ACT Aspire
ACT Aspire Peg Thomsen
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Agenda ▪ Resources & materials ▪ Technology ▪ Inviting additional users ▪ Adding students ▪ Personal Needs Profiles ▪ Creating groups (optional) ▪ Creating test sessions
Hawai'i Training November 28 – December 2, 2016
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Resources & Materials
ACT Aspire Assessment Landing Page http://actaspire.pearson.com
Hawai'i Training November 28 – December 2, 2016
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Avocet –
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/home
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Training Management System (TMS) https://actaspire.tms.pearson.com
8
Spring 2018 Schedule
9
Portal Messages
10
Technology Readiness Webinar March 21
11
TestNav
https://support.assessment.pearson.com/display/TN/TestNav+System+Requirements
12
Assessment Prep
13
User Roles – Matrix on Avocet
14
Invite New Users
• Each student must have unique SSID
Students
• Schools in ACSI tenant • • • •
SSID starts with School Code Next a hyphen “-” Followed by ID XXXX-XXXXXXX
16
Adding Students Manually
17
Importing Students • Student Data Upload (SDU) • Layout & template on Avocet • Layout & template in the Quick Guide
18
Import Status
19
Personal Needs Profile (PNP) • Defines student test supports • Edit prior to placing in test session • May require separate test environment
Add/edit PNP
Add student to test sessions
Appropriate materials delivered
21
Creating Groups Are easily accessible lists of students
Are separate from test sessions
Can be used to add students to test sessions
Can be used to generate dynamic reports
Go to Students and select Create Group
Click Add/Remove Students to manage students in group
Copy Groups
Mr Smith Period 2 Algebra
Test Session Overview Test Sessions Students must be placed test sessions Students receive the correct form type per their PNP
Online
Students are able to log into TestNav ACT Aspire can assess and deliver appropriate paper materials ACT Aspire can generate pre-ID labels
Paper
Creating New Test Sessions Test Sessions
Choose New Test Session from the Dashboard, or select Create a Test Session from the Summative Tests menu
Click the list icon to access the Select a Test window
Choose Online or Paper for Mode, as applicable
Enter your testing window and set start and end dates
Enter the test session name – only the first 6 characters of the title appear on the pre-ID.
Enter your testing window start and end dates, times, active days of testing, and observance of daylight savings
Define a title and any special instructions for the session
Proctor Caching is highly recommended for summative online testing
Test Session Details
Allows you to monitor the test session, manage students, and start the session
Click Add to select students for the session
Adding Students
Multiple Session Details Choose Test Administration.
Select mode – Paper or Online.
Determine your testing window.
All available grades will display; select which subjects to administer.
Removing Students
Test Coordinators
• Responsible for materials • Separate Test Coordinator manual • Materials need to be secured • Local staff trained on security procedures
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Test Times Spring 2018 Summative Standard Test Times Grade
English
Math
Reading
Science
Writing
3
40
65
65
60
45
4
40
65
65
60
45
5
40
65
65
60
45
6
40
75
65
60
40
7
40
75
65
60
40
8
40
75
65
60
40
EHS
45
75
65
60
40
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Room Supervisor Manuals • Separate manuals per test mode • Oral instructions • Color coordinated by subject • Review prior to test day • Understand test policies
38
Seating Adequate writing surfaces, ample seating, good lighting, comfortable temperatures, quiet atmosphere, freedom from distraction Whenever possible, seat students in rows to facilitate distribution and collection of materials Students should be minimally 3 feet apart shoulder to shoulder and front to back; students should face the same direction. Cover content related maps, charts, bulletin boards, posters, etc.
Seating Chart
Receiving Paper Materials • Quantities based on test session creation • Pre-ID labels • Test booklets and answer documents shrink-wrapped together • Overage • No printed manuals
40
Initial Shipment • Packing List • Security Checklist • Test Coordinator kit (return labels) • Test booklets and answer documents • Pre-ID labels • Call 855-730-0400 with questions
41
Materials Provided by the School Locally Provided
Timers No. 2 Pencils Scratch Paper Other Materials
Calculators (optional)
Paper Changes Spring 2018 • Two types of test booklets (TB) and answer documents (AD) • •
Customary – TB & AD with which you are familiar Colored-band – TB & AD with a colored band on the outside front and back covers
• Schools will receive pre-id labels only •
NO pre-printed answer documents
• TB and AD will be packaged together
43
Customary Answer Document and Test Booklet
44
Colored Band Answer Document & Test Booklet
45
Test Form Code Change
46
Colored Bands • Grade 3 – Blue • Grade 4 – Orange • Grade 5 – Purple • Grade 6 – Gray • Grade 7 – Green • Grade 8 – Red • EHS - Brown
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Pre-ID Labels
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Pre-ID Labels
Reference Test Coordinator & Room Supervisor manuals for information on gridding answer documents.
