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WCSD Department of Assessment February 2021
NEVADA
STUDENT ASSESSMENTS
SPRING 2021
Science, Summative Smarter Balanced, and
Alternate Assessments
Department of Assessment
https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1248
PARTICIPATION IN TRAINING
1. Each individual must acknowledge in writing
or electronically that they have participated
in the annual and/or refresher training and
that they have been informed of and
understand procedures, and the potential
consequences for non-adherence.
2. School Principal: Ensure all personnel
assisting with assessment-related activities
receive a refresher training prior to testing.
‐‐Training records/acknowledgements containing dates and signatures of all
participants must be retained for three consecutive school years.
‐‐Proof of training may be requested as part of an investigative process.
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NEVADA READY ASSESSMENTS 2021
STATE CRITERION-REFERENCED TEST (CRT)
o The State is required to annually measure academic achievement at
specified grade levels of all students enrolled in public/charter schools.
o Nevada students participate in either the general assessment or
alternate assessment.
o The Nevada CRT includes:
• Grades 3‐8 – Summative Smarter Balanced assessments in English
Language Arts/ELA and Mathematics (online)
• Grades 5, 8, and High School (gr 9 or 10): Science assessment (online)
• Grades 3‐8, and High School (gr 11): NAA/Alternate assessment in ELA and
Mathematics (paper administration; responses submitted online)
• Grades 5, 8, and High School (gr 11): NAA/Alternate assessment in Science
(paper administration; responses submitted online)
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PARTICIPATION ≥ 95%
--All Students Participate in State Assessments
Grades 3-8: Summative (Smarter Balanced) ELA &
Math OR Alternate (NAA) ELA & Math
Grades 5 & 8: Science OR NAA Science
Grade 11: ACT ELA (English + Reading + Writing)
& Math OR Alternate (NAA) ELA & Math
HS: Science (gr 9 or 10) OR NAA Science (gr 11)
REQUIREMENT: Annually measure the achievement of not less than 95 percent
of all students, and 95 percent of all students in each subgroup of students
who are enrolled during the testing window.
OUTCOME: Ensure fair accountability determinations based on meaningful
data about school performance.
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https://doe.nv.gov/Accountability/NSPF/
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
--Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF)
Elementary Schools
• % Pooled Proficiency: ELA,
Mathematics and Science (20 pts)
• % Grade 3 ELA Proficiency (5 pts)
Middle Schools
• % Pooled Proficiency: ELA,
Mathematics and Science (25 pts)
High Schools
*High school: ELA & mathematics
• % ELA Proficiency (10 pts)
proficiency calculated from grade 11 • % Mathematics Proficiency (10 pts)
cohort; Science calculated from CRT
grade 10 cohort & NAA grade 11
• % Science Proficiency (5 pts)
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WCSD B.I.G. REPORT:
“NSPF ASSESSMENT PARTICIPATION”
• Monitoring tool created to help principals and test coordinators identify
currently enrolled students who have/have not participated in each
content area assessment.
• Starts up in March; available for Elementary/Middle grades (Gr 3-8).
• Broken down by reporting categories used for the Nevada School
Performance Framework (NSPF).
Assessment Participation Summary (sample view)
TIP: Report shows participation status as defined for the NSPF, it does not
show test completion status.
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ELA & MATH: SUMMATIVE Grades 3-8
SMARTER BALANCED
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GRADES 3-8: SUMMATIVE (SBAC)
ASSESSMENTS IN ELA AND MATHEMATICS
Content provided by Smarter Balanced.
View test blueprints for Summative Smarter Balanced assessments:
https://contentexplorer.smarterbalanced.org/test‐development#blueprints
Each student participates in four “test sessions” (2 ELA, 2 Math):
ELA Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) – may be given over multiple days
ELA Performance Task (PT, 2 parts) –2 testing periods
Math Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) – may be given over multiple days
Math Performance Task (PT, 1 part) – 1 testing period
Students receive 1 test ticket for each session (4 total for Summative).
Test coordinators schedule the order of administration within the school.
Sessions and parts may be administered in any order.
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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
QUESTION TYPES
o Multiple-choice response: four response options with only one correct answer.
o Multiple-select response: multiple-response options with one or more correct
answers. The test question may not always tell how many options should be
chosen (this is an item design feature that provides information for scoring).
o Technology enhanced: questions that may include drag-and-drop, graphing,
drop-down menus, and matching.
o Written-response questions (short, 1-2 sentences): questions require the
student to answer by typing a response in the space given.
o ELA only
Listening: students will listen to a passage and then respond to questions about
the passage; ELA CAT only, all students require headphones.
Extended written-response, PT part 2 “writing” (limit 10K characters): students
will read 2-4 sources (repeated from part 1 “reading”) and write to one of
three tasks (narrative, opinion/argumentative, or informational/explanatory.
