The document provides information and guidelines for administering the PARCC computer-based assessment for test administrators. It outlines the test schedule by grade and subject, guidelines for administration time, testing times for each unit, security protocols, tasks to complete before and after testing, and guidance for troubleshooting issues during testing. Test administrators are instructed on managing test sessions in PearsonAccessnext, reading scripts, monitoring students, and addressing disruptions or technology problems to ensure standardized administration of the PARCC assessment.

1. PARCC Assessment
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PARCC Computer-based Testing
Administration Training for
Test Administrators
February 11, 2015

2. Test Schedule
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Grades PBA EOY
3 & 6 March 2-6 April 27-30
4 & 7 March 9-13 May 4-7
5 & 8 March 16-20 May 11-14

3. Guidelines for
Administration Time
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Guidelines for Administration Time
Task
Time to be
Allotted for an
Administration
Preparing for testing (includes reading
instructions to students and answering questions)
10 minutes
Distributing test material 5 minutes
Unit testing time 60–90 minutes*
Completing end-of-unit activities, including closing units,
collecting test materials, and administering a student survey
(after EOY only)
5–15 minutes
*Depending on unit and subject—refer to Unit Guidelines and Schedule table in the Test
Administrators Manual for each Unit Time.

4. PBA Testing Times
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PBA Testing Times 3-5
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Test Type Math Unit 1
Non-calculator
Math Unit 2
Non-Calculator
Literary Analysis RST Narrative
Grade 3 75 75 75 75 60
Grade 4-5 80 70 75 90 60
PBA Testing Times 6-8
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Math Non-Calc &
Calculator
Math Calculator Literary Analysis RST Narrative
Grade 6 80 70 75 90 60
Grade 7 80 70 75 90 60
Grade 8 80 70 75 90 60
Algebra I 90 75 75 90 60

5. EOY Testing Times
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EOY Testing Times
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Math Unit 1
Non-calculator
Math Unit 2
Non-Calculator
ELA Unit 1 ELA Unit 2
Grade 3-5 75 75 75 N/A
Grade 6
Math Unit 1
Non-Calculator
Math Unit 2
Calculator
ELA Unit 1 ELA Unit 2
80 75 60 60
Grade 7
Math Unit 1
Non-Calc & Calculator
Math Unit 2
Calculator
ELA Unit 1 ELA Unit 2
80 75 60 60
Grade 8
Math Unit 1
Non-Calculator
Math Unit 2
Calculator
ELA Unit 1 ELA Unit 2
80 75 60 60
Algebra I Math Unit 1
Non-Calc & Calculator
Math Unit 2
Calculator
ELA Unit 1 ELA Unit 2
80 75 60 60

6. Guidelines for
Administration Time
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Guidelines for Administration Time (continued)
• Provide all students with the entire amount of Unit Testing Time.
• Once the Unit Testing Time has elapsed, the unit must end.
• A student may be allowed an extended time accommodations
only if listed in his or her IEP, 504 Plan, or ESL.
• If students finish early, they must log out of the test and turn in
their authorization ticket and scratch paper. At this time, they
can sit quietly or read a recreational book (subject matter of
recreational book must be unrelated to the content being
assessed.)

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Security

8. Testing Security
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9. Testing Security (Cont)
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10. Example of Security Breaches
Devices
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11. Example of Security Breaches
Test Supervision
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12. Example of Security Breaches
Test Materials
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13. During Testing: Security
Breaches
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Monitoring and Reporting Security Breaches and Testing
Irregularities
1. All instances of security breaches and testing irregularities must
be reported to the School Test Coordinator, and subsequently,
the LEA Test Coordinator, immediately.
2. The Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach
must be completed within two school days of the incident.
3. And remember, you should be prepared to provide a written
statement of the incident to your School Test Coordinator
should a security breach or testing irregularity occur.

14. Testing Irregularities
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15. Reporting Security Breaches/Irregularities
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16. Security Agreement
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17. During Testing: Safety
Threats and Severe Weather
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Safety Threats and Severe Weather
Test Administrators and Proctors must:
1. Note the time of the disruption.
2. Secure test materials as specified in your School Security Plan
3. Upon return, prepare students for the continuation of the unit.
4. Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach*.
* Check your state policy in the PARCC Test Coordinator Manual for state-specific procedures for reporting
severe weather and safety threats.

