invalidate with Void 06 Misadministration = the student does not receive SPR Counts against participation for the school and district 84 84  Distributing Test Tickets to Students Distribute as directed in the TAM SAY Directions When distributing testing tickets to students at the start of each testing session, ensure each student is provided the testing ticket on which their name appears 85  Identify Student Testing Device on Student Testing Ticket Strongly suggest identifying the device on which the student tests. Use the same device each day of testing for a content area. For example, the student tests all ELA units on device #11, but math could be taken on a different device. 86  Interruptions During Testing If there is an interruption to testing, including if a student becomes ill, the student should: 1. Select the button next to their name displayed in the top right corner of the screen 2. Choose the option Sign out of TestNav; then select Save and Return Later on the Exit Test screen The test will close on the student’s device and the student will be listed in Exited status on the Students in Sessions screen A Test Administrator must Resume the student’s test before the student can continue with the same test If a student exits TestNav (either unintentionally or intentionally) before completing a test unit: 1. Verify TestNav shut down on the student’s device 2. Resume the student’s test in PAnext The student’s test will resume from the point at which the test was interrupted The system will upload any test responses that the student entered after the interruption if resumed on the same testing device 87  Resume a Test Click Stop a Session button for step-by-step directions 88 88  Directions to Resume a Test To resume* units in PAnext, take the following steps on the Test Administrator’s device From the Students in Session screen, use one of two options: 1. Resume a small number of students: Select the drop-down arrow next to the student’s unit status; select Resume or Resume Upload. If TestNav is shut down on the student device and the unit status is: Exited, select Resume Active, select Resume Upload 2. Resume several student tests at the same time: Select the checkbox next to the student(s) whose unit status needs to be updated Open the task list, select Resume Student Tests, and click Start Select the checkbox next to the unit that is to be resumed for the student(s); click Resume *A unit cannot be resumed if it is Resumed, Marked Complete, or Completed NOTE: Units only go into Completed status if the student selects the green Yes, Submit Final Answers button on 89 the Test Submit Warning screen. Units will not be unsubmitted for students who take this action prematurely. 89  Math Units with Two Sections Unit 1 for Math Grades 6, 7, and 8 contains two sections: Unit 1 Section 1 = non-calculator Unit 1 Section 2 = calculator Both sections must be completed during Unit 1 testing time Math Grades 6 through 8 – 65-minute unit testing time When 20 minutes remain in the unit, there is a reminder in the “SAY” directions At the end of the first section, the student sees the above screen instructing them to submit the section, and then confirms that action Students will see a similar screen at the end of the second section, which must be submitted in order to submit Unit 1 Distribute handheld calculators to students who require them when notified The calculator icon appears by calculator references in the TAM 90  Student Submits Test Once a student goes through the multi-step process to submit their answers for a unit, that unit is complete and will not be re-opened. Steps the student must take to move a unit into Completed status: 1. Use navigation arrows through the last question or select the Review button and scroll to the bottom of the drop-down menu and select the End of Section option 2. Select Submit Final Answers on the End of Section screen 3. Confirm Yes, Submit Final Answers on the Test Submit Warning screen A message appears on the screen: Sign out complete. Thank you for using TestNav. Units only go into Completed status if the student selects the green Yes, 91 Submit Final Answers button on the Test Submit Warning screen. 91  Verify Answers are Submitted At the end of each unit, verify in PAnext that all students who just completed testing show a unit status of Completed in the unit column on the Students in Session screen If any students are in Exited status, they did not submit their final answers before signing out of TestNav Resume the student’s test through PAnext Have the student use their Student Testing Ticket to sign into TestNav on the same device they used to test The student should then go through the proper steps to submit their final answers Confirm that the student’s unit status changes to Completed in PAnext If any students are in Active status, but are no longer signed into TestNav, they are not properly logged out of the test (e.g., the student closed the Chromebook lid, the computer froze, or the device crashed during testing or submitting answers) Select Resume Upload, then follow