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ELA CAT: LISTENING ITEMS
D/HH Accessibility Options
1. Video Sign Language (VSL)
with Closed Captioning (CC)
for listening items
(choose option 1 OR 2)
2. Human Reader – Requires
paper administration for all
sessions & parts of the ELA
test, both CAT & PT
Student readiness check! Explore item types and navigation tools
through the OTT (Online Tools Training) practice and training tests.
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ELA PERFORMANCE TASK (PT):
PART 1-READING, PART 2-WRITING
Students read multiple sources
Same texts repeated in parts 1&2
Part 1 “Reading”
• Presents scenario (purpose,
context) for reading
• Task includes 2 or 3 items
Part 2 “Writing”
• Write to one of three tasks (randomly distributed)
o Gr 3-5: narrative, opinion, OR informational
o Gr 6-8: narrative, argumentative, OR explanatory
• “On-demand” writing experience
o 10,000 character limit including spaces (≈3.5 pages or 1600 words)
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ELA PT: EXTENDED WRITTEN-RESPONSE
EMBEDDED (ONLINE) WRITING TOOLS
Dictionary and Thesaurus Tool
Spellcheck Tool
*Students taking the same test on paper should be provided with a paper dictionary and thesaurus.
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ELA EXTENDED WRITING PRACTICE
Access a sample item for practice using the embedded
online tools for the Extended Writing item:
1. Launch DRC INSIGHT browser application
2. Select: Summative > Practice Tests
3. Choose: English Language Arts > select grade level > login
4. Select test link: Grade X – ELA Performance Task
5. Begin test skip to Question 4
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*PAPER test versions only:
MATHEMATICS 6-8 (ONLINE) Provide student with the
grade appropriate (basic or
EMBEDDED CALCULATORS scientific) handheld calculator
for use on calculator items.
Basic Calculator Scientific Calculator
Calculator Tool Grade 6 Mathematics Grades 7 & 8
Mathematics
Calculators powered by Desmos
https://calculator.smarterbalanced.org
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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
COMPUTER ADAPTIVE TESTS (CAT)
– Better at pinpointing student performance and areas of
strength and weakness.
– Personalized to the individual student taking the test.
– Delivery of questions based on the student’s response to
the previous item—correct or incorrect.
– Question difficulty may increase or decrease as the
student progresses through the items.
– Number of items for an individual student will vary.
Students typically respond to 40–44 items on each CAT.
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CAT: NAVIGATION RULES & ENDING TEST
Students must answer an item before moving to the next question.
Students cannot go back to previous test questions or skip questions.
After completing the last question and clicking on the “next” button,
the CAT automatically ends and students are presented with a
“Congratulations” screen and button to exit the test.
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CAT: TESTING TIME
o The estimated testing time for each CAT session (ELA, Math) is
2 hours.
o Administration of a CAT session may be completed over
multiple days.
o If the scheduled testing period ends before a student finishes,
direct student to click Pause and then click Exit Test. Note on
the testing roster which students need more time.
o Paused tests may be resumed on a subsequent day. The
student will use their original test ticket and the test will start
at the next item.
o Students working productively must be given time to complete
the test.
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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
PERFORMANCE TASKS (PT)
o Performance Tasks are “fixed form” tests. Once started, the task
(or task part) must be completed and submitted within a single
supervised testing period.
The ELA Performance Task is split into two parts (one test ticket).
Part 1 (“reading”) contains a multiple text sources (passages)
and 2 or 3 test questions.
Part 2 (“writing”) contains the same multiple text sources
(passages) and an extended written response item.
The Mathematics Performance Task has only one part.
o PT item sets are randomized and students may not receive the
same questions/tasks within the same testing group.
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Tip: DON’T schedule a
Performance Task to
PT: TESTING TIME start late in the day!
o PT = “fixed-form”, once started, each PT part must be completed in a
single supervised testing period; cannot return to test after
unsupervised break.
o Plan accordingly to ensure students will have sufficient time to
complete the the PT part before the end of the school day.
o Estimated testing time for EACH PT PART is 1.5-2 hours
o ELA PT there should be a distinct break in testing between part 1
and part 2.
Part 1 – students read multiple text sources and respond to 2 or 3 items.
Part 2 – students should be able to use “skim & scan” to read the same text
sources, and then will respond to one on-demand writing task.
Parts 1 and 2 may be given on the same day or on separate days.
Do not permit students to start the next part without permission.
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SCIENCE Grades 5 & 8
High School (gr 9 or 10)
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GRADES 5, 8, & HS: SCIENCE ASSESSMENT
Test content was developed specifically for Nevada and is
aligned with the Nevada Academic Content Standards for
Science (NVACSS), based on the Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS).