18. Guidelines for Breaks
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•During a unit, a classroom may take one “stand-and-stretch”
break of up to three minutes at the discretion of the Test
Administrator. Unit time should be adjusted by no more than
three minutes.
• As a reminder during these breaks for computer-based
testing, it is recommended that visual blocks be applied to the
student’s computer screen (e.g., turn off the monitor, tape
folders to the screen); do not have students use computer
functions to exit and resume the test. Students should not
talk, use electronic devices such as cell phones, play games,
continue to interact with the test, or engage in activities that
may violate the validity of the test.

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Test Administration

20. Test Materials Needed
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21. Grades 3-5 iPads
– Most K-6 iPads will be used for testing for the three weeks of
each testing period
– The testing device by room sheet explains the specifics
– All iPads will be locked down (unusable) during testing hours
– iPads must be secured and charging in their regular
rooms each night
– We will try to allow use of iPads after testing each day
– If locking /charging becomes problematic, we may need
to keep them locked down throughout the three weeks
of each testing period
Testing Devices Used 3-5
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22. Grades 6-8 Laptops/Computer Labs/Chromebooks
– All 6-8 laptop carts will be used for testing for the three weeks of
testing (moved between GTMS and elementary schools)
– The testing device by room sheet explains the specifics
– All laptops, computer labs and chromebooks will be locked down
throughout the three weeks of each testing period
– Laptops and chromebooks must be secured and
charging in their carts each night
– We will not be able to unlock the laptops, computer lab
machines, or chromebooks during the three weeks of
each testing period because it can take many reboots to
lock machines down
Testing Devices Used 6-8
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23. 1. At least one week before Testing:
• Attend training to review policies and instructions for test administration.
• Sign a Security Agreement.
• Prepare to administer accommodated tests, if necessary.
• Arrange for school supplied materials.
• Participate in the Infrastructure Trial, if applicable.
• Administer the computer-based Sample Items and Tutorials.
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Tasks to Complete Before
Testing
Test Administrators and Proctors Must Prepare for a Test
Administration

24. 2. One Day before Testing:
• Ensure you can access PearsonAccessnext.
• Prepare the testing environment.
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Tasks to Complete Before
Testing (continued)
Test Administrators and Proctors Must Prepare for a Test
Administration

25. Tasks to Complete the Day
of Testing
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Test Administrators Activities, the Day of Testing:
1. Receive test materials.
2. Distribute devices and attach keyboards/headphones/mice
3. Manage test sessions in PearsonAccessnext
4. Read the appropriate script.
5. Distribute test materials to students.
6. Help students log in to TestNav.
7. Keep time.
8. Supervise and monitor test activity.
9. Provide breaks, if applicable.
10. Report testing Irregularity or security breaches.
11. Troubleshoot computer-based testing issues.

26. Guidance for Troubleshooting
Computer-based Testing
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• When a technology disruption affecting a single student occurs,
Test Administrators should follow these steps:
‒ Note the time of the disruption.
‒ Follow procedures on troubleshooting and support.
‒ If issue persist move the student to another testing device.
‒ Document the situation in writing.
• When a technology disruption affecting multiple students occurs,
Test Administrators should follow these steps:
‒ Pause testing.
‒ Note the time of the disruption.
‒ Follow procedures on troubleshooting and support.
‒ Resume testing.
‒ Document the situation in writing.

27. Tasks to Complete After
Testing
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After Testing the PARCC Assessment
1. Collect materials and return to the School Test Coordinator.
• Student Testing Tickets
• Seal Codes
• school-supplied mathematics reference sheets and calculators (if
applicable)
• used and unused scratch paper
2. Report accommodations usage and missing materials to the
School Test Coordinator.
3. Complete a Test Administrator Survey after the EOY final day.

28. Make-Up Testing
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Make-Up Testing
• Students who are absent, become ill, or who can no longer test
because of classroom, school, or technical interruptions during
original units, may utilize make-up testing.
• Students are not allowed to return to any portion of the test they
have already completed.
• Test security and administration protocols apply.
• Units may be taken out of order for make-up testing only.
* Note: all units must be scheduled in sequential order.

29. Steps to prepare for PARCC Computer-based Tests:
• Manage and monitor Test Sessions in PearsonAccessnext
– Start test sessions
– Understand the active testing status indicators
– Manage test interruptions
– Understand how a student should exit a test
– Resume student’s test
– Completed and Marked Test Complete status
– Stop Test Sessions
• Information on how to complete these activities will be found
in the PearsonAccessnext Training Module
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PearsonAccessnext

30. Additional Information
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