the previous steps 92 92  Lock Unit at the End of Each Testing Session Lock the tested unit at the session level The unit status for students who just completed testing should now be locked and Completed The unit status for students who were absent should be locked and Ready Sign out of PAnext Do not stop the test session in PAnext until all units are completed by all students Collect Student Testing Tickets, any accommodated test materials, and used scratch paper Return the materials to the SAC Document the return of all secure test materials (used and unused) on the school’s chain of custody form 93 93  TAM Reminders This checklist appears on the back of the TAM for quick reference 94  Basic Technical Troubleshooting 95  Troubleshooting Guidance When a technology disruption affecting a single student occurs, Test Administrators take the following steps: Note the time of the disruption Follow procedures for troubleshooting and support If the issue persists, move the student to another testing device Document the situation in writing When a technology disruption affecting multiple students occurs, Test Administrators take the following steps: Pause testing Note the time of the disruption Follow procedures for troubleshooting and support Resume testing Document the situation in writing 96  Error Codes Error codes are received on a student’s device when TestNav identifies an issue. Examples: 1001: “Your test has been saved. Please notify your test administrator.” This is an Early Warning System initial message, which does not indicate the issue, so another error code will follow 1009: “Unable to download test content” Network connection issue between the testing device and Pearson servers 3005: “TestNav has detected that another application attempted to become the active window…” Could be caused by pop-ups in the background or power saving features TestNav exits the test and displays the following errors when a student types certain key combinations while testing – the test must be resumed before the student can sign in again: 3020: “TestNav has detected that Command+Option+Esc has been typed...” 3022: “TestNav has detected that Ctrl+Alt+Del has been typed...” 8026: “Unable to connect to the proctor caching computer. Please contact your administrator.” Network connection issue between the testing device and the local proctor caching device 97 97  Error Codes – Next Steps 1. Resume the student’s test in PAnext 2. Have the student log in again on the same testing device Do not move the student to another testing device unless the student safely exits the test using the “sign out” feature in TestNav If the same error occurs repeatedly, or if the same error is affecting multiple students, contact the Technology Coordinator Resources: Test Administrator Manual 2.4.2 Stops in Testing Appendix D: TestNav 8 Error Codes and Resolutions TestNav 8 Online Support Guide Searchable Directory of Error Codes 98 98  Common Errors – 9059 9059: “The username or password you entered is incorrect.” If the username and password being used are accurate, the student may be on the incorrect login page “Colorado” 99 99  TestNav Note: The Sign In page should say “Colorado” above the Username and Password fields. If it doesn’t, click the User Icon and select “Choose a different customer”. 100 100  Student Logs into Another Student’s Test Student A logs into Student B’s test 1. Immediately exit the test Do not have Student A or Student B continue/start testing 2. School immediately contacts DAC 3. DAC immediately contacts CDE If Student B hasn’t touched the test, CDE may be able to move the test into Student A’s name Moves the whole test Individual units cannot be moved If Student B has taken one unit or more, CDE may have to void the unit taken by Student A to allow Student B to complete their test Responses cannot be transferred to Student A’s test Student A’s test may need to be invalidated as a misadministration Not allowed to access test questions more than once 101 101  Technology Tip Document the device on which each student tests There is a space for this on the Student Testing Ticket This aids in response recovery if it becomes necessary (SRF) If not identified, may not be able to recover responses, if needed If a student receives an error do not immediately move them to a new device Sign in using the same device again, then click the User icon in the top right screen corner to “sign out” This sends all responses saved on the device to the testing server Always have the student “sign out” if they are not submitting their test Never just power-off a device 102 102  Issues with Individual Items If a student reports that an item is not functioning or does not have an answer space: DO NOT read the item Note: Content area Grade level Form number Unit number Item number Test format Provide information to the SAC Wording from the test must NEVER be included verbally or in writing The SAC will contact the DAC and Pearson 103  After Testing 104 Tasks: After Each Testing Session 1. Collect materials (see below) 4. Notify the SAC of absent 2. Ensure