Grade 5 test items align to grade 5 standards
Grade 8 test items align to grades 6-8 banded standards
Grade HS (taken during 9th or 10th) test items align to Life
Science/Biology standards
NDE Assessment Information:
https://doe.nv.gov/Assessments/Science/
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SCIENCE ASSESSMENT:
QUESTION TYPES
o Multiple-choice response: four response options with only one
correct answer.
o Multiple-select response: multiple-response options with one or more
correct answers. Note: The test question may not indicate how many
options should be chosen; this is an item design feature that provides
information for scoring.
o Technology enhanced: questions that may include drag-and-drop,
graphing, drop-down menus, and matching.
o Grades 5 & 8 only – Written-response questions (short, 1-2
sentences): questions require the student to answer multiple parts by
typing responses in the space(s) given.
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*PAPER test versions only:
SCIENCE (ONLINE) Provide student with the
grade appropriate (basic or
EMBEDDED CALCULATORS scientific) handheld calculator
for use on calculator items.
Basic Calculator Scientific Calculator
Calculator Tool Grade 5 Science Grades 8 & HS Science
Calculators powered by Desmos
https://calculator.smarterbalanced.org
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SCIENCE GRADES 5 & 8
REFERENCES TOOL FOR WRITTEN-RESPONSE
References
Tool
Grade 8
Grade 5
Written-Response Rubric Guide
Written-Response Checklist
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SCIENCE: TESTING TIME
Tip: Be conscientious about scheduling.
Don’t start the test late in the afternoon!
o Two parts – test parts may be administered on the same day,
separate days, and in any order.
o “Fixed-form” – once started, each part must be completed in a
single supervised testing period.
o Students cannot return to a test part after an unsupervised break.
o Plan 1 hour for each part; total testing time estimate≈2 hours.
o Do not allow students to start the next part without permission.
o Single-testing period: Before starting next part, determine if
student will have enough time to complete test, then, distribute same
test ticket.
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DRC INSIGHT Navigation
PREPARE STUDENTS Training Tests
Practice Tests (ELA & Math)
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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS
Content Area Required Equipment & Materials
Headphones are required for Scratch paper* (and writing
ELA ALL students during the ELA utensil) required for all grades;
CAT session. scratch paper may be plain
unlined, lined, or grid‐only
Graph (or grid‐only) paper* (unlabeled) graphing paper.
is required for the *See UAAG p.7 for
Mathematics mathematics CAT & PT accommodations.
sessions in grades 6, 7, & 8.
Headphones required for any
student with embedded text‐
Science
to‐speech enabled.
*Monitor and track use of scratch paper and materials for accommodations or
designated supports. Collect used scratch paper and clear AT devices.
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PREPARE STUDENTS
FOR SUCCESS
Online Tools Training (Science, Summative)
• Training tests with sample questions showing different item types.
• Select “Audio” version to practice using embedded text-to-speech (TTS).
• Explore embedded tools, features, and practice online test navigation.
Practice Tests (Summative Smarter Balanced – ELA & Math)
• Grade level specific, separate “CAT” (non-adaptive) and Performance
Task practice tests.
• Practice item types including: listening (ELA), multiple-choice, short
answer, technology enabled, and performance tasks.
Tutorials
• Video tutorials with voice-over and CC.
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HOW TO ACCESS TUTORIALS, OTT, AND
PRACTICE TESTS
Online Tools Training (OTT) & Practice Tests
o Access through DRC INSIGHT secure browser
installed on student testing devices.
o Publicly accessible versions of the Online Tools Training (OTT)
training tests, Practice Tests (Summative administration), and Tutorials
are available via the WBTE portal.
TIP: Google Chrome is the supported browser for the publicly
accessible version of the DRC INSIGHT portal.
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ONLINE TOOLS AND NAVIGATION
BEFORE TESTING, provide
students opportunities to
practice in DRC INSIGHT:
o Online Tools Training (OTT)
o Practice Tests (Summative)
o Tutorials
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Universal Tools
ACCESSIBILITY Designated Supports
Accommodations
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https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/3568
USABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY, &
ACCOMMODATIONS
Usability, Accessibility, & Accommodations Guide (UAAG)
The UAAG outlines the UNIVERSAL TOOLS
categories and
available accessibility
DESIGNATED SUPPORTS
features for the Spring
2021 assessments. ACCOMMODATIONS
New accommodations or changes to an accommodation must be made to a student’s
IEP or Section 504 Accommodation Plan 30 days prior to the start of testing.
Designated supports and accommodations for use during testing should be regularly
used by the student during classroom instruction and assessments for at least 5
weeks prior to using the support/accommodation on state/district assessments.
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ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES
--Designated Supports and Accommodations for Testing
UNIVERSAL TOOLS (Step 1)
DESIGNATED SUPPORTS (Step 2)
ACCOMMODATIONS (Step 3)
Step 1—Universal Tools: Available to all students, self-selected during test.
Determine if student can access test with UT only. For more support, go to step 2.
Step 2—Designated Supports: Selected by Educator-Parent-Student team for
students who regularly benefit from use during instruction. IEP/504, go to step 3.