49
Shrink-wrap packages • TB and AD will be packaged together •
Pre-sorted
•
Shrink-wrapped
•
Package of 10 items
•
TB, AD, TB, AD, TB, AD, TB, AD, TB, AD
1 shrink-wrap package
50
Returning Test Materials Webinar March 28
51
Online Testing – Authorization Tickets
Test Name (subject)
Session Name Student’s Name; alpha by last name Student specific User Name and Password
Authorization tickets can only be used by the student listed on the ticket; failure to do so will result in testing and reporting irregularities
Important Reminders • PNPs then test sessions • Spring 2018 Summative Schedule • Students must be in the portal to test
Hawai'i Training November 28 – December 2, 2016
54
Process Flows Paper
Online
55
Q&A
56
1
Agenda ▪ Resources & materials ▪ Technology ▪ Inviting additional users ▪ Adding students ▪ Personal Needs Profiles ▪ Creating groups (optional) ▪ Creating test sessions
Hawai'i Training November 28 – December 2, 2016
2
Resources & Materials
ACT Aspire Assessment Landing Page http://actaspire.pearson.com
Hawai'i Training November 28 – December 2, 2016
4
5
6
Avocet –
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/home
7
Training Management System (TMS) https://actaspire.tms.pearson.com
8
Spring 2018 Schedule
9
Portal Messages
10
Technology Readiness Webinar March 21
11
TestNav
https://support.assessment.pearson.com/display/TN/TestNav+System+Requirements
12
Assessment Prep
13
User Roles – Matrix on Avocet
14
Invite New Users
• Each student must have unique SSID
Students
• Schools in ACSI tenant • • • •
SSID starts with School Code Next a hyphen “-” Followed by ID XXXX-XXXXXXX
16
Adding Students Manually
17
Importing Students • Student Data Upload (SDU) • Layout & template on Avocet • Layout & template in the Quick Guide
18
Import Status
19
Personal Needs Profile (PNP) • Defines student test supports • Edit prior to placing in test session • May require separate test environment
Add/edit PNP
Add student to test sessions
Appropriate materials delivered
21
Creating Groups Are easily accessible lists of students
Are separate from test sessions
Can be used to add students to test sessions
Can be used to generate dynamic reports
Go to Students and select Create Group
Click Add/Remove Students to manage students in group
Copy Groups
Mr Smith Period 2 Algebra
Test Session Overview Test Sessions Students must be placed test sessions Students receive the correct form type per their PNP
Online
Students are able to log into TestNav ACT Aspire can assess and deliver appropriate paper materials ACT Aspire can generate pre-ID labels
Paper
Creating New Test Sessions Test Sessions
Choose New Test Session from the Dashboard, or select Create a Test Session from the Summative Tests menu
Click the list icon to access the Select a Test window
Choose Online or Paper for Mode, as applicable
Enter your testing window and set start and end dates
Enter the test session name – only the first 6 characters of the title appear on the pre-ID.
Enter your testing window start and end dates, times, active days of testing, and observance of daylight savings
Define a title and any special instructions for the session
Proctor Caching is highly recommended for summative online testing
Test Session Details
Allows you to monitor the test session, manage students, and start the session
Click Add to select students for the session
Adding Students
Multiple Session Details Choose Test Administration.
Select mode – Paper or Online.
Determine your testing window.
All available grades will display; select which subjects to administer.
Removing Students
Test Coordinators
• Responsible for materials • Separate Test Coordinator manual • Materials need to be secured • Local staff trained on security procedures
36
Test Times Spring 2018 Summative Standard Test Times Grade
English
Math
Reading
Science
Writing
3
40
65
65
60
45
4
40
65
65
60
45
5
40
65
65
60
45
6
40
75
65
60
40
7
40
75
65
60
40
8
40
75
65
60
40
EHS
45
75
65
60
40
37
Room Supervisor Manuals • Separate manuals per test mode • Oral instructions • Color coordinated by subject • Review prior to test day • Understand test policies
38
Seating Adequate writing surfaces, ample seating, good lighting, comfortable temperatures, quiet atmosphere, freedom from distraction Whenever possible, seat students in rows to facilitate distribution and collection of materials Students should be minimally 3 feet apart shoulder to shoulder and front to back; students should face the same direction. Cover content related maps, charts, bulletin boards, posters, etc.
Seating Chart
Receiving Paper Materials • Quantities based on test session creation • Pre-ID labels • Test booklets and answer documents shrink-wrapped together • Overage • No printed manuals
40
Initial Shipment • Packing List • Security Checklist • Test Coordinator kit (return labels) • Test booklets and answer documents • Pre-ID labels • Call 855-730-0400 with questions
41
Materials Provided by the School Locally Provided
Timers No. 2 Pencils Scratch Paper Other Materials
Calculators (optional)
Paper Changes Spring 2018 • Two types of test booklets (TB) and answer documents (AD) • •
Customary – TB & AD with which you are familiar Colored-band – TB & AD with a colored band on the outside front and back covers
• Schools will receive pre-id labels only •
NO pre-printed answer documents
• TB and AD will be packaged together
43
Customary Answer Document and Test Booklet
44
Colored Band Answer Document & Test Booklet
45
Test Form Code Change
46
Colored Bands • Grade 3 – Blue • Grade 4 – Orange • Grade 5 – Purple • Grade 6 – Gray • Grade 7 – Green • Grade 8 – Red • EHS - Brown
47
Pre-ID Labels
48
Pre-ID Labels
Reference Test Coordinator & Room Supervisor manuals for information on gridding answer documents.
49
Shrink-wrap packages • TB and AD will be packaged together •
Pre-sorted
•
Shrink-wrapped
•
Package of 10 items
•
TB, AD, TB, AD, TB, AD, TB, AD, TB, AD
1 shrink-wrap package
50
Returning Test Materials Webinar March 28
51
Online Testing – Authorization Tickets
Test Name (subject)
Session Name Student’s Name; alpha by last name Student specific User Name and Password
Authorization tickets can only be used by the student listed on the ticket; failure to do so will result in testing and reporting irregularities
Important Reminders • PNPs then test sessions • Spring 2018 Summative Schedule • Students must be in the portal to test
Hawai'i Training November 28 – December 2, 2016
54
Process Flows Paper
Online
55
Q&A
56