students logged out of students and/or needed TestNav correctly transcriptions 3. Return materials to the SAC using 5. Report any testing irregularities chain of custody form or security breaches to the SAC, Student testing tickets Test Administrator Manual including missing materials If applicable Printed periodic tables (science grade 11 only) 6. After all units of a test are Printed mathematics reference sheets (math grades 5 through 8 only) completed, stop test sessions in Calculators Headphones PAnext Used and unused scratch paper Stop a Session Once all students are in Completed or Marked Complete status for all units, the test session can be stopped If any units for any students need to be Marked Complete, inform the SAC. A reason for marking complete must be provided to the SAC; however, this does not automatically invalidate a test.  Reporting, Resources, and Support 107 107  Reminder: Colorado Typical Reporting Timeline Common statute requires that Question LEPs ensure 1. Student data files are typically expected in June appropriate personnel OnDemand student reports available at this time (no comparative data) provide and explain 2. Individual student performance reports and summary data files 3. District- and school-level reports assessment results to All state assessment results will be embargoed and must not be publicly the parent/guardian of disseminated, distributed, or published by any means until they are each student enrolled publicly released by the state; however, districts and schools may: in the district or charter Share confidential individual student performance reports with school (C.R.S. §22-7- parents/guardians Use aggregated and individual student level results internally for 1006.3 (8)(a)) informational and planning purposes before results are publicly released Ensure any data you release after the embargo lifts includes appropriate suppressions to meet federal and state data privacy requirements 108 108  Procedures Manual Section 7.0 Reporting 7.1 PearsonAccessnext Reports Operational Reports OnDemand Reports Published Reports 7.2 Public Assessment Reports State Level Results District and School Level Results District and School Disaggregated Reporting Information Summary Results 7.3 Accountability Reports Growth Looking for information about Performance Frameworks CMAS Data and Results Resources CMAS reports? CMAS and CoAlt Interpretive Guide to Assessment Reports Publicly posted data and results Communication Resources Understanding CMAS Score Reports Using CMAS Score Reports to Support Your Student’s Success 109  CMAS Websites Colorado Assessments Portal Access Student and Educator Resources (practice tests) PearsonAccessnext Live Site Sign in to manage online test sessions Training Site Tip: PearsonAccessnext sites can be accessed through the Colorado Assessments Portal (bookmark the portal!) 110 110  Colorado Assessments Portal PearsonAccessnext Data Resources Links to the live and training site File Layouts Technology Setup Reporting Resources Technology Guidelines Interpretive Guide Manuals and Training Spanish Report Shells and PLDs CMAS and CoAlt Procedures Manual Educator Involvement Spanish SAY Directions Register for educator committee development Training Videos meetings Additional Documentation Parents and Guardians Practice Resources Score Report Resources TestNav 8 Tutorials Documents and Forms Computer-based Testing CPRs Policy Documents Paper-based Testing CPRs Before, During, and After Testing forms and CPR Scoring Guides and Rubrics guidance 111 111  Customer Support Contact support for assistance with: Navigating PearsonAccessnext and the Training Site Managing test sessions CMAS Support Call Toll Free: 1-888-687-4759 Troubleshooting error codes Monday – Friday Managing user IDs and passwords 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (MST) PearsonAccessnext > Contact COLORADO Support Accessing resources Chat is available 112 112  Communication In addition to state policies and procedures, each LEP determines their own local policies in procedures To ensure communication is as efficient as possible, refer to the follow communication structure if an issue is experienced and support is needed: Test Administrator contacts School Assessment Coordinator (SAC) SAC contacts District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) DAC contacts CDE 113  Security Agreement Form Sign the Security Agreement form for Spring 2025 CMAS and CoAlt: Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies 114 Return the signed form to the SAC.  Get Involved! Educator participation is critical to Colorado's state assessment development and validation process Educators may sign up to serve on committees related to the following state assessments: CMAS: Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, and English Language Arts (ELA), including Colorado Spanish Language Arts (CSLA) CoAlt: Science and Social Studies Join the Colorado Educator Pool for assessment development committee selection http://coassessments.com > Educator Involvement 115 115  Thank you! 116 116