Step 3—Accommodations: Match to regularly used and beneficial
instructional and classroom assessment accommodations specified in
IEP/504 Plan, appropriate/allowed for the tested content and grade level.
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EMBEDDED FEATURES & TEST VERSIONS
LISTED ON STUDENT’S TEST TICKET
Designated TTS – Text-to-Speech for all grades, all content areas; test
Support (online): directions, test questions, and answer options; no ELA passages
Accommodation TTSPASSAGE – Summative ELA gr 6-8; test directions, test
– IEP/504 only questions, answer options, and ELA passages
(online): CC, VSL – Closed Caption & Video Sign Language, both VSL
and CC will be activated (Summative ELA)
VSL – Video Sign Language (Summative Math and Science)
Paper BRAILLE – Braille print version
administration: LP – Large Print version (22-point font)
Student responses POD – Print-on-Demand version, standard-font (Summative)
must be transcribed
into DRC INSIGHT. PAPER – Paper version, standard font (Science)
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ACCOMMODATION:
SPEECH-TO-TEXT/STT
Speaking/Speech Recognition Software
o Students with a documented accommodation allowing speech-to-text
will use their own assistive technology devices.
o Disable internet, other applications, and grammar tools. Enable spell
check. Word prediction feature is permissible.
o Speech-to-text must be documented on the NDE testing
accommodations form for IEP and 504 and must be flagged in DRC
INSIGHT portal (contact Assessment Support).
o Student responses must be transcribed verbatim into the DRC INSGHT
test engine by the test administrator or school test coordinator.
o Pre-authorization from district/state required for non-IEP/504 students
to use STT software for testing (emergency situations).
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BEFORE TESTING: DRC INSIGHT Portal
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (“FLAG”)
Required for state data collection and to enable correct test version or
embedded features. Inform Assessment Support (district) of the needed test
features for students.
► Must be flagged in DRC INSIGHT BEFORE printing/using test tickets:
Braille (BRAILLE) or Large Print (LP), accommodation for VI
Print‐on‐Demand (POD) or Paper (PAPER) for “Judicially Adjudicated”
Print‐on‐Demand (POD) or Paper (PAPER), accommodation for D/HH, medical or
home/hospital
*Speech‐to‐Text/STT, accommodation (does not change version or show on ticket)
Text‐to‐Speech (TTS) for ELA directions & items, math or science (all content)
Text‐to‐Speech Passages (TTSPASSAGES), accommodation for ELA items & passages
Video Sign‐Language (VSL), accommodation for math or science (all content)
VSL with Closed‐Captioning (VSL, CC), accommodation for ELA listening passages
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COLOR CHOICES/CONTRASTING COLOR
o Color Choices and Contrasting
Color are available as an
embedded Universal Tool.
o Test Administrators may assist
individual students in setting
these options.
o Use the “Options” button to
access color features and the
masking tool.
o All other embedded Universal
Tools are accessed from the
tool bar.
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TEST ADMINISTRATOR Protocols & Procedures
Test Security
PREPARATION Test Administration
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FORMS & PROTOCOLS
FOR TEST ADMINISTRATORS
o Test Administrators must be licensed Nevada educators, trained in
Nevada test security and test administration procedures.
If test administration requires exposure (viewed/heard) to test
content or student responses, the confidentiality agreement must be
signed and returned to the school test coordinator prior to testing.
Follow procedures provided in the Test Administrator’s Manual, and
the Read Aloud, Scribing, or Transcribing Protocol(s).
o A confidentiality agreement must be signed by D/HH interpreters and
medical caregivers authorized to be in the testing room.
Test Session Forms and Resources > https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/3568
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ADMINISTRATION MATERIALS:
PREPARE FOR TESTING
Test administrators should scan the room and student workstations before
starting to ensure no materials were left behind by a previous class.
1. Test Administrator’s Manual with read aloud script
2. Test Session Roster for documenting attendance, test completion status
3. Test Session Log Sheet (use new log for each test session); must be
signed by every adult assigned to the testing room, and every adult or
student entering/exiting the room throughout the testing period
4. Test Tickets for students included on roster; remember to collect tickets
immediately after students log in to their test
5. List of students receiving designated supports or accommodations,
embedded and non-embedded
6. Permissible materials and authorized support/accommodation materials
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DRC INSIGHT
DESKTOP ICON & LANDING PAGE
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TEST TICKETS CONTAIN LOG IN DETAILS
Test Name
Student Name/ID
Login Details
Accommodation(s)
o Verify individual tickets indicate embedded accommodations/DS.
o DO NOT allow a student to test if their test ticket does not list the
required embedded accommodation or DS/designated support.
o Incorrect ticket? Notify test coordinator; TC contact Assessment Support
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DRC INSIGHT: TEST LOG IN SCREEN
Sample Test Ticket
Science Assessment
*with TTS designated support
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DRC INSIGHT: CONFIRMATION SCREEN
Welcome (confirmation) screen. TAM
script directs students to check the
following facts:
First name, middle initial, and last name
Test name
Test session name
School name
State student ID (10-digit)
Local student ID (7-digit)
Verify students have logged into the
correct test, under the correct name.
