Message: MO EOC TAM and Supplemental

MO EOC TAM and Supplemental
MO EOC TAM and Supplemental

From | Josh Borton | Date Tuesday, February 7, 2017 10:34 AM

To | Bates, Shaun;Linkon, Drew
Cc | Adam Johnson
Subject | MO EOC TAM and Supplemental

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Good Morning Shaun and Drew,

The TAM and Supplemental are attached. Sections that contain updates are denoted with * in the table of contents. Please let me know if you have any questions and provide feedback by Friday, 2/10.

Thank you,

Josh Borton

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Jborton@questarai.com

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    2016–2017 Test Administration Manual Supplement 1
    Missouri End-of-Course Assessments 2016–2017   Test Administration Manual   Pre-Test Supplement
    Released forms of End-of-Course Assessments are now available through the iTester system for districts to use as  pre-tests. EOC pre-tests are administered online and provide students with a similar experience to the operational  assessments. They allow students to become familiar with the types of tools they will use and questions they can  expect to encounter, in addition to providing educators with important instructional information. Pre-tests become  available each time the Administration site is open a week before the state-wide testing window opens. The pre-test window closes when the state-wide testing window closes. This supplement includes instructions for enrolling  students and accessing pre-tests and reports.
    Enrolling Students in Pre-tests For students included in the operational precode:
    The operational enrollment file is also loaded into the pre-test administration. This means there will be a pre-test  scheduled for each student included in the operational enrollment file, and no additional steps need to be taken.
    For students NOT included in the operational precode:
    In order to enroll additional students in the pre-tests, meaning those excluded from the operational precode file,  districts either must enter the student manually in iTester Admin or create a pre-test enrollment file. The pre-test enrollment file must contain unique students who have yet to be created either in a previous precode file  or manually. Note that after each statewide testing window, all data is removed, so for each new testing window  students need to be re-loaded into iTester Admin using a precode file or manual entry. Each unique student has only  one row in the file, otherwise a duplicate error will prohibit the file from loading. Only the District Test Coordinator or  District IT Coordinator can upload the file. A template is available on the Help tab of iTester Admin under the “Pre-test  Support Materials” heading.
    Precode Dates
    Administration Window Due to DESE Due to Questar Available in iTester
    Spring—1st Window 1/27/2017 2/07/2017 02/13/17
    Spring—2nd Window 3/3/2017 3/10/2017 03/17/17
    Spring—3rd Window 3/31/2017 4/7/2017 4/14/17
    To successfully upload the pre-test enrollment file, DTCs or DITCs must:
    1. Log into iTester Admin.
    2. Select “Pre-test 2016-17” from the drop down box in the upper right corner of the screen. It is critical that  pre-test be selected, or the upload field at the bottom of the page will not be accessible. It does not matter  which content area you upload the file under as all subjects are contained in one file.

    2016–2017 Test Administration Manual Supplement 2
    3. Ensure the pre-test enrollment file matches the below specifications. If it does not meet validation  requirements, the file will not upload and error messages display below the “Browse” button in the   Pre-ID Upload box. The file MUST: • be in .xlsx format  • have the worksheet tab named “Pre-test Student Data” • be no larger than 6MB. If the file is larger than 6 MB, DTCs should split the file into two or more smaller files
    and upload the files separately. • have headers in the same order as the template • have all required fields populated • meet the field length, format, and type • contain only one row for each student • have at least one subject populated for each student. Complete all 5 of the teacher fields for each subject
    for which the student is being registered. • contain only new students. Students previously uploaded need to be updated manually using the Admin  site. • adhere to the file layout guidelines in the charts on the following pages

    2016–2017 Test Administration Manual Supplement 3
    Functional Specification Description
    Pre-test Enrollment Layouts
    This section describes the process that preloads the iTester system with student information prior to a test administration. Once this  information is loaded into the iTester system, users can begin to manage students into student groups, generate student login credentials,  and prepare them for testing. Central to the Pre-ID Upload is the Pre-Test Enrollment File that each district provides and Questar loads  into iTester.
    Layout Guidelines
    THIS DATA LAYOUT IS A NAMED FIELD, XLSX file.
    Do not include commas (,) in any field value
    * Type Values
    A = Alpha Character Field; any ASCII non-numeric character
    N = Numeric Character Field
    A/N = Either Alpha or Numeric Characters are allowed in the field; any ASCII character
    NA = Not an applicable field for bar code data
    Pre-test Enrollment File Requirements
    Each district shall submit one Pre-test Enrollment Data File to Questar to conduct any pre-test administration. Once the student is  registered via a data file, changes must be made using the Admin site. The student cannot be uploaded again via the data file during  this Admin. The DTC will upload the file using the Pre-ID Upload feature from the Home page in Admin. Note: The file must be uploaded  before 10:00 p.m. daily, as there is nightly process that loads the data into the Admin site database. The data is available the next morning  by 6:30 a.m.
    Each district may upload multiple Pre-test Enrollment Files throughout the year. The additional files can only include new student records  not previously uploaded. Previously uploaded students will generate a duplicate error message, and the file will not upload.
    In the event that a student is precoded in multiple Pre-test Enrollment Files and the District and/or School differ, a duplicate student  record will be created. The system does not recognize this is the same student and creates two separate records with the different  information provided. In this case, iTester does not prevent that student from taking the same test twice. iTester will make the test data  available for each test.
    The Pre-test Enrollment File must include at least one student record. A single student record may indicate a student is enrolled in   1 to 9 pre-tests. The course options are Algebra I, Algebra II, American History, Biology, English I, English II, Geometry, Government,   and Physical Science.
    Each student must be assigned a single, unique MOSIS ID.
    Once the Pre-test Enrollment File is loaded into iTester, further view/add/change/delete operations must be performed through the  iTester Admin system interface. These operations shall be available any time the Admin site is available.
    Students in the Pre-test Enrollment File enrolled in schools that were not present in the Participation Data File, must only be added after  DESE approval has first been granted to add those schools.
    Any validation errors will stop the Pre-test Enrollment File from uploading. Validation error messages willl display for the first 20 records  that failed validation.
    If more than 20 records fail, the following message will display: More than 20 records have encountered failures. The errors on the first 20  are displayed.

    2016–2017 Test Administration Manual Supplement 4
    Field  Number Required or Optional Field Name  Description
    Field   Name
    Field   Length Type* Record Value and Description
    1 Required Last Name LAST_NAME 20 A A-Z, including any ASCII non-numeric
    characters as: é, ñ, O’, space; 20  characters maximum.
    2 Required First Name FIRST_NAME 20 A A-Z, including any ASCII non-numeric
    characters as: é, ñ, O’, space; 20  characters maximum.
    3 Optional Middle Name MIDDLE_NAME 20 A Middle Initial/Name or blank; A-Z,
    including any ASCII non-numeric  characters as: é, ñ, O’, space;  20 characters maximum.
    4 Required Date of Birth BIRTH_DATE 10 N Format the cell as a “Date” type.
    When the data is loaded to the  Admin, it displays the date as   mm/dd/yyyy. include slashes Month = Jan = ‘01’, Feb = ‘02’, Mar = ‘03’, Apr = ’04’, May = ‘05’, June = ‘06’, July = ‘07’, Aug = ‘08’, Sept = ‘09’, Oct = ‘10’, Nov = ‘11’, Dec = ‘12’ Day = 01 to 31 Year = Each position: 0-9
    5 Required Gender GENDER 1 A F = Female, M = Male
    6 Required Student’s
    Enrolled Grade ADM_G 2 N 00-12, 00 = Kindergarten,
    01 = Grade 1, etc. -1 = Pre-Kindergarten Must include 2 characters. Note: This field must be a text field so  Excel preserves the leading “0.”
    7 Required State Name STATE_NAME 8 A/N MISSOURI
    Note: This is the only acceptable  value.
    8 Required State Code STATE_CODE 6 A/N 500500
    Note: This is the only acceptable  value.
    9 Required District Name SYSTEM_NAME 20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    10 Required District Code SYSTEM_CODE 12 A/N Must be 12 digits/characters. See
    example.
    Example xxx-xxx-xxxx
    First three digits = County Middle three digits = District Last four digits = School
    If county code is less than three  digits, zero fill on the left
    If district code is less than three  digits, zero fill on the left
    If school code is less than four digits,  zero fill on the left

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    Field  Number Required or Optional Field Name  Description
    Field   Name
    Field   Length Type* Record Value and Description
    11 Required School /
    Building Name BUILDING_NAME 20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    12 Required School /
    Building Code BUILDING_CODE 12 A/N Must be 12 digits/characters.
    Example xxx-xxx-xxxx
    First three digits = County Middle three digits = District Last four digits = School
    13 Optional Class Name CLASS_NAME 20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    14 Optional Class Code CLASS_CODE 15 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    15 Required Class Grade
    (for RPC  Internal Use  only)
    GRADE 2 N 09 for all EOC Grades. Must be 2
    characters.  Note: This field must be a text field so  Excel preserves the leading “0.”
    16 Required MOSIS
    Number
    IDENTIFICATION 10 A/N Each position: 0-9 or A-Z
    17 Required Race /
    Ethnicity:  American  Indian or  Alaskan Native
    NATIVEIND 1 N 1 = Yes, 0 or blank = No
    One of the Race/Ethnicity fields  must have a “1” (Yes) value to pass  the validation check. The other   Race/Ethnicity fields must be set  to “0” (No).
    18 Required Race /
    Ethnicity:  Asian
    ASIAN 1 N 1 = Yes, 0 or blank = No
    One of the Race/Ethnicity fields  must have a “1” (Yes) value to pass  the validation check. The other   Race/Ethnicity fields must be set  to “0” (No).
    19 Required Race /
    Ethnicity:  Pacific Islander
    HAW_PAC_ISLANDER 1 N 1 = Yes, 0 or blank = No
    One of the Race/Ethnicity fields  must have a “1” (Yes) value to pass  the validation check. The other   Race/Ethnicity fields must be set  to “0” (No).
    20 Required Race /
    Ethnicity:  Black or  African  American
    AFRICANAMERICAN 1 N 1 = Yes, 0 or blank = No
    One of the Race/Ethnicity fields  must have a “1” (Yes) value to pass  the validation check. The other   Race/Ethnicity fields must be set  to “0” (No).
    21 Required Race /
    Ethnicity:  Hispanic or  Latino
    HISPANIC_LATINO 1 N 1 = Yes, 0 or blank = No
    One of the Race/Ethnicity fields  must have a “1” (Yes) value to pass  the validation check. The other   Race/Ethnicity fields must be set  to “0” (No).
    22 Required Race /
    Ethnicity:  White
    WHITE 1 N 1 = Yes, 0 or blank = No
    One of the Race/Ethnicity fields  must have a “1” (Yes) value to pass  the validation check. The other   Race/Ethnicity fields must be set  to “0” (No).

