Smarter Balanced
A 2020-2021 TEACHER/TA/CC Proctor TEST CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED
Your annual test re-certificate tutorial and exam are found here.
NOTE: All students are required to take the test on campus and will need their tech equipment to do so. The goal is 95% of our students will complete the SBA. Follow the Safety Protocols.
NGSS begins in Kindergarten
NGSS start in Kindergarten- Purpose to encourage students to enter science and engineering. Todays public issues- Global warming, DNA editing, Health care, Vaccine development and more.
engage in public discussions,
to be critical consumers of scientific information related to their everyday lives, and
to continue to learn about science throughout their lives.
The NGSS test will be 5th grade this year. The test takes about 90 minutes to complete and is not timed. Practice using interim tests.
TIP: 4th grade teams - you can also access these practice tests to students- learn how to take test and see what they will do next year.
Part 1 TA Training Slides
Planning Before, During and After Test Administration
Part 2 TA Slides
Site Navigation
Test Security
Webinars Please review the slides and /or webinar for a review on test security.
Materials Teachers Training
These materials are available for schools to provide TA trainings at their schools. These materials can be adjusted to adhere to your school's policies and procedures so long as they are consistent with the Test Administration Manual (TAM).
Test Administration Manual : https://smarterbalanced.alohahsap.org/core/fileparse.php/3410/urlt/Smarter-Balanced-Summative-TAM_2020-2021.pdf
Test Administrator Training Packet https://smarterbalanced.alohahsap.org/resources/test-administrator-packet-2021-tw/
Tools for Teachers
Embedded ACCOMMODATIONS AND SUPPORTS WITH ALL STUDENTS. If the tools are distractions teachers can turn it off.
Training Test allows students to become familiar with the assessment software, tools, etc., while the Practice Test includes about 30 items at each grade level and provides access to the designated supports and accommodations if administered using the secure browser.
More on Interim Assessments
TIDE SYSTEM
https://smarterbalanced.alohahsap.org/users/test-administrators.stml
RESOURCES
https://smarterbalanced.alohahsap.org/resources/tools-for-teachers/
https://smarterbalanced.alohahsap.org/
https://smarterbalanced.alohahsap.org/resources/test-administration/
Tickets
Print one per page, this allows students to use the page for notes. Collect and shred when test is finished.
SBA General Guidelines
Get the room ready, safety protocols and more.
TEST SCRIPT
Script must be followed TAM Appendix Z must be followed exactly and used each time a test is administered
Simplified Test Directions
Script must be followed TAM Appendix Z must be followed exactly and used each time a test is administered except when students are designated for the Simplified Directions.
Accommodations
Accommodation Information: https://smarterbalanced.alohahsap.org/resources/accessibility-and-accommodations/
Recorded Training Webinars: https://smarterbalanced.alohahsap.org/resources/webinars-tw/
ALT Testing
Can take test online or paper and pencil. Must bring tech to school and take test at school.
Families
Remote Learning Testing for Parents
Parents /Families
PREPARE : Overview for Coordinator Team: Training Slides
The Manual and Checklists (appendix)
This is the SBA Asssessment manual.
Below are the appendix checklists for the team.
J. Principal
K. Test Coordinator
L.. Test Admin
M. Tech
N. Student Services
O. CC Coordinator
APPENDIX P: TESTING INCIDENT REPORT FORM (p107)
APPENDIX Q: STATE TEST ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST FORM (p108)
APPENDIX R: COURTESY TESTING FOR HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS (p109)
APPENDIX S: ADDITIONAL DESIGNATED SUPPORTS OR ACCOMMODATIONS (p.110)
APPENDIX T: ON-ISLAND ALTERNATIVE SITE REQUEST FORM FOR PAPER/PENCIL HSAP ASSESSMENTS (p111)
APPENDIX U: OFF-ISLAND ALTERNATIVE SITE ADMINISTRATION REQUEST FORM FOR PAPER/PENCIL HSAP ASSESSMENTS (p112)
APPENDIX V: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM FOR PROCTORS AND SKILLS TRAINERS (p.113)
APPENDIX W: SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL EMERGENCY (p114)
APPENDIX X: GR 11 SMARTER BALANCED SCORES SHARED WITH UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM (p115)
APPENDIX Y: WORKSHEET FOR SCHEDULING ONLINE ASSESSMENTS (p116)
APPENDIX AA: TEST ADMINISTRATOR AND PROCTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT (p123)
Full Manual