Collect test tickets after student’s
have logged in to their test.
If information is NOT CORRECT, immediately “Exit.” When exited
at this point, test will not be started. Verify test ticket for student.
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DRC INSIGHT: TEST SECURITY
Prepare students in advance; Review test security expectations
In order for the results to be valid, you must not
give or receive help.
view another student’s computer screen for answers or allow
another student to view yours.
use your cell phone or other electronic devices or take pictures
or screenshots.
cause a disturbance of any kind.
remove test tickets and scratch paper from the room.
discuss the test with anyone.
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DRC INSIGHT: TEST DIRECTIONS
Before viewing any
test items, students
are directed
through multiple
screens with
instructions on test
security, navigation,
and online tools.
For each assessment, the TAM provides scripted
Read-Aloud Instructions prefaced by “SAY:”
**Follow the script in the TAM verbatim.**
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PT & SCIENCE: NAVIGATION RULES
(FIXED FORM)
o Within a test part, students may navigate forward through test questions or
go back to review/change answers.
o Students may skip to the next question without answering the current question.
End of Each Test Part: Review Screen
o Review Screen shows which
questions have not been answered.
o Students may navigate back to items
to change/provide answers.
o When finished, student must click on
“End Test” to submit for scoring.
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PT & SCIENCE: END TEST & SUBMIT
(FIXED FORM)
o A pop-up box will ask the student to
confirm they have completed the test by
clicking on the “Submit Test” button.
o After a test is submitted, the student will
be locked out of the test.
“Are you done…? Be sure you have
answered all of the questions.”
“You have answered all questions.”
(All boxes will be checked)
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PAUSING THE TEST
FOR SUPERVISED BREAKS
o To pause a test for a supervised break, the student
will click on the Pause button. This will hide the
student’s test screen and start a 20 minute timer.
o If the student returns to the test within 20 minutes,
he/she will click on Resume to continue testing.
o If a student does not return to testing within the set
20 minute Pause break, the test will automatically
exit and the student will need their test ticket to log
back in and continue testing.
o Students and testing devices must be monitored
during any pause break during testing.
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PAUSING THE TEST
EXCEEDING THE “20-MINUTE RULE”
o Students must request permission to use the pause feature and the
student must be supervised during the pause/break.
o After the 20 minute mark, a paused test will automatically exit, but
not end/submit. Status will show “In Progress.”
o If the student was supervised during a break that exceeded 20
minutes, the Test Administrator may allow the student to resume
testing by providing the student’s test ticket with login information.
o If the student was not supervised for ANY AMOUNT OF TIME
during a break in testing, the student should not be allowed to
resume that test session or test part.
*If the session times‐out, all submitted test responses (answered items) will be stored; progress is saved.
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EXITING THE TEST
(ON PURPOSE, BEFORE COMPLETING)
A test may need to be exited for the following reasons:
Taking the CAT (ELA, Math) over multiple days
DO NOT
Moving a student; changing computers (allow 15 “End” or
minutes before logging in on different device) “Submit” a test
prematurely.
Testing irregularity (e.g. emergency evacuation,
student illness, disruption)
To exit the test:
1) click “Pause,” 2) then,
click “Exit” from the
Pause/timer screen, 3) next
screen click, “Yes, Exit.”
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ASSISTING STUDENTS
Students may not receive assistance beyond making certain they
understand test directions.
School officials/personnel who offer/provide inappropriate
assistance to students can face severe consequences including
suspension or revocation of teaching licenses. (NRS 391.330)
TIP: BEFORE the first day of testing, review instructions and ensure
students are comfortable with the testing platform, navigation, and
online tools using the OTT (Online Tools Training). In the OTT, show
students how to use the “Help” screens ON THEIR OWN during testing.
TIP: PRIOR to the test date, provide instruction and translation of test
directions in another language for EL students. During testing all
instructions must be given in ENGLISH only.
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TEST ITEM CONCERN
(STUDENT SUSPECTS ITEM ISSUE)
Procedure – Student reports suspected item issue:
DO NOT
1. For each testing period, the Test Administrator/Proctor examine or record
should document suspected item issues reported by details about test
students. item content.
2. On the testing period roster or session log sheet, record the Tell student
following: Administration (Summative, Science), Test Name to continue
& Test Part (if applicable), Session Name, Grade Level, working and
answer the item.
Student Name, State ID, Question Number
Assure student
3. Documented item concerns are returned with secure test that the item will
materials to School Test Coordinator who will contact NV be looked at by
the test provider.
Help Desk (DRC) to report information (1-866-588-4978).