    2016–2017 Test Administration Manual Supplement 6
    Field  Number Required or Optional Field Name  Description
    Field   Name
    Field   Length Type* Record Value and Description
    23 Required Race /
    Ethnicity:  Multiracial
    MULTIRACIAL 1 N 1 = Yes, 0 or blank = No
    One of the Race/Ethnicity fields  must have a “1” (Yes) value to pass  the validation check. The other   Race/Ethnicity fields must be set  to “0” (No).
    24 Optional Other
    Information:  Field 1
    OI_FIELD_1 3 N Each position: 0-9, for example 000,
    111, 999
    25 Optional Other
    Information:  Field 2
    OI_FIELD_2 3 N Each position: 0-9, for example 000,
    111, 999
    26 Optional Other
    Information:  Field 3
    OI_FIELD_3 3 N Each position: 0-9, for example 000,
    111, 999
    27 Optional Extra 1 EXTRA1 20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    28 Optional Extra 2 EXTRA2 20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    29 Optional Extra 3 EXTRA3 20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    30 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Algebra I.
    EOC Algebra I  Teacher Last  Name
    EOC_ALGEBRAI_ TEACHER_LAST
    30 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    Note: Complete all 5 of the Algebra I  fields to successfully register the  student for this pre-test.
    31 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Algebra I.
    EOC Algebra I  Teacher First  Name
    EOC_ALGEBRAI_ TEACHER_FIRST
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    32 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Algebra I.
    EOC Algebra I  Period EOC_ALGEBRAI_ PERIOD
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    33 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Algebra I.
    EOC Algebra  I Testing  Method
    EOC_ALGEBRAITST_ METHOD 10 A/N Pre-tests are only available online.   Enter “Online” in this field.
    34 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Algebra I.
    EOC Algebra I  Teacher Email  EOC_ALGEBRAI_ TEACHER_EMAIL
    50 A/N 0-9, A-Z, a-z, and special characters,  or blank
    35 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Algebra II.
    EOC Algebra II  Teacher Last  Name
    EOC_ALGEBRAII_ TEACHER_LAST
    30 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    Note: Complete all 5 of the Algebra  II fields to successfully register the  student for this pre-test.
    36 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Algebra II.
    EOC Algebra II  Teacher First  Name
    EOC_ALGEBRAII_ TEACHER_FIRST
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    37 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Algebra II.
    EOC Algebra II  Period EOC_ALGEBRAII_ PERIOD
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank

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    Field  Number Required or Optional Field Name  Description
    Field   Name
    Field   Length Type* Record Value and Description
    38 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Algebra II.
    EOC Algebra  II Testing  Method
    EOC_ALGEBRAIITST_ METHOD 10 A/N Pre-tests are only available online.   Enter “Online” in this field.
    39 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Algebra II.
    EOC Algebra II  Teacher Email  EOC_ALGEBRAII_ TEACHER_EMAIL
    50 A/N 0-9, A-Z, a-z, and special characters,  or blank
    40 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Geometry.
    EOC Geometry  Teacher Last  Name
    EOC_GEOM_ TEACHER_LAST
    30 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    Note: Complete all 5 of the Geometry  fields to successfully register the  student for this pre-test.
    41 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Geometry.
    EOC Geometry  Teacher First  Name
    EOC_GEOM_ TEACHER_FIRST
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    42 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Geometry.
    EOC Geometry  Period EOC_GEOM_PERIOD 20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    43 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Geometry.
    EOC Geometry  Testing  Method
    EOC_GEOMTST_ METHOD
    10 A/N Pre-tests are only available online.   Enter “Online” in this field.
    44 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Geometry.
    EOC Geometry  Teacher Email  EOC_GEOM_ TEACHER_EMAIL
    50 A/N 0-9, A-Z, a-z, and special characters,  or blank
    45 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Biology I.
    EOC Biology I  Teacher Last  Name
    EOC_BIOLOGYI_ TEACHER_LAST
    30 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    Note: Complete all 5 of the Biology I  fields to successfully register the  student for this pre-test.
    46 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Biology I.
    EOC Biology I  Teacher First  Name
    EOC_BIOLOGYI_ TEACHER_FIRST
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    47 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Biology I.
    EOC Biology I  Period EOC_BIOLOGYI_ PERIOD
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    48 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Biology I.
    EOC Biology  I Testing  Method
    EOC_BIOLOGYITST_ METHOD
    10 A/N Pre-tests are only available online.   Enter “Online” in this field.
    49 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Biology I.
    EOC Biology I  Teacher Email  EOC_BIOLOGYI_ TEACHER_EMAIL
    50 A/N 0-9, A-Z, a-z, and special characters,  or blank
    50 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  English I.
    EOC English I  Teacher Last  Name
    EOC_ENGLISHI_ TEACHER_LAST
    30 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    Note: Complete all 5 of the English I  fields to successfully register the  student for this pre-test.

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    Field  Number Required or Optional Field Name  Description
    Field   Name
    Field   Length Type* Record Value and Description
    51 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  English I.
    EOC English I  Teacher First  Name
    EOC_ENGLISHI_ TEACHER_FIRST
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    52 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  English I.
    EOC English I  Period EOC_ENGLISHI_ PERIOD
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    53 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  English I.
    EOC English  I Testing  Method
    EOC_ENGLISHITST_ METHOD
    10 A/N Pre-tests are only available online.   Enter “Online” in this field.
    54 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  English I.
    EOC English I  Teacher Email  EOC_ENGLISHI_ TEACHER_EMAIL
    50 A/N 0-9, A-Z, a-z, and special characters,  or blank
    55 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  English II.
    EOC English II  Teacher Last  Name
    EOC_ENGLISHII_ TEACHER_LAST
    30 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    Note: Complete all 5 of the English II  fields to successfully register the  student for this pre-test.
    56 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  English II.
    EOC English II  Teacher First  Name
    EOC_ENGLISHII_ TEACHER_FIRST
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    57 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  English II.
    EOC English II  Period EOC_ENGLISHII_ PERIOD
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    58 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  English II.
    EOC English II  Test Method EOC_ENGLISHIITST_ METHOD
    10 A/N Pre-tests are only available online.   Enter “Online” in this field.
    59 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  English II.
    EOC English II  Teacher Email  EOC_ENGLISHII_ TEACHER_EMAIL
    50 A/N 0-9, A-Z, a-z, and special characters,  or blank
    60 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  American Government.
    EOC American  Gov. Teacher  Last Name
    EOC_AMGOV_ TEACHER_LAST
    30 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    Note: Complete all 5 of the American  Government fields to successfully  register the student for this pre-test.
    61 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  American Government.
    EOC American  Gov. Teacher  First Name
    EOC_AMGOV_ TEACHER_FIRST
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    62 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  American Government.
    EOC American  Gov. Period EOC_AMGOV_PERIOD 20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    63 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  American Government.
    EOC American  Gov. Testing  Method
    EOC_AMGOVTST_ METHOD
    10 A/N Pre-tests are only available online.   Enter “Online” in this field.

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    Field  Number Required or Optional Field Name  Description
    Field   Name
    Field   Length Type* Record Value and Description
    64 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  American Government.
    EOC American  Gov. Teacher  Email
    EOC_AMGOV_ TEACHER_EMAIL
    50 A/N 0-9, A-Z, a-z, and special characters,  or blank
    65 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  American History.
    EOC American  History  Teacher Last  Name
    EOC_AMHIST_ TEACHER_LAST
    30 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    Note: Complete all 5 of the American  History fields to successfully register  the student for this pre-test.
    66 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  American History.
    EOC American  History  Teacher First  Name
    EOC_AMHIST_ TEACHER_FIRST
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    67 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  American History.
    EOC American  History Period EOC_AMHIST_PERIOD 20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    68 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  American History.
    EOC American  History Testing  Method
    EOC_AMHISTTST_ METHOD
    10 A/N Pre-tests are only available online.   Enter “Online” in this field.
    69 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  American History.
    EOC American  History  Teacher Email
    EOC_AMHIST_ TEACHER_EMAIL
    50 A/N 0-9, A-Z, a-z, and special characters,  or blank
    70 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Physical Science.
    EOC Physical  Science  Teacher Last  Name
    EOC_PHYSC1_ TEACHER_LAST
    30 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    Note: Complete all 5 of the Physical  Science fields to successfully register  the student for this pre-test.
    71 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Physical Science.
    EOC Physical  Science  Teacher First  Name
    EOC_PHYSC1_ TEACHER_FIRST
    20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    72 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Physical Science.
    EOC Physical  Science Period EOC_PHYSC1_PERIOD 20 A/N 0-9, A-Z, or blank
    73 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Physical Science.
    EOC Physical  Science Testing  Method
    EOC_PHYSC1_TST_ METHOD
    10 A/N Pre-tests are only available online.   Enter “Online” in this field.
    74 Conditional —
    Required, if the student  is being registered for  Physical Science.
    EOC Physical  Science  Teacher Email
    EOC_PHYSC1_ TEACHER_EMAIL
    50 A/N 0-9, A-Z, a-z, and special characters,  or blank
    4. Upload the file at the bottom of the Home tab of iTester Admin.
    The data will be available on iTester Admin the following business day at 6:30 a.m. Student, test examiner, and student  group information from the Pre-test Enrollment File is imported into the iTester Admin site. From there, DTCs and  STCs can create and edit information as needed. Students will automatically be registered for the pre-tests when their  information is uploaded.
    If you receive error messages when uploading your file, please contact Questar’s Customer Support team at   800-571-2545 and they will assist with determining the errors and completing the upload process.