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GRADES 3-8 & 11:
ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT
o The Nevada Alternate Assessment (NAA) is an alternate assessment for
students with significant cognitive disabilities to demonstrate knowledge
in each content area. Only students who meet the eligibility
requirements should participate in the NAA.
o Participation in the NAA during high school (grade 11) is a requirement
for the alternative diploma.
o The NAA is administered on paper but all student responses must be
entered into DRC INSIGHT to be scored.
o The NAA test is administered to each student one-on-one and video
recorded.
o Students may take as much time as needed to complete the assessment.
Breaks should be given based on the student’s individual needs.
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PAPER ADMINISTRATION:
NAA & PAPER FORMS OF ONLINE TESTS
Alternate (NAA) – all tests, 1. Test Administrator & Student
paper administration only o Secure materials: manual with script, test
booklet, response collection sheet, other
General: ELA, Math, Science permissible materials.
• BRAILLE – Braille print o Student responses recorded on separate
• LP – Large Print; 22‐point collection sheet.
or larger, locally prepared 2. Test Administrator (or Test Coordinator),
• POD – Print‐on‐Demand; computer with DRC INSIGHT secure browser
standard‐sized font for o Secure materials: student’s test ticket,
Summative ELA or Math student’s response collection sheet.
• PAPER – Paper; standard‐ o Responses transcribed from collection
sized font for Science sheet into DRC INSIGHT. Test(s) submitted.
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PAPER ADMINISTRATION:
TRANSCRIBE RESPONSES INTO DRC INSIGHT
Student responses must be transcribed into DRC INSIGHT test engine
AFTER a test is completed, and no later than May 19, 2021.
• Verify student name and grade level are correct and match the
assessment completed by the student.
• Make sure the answer sheet you are transcribing is for that student!
• If required, select the correct content area, test session or part.
• Once a content area, session, or part is submitted, you will no
longer be able to select that test.
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PAPER ADMINISTRATION:
ONLINE DIRECTIONS FOR TRANSCRIBING
– DO NOT MODIFY student responses.
– Enter student responses EXACTLY as
recorded on the response collection
sheet or by the student.
– ACCURATELY transcribe each student
response into the appropriate
response space that corresponds to
the item number on the student’s
response collection sheet.
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PAPER ADMINISTRATION:
SAMPLE ITEM IN DRC INSIGHT
• If you must
temporarily stop
transcribing before
finishing, select
“Pause”, and “Exit”
the test.
• Do not leave an
active test
unsupervised.
• Review/End Test – skip to the end to review your progress
• Pause – temporarily stop and exit test; log back in with test ticket
• Flag – to mark an item for review later and before submitting
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PAPER ADMINISTRATION:
REVIEW & SUBMIT AFTER TRANSCRIBING
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Test Security
TEST COORDINATOR Staff Training, Assignments
Test Management
Monitoring & Reporting
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DRC INSIGHT PORTAL – NEVADA
https://nv.drcedirect.com
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USER HINT
o Remember to select the appropriate administration when
you begin working in an application.
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ACCOMMODATIONS FLAGS
BEFORE printing test tickets, verify
correct accommodations (and DS)
have been assigned under Student
Management. Embedded
accommodations, including test
version (for paper administration)
are noted on the test ticket.
“Edit
Student”
pop-up
screen
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Here to Help!
Contact
Assessment
PRINT TEST TICKETS – 2 WAYS Support
FIRST, log in to DRC INSIGHT Portal; Select: Test Management
application > Manage Test Sessions; Select: Administration (2021)
Method 1: PDF – All students in a test session
1. Apply desired filters
2. Click button: Show Sessions
3. Choose the action: Print All Tickets
Method 2: Customize Test Tickets – sort before printing; add details
1. Click button: Show Sessions
2. Click button: Export Student Details (bottom of screen); a CSV file will
download, then save file as an Excel Workbook (*.xlsx)
3. Use a mail merge (with Word) to generate customized tickets that include
student ID and other details
4. Optional: Combine data from Infinite Campus to match teacher and class
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TEST TICKET SECURITY
o Test tickets are secure materials.
DO NOT share login credentials electronically (i.e. do
not email).
SIGN OUT/IN test tickets each day. Return all used
and unused test tickets to test coordinator as directed
and before the end of the school day.
TA must COLLECT test tickets after students successfully
login to each test/test part.
TA must ACCOUNT FOR every test ticket prior to
dismissing students from testing room.
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NON-PARTICIPATING OR NOT TESTED
o All students
enrolled in a test
administration in
DRC INSIGHT
Portal must be
assigned to all
available test
sessions for their
grade level.
o Students not participating in the assessment are assigned to “DO NOT USE” sessions.
o Testing codes indicate the reason a student is not participating in the test.
o Do not print or distribute test tickets from “Do Not Use” sessions. Contact
Assessment Support if a student should be changed to a “live” session.
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NOT TESTED CODES
A “Reason Not Tested” code must be applied to every non-
participating student in DRC INSIGHT Portal. Students cannot be
deleted from the system.
Assessment Support will manually code not tested students based
on information provided by schools and in Infinite Campus.
Reason Not Tested codes include: Absent, Not Enrolled, NAA,
Other, Home School, Out of State, and Special Circumstance.
Parent/guardian requests to refuse/decline testing must be
documented; student coded “Other” for reason not tested and
counted as non-participant for school accountability ratings.
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NOT TESTED AND INVALIDATION CODES
STUDENT MANAGEMENT
Not Tested codes
and Invalidation
flags are visible on
the Testing Codes
tab for individual
students (Edit
Student screen).
o Schools will be required to respond to inquiries from Assessment Support and
provide requested documentation as needed for data validation in DRC
INSIGHT Portal.
o Student changes and test codes should be finalized by May 21, 2021.
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TIP: All “Locked”
DRC PORTAL: and “In Progress”
tests will submit
STUDENT/TEST SESSION STATUS for scoring after
the state testing
window ends.
Student Status tabs – Student progress is reported as:
Not started – no log in recorded
In Progress – student logged in, test started, but test session not yet ended
Locked – test started, but not submitted (fixed-form only; CAT does not lock)
Complete – student logged in, test was started and ended by submitting OR
all items were answered and test ended (CAT); the start time, end time, and
duration of the test session are displayed
Session Detail – Test session status is reported as:
Not started – no students in the test session have started testing
In Progress – at least one student in the test session has started testing
Complete – all students in the test session have completed testing and
submitted their tests for scoring
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DRC PORTAL: STUDENT PROGRESS TIP: If a student
does not resume
VIEW ALL – STUDENT STATUS TAB an “In Progress”
test or the test
cannot be
resumed, no
action is needed.
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DRC PORTAL: STUDENT STATUS
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT VIEW
Under Manage Students, you
may search for a specific
student and see that student’s
status for all his/her test
sessions (by administration).
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TEST MATERIALS HANDLING Paper Test Materials
NAA Materials Return
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PAPER ADMINISTRATIONS:
RETURNING TEST MATERIALS TO DRC
o Make note of the
UPS tracking number
for each box
shipped to DRC.
o Tip: Take a picture of
each used shipping
label and save it
with your secure
testing materials for
2020-2021.
ALL SECURE TEST MATERIALS RECEIVED FROM DRC, MUST BE RETURNED TO DRC.
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NAA: HANDLING OF SECURE MATERIALS
1. Locked, secure storage must be accessible to only the Principal, Test Coordinator, and
authorized Test Administrator.
2. Materials may be checked out to test administrators only AFTER they have completed
the WCSD training.
3. Early administration or administration of the NAA examination to a person who is not
eligible is a testing irregularity. Testing window: Feb 18‐May 19, 2021.
4. The Test Administrator must account for all test materials, including Test Booklets,
Student Response Booklets, Student Response Collection Sheets, and any other
materials used for the examination.
5. Upon completion of testing, Test Administrators must return all test materials to the
School Test Coordinator in a timely manner, but no later than the end of the testing
window for the examination.
Materials to be returned to DRC include Test Booklets, Student Response Booklets,
any auxiliary materials, Student Response Collection Sheets, and the student video
file CDs, DVDs, or USB flash drives.
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NAA: TEST MATERIAL KITS
o Each grade-specific test kit contains:
Test Booklet, also known as the Teacher Booklet or Administrator’s
Guide
ELA Student Response Booklet
Math Student Response Booklet
Science Student Response Booklet (grades 5, 8, & 11 only)
o Each grade level test kit can be used to test 3* students (in the same
grade level) who take the NAA. *A separate student response collection
sheet must be used for each student.
Order additional kits through DRC INSIGHT Portal: Materials application
> Additional Materials.
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NAA:
STUDENT RESPONSE COLLECTION SHEET
o Print additional copies of the Student
Response Collection Sheet (SRCS) from
DRC INSIGHT Portal.
o Use SRCS to record student responses
DURING test administration.
o AFTER testing is completed in one or all
Responses entered on the
content areas, THEN use student’s test
Student Response Collection
Sheet will not be scored. ticket to login and transcribe responses
into DRC INSIGHT.
All student responses must o Only the teacher who administered the
be transcribed into DRC
assessment or the School Test Coordinator
INSIGHT by May 15.
may transcribe responses into INSIGHT.
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NAA: STUDENT VIDEO ENVELOPES
Video envelopes provided by DRC for packaging student
videos for return.
EACH STUDENT’S VIDEOS SHOULD BE PLACED IN A
SEPARATE ENVELOPE.
Use the Pre-Assigned Student Video Envelope that has been
labeled with a Student Pre-ID Label, OR if an envelope was
not received for a student, use an Overage Student Video
Envelope and clearly fill in the student information fields on
the envelope.