    2016–2017 Test Administrati on Manual Supplement 10
    Accessing Pre-tests Just as with the operati onal assessments, each student will be given a unique username and password to use for the  pre-test. Student login informati on is generated and printed in the same way. To diff erenti ate from operati onal login  labels, pre-test labels will have “PRETEST” as the bott om line. See “Printi ng Student Logins” on page 46 of the Test  Administrati on Manual for specifi c instructi ons. “Pre-test 2016-17” MUST be selected in the upper right corner in order  to generate and print the correct logins.
    The same iTester Student applicati on is used to administer the pre-tests. See Appendix C of the Test Administrati on  Manual for specifi c instructi ons on how to log into tests.
    Students may take pre-tests multi ple ti mes. Pre-tests can be reset aft er a student has submitt ed them to allow repeated  access. Follow these steps to reset pre-tests.
    1. Log into iTester Admin. Select “Pre-test 2016-17” and the appropriate subject from the drop down boxes in the  upper right corner of the screen.
    2. Click on the Test Sessions tab, then click the View Details/Student Logins link for the appropriate class.
    3. Click “Reset” for the student(s) who are retaking the pre-tests. Students then will be able to log in again using  their same login informati on to retake the pre-tests.
    2016-17

    2016–2017 Test Administration Manual Supplement 11
    Reports A CSV file with information on student responses to multiple choice items and raw scores on pre-tests will be available to  download from the iTester Admin site the day after a pre-test is submitted. The file will include student information, the  total number of multiple choice questions each student answered correctly and incorrectly, an item by item breakdown  of each student’s chosen responses, and if each response was correct or incorrect. Data for each pre-test taken will be  available for 20 business days or until the state-wide testing window closes, whichever comes first. After this period,  the expired data will not appear on the reports. To download the data file:
    1. Log into iTester Admin. Select “Pre-test 2016-17” and the appropriate subject from the drop down boxes in the  upper right corner of the screen.
    2. Click on the Reports tab.
    3. For district-level users only, select the appropriate district and school. All users, DTCs, STCs, and Examiners, will  be able to select different student groups and students.
    4. Click the Download Pre Test (Excel CSV) button.
    5. When prompted, either save or open the file. (NOTE: In order to open the file in Excel, Microsoft Excel must be  installed on the computer.)
    In the “Score” columns of the spreadsheet, a “0” indicates an incorrect response, and a “1” indicates a correct response.
    An Individual Student Report (ISR) will be available to download from the Admin site the day after a pre-test is  submitted. The ISR is only available for the most recent pre-test submitted in that content area. The ISR will include the  student’s information, the total number of multiple choice questions answered correctly and incorrectly, an item by item  breakdown of the student’s chosen responses, and if each response was correct or incorrect. The ISR will be available  for 20 business days or until the state-wide testing window closes, whichever comes first. After this period, the ISR will  not be available. To view and/or download the ISR:
    1. Log into iTester Admin. Select “Pre-test 2016-17” and the appropriate subject from the drop down boxes in the  upper right corner of the screen.
    2. Click on the Reports tab.
    3. For district-level users only, select the appropriate district and school. All users, DTCs, STCs, and Examiners, will  be able to select different student groups and students.
    4. Click the View Pre-Test Reports button.
    5. View the ISR(s) that correspond to the selections made in the student groups and/or students dropdowns.  Note: If the Response columns contain all “-” and the “Correct?” columns contain all “Incorrect,” the student  only took session 2 of the pre-test.
    6. Click the Print Pre-Test Reports button, if a hard copy is desired. When prompted, either save or open the file.  The ISR is available as an Adobe PDF only.

    2016–2017 Test Administration Manual Supplement 12
    Viewing/Scoring Responses to Performance Events and Writing Prompts After testing is complete, Examiners have the option to view and print student responses to the Algebra I, Biology,  English I, and English II performance events through the iTester Admin site. Scoring guides and rubrics for these items are  available on the Help tab of the Admin site. Since pre-test performance events will not be scored by the system, it will  be up to the Examiner to determine the best way to use the scoring guides and provide students with feedback on their  responses. To view student responses:
    1. Log into iTester Admin. Select “Pre-test 2016-17” and the appropriate subject from the drop down boxes in the  upper right corner of the screen.
    2. Click on the Test Sessions tab, then click the View Details/Student Logins link for the appropriate class.
    3. Click “S2-PE” next to the appropriate student to display and/or print his/her responses.
    For questions regarding the Pre-tests, please contact Questar’s Customer Support team at 800-571-2545 or by email at  MOCustomerSupport@QuestarAI.com.

    Test Administration Manual 2016–2017
     English II  Algebra I  Biology  English I   Algebra II  Geometry  Physical Science  American History  Government
    End-of-Course Assessments
    Updated 02/01/2017

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    Table of Contents
    Overview of Important Information for the  Missouri End-of-Course Assessments ...............................................................1
    This Test Administration Manual .....................................................................1
    Schedule of Important Dates for 2016–2017* .................................................1
    Test Time Suggestions .....................................................................................2
    General Information ..........................................................................................2
    Test Security* ........................................................................................................6
    Prepare for Online Testing....................................................................................7
    Advance Announcements and Preparation ...................................................7
    Scheduling the Tests ........................................................................................7
    Assessment Materials for Students ................................................................8
    Assessment Materials and Training for Test Examiners ...............................9
    Making Arrangements for Testing .....................................................................10
    Inclusion of Special Populations ...................................................................10
    Further Information on Special Populations ................................................11
    Optional Populations ......................................................................................11
    Special Circumstances  ..................................................................................12
    Handling Student Transfers, Absences,   and Changes in Testing Status ..........................................................................15
    Students Who Move Before or During the EOC Administration ................15
    Students Who Drop a Course ........................................................................16
    Students Who Are Absent, Not Ready for Testing, or Have Incomplete  Assessments ...................................................................................................16
    Overview of Test Coordinators’ Roles ...............................................................17
    Checklist for the District Test Coordinator ...................................................17
    Checklist for the School Test Coordinator ...................................................20
    Checklist for the Test Examiner .....................................................................22
    iTester System Overview ....................................................................................23
    Site Setup and Readiness ..............................................................................23
    Software and System Requirements ............................................................23
    User Roles .......................................................................................................24
    *Updated for Spring 2017

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    iTester Admin: Logging In and Out ...................................................................25
    Logging In ........................................................................................................25
    Logging Out .....................................................................................................26
    Requesting Username and Password ...........................................................26
    Changing Profile Information or Password ..................................................26
    Resending or Resetting a Test Examiner’s Password .................................27
    iTester Admin Help .........................................................................................28
    iTester Admin: Using the Home Page ...............................................................29
    iTester Admin: Managing User Accounts .........................................................31
    Adding or Editing a User Account ................................................................31
    Sending Login Information  ...........................................................................31
    iTester Admin: Managing Test Examiner Profiles ............................................32
    Viewing a List of Test Examiners ..................................................................32
    Adding or Editing a Test Examiner Profile ...................................................33
    Removing an Inactive Test Examiner ............................................................33
    iTester Admin: Registering Students ................................................................34
    Precode Data Upload ......................................................................................34
    Student Registration .......................................................................................34
    Registration for Testing Windows .................................................................34
    iTester Admin: Managing Student Information* ...............................................37
    Adding or Editing Student Profiles ...............................................................37
    iTester Admin: Managing Student Groups* ......................................................39
    Viewing Student Group Information and Adding/Removing Students ......39
    Adding a New Student Group ........................................................................41
    iTester Admin: Managing Test Sessions ...........................................................42
    Viewing Testing Status Information ..............................................................42
    Marking Accommodations/Status Codes* ....................................................43
    Moving a Student During an Assessment ....................................................45
    Invalidating Student Tests ..............................................................................45
    iTester Admin: Printing Student Logins ...........................................................47
    iTester Admin: Viewing/Printing Reports  .........................................................50
    *Updated for Spring 2017

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    Appendix A* .........................................................................................................52
    Universal Tools ................................................................................................52
    Accommodations ............................................................................................57
    Appendix B ..........................................................................................................60
    Missouri EOC Mathematics Reference Sheet ..............................................60
    Periodic Table of Elements .............................................................................61
    Appendix C ..........................................................................................................62
    Secure Browser: Directions for the Student Login Process   and Administering the Tutorials ....................................................................62
    English II Assessment Online—Session I ....................................................66
    English II Assessment Online—Session II ...................................................69
    Algebra I Assessment Online—Session I .....................................................72
    Algebra I Assessment Online—Session II ....................................................75
    Biology Assessment Online—Session I .......................................................78
    Biology Assessment Online—Session II ......................................................81
    English I Assessment Online—Session I .....................................................84
    English I Assessment Online—Session II ....................................................87
    Algebra II Assessment Online .......................................................................90
    Geometry Assessment Online .......................................................................93
    Physical Science Assessment Online ..........................................................96
    American History Assessment Online ..........................................................99
    Government Assessment Online ................................................................102
    Appendix D ........................................................................................................105
    Administering the Paper/Pencil Edition of the EOC Assessments..........105
    Directions for Administering the English II Assessment—Session I ......107
    Directions for Administering the English II Assessment—Session II .....108
    Directions for Administering the Algebra I Assessment—Session I .......109
    Directions for Administering the Algebra I Assessment—Session II ......110
    Directions for Administering the Biology Assessment—Session I .........111
    Directions for Administering the Biology Assessment—Session II ........112
    Directions for Administering the English I Assessment—Session I .......113
    Directions for Administering the English I Assessment—Session II ......114
    *Updated for Spring 2017

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    Directions for Administering the Algebra II Assessment .........................115
    Directions for Administering the Geometry Assessment .........................116
    Directions for Administering the Physical Science Assessment ............117
    Directions for Administering the American History Assessment ............118
    Directions for Administering the Government Assessment ....................119
    Arranging for the Return and Shipment of Paper/Pencil Test Books   to Questar Assessment Inc. ........................................................................120
    Appendix E ........................................................................................................121
    Large Print and Braille Procedures* ...........................................................121
    Order Large Print and Braille Material ........................................................121
    Receive Testing Materials .............................................................................121
    Inventory Materials .......................................................................................122
    Appendix F .........................................................................................................125
    Additional Paper/Pencil, Large Print, and Braille   Procedures for DTCs, STCs, and Test Examiners .....................................125
    Check Security Barcodes .............................................................................125
    Complete Test Book Accountability Forms ................................................125
    Contaminated Test Books ............................................................................127
    Appendix G ........................................................................................................129
    End-of-Course Test Book Accountability Form .........................................129
    *Updated for Spring 2017

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    Overview of Important Information for the  Missouri End-of-Course Assessments This Test Administration Manual
    The purpose of this Test Administration Manual is to provide detailed instructions for administering  the EOC Assessments. The manual includes instructions for test preparation, the read-aloud test  directions, and some post-test administration procedures. District Test Coordinators (DTCs), School  Test Coordinators (STCs), and Test Examiners should thoroughly read the manual and attend training  before administering the tests. Manuals are updated each year. Be certain to download the new  manual each year to ensure the most recent updates are in hand.
    Schedule of Important Dates for 2016–2017
    EOC TEST   WINDOWS PRECODE FILE  DUE TO DESE
    PRECODE DATA   AVAILABLE IN iTESTER STUDENTS MAY   BEGIN TESTING
    Summer June 06, 2016 –  August 26, 2016 May 23, 2016 June 6, 2016 June 6, 2016
    Fall
    October 3, 2016 –  January 20, 2017
    September 19, 2016 September 26, 2016 October 3, 2016
    November 7, 2016 November 15, 2016 November 21, 2016
    Spring
    February 20, 2017–  May 25, 2017
    January 27, 2017 February 13, 2017 February 20, 2017
    March 3, 2017 March 17, 2017 March 20, 2017
    March 31, 2017 April 14, 2017 April 17, 2017
    Event Schedule
    District Test Coordinators receive welcome e-mail  and login information to iTester. The Friday before the opening of the EOC  statewide pre-test window.
    District Test Coordinators create new district test  administration windows for test delivery. Must be completed at least one week prior to the  district testing window opening.
    School Test Coordinators and School Information  Technology Coordinators coordinate the  installation of secure browsers on all student  workstations as appropriate and complete a  site certification for both new and existing  workstations.
    Site certification must be completed before  EVERY statewide administration window.
    School Test Coordinators verify that all student  accommodations and status codes are recorded.
    Prior to the end of each 7-day content window.
    NOTE: Text-to-Speech, Paper/Pencil, Braille,  and Large Print accommodations MUST be  marked prior to testing.
    Test results and Individual Student Reports are  available online via iTester Admin.
    ISRs are available no later than the morning of  the 5th business day after each district content  area testing window closes.