For students not participating or no longer enrolled, return pre-
assigned video envelopes empty (do not reuse).
Test Coordinators may order additional envelopes through DRC
INSIGHT Portal.
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NAA: RETURN TEST MATERIALS TO DRC
TC – Package Student Videos Envelopes and Nonscorable Test Materials
Place Student Video Envelopes into a DRC return box and seal using heavy-duty
packing tape ensuring the flaps marked A and B are visible.
1 box for returning materials – pack all materials together with videos on top
(and cushioned). Use only the pink DRC label on flap A and a UPS Return
Service label on flap B.
2 or more boxes for returning materials – separate videos and nonscorable
materials (test booklets, etc.). Use the pink DRC label on flap A for video
returns. Use a white DRC label on flap A for nonscorable materials returns.
Affix a UPS Return Service label to flap B.
Use heavy-duty packing tape and “H”-taping method.
Keep boxes secured until handed off to UPS (May 20-28, 2021).
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Schedule
GET READY Train Staff
Inform Students & Families
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RESOURCES AT
WASHOESCHOOLS.NET
Departments > Assessment
Assessment Support
775.348.0248
AssessmentSupport@washoeschools.net
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IMPORTANT DATES – SPRING 2021
Test Setup Schedule, Monitor Verify Data
BEFORE DURING AFTER
• Request flagged supports and • Testing Windows • All tests lock at the end of
accommodations (due 2/17) CRT: 120th day to May 19 day (5pm) on 5/19/2021
‐‐request additions and updates Alternate: Feb 18‐May 19 ‐‐student responses from
via email or phone BEFORE paper administrations must
Last day: May 19
printing test tickets for student be transcribed (online)
• Schedule testing: Mon‐Fri,
• Test Sessions – students ‐‐student responses to NAA
7AM‐4PM (*5PM at latest)
grouped by grade level only must be transcribed (online)
• CRT start dates:
• Tickets available for print • Submit copy of non‐
‐‐Gerlach: February 24 participation/reason not
‐‐2/18 – NAA
‐‐Balanced: February 25 tested tracker to
‐‐2/23 – ELA, Math, Science
‐‐Capital Projects (Virginia Assessment Support
*Want to customize tickets?
Palmer): March 4 • 5/19 to 5/21 – data
Contact Assessment Support for
help! ‐‐Incline: March 16 verification in DRC
INSIGHT
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COMMUNICATE ABOUT TESTING AND
HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Notify parents/guardians and students at least one
month prior to the first day of testing.
Share the purpose and expectations for participation in
the Nevada statewide assessments.
Explain logistical procedures and protocols to ensure the
health and safety of students and staff.
Use multiple modes of communication to make contact
with every family (e.g. phone, email, newsletter).
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COORDINATE TESTING FOR DISTANCE
LEARNERS
School Test Coordinator:
Contact the parent/guardian of each distance learner
to schedule participation in testing at the school site.
Document each contact attempt on the Assessment
Participation Tracker.
If a parent/guardian declines to schedule testing for
their child, document the decision.
TIP: Keep one list of all students not participating.
Indicate if student is a distance learner.
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STAFFING
Test Administrator (TA): Must be licensed* Nevada educational
personnel, employed by school
Proctor: May be licensed or unlicensed, employed by school.
Unlicensed proctors/staff must not be left alone with testing
students or secure test materials.
No Relatives in Testing Room, including school employees.
Parent/Guardian/Ward/same household adults may NOT be in
the testing room with their relative. (Rule does not apply to related
students participating in the same test).
*Long Term Substitute: Contact Assessment Support for guidance
--Hired on UHR filling specific vacancy or assigned through AESOP; proctor or TA
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SECURITY & School Test Security Plan
STANDARDIZATION Report Incidents
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REVIEW SCHOOL TEST SECURITY PLAN
Topics
1. Professional expectations; required training (Primer, NDE video, manuals)
2. Test environment; allowed and non-permissible materials; electronics
policy
3. Maintaining security of testing materials
4. Compliance with designated supports and accommodations plans for
testing
5. Preparing for online test administration
6. Students who require additional time for testing
7. Responding to emergencies and disruptions
8. Incidents during testing; reporting irregularities; Whistleblower Protection
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REPORTING TESTING IRREGULARITIES
https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1248
Contact Assessment
Support to report
incidents during testing.
Complete and submit the
online “Report of
Testing Irregularity.”
District will invalidate test
record(s) for instances of
student cheating or due
to other irregularities per
the NDE.
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Dr. Sandra Aird, Director of Assessment
WCSD Assessment Support Team
Phone: 348-0248
AssessmentSupport@washoeschools.net
Hours: 7:30A – 4:00P
NV DRC Help Desk
Phone Number: 866-588-4978
Email Address: NVHelpDesk@datarecognitioncorp.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
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