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    Test Time Suggestions
    The table below lists suggested times for each session of an EOC Assessment. These times do not  include time needed for students to complete the iTester Tutorials. Please note that assessments are  NOT strictly timed.
    Content Area Time Suggestions
    English II
    Session I: 90–110 minutes
    Session II: 90–110 minutes
    Algebra I
    Session I: 90–110 minutes
    Session II: 60–70 minutes
    Biology
    Session I: 55–60 minutes
    Session II: 65–70 minutes
    English I
    Session I: 90–110 minutes
    Session II: 90–110 minutes
    Algebra II 90–110 minutes
    Geometry 90–110 minutes
    Physical Science 60–80 minutes
    American History 60–80 minutes
    Government 60–80 minutes
    General Information
    • The Missouri State Board of Education identified the following purposes for the Missouri  Assessment Program (MAP) End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments:
     • Measuring and reflecting student mastery toward post-secondary readiness
     • Identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses
     • Communicating expectations for all students
     • Serving as the basis for state and national accountability plans
     • Evaluating programs
     • Providing professional development for teachers
    • The EOC Assessments were created by the Missouri Department of Elementary and  Secondary Education (DESE) in an effort to adapt testing to the needs of Missouri districts,  schools, teachers, and students, while meeting state and federal requirements.
    The EOC Assessments are based on the Missouri Learning Standards. When the content  associated with a particular course is covered, the associated EOC Assessment can be  administered regardless of student grade level. The responsibility and authority for testing  students belongs to the school district.

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    DESE uses the information obtained through the EOC Assessments to monitor the progress  of Missouri’s students in meeting the state and national standards, to inform the public and  the state legislature about students’ performance, and to help make informed decisions about  educational issues.
    • In 2016–2017, EOC Assessments include nine tests—English I, English II, Algebra I,  Algebra II, Geometry, Biology, Physical Science, American History, and Government. The  English I, English II, Algebra I, and Biology Assessments consist of two sessions. The first  session contains selected response items, and the second session contains a performance  event (Algebra I and Biology) or a writing prompt (English I and English II). The Algebra II,  Geometry, Physical Science, American History, and Government Assessments consist of only  one session of selected response items. Each session is designed to be administered in one  testing period and is not strictly timed. All EOC assessments are available only in the online  platform unless a Large Print, Braille, or Paper/Pencil edition is required by the student as an  accommodation in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan.
    • Each writing prompt will be scored three times, using three different rubrics, for a total of 10  points. The Algebra I performance event is now also scored using a 10-point, prompt specific  rubric. English I and English II rubrics are posted on the DESE website at http://dese.mo.gov/ college-career-readiness/curriculum/english-language-arts/ela-assessment-resources.
    • DESE has partnered with Questar Assessment Inc. for the administration, scoring, and  reporting of the End-of-Course Assessments. Questar uses the iTester system to manage  and deliver the EOC Online Assessments. iTester consists of two main applications that are  described in detail beginning on page 23 of this manual, including software requirements and  screen shots.
     • iTester Admin—An administrative application that supports the management of students,  Test Examiners, and test sessions. iTester Admin is accessed through a standard web  browser.
     • Questar Secure Browser—An HTML-based application that is launched from a secure  browser that must be installed on each student’s workstation before testing begins.
    • DTCs must specify the district assessment windows for each content area. Districts have   7 business days per content area to administer the assessments. Once the district testing  window has ended, iTester will close and no further tests will be accessible without contacting  Questar.
    • Districts MUST perform site readiness prior to EACH EOC statewide testing window. This is  to ensure districts have the latest iTester client and that workstations are tested prior to giving  the assessments. With each new statewide window, new features and functionalities are built  into iTester that may not be evident to the end user. Both existing and new workstations must  be verified. See “Site Setup and Readiness” on page 23.
     • What’s New for 2016–2017: All accommodations, including the Paper/Pencil  accommodation, must now be set on the Students tab at the subject-level. See page 43 for  information on marking accommodations.

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    • It is strongly recommended that teachers, examiners, and students review the iTester Tutorial  for the EOC Assessment they will be taking, particularly for the Session II performance  events. Instructions for students logging into a Tutorial begin on page 62.
    • If any workstation lockout scripts or applications that clear out student profiles, such as  DeepFreeze™ or CleanSlate™, have been installed on a student workstation, an alternate save  location should be selected during installation. As long as the connection to this folder exists,  iTester will use this alternate location to save the encrypted response file that is created in case  of connection issues while testing. See the iTester Software Installation and Systems Testing  Guide for more information. This manual can be found on the Home page of the iTester  Admin site.
    Non-Accountability EOC Assessments Available for District Purchase
    • All EOC Assessments that are not required for accountability purposes are also available for  districts to purchase from Questar. Districts will continue to provide a precode file to DESE  for all students participating in EOC Assessments, including non-accountability assessments.  Questar will then bill districts for completed assessments at the end of each statewide window.  Districts will be charged only for the students they seat for the assessments. Districts are not  required to provide a purchase order to Questar. If a district needs a purchase order for billing  purposes, they may fax it to Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 866-688-0419.
    Online EOC Pre-tests
    • Complete forms of all EOCs are available through the iTester system for districts to use as  pre-tests. EOC pre-tests are administered online and will allow students to experience the  types of tools that they will use when they complete the operational assessments, in addition  to providing educators with important instructional information. Instructions for enrolling  students and accessing pre-tests are provided in the Test Administration Manual Pre-Test  Supplement.

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    Updated Accommodations Procedures/Codes
    • Accommodations for Missouri EOCs have been updated to align to new accommodations  being used across all of Missouri’s statewide assessments. The new accommodations  procedures allow for greater flexibility in providing accessibility for all students, including  students with disabilities and English language learners. The changes in test administration,  test setting, and/or response mode that previously comprised “accommodations,” have been  split into two areas—Universal Tools and Accommodations.
    • Universal Tools for the End-of-Course Assessment are available to ALL STUDENTS unless  otherwise noted.
    Please note:
     • Some tools need to be marked in iTester prior to the assessment. Please read the  description to determine if the tool must be marked in iTester.
     • Some tools are only for use by English Language Learner (ELL) students [ELL students  are those marked LEP-RCV or LEP-NRC in MOSIS (Missouri Student Information  System)].
    • Accommodations for the End-of-Course Assessment are available only to students with an  IEP/504 plan.
    Please note:
     • All accommodations need to be marked in iTester prior to the assessment.
     • Some accommodations are only for use by English Language Learner (ELL) students with  an IEP/504 plan (ELL students are those marked LEP-RCV or LEP-NRC in MOSIS).
    • Prior to testing, DTCs and STCs should log in to the iTester admin site to check and set  accommodations for students. See page 38 for instructions on marking the Paper/Pencil,  Braille, Large Print, and Text-to-Speech accommodations. See page 43 for instructions on  marking all other accommodations.
    Transcription of Paper/Pencil and Large Print/Braille Editions
    • All Paper/Pencil and Large Print/Braille editions must be transcribed into iTester locally.  Specific instructions for transcribing student tests are included in Appendix D.
    Note:     Any materials Questar receives that have not been transcribed will be returned to the  district for immediate transcription. See the Return Instructions on page 123 for further  details.
    iTester Installation Guidelines
    • Installation guidelines have been added to the iTester Software Installation and Systems  Testing Guide. The guide can be found in the iTester Admin Home and Help tabs.

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    Test Security
    Test security and ethical testing practices continue to be of PARAMOUNT importance. A test  security policy must be in place for each district and charter school. The test security policy should  be placed in the District’s Assessment Plan, which is locally board approved annually. The accurate  assessment of student achievement is a critical component of the educational process in Missouri. It is  the responsibility of everyone involved in the assessment process to understand the security measures  in place to avoid any intentional or unintentional unethical behavior by students or staff members.  Administrators and Test Examiners are responsible for reporting any of these behaviors to district  administration and/or to the DESE Assessment Section at 573-751-3545 or assessment@dese.mo.gov.
    Preparing for computer-based testing includes determining the layout of the physical computer  lab, training for the teachers and staff, and preparing the students. Although DESE does not  provide specific requirements for a computer lab, the lab must be set up with test security in mind.  Workstations must have adequate space between them so that students are not able to view one  another’s screens.
    District and School Test Coordinators, examiners, translators, proctors, and any other district staff  who have testing responsibilities must follow test security procedures. The tests MUST NOT be  read, scored, reviewed, photocopied, duplicated, scanned, transported by students, or made accessible  to personnel not responsible for testing. Both written and/or verbal discussion of specific  EOC Assessment items breaches the security and integrity of the test and may result in an  invalidation or loss of scores for accountability purposes.
    Translators and transcribers who read student test items and answers must maintain test security at   all times. Test items or answers must not be discussed with anyone at any time. When hard-copy  editions of the test are not in use, they must be stored in a secure, locked location outside of the  classroom. Large Print, Braille, and Paper/Pencil editions of the tests must be transcribed into iTester  and shipped back to Questar following the procedures in Appendices D, E, and F once testing is  complete.
    Test security and ethics also includes standardized training for all District and School Test  Coordinators, Examiners, translators, proctors, and any district staff who have responsibilities in  testing. Training modules from DESE and Questar and manuals are provided for training purposes on  the iTester Admin Help tab.
    iPad and Tablet Security
    iPads and tablets being used for testing cannot contain stored equations, functions, copied text, or  any saved content at the time of the End-of-Course Assessments. Test Examiners are responsible for  ensuring and verifying that iPads and tablets that have the ability to store or save any content have the  clipboards cleared before and after each assessment.

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    Prepare for Online Testing
    Advance Announcements and Preparation
    Parents and guardians should be informed of the district EOC Assessment schedule so they can help  ensure their students are present on the day of testing (without scheduled appointments or vacation  days during the testing window) and prepared with the proper materials that may not be provided by  the district.
    In addition to having covered the course content, students should have experience using computers  and should know how to use a computer mouse and keyboard before taking the Missouri End-of-Course Online Assessments. Students testing on a tablet device should have experience with the  device in an instructional setting prior to testing. Students and teachers should review the iTester  Tutorial (available at any time) for the EOC Assessment they will be taking. Online pre-tests for each  EOC Assessment are also available through iTester. Pre-tests are full forms of the EOC Assessments  that mirror the structure and function of the operational EOC Assessments. Districts can administer  EOC pre-tests to students at any time during the test window.
    Scheduling the Tests
    When setting the testing schedule, here are some points to remember:
    • Ensure the secure browser has been installed properly on all workstations. See “Site Setup and  Readiness” on page 23.
    • Adjust the testing schedule so that sufficient time is provided to complete each testing session  in one sitting. Tests may be initiated between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. each  business day.
    • Each content area must be tested within 7 business days and district test windows must be  defined in iTester Admin before students are able to test.
    • Assessment content windows may overlap. • Students are not required to take both Sessions I and II of an assessment on the same day or  in the same sitting. Test Examiners must collect secure student logins after each session is  completed. Although tests with more than one session can be completed in more than one
    sitting, the entire assessment MUST be completed during the district testing window.
    • Timing guidelines do not include time for students to complete Tutorials. At a minimum,  students should have an opportunity to experience the Tutorial prior to testing. The Tutorial,  accessed via the secure browser, allows students to experience the functionality of iTester, and  to practice all of the online tools or accommodations that are available in the system.

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    Assessment Materials for Students
    This section concerns all materials required, permitted but not provided, or prohibited while taking  EOC Online Assessments.
    Required Materials
    • A workstation with Internet access, a monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard for each student, or a  tablet device with Internet access if a student will be testing on a tablet
    • Student login information • Scratch paper for the English I or English II writing prompt, unlabeled grid or graph paper for  the math assessments and Biology performance event, and a writing utensil
    Permitted Materials (Not Provided)
    • Hard copies of the Mathematics Reference Sheet and the Periodic Table of Elements may be  printed from the iTester Admin Help tab by school personnel or photocopied by accessing  Appendix B of this manual; virtual copies of the Mathematics Reference Sheet are provided  on each workstation. If students are using tablets, a paper copy is advised as the virtual copy  may be too small to be easily read.
    • Calculators that meet the guidelines below • Use of a dictionary, thesaurus, or grammar handbook is a universal tool available to all  students for use on the ELA writing task only. Use of a bilingual dictionary for ELL students  is an accommodation and must be documented.
    By design, the items on the assessments do not require the use of a calculator to solve them.
    DESE does not provide, endorse, or recommend a list of calculator brands or types that students  are permitted to use. Test Examiners should follow their own district’s general education policy  for the types of calculators permitted during district-administered quizzes, benchmark tests,  common assessments, chapter/unit tests, and final exams.
    Calculators cannot contain stored equations or functions at the time of the End-of-Course  Mathematics Assessments. Test Examiners are responsible for ensuring and verifying that  calculators that have the ability to store functions and equations (e.g., a graphing or a scientific  calculator) have the memory cleared before and after each Mathematics Assessment.

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    Prohibited Materials
    • Calculators cannot have Internet connectivity, or be able to connect to anyone inside or  outside the classroom during testing. Students cannot use a calculator on a laptop or other  portable computer, pocket organizer, cell phone, device with a typewriter-style keyboard,  electronic writing pad, or pen-input device unless a particular assistive device is required for a  student and is specified on his or her IEP.
    • Other electronic devices, including any portable device that can connect to the Internet or to  anyone inside or outside of the classroom, must not be accessible during the testing sessions.  Such items include, but are not limited to:
     • cellular/mobile phones
     • electronic music players
     • digital cameras
     • handheld scanners
     • portable gaming devices
     • any device that can connect to the Internet
    NOTE: Students who have health monitors connected to the Internet are allowed. Local plans  should identify procedures to monitor the students’ devices.
    • If students are allowed to enter the testing room with cell phones, the phones MUST be  collected prior to testing and returned at the end of the testing session. Students are not  allowed to have cell phones in their pockets, purses, or backpacks.
    Assessment Materials and Training for Test Examiners
    • Test Administration Manual • Test Examiner training provided online by DESE and Questar • A computer, a monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard, or a tablet device • Student logins (obtained from the School Test Coordinator)
    NOTE: All materials distributed to the students with usernames and passwords must be  collected before the students leave the testing area.
    • Extra pencils, and a supply of scratch and unlabeled grid or graph paper

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    Making Arrangements for Testing
    Inclusion of Special Populations
    All students, including, but not limited to the following groups of students, MUST participate in  required EOC assessments upon completion of the appropriate course content:
    • Missouri Option Program: Students enrolled in the Missouri Option Program are required to  take the same assessments as their grade level cohorts.
    • Missouri Virtual Instruction Program (MoVIP): Missouri students enrolled in MoVIP  are required to participate in the EOC Assessments. For further inquiries regarding MoVIP  participation, contact the MoVIP Section at 573-751-2453.
    • Homebound Students: Homebound students must be tested, either at home or at the school  at the discretion of the district. If the student can come to the school, the student may take the  test online. If the student cannot come to the school, the student must take the Paper/Pencil  edition. Test Examiners of homebound students should receive training in the administration  of the EOC Assessments. Test Examiners are responsible for ensuring the security of the tests,  transcribing student responses into iTester, and returning the Paper/Pencil editions to Questar  within 24 hours of the close of the district’s content area testing window.
    • IEP Students: Students with disabilities, as classified under the Individuals with Disabilities  Education Act (IDEA), have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). All decisions  regarding a student’s participation in the EOC Assessments are made by the student’s IEP  team and documented in the IEP. All students, including those students with an IEP, must take  the EOC Assessments that are required for accountability purposes. Students who qualify for  the MAP-Alternate (MAP-A) Assessment will not participate in any EOC Assessments. For  more information about the MAP-A Assessment, including eligibility criteria, see   http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/assessment/map-a.
    The IEP team has the responsibility and authority to determine accommodations needed to  ensure accessibility to the EOC Assessments.
    • IAP/504 Students: Students with an Individual Accommodation Program (IAP) are  considered disabled under Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act. These students are  not served under IDEA and are not documented with a particular designation for the EOC  Assessments. However, professionals knowledgeable about IAP students’ disabilities and their  educational needs will make decisions about accommodations for these students as they would  with IEP students. All IAP/504 accommodations should be marked in the same manner as the  IEP student accommodations.

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    • English Language Learner (ELL) Students: Students who have been in the United States  12 cumulative months or fewer at the time of the test administration may be exempt from  the English I and English II Assessments. ELL students must participate in all other required  assessments regardless of the length of time they have been in the United States. After  12 months have passed, when a student has completed the English II content expectations, he  or she is required to take the assessment.
    Further Information on Special Populations
    For further questions regarding special populations, contact the DESE Assessment Section at   573-751-3545 or the Special Education Section at 573-751-5739. Accommodation code definitions  can be found on the DESE website at http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/assessment/end-course.
    Optional Populations
    The following student groups MAY participate in EOC assessments:
    • Foreign Exchange Students: Foreign exchange students are allowed, but not required, to take  the EOC Assessments at the discretion of the district.
    • Homeschooled Students: Homeschooled students may take part in the EOC Assessments at  the discretion of the district. Homeschooled students participating in the EOC Assessments  will take the assessment(s) online at the local school with district-approved procedures in  place during the school’s testing window. When a homeschooled student is entered into iTester  Admin, the “Homeschool” box on the Student Demographic page must be checked. This will  trigger the creation of an ID in the MOSIS field to identify the homeschooled student. This  ID, which begins with an alpha character, will allow the student access to the assessments.   Individual Student Reports containing the homeschooled student’s assessment scores will  be created and posted to iTester Admin. District Test Coordinators must collect contact  information from the parents of homeschooled students so that DTCs can notify the parents of  their students’ results.

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    • Private School Students: Private school students may also participate in the EOC  Assessments. A representative from the private school must contact Questar’s Missouri  Customer Support at 800-571-2545 if the school is not in the system. Students may be added  via the Students Tab and assigned to a student group. Private schools must uphold the same  standardized administration procedures and security measures that Missouri public schools  uphold.
    Special Circumstances
    Some students may require special arrangements for testing. Please refer to the following guidelines  for students requiring a change in test setting, test format, or test administration.
    • Tools and Accommodations: Prior to testing, be sure to consider any additional planning that  may be required to administer the test using students’ tools and/or accommodations.  Tools/accommodations that require particular attention include, but are not necessarily limited  to:
     • Use of a Translator: ELL students may have the test directions and items in English  Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies read aloud in the students’ native  language by a human reader. Read aloud of English reading passages in a student’s native  language is allowed only if specified in a student’s IEP or 504 plan. For all assessments,  ELL students may give their responses orally or in writing in their native language. Their  responses must be translated into English and transcribed into the secure browser.
    Refer to Appendix A for the appropriate codes to use when a test is being translated. The  translation and transcription must be an accurate interpretation of the student’s responses.

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    Translators must be trained in administering the EOC Online Assessments. If needed, the  translator may have access to printed student test books in a secure environment to read  and review before the test administration.
    Please see Appendix D for instructions regarding downloading and administering the  Paper/Pencil edition of the tests.
     • Use of a Scribe: Students with physical disabilities that may prevent them from  responding themselves may dictate their responses to a scribe, who must follow the  scribing guidelines (http://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/asmt-scribing-guidelines.pdf).
    Students who obtain a physical injury prior to testing that prevents them from responding  may also dictate their responses to a scribe.
    The Scribe should be familiar to the student and have scribing experience with the student  in some capacity prior to the state assessment. Translators for ELL students may also act  as a scribe. Parents, school volunteers, peer tutors, and other students may NOT act as  scribes on Missouri’s statewide assessments.
    Refer to Appendix A for appropriate codes for scribing.
     • Read-Aloud Accommodation: With the exception of ELA reading passages, students  may have items in all content areas read to them by a trained reader. Read-aloud of ELA  reading passages requires an IEP or 504 plan. The Human Reader should be familiar to the  student and have read aloud experience with the student in some capacity prior to the state  assessment. See Appendix A for the appropriate codes to use when a student receives a  read-aloud.
     • Text-to-Speech Accommodation: This accommodation reads the directions, questions,  and the available answer choices using a device’s speaker (headphones and/or earbuds  are recommended). The accommodation must be marked in iTester via the Special Forms  drop down box found on the Student Demographics page under the Students Tab. Text-to-Speech will be available through the secure browser for all content areas.
     • Paper/Pencil Test Accommodation: See Appendix D for instructions concerning the  Paper/Pencil Accommodation procedures.
     • Large Print and Braille Procedures: See Appendix E for instructions concerning Large  Print and Braille procedures.
    • Students Testing Out of District: When appropriate, the EOC Online Assessments may  be administered to students receiving services in off-site locations (other districts, private  agencies, correctional facilities, etc.). The DTC from the district where the student resides  must make arrangements for the student to test in the serving district/agency.
    Out-of-district students can take either the Paper/Pencil or the online editions of the EOC  Assessment. The DTC from the district of residence has several responsibilities in this  process.

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    The DTC must:
    1. Contact the off-site district/agency prior to the first day of the district of residence’s 7-day  content testing window to make arrangements;
    2. Securely download and securely print the appropriate EOC Assessment(s) OR ensure a  device has the secure browser installed, ensure the device will have access to the Internet  during testing, and print the student logins prior to the opening of iTester for the 7-day  content window(s);
    3. Securely deliver the assessment(s) or device with student logins to the off-site location.  Districts must maintain a secure chain of custody with test materials;
    4. Ensure that the off-site Test Examiner has watched the DESE portion of training, has a  copy of the appropriate portions of the Test Administration Manual, and is knowledgeable  about test delivery;
    5. Pick up the assessment(s) or device from the off-site location after testing is complete.  Districts must maintain a secure chain of custody with test materials; and
    6. After transcribing the test into the secure browser if Paper/Pencil editions are used, ship  the assessment(s) to Questar with the other Paper/Pencil editions of the tests within 24  hours of the end of the district-scheduled windows when testing in each content area has  been completed. See Appendix D for shipping instructions.
    NOTE: DTCs have access to iTester Admin before the the secure browser opens and may securely  download and securely print the EOC Assessments and student logins as appropriate.

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    Handling Student Transfers, Absences,   and Changes in Testing Status
    Students Who Move Before or During the EOC Administration
    If a student moves into or out of the district or from building to building within the district after  the DESE Precode Data Collection file has been loaded into iTester Admin, keep documentation  regarding the student’s move and make the changes listed in the table below. Any changes to student  demographic information made in iTester Admin MUST also be made in a district’s local student  information system and in MOSIS. See page 37 for more information about adding or removing  students.
    If Then
    A student needs to be moved into a different student  group in the same school: Edit the student’s profile by selecting a new student  group. See page 39.
    A new student moves into the district: Add the new student in the iTester Admin Students  tab. See page 37. Then assign the student to the  appropriate student group(s). See page 39.
    NOTE: If the DTC is unable to add the new  student, the DTC must contact Questar’s Missouri  Customer Support. The DTC must provide Questar  with the student’s former district information.
    A new student, who has completed session one   of testing but not session two, moves into the  district/building:
    The district needs to submit an appeal to remove  the partial score obtained by participating in one  session only in the old district/building. Then, the  student must start over with new logins to get a full  and complete score on the assessment in question. A  student that moves into a new district/building must  start over and cannot use the login information from  the previous district/building.
    A student moves out of the district prior to or during  the district test administration window: Remove the student from the student group in the  iTester Admin Student Groups tab. Do NOT log
    into the test and do NOT mark any status code(s) for  the student. See page 39.
    A student moves from one building to another  building within the same district: The DTC should edit the student’s information in  iTester Admin before the student begins testing
    so that the student’s scores report to the correct  building and teacher. The DTC must move the  student to a different student group in the iTester  Admin Student Groups tab. See page 39.
    iTester will not allow the STC to add a new student  moving from another district: The DTC must contact the sending district to change  each content area in which the student was enrolled
    to “Not Testing.”
    Please contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 800-571-2545 if there are any questions  regarding moving a student within a school or district.

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    Students Who Drop a Course
    If a student was enrolled in an EOC Assessment, but subsequently dropped the course, remove the  student from the student group in the iTester Admin Student Groups tab. See page 39. Do NOT log  into the test, and do NOT mark ANY status codes.
    Students Who Are Absent, Not Ready for Testing, or Have Incomplete  Assessments
    Districts should make every attempt to have all students take the entire test. However, if the student is  absent, not ready for testing, or has an incomplete assessment, the Test Examiner or the STC should  use the following procedures:
    If Then
    A student is absent during the district content  testing window, the student is not able to  make up the test during the current district  content testing window, but the student will  be able to take the test during a future testing  window:
    Keep documentation regarding the student’s status. Do  nothing with this student’s test during the current window.  Remove the student from the student group in the iTester  Student Groups tab. See page 39. Do NOT log into the  test and do NOT mark ANY status codes (i.e., Do not  mark the student “Absent.”). Re-enroll the student during  a future testing window.
    A student is absent during the district content  testing window, the student is not available  to make up the test during the current district  content testing window, and the student will  NEVER re-enroll during any future district  testing window:
    Wait until the end of the district content testing window  to mark the student “Absent.” The district will receive  a “Level Not Determined” for a student who is marked  absent.
    A student does not complete an assessment by  the end of the school day:  In the event a student’s assessment is paused and the  student does not return the same day to finish, the
    student’s assessment will be locked. The Test Examiner  must contact the STC for assistance with acquiring the  Proctor Password. Upon re-entry the following day, the  student will be prompted for the Proctor Password.
    A student is not ready for testing, but could be  ready during a future district testing window: Keep documentation on file regarding the student’s status.  Do nothing with this student’s test during the current
    window. Remove the student from the student group in the  iTester Student Groups tab. See page 39. Do NOT log  into the test and do NOT mark ANY status codes   (i.e., Do not mark the student “Absent.”). Re-enroll the  student during a future district testing window.

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    Overview of Test Coordinators’ Roles
    The District Test Coordinator (DTC) is responsible for training all School Test Coordinators (STCs)  on EOC Assessment processes. If a district does not have STCs, the DTC performs the role of the  STC. While the training of Test Examiners may be delegated to each building’s STC, the DTC is  responsible for ensuring that all Test Examiners are well-prepared and trained. Training includes  special education teachers, proctors, and translators, and Test Examiners who are administering the  EOC Assessments to homebound or out-of-district students.
    Checklist for the District Test Coordinator
    All DTCs should review numbers 1 through 12. DTCs in districts administering Large Print, Braille,  and/or Paper/Pencil editions of the test should also review numbers 13 through 23.
     ❑ 1)  Attend all trainings provided by DESE and Questar.  ❑ 2)  Stay abreast of all communication regarding the EOC Assessments.  ❑ 3)  Train all STCs, Test Examiners, and other responsible district staff.  ❑ 4)  Maintain the district’s testing schedule and be prepared to provide it to DESE upon
    request. If the testing schedule changes in any way, the DTC is responsible for  updating this information by contacting Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at  800-571-2545. Inform district staff of the testing schedule so that distractions such  as PA announcements, lawn maintenance, or fire drills are avoided at the time of test  administration.
     ❑ 5)  Ensure the DTC’s, STCs’, and Test Examiners’ names and e-mail addresses are current  with Questar. Additionally, ensure that the DTC information is accurate on screen 3  (line 2) in DESE’s MOSIS system and in the local student information systems.
     ❑ 6)  Update student demographic information to correct any errors and ensure these  corrections are also made in the local student information systems and MOSIS.
     ❑ 7)  Communicate with Questar and DESE on behalf of the district. The STC should  contact the DTC if help is needed. If the DTC is unable to answer a question, the DTC  will contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 800-571-2545 from 7:00 a.m. to  5:00 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday.
     ❑ 8)  Ensure the DTC’s e-mail account allows receipt of all communication from DESE and  Questar.
     ❑ 9)  Verify with the STCs that the secure browser has been installed and verified on all  applicable workstations for the current statewide window.
     ❑ 10)  After verifying each building’s security, distribute the testing materials to the STCs. If  a building does not have a secure storage area, the testing materials must be secured at  the district office.

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     ❑ 11)  Collect, be accountable for, and consolidate all materials from all students who  participated in the EOC Assessments after testing is complete. Securely destroy all  printed manuals or student test directions after the district testing window is closed.  The DTC/STC will also securely destroy all used scratch, grid, or graph paper after  testing is complete.
     ❑ 12)   Ensure test security is maintained by restricting Test Examiner access to EOC  Assessments test books and other secure testing materials before and after testing.  Please emphasize that only the Test Administration Manual may be reviewed before  testing, NOT the test books. Only translators may review test books prior to test  administration. The Test Administration Manual is available on the DESE website  and through the iTester Admin Help tab. Downloaded Paper/Pencil editions must be  securely stored with other testing materials before and after testing, and returned to  Questar within 24 hours after the district test window closes. Printed copies of the Test  Administration Manual and assessment directions should be destroyed at the building  level after the final district content testing window has closed to ensure that each year  the most recent manual is downloaded.
    For Large Print, Braille, and Paper/Pencil Editions:
     ❑ 13)   Receive and check the shipment of testing materials if Large Print or Braille materials  were ordered. Please keep the DTC materials (received in the return kits) for use after  the test administration. The District Return Kit materials are required for returning the  testing materials to Questar. See page 123 for shipping instructions.
     ❑ 14) Ensure testing materials are securely stored.  ❑ 15)  Match the barcode numbers to the packing list.  ❑ 16)  Download and photocopy the Test Book Accountability Form and follow the   accompanying directions. This form can be found in Appendix G of this manual or in
    the iTester Admin Help tab.
     ❑ 17)  Download and print Paper/Pencil edition testing materials, if necessary. Deliver Large  Print, Braille, and Paper/Pencil edition testing materials to buildings before the testing  period. Ensure STCs have sufficient quantities of these testing materials. Additional  Large Print and Braille edition testing materials must be ordered one week before the  designated building test window.
     ❑ 18)   Distribute testing materials to out-of-district schools/agencies before the testing  window for any students attending alternative/supplemental programs. See page 13  for out-of-district instructions. Distribute testing materials to Test Examiner(s) for  homebound students.
     ❑ 19) Ensure that student responses have been transcribed into iTester.

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     ❑ 20)  Check the Test Book Accountability Forms against the returned testing materials to  verify and account for 100% of all testing materials. Follow instructions on the Test  Book Accountability Form, return one form for each building to Questar via fax, and  retain a copy for district records. Verify that any contaminated test books are clearly  documented. (See procedures for contaminated test materials on page 127.)
     ❑ 21)  Inspect and verify materials before sealing the boxes. Large Print, Braille,   and/or Paper/Pencil editions should be prepared for shipment within 24 hours after  the district’s content area testing window closes. Document any missing test books  on the Test Book Accountability Form and attach a letter of explanation to DESE and  Questar. Securely destroy any contaminated testing materials at the district level.
     ❑ 22)  Assemble testing materials for shipment to Questar. If returning Paper/Pencil  testing materials, districts may access the iTester Admin Materials Ordering  tab or contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 800-571-2545 or e-mail  MOCustomerSupport@QuestarAI.com to request appropriate UPS Return Service  labels and Questar Return Address Labels. Except when ordered as a part of an IEP,  districts are responsible for a return processing fee of $16 for each Paper/Pencil  edition of the test downloaded.
     ❑ 23)  Arrange to ship testing materials to Questar. UPS must be called at least 24 hours in  advance of package pick-up. Store all test materials in a locked, secure area until they  are picked up.
    NOTE:  DO NOT RETURN the Test Administration Manuals with the materials. They should be  destroyed at the building or district level. Manuals are available through the Help tab of  iTester Admin for future reference.

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    Checklist for the School Test Coordinator
    All STCs should review numbers 1 through 10 below. STCs in districts administering Large Print,  Braille, and/or Paper/Pencil editions of the test should also review numbers 11 through 18.
     ❑ 1)  Attend all trainings provided by the DTC, DESE, and Questar.  ❑ 2)  Stay abreast of all communication from the DTC regarding the EOC Assessments.  ❑ 3)  Train all Test Examiners on EOC Assessment procedures.  ❑ 4)  Work with the District Information Technology Coordinator (DITC) (if applicable)
    to ensure the secure browser has been installed and certified on all applicable  workstations.
     ❑ 5)  Verify the accuracy of the Student Group and Test Examiner information in iTester   Admin for the school and update as needed. Confirm that any appropriate student  accommodation codes are marked on the Student Demographic or Test Sessions  details page in iTester.
     ❑ 6)  Communicate with the DTC regarding the school’s testing schedule prior to testing. If  the school’s testing schedule changes in any way, the STC is responsible for updating  the DTC.
     ❑ 7)  Ensure that all Test Examiners are knowledgeable about prohibited materials and the  use of a calculator (see the Permitted Materials section on page 8).
     ❑ 8)  Provide login information to Test Examiners as soon as possible to allow the Test  Examiners adequate time to review the Test Administration Manual and to prepare for  administering the tests.
     ❑ 9) Ensure that each Test Examiner has the following:  • iTester login information
     • The appropriate quantity of Large Print, Braille, or Paper/Pencil test books per  content area
     • Any required ancillary testing materials
     ❑ 10)  Validate that testing procedures are followed as written in the Test Administration  Manual. Printed copies of the manual should be destroyed at the building level after  the final district content testing window has closed.
    For Large Print, Braille, and Paper/Pencil Editions:
     ❑ 11) Receive and check testing materials from the DTC.  ❑ 12)  Inventory the test book shipment against the Test Book Accountability Form, and  inform the DTC of the need for additional EOC Assessment materials.

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     ❑ 13)  Ensure the security of EOC Assessments by restricting Test Examiner and student  access to test books and other secure testing materials by storing them in a secure area  outside of the classroom before and after each day’s testing period.
     ❑ 14)  Distribute EOC Assessment testing materials to Test Examiners before the first test  session begins, re-emphasizing the security of the test books.
     ❑ 15)  Return the completed Large Print, Braille, and Paper/Pencil editions to the DTC/ STC for shipment to Questar within 24 hours of the close of the district content area  testing window. All student work must be transcribed into the secure browser prior to  returning the test materials.
     ❑ 16)  Collect and check testing materials for all content areas after the test administration,  including any printed manuals and test directions. Securely shred all used scratch,  grid, graph, or Braille paper. Notify the DTC of any contaminated testing materials  and follow district procedures to securely destroy them.
     ❑ 17)  Count the test books and compare the total with the pre-test number on the Test  Book Accountability Form. If any discrepancies are found between the pre-test and  post-test totals, notify the DTC immediately. Complete and maintain the Test Book  Accountability Form for return to the DTC. Document any missing test books on this  form.
     ❑ 18)  The STC is responsible for returning 100% of all used and unused test books,  except contaminated test books. All editions of EOC Assessments are considered  secure materials and must be separated by content area for return to the DTC. Pack  and transport testing materials to the DTC. Prepare the boxes for shipping by first  obtaining the original shipping boxes. Check for damage. If necessary, substitute  another box for returning the materials. Count the total number of boxes to deliver to  the DTC and record this number for district records. Do not tape boxes closed, as the  DTC will need to inspect and verify materials.

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    Checklist for the Test Examiner
    All Test Examiners should review numbers 1 through 3 below.
     ❑ 1)  Ensure ALL EOC Assessment testing materials are secure at all times. Both written  and verbal discussion of specific EOC Assessment items breaches the security and  integrity of the test. Discussion between Test Examiners, proctors, translators, or any  district staff regarding test items is not permitted.
     ❑ 2) Ensure any ancillary testing materials or tools are provided, such as:  • Draft paper, an English dictionary, a thesaurus, and a grammar handbook for the  English I and English II, Session II performance event
     • Scratch and unlabeled grid or graph paper
     • Calculators for the math assessments
     • Mathematics Reference Sheets or Periodic Tables of Elements
     • Braille paper (if provided)
     ❑ 3)   After testing is complete and the testing materials have been collected, they must  be checked and finalized. Follow the instructions below to ensure the complete and  accurate return of the materials to the STC and DTC:
    1. Collect the Large Print, Braille, and/or Paper/Pencil test books from the students.
    2. Transcribe Large Print/Braille and Paper/Pencil edition responses into iTester.
    3. Count all test books and verify the total with the pre-test number before returning  materials to the STC.
    4. Contact the STC for guidance regarding the handling of any contaminated test  books.
    5. Collect all draft, scratch, grid, graph, or Braille paper and return all used materials  to the DTC/STC for secure shredding.
    6. Collect all Mathematics Reference Sheets and Periodic Tables of Elements.

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    iTester System Overview
    iTester is the system used to manage and deliver the EOC Online Assessments. iTester  consists of two
    main applications:
    • iTester Admin—An administrative application used by test coordinators and Examiners  to manage users, student testing records, and test sessions before, during, and after testing.  iTester Admin is accessed through a standard web browser. Pages 23–51 of this manual  describe iTester Admin functionality in detail.
    • Questar Secure Browser—An HTML-based application that is launched from a secure  browser that must be installed on each student’s workstation before testing begins.
    Site Setup and Readiness
    Prior to the start of each assessment window, STCs and/or School Information Technology  Coordinators (SITCs) are required to perform several essential tasks to set up the school network and  computers for testing. These activities are listed below in order. The links for installing the software  can be found on the Home tab of the iTester Admin system. There is also a link to the Installation  Guide and a Quick Reference Guide for the installation of the software on the Home and Help tabs in  iTester Admin.
    1. Install the secure browser.
    2. Run the Workstation Readiness diagnostic program to verify that the computers have the  right hardware and software.
    3. Run the Workstation Readiness Practice Test on each student workstation to verify that the  the secure browser functions properly.
    4. Once Workstation Readiness is complete, the SITC can verify the site as ready for testing for  the current statewide window.
    Software and System Requirements
    The minimum requirements for iTester Admin on standard computers are listed below.
    • Operating System: Vista, Windows 7 or higher, or Macintosh OS X 10.6 or higher • Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 38 or higher, Google Chrome 42 or  higher, or Apple Safari 8 or higher
    • Internet connection

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    Operating  System OS Version Processor System Memory/
    Hard Disk Space Screen Size  Resolution
    LAN Network Internet Speed
    Windows Vista/
    7/8/10
    2003/  2008/  2012
    (latest  service  pack)
    Intel Pentium 4 1.0  GHz equivalent or  higher CPU
    Recommended Intel  Core 2 Duo 1.6 Ghz  equivalent or higher  performing CPU
    Minimum 512MB  Free Ram
    Recommended 1  GB Free RAM
    Minimum 1 GB  Free Storage  Space
    Minimum 9.7”  screen size
    Minimum 1024  X 768 screen  resolution
    Recommended  11.6” or larger  screen size
    Minimum 100 Mbps LAN/802.11g  Wireless 54Mbps or greater
    Minimum available LAN bandwidth at  each workstation: 1Mbps
    Recommended 1 Gbps LAN/802.11n  Wireless 150 Mbps or higher
    Recommended available LAN  bandwidth at each workstation 2 Mbps
    Minimum per  device:
    150 Kbps
    Recommended:  300 Kbps
    Mac Mac OS
    X
    10.6+
    Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6  GHz equivalent or  higher performing  CPU
    Minimum 512MB  Free Ram
    Recommended 1  GB Free RAM
    Minimum 1 GB  Free Storage  Space
    Minimum 9.7”  screen size
    Minimum 1024  X 768 screen  resolution
    Recommended  11.6” or larger  screen size
    Minimum 100 Mbps LAN/802.11g  Wireless 54Mbps or greater
    Minimum available LAN bandwidth at  each workstation: 1Mbps
    Recommended 1 Gbps LAN/802.11n  Wireless 150 Mbps or higher
    Recommended available LAN  bandwidth at each workstation 2 Mbps
    Minimum per  device:
    150 Kbps
    Recommended:  300 Kbps
    iOS 8, 9, 10 1.0 GHz dual core
    equivalent or higher Minimum 512MB  Free Ram
    Recommended 1  GB Free RAM
    Minimum 1 GB  Free Storage  Space
    Minimum 9.7”  screen size
    Minimum 1024  X 768 screen  resolution
    Minimum Wireless 54Mbps or greater
    Minimum available LAN bandwidth at  each workstation: 1Mbps
    Recommended 802.11n Wireless 150  Mbps or higher
    Recommended available LAN  bandwidth at each workstation 2 Mbps
    Minimum per  device:
    150 Kbps
    Recommended:  300 Kbps
    Chrome  OS
    Version  29+
    1.6 GHz  equivalent  or higher Minimum 512MB  Free Ram
    Recommended 1  GB Free RAM
    Minimum 1 GB  Free Storage  Space
    Minimum 9.7”  screen size
    Minimum 1024  X 768 screen  resolution
    Minimum Wireless 54Mbps or greater
    Minimum available LAN bandwidth at  each workstation: 1Mbps
    Recommended 802.11n Wireless 150  Mbps or higher
    Recommended available LAN  bandwidth at each workstation 2 Mbps
    Minimum per  device:
    150 Kbps
    Recommended:  300 Kbps
    Linux/ Android
    No longer supported. Contact Questar’s Customer Support for assistance or alternatives.
    New for 2016–2017: Linux and Android are no longer supported.
    NOTE: Please refer to the Tablet FAQs link in the iTester Admin Help tab for additional iPad and  tablet user information.
    User Roles
    When a user account is created in iTester Admin, a specific role is assigned to that account. The role  determines which iTester Admin functionality the user can access and which information he or she  can view. The three main roles are DTC, STC, and Test Examiner. As described on pages 25–51,  these roles have access to different iTester Admin features and data.

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    iTester Admin: Logging In and Out
    Logging In
    Each DTC is sent an e-mail message containing the website address, username, and password needed  to access iTester Admin. For username or password problems, please contact Questar’s Missouri  Customer Support at 800-571-2545.
    Questar sends an e-mail message containing the website address, username, and password needed to  access iTester Admin to each STC after the DTC has set up his or her user profile in iTester Admin.  If an STC has not received an e-mail with the login information, he or she should contact the DTC to  confirm the registration for the school has been completed. If the registration is incomplete, the DTC  should contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 800-571-2545.
    An account is established for each Test Examiner included in the Precode Data Collection file. DTCs  and STCs can manually create additional accounts if needed. This process is described in the “iTester  Admin: Managing User Accounts” section of this manual beginning on page 31. The DTC or STC is  authorized to resend or reset a Test Examiner’s password as described on page 27.
    NOTE: For security purposes, each Test Examiner will have his or her own unique login. Usernames  and passwords should not be shared at any time.
    After the district receives login information, follow these steps to log into iTester Admin:
    1. Type the following into the web browser’s address field and press Enter:
    https://moeoc.questarai.com/Admin
     The iTester Admin login page is displayed.
    2. Type a username in the Username field.
    3. Type a password in the Password field.
    4. Click Login.
    5. When logging into iTester Admin for the first time, the user will be prompted to change his  or her password.
    a. Type a new password in the Password field and then retype the password to confirm it.  The password must contain at least eight characters, including at least one number.
    b. Click Submit to save the new password. The iTester Admin home page is then displayed.
    c. After changing the password, the password originally e-mailed to the user will no longer  be valid. Be sure to record the new password in a secure location.

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    Logging Out
    To log out of iTester Admin, click Logout in the upper right corner of the iTester Admin window.
    NOTE: iTester Admin automatically logs the user out if a session is inactive for more than 30 minutes.  When the user returns to iTester Admin, the login page displays and he or she will need to log  in again.
    Requesting Username and Password
    Any user can request his or her password by following these steps:
    1. From the iTester login page, click the Can’t Login? link to the left of the Login button.
    2. In the Email field, enter the same e-mail address used to receive your initial login  information. Click Go and the system will auto-generate an e-mail message containing your  username and a separate e-mail message with your password, and send them to the e-mail  address entered. Messages should be received within a few minutes.
    If an e-mail message is not received or problems occur when logging in with the username and  password, please contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 800-571-2545.
    Changing Profile Information or Password
    Any user can modify his or her iTester Admin profile information or change the password at any time  by following these steps:
    1. Log into iTester Admin.
    2. On the home page, information about the account is listed in the top left corner of the page.  Click the Edit button or the hyperlinked user’s name that appears in that section. The Update  Your Profile page is displayed for the account. The user role will determine which fields on  the page are available.
    3. Change the contact information as necessary. Click the Save button to return to the iTester  Admin home page. Fill in all required fields marked with an asterisk (*).

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    4. Click the Change Password button to select a different password.
    a. Type the current password in the Old Password field.
    b. Type the new password in the New Password field and then retype the password to  confirm it. The password must contain at least eight characters, including at least one  number.
    c. Click Submit to save the new password and return to the iTester Admin home page.
    d. After changing the password, the password originally e-mailed is no longer valid.   Be sure to record the new password in a secure location.
    NOTE: DTCs and STCs can perform various password functions for other users, including resetting  passwords.
    Resending or Resetting a Test Examiner’s Password
    DTCs and STCs can resend or reset Test Examiner passwords. To do this, click the appropriate  Edit link on the Test Examiner’s page. Click the Send Email Notification button to have the Test  Examiner’s login information resent. Click the Reset Password button to have the Test Examiner’s  password reset with a new temporary password. The message is sent to the e-mail address entered in  the Test Examiner’s profile. The Test Examiner must log into iTester Admin using the new password  provided in the e-mail message. He or she will then be prompted to select a new password.

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    iTester Admin Help
    The Help tab provides information needed to administer the EOC Online Assessments using iTester.
    The following help options are available:
    • Software Installation and Systems Testing Guides • EOC Test Administration Manual • Pre-Test Support Materials • Test Book Accountability Form • DESE Training Sessions • iTester Training Sessions • E-mail Support • Quick Reference Guides

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    iTester Admin: Using the Home Page After logging into iTester Admin, the home page is displayed. The home page differs depending on  the user’s role. The main sections of the home page are described below.
    Title bar—The title bar is displayed across the top of each iTester Admin page.
    • The username appears in the upper right corner of the title bar. Click the name to edit the  profile.
    • The Logout link appears next to the username and allows a user to log out of iTester Admin.  • District name (only DTCs will see the district name) or school name is shown below the  username.
    • The Currently working in field lists the content areas administered during the current or  upcoming testing window. The option chosen determines which data displays when clicking  on the Examiners, Student Groups, Students, or Reports tabs.

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    Navigation bar—The navigation bar displays across the top of each iTester Admin page. This bar  contains a set of tabs that provides access to the main pages within iTester Admin. The user role  determines which tabs are available. Click a tab to display the corresponding page.
    • For DTCs and STCs, the following tabs are available: Home, Site Setup, Examiners,  Student Groups, Students, Test Sessions, Reports, Accounts, and Help. The Materials  Ordering tab is available for DTCs ONLY.
    • Examiners have access to the Student Groups, Students, Test Sessions, Reports, and Help  tabs.
    • The Help page allows a user to download a variety of documents, including manuals, quick  reference guides, and forms. Click the name of the document to be downloaded.
    Profile section—The upper left section of the home page contains a Profile section that lists  information about the user’s iTester Admin account, such as e-mail address. For DTCs, this is the  District Information section. The district shipping and mailing address are shown here, as well as  a link to enter the test administration windows. See the “iTester Admin: Managing Test Sessions”  section of this manual on page 42 for more information on entering testing windows.
    Important Information/Checklist section—This section appears below the Profile section and lists  announcements and links to other information.

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    iTester Admin: Managing User Accounts DTCs and STCs can manage iTester Admin user accounts using the Accounts page.
    DTCs may create both district-level and school-level user accounts, and STCs may add school-level  users. This function allows select school personnel access to information in iTester Admin.
    Adding or Editing a User Account 1. Log into iTester Admin and click the Accounts tab.
    The Accounts page displays.
    2. Create or edit a user account.
     • To create an account, select the user type from the Create New Account field in the upper  right corner of the page. The key to the user type is located at the bottom of the page. For  a school-level user, select the appropriate school for the new user from the School field.
     • To edit an existing account, click the Edit link for the account.
    The User Profile page will display. To edit a profile, the fields on the page contain the  information previously entered for the user. The fields on the page differ, depending on the  type of user account created or edited. Fields labeled with an asterisk (*) are required.
    Enter or edit the required information and click Save.
    3. An e-mail including the new username and password will be generated and sent to the user’s  e-mail address.
    4. Click the Save button to return to the Accounts page.
    The new or edited profile information is displayed in the Accounts list.
    Sending Login Information
    If necessary, it is possible to send an e-mail message to a user that contains his or her iTester Admin  login information. To do this, click the appropriate Email Login Info link on the Accounts page.
    The message is sent to the e-mail address entered in the user’s profile.

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    iTester Admin: Managing Test Examiner Profiles STCs must ensure that every Test Examiner administering the End-of-Course Assessments has an  accurate e-mail address in the iTester Admin site. Test Examiner and student group information are  available in iTester Admin after the Precode Data Collection file is loaded. STCs must verify and  update all student groups to ensure accuracy. Any Test Examiner not included in the data upload must  be added. The DTC or STC may edit Test Examiner profiles.
    Viewing a List of Test Examiners
    Follow these steps to view a Test Examiner list:
    1. Log into iTester Admin and click the Examiners tab.
    2. In the Currently working in field at the upper right corner of the page, choose the  appropriate content area. DTCs should select a school in the School field.
    The page lists all Test Examiners who have profiles and have been set up for a student group  in the selected content area.

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    Adding or Editing a Test Examiner Profile
    Follow these steps to add or edit a Test Examiner profile:
    1. To add a Test Examiner, click the Add Examiner link in the upper right corner of the Test  Examiner list. The Examiner Profile page will display.
    2. To edit a Test Examiner’s profile, click the Edit link to the right of the Test Examiner’s  e-mail address. The fields on the page contain the information previously entered for the   Test Examiner.
    3. Enter or edit the Test Examiner’s information. All fields on the page are required.
     • Enter or edit the Test Examiner’s first and last name and e-mail address.
     • Check one or more boxes corresponding to the appropriate content area.
    4. Click the Save button to return to the Test Examiner’s page.
    The new or edited profile information displays in the Test Examiner list.
    5. If the user has added a Test Examiner account, an e-mail message that contains his or her  iTester Admin login information will send after clicking Save.
    Removing an Inactive Test Examiner
    Test Examiner information will deactivate after each administration. Districts do not have the ability  to deactivate Test Examiners. Starting in Fall of 2016, all Test Examiners will be removed/hidden  from the system after each statewide test window has closed.
    Although a new Test Examiner may take over the classes for the inactive Test Examiner, the DTC  CANNOT simply change the inactive Test Examiner’s first name, last name, and e-mail address to  the new Test Examiner’s information because students’ score reports will be affected. Test Examiners  must be included in the precode file for each administration in order to be automatically added to  iTester Admin. If a Test Examiner is not included in the precode file, they may be manually added to  iTester Admin by the DTC or STC after the system becomes available for the current administration.

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    iTester Admin: Registering Students
    Successful registration requires 3 steps:
    1. Precode Data Upload
    2. Student Registration
    3. Registration for Testing Windows
    Precode Data Upload
    Districts must provide a precode file to DESE with student information for each testing window.  Precode file templates are located on the DESE website at http://dese.mo.gov/data-system-management/core-datamosis/file-layouts-2016-2017. For questions regarding precode data upload to  DESE, please contact DESE Accountability Data at 573-526-4886.
    DESE then provides the upload of student information to Questar prior to the district’s test  administration. The data is loaded into iTester and used by districts to assign students to their student  groups. Student data that is not uploaded must be added manually by the DTC or STC using iTester  Admin. Although students are assigned to student groups through the precode data file, DTCs must  still specify district testing windows in order for students to test.
    Student Registration
    Once student information is available on the iTester Admin site, STCs should review all data to  verify the information is correct. Test Examiner and student group information from the Precode Data  Collection file is imported into the iTester Admin site. However, both DTCs and STCs can create and  edit student groups, Test Examiners, and students as needed. If inaccurate information is found, it  MUST be corrected in the iTester system, the local student information system, and MOSIS. Prior to  the start of testing, accommodations must be marked on the iTester Admin site for each student. See  page 43 for information on marking accommodations.
    Registration for Testing Windows
    DTCs are required to complete the registration process for every testing window in which one of their  schools is testing. The registration process requires the DTC to verify his or her contact information  and enter testing dates for the upcoming administration. Only DTCs may register schools for  testing. The registration window opens one week before each statewide test administration window.  Registration must be completed prior to the district testing window opening, as noted in the chart on  page 1.
    During the registration process, DTCs must specify the days they will administer the EOC  Assessments. Districts may use up to 7 business days per content area to administer each test. Student  testing will not be enabled until the district testing window opens. If a window is not defined,  students will not be able to log in to take the test. Dates are entered by content area and may

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    overlap. Content windows may open any day of the week (e.g., Wednesday of one week through  Thursday of the following week). Once a content window has closed, the system will lock and no  further tests for that content area can be administered without DESE approval.
    Follow these steps to complete registration:
    1. Log into iTester Admin and verify DTC contact information on the home page.
    2. Within the District Information section on the home page there is an Enter District Test  Administration Windows link. Click on this link to go to the page where the DTC can enter  the testing windows.
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    3. At the bottom of this screen is a Registration Window section. Enter the start dates for the  testing windows for each content area tested during this administration window. The end  dates will automatically populate based on the 7-day testing window.
    4. Once the DTC has entered testing windows for each content area that will test during the  administration window, click the Save button at the bottom of the screen. Click the Cancel  button to exit without saving registration information.
    NOTE: District Test Coordinators have the ability to schedule testing windows. However, if  rescheduling is necessary, DTCs will need to contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support  at 800-571-2545 or e-mail MOCustomerSupport@QuestarAI.com in order to have the testing  window moved. Testing windows can only be moved prior to the onset of students’ testing.  Further details about working within iTester can be found in the “iTester System Overview”  section beginning on page 23.

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    iTester Admin: Managing Student Information All student profiles included in the Precode Data Collection file are imported into iTester Admin,  which can be used to add or edit student information.
    DTCs, STCs, and Test Examiners may add and edit student information.
    Adding or Editing Student Profiles
    Follow these steps to add or edit student information:
    1. Log into iTester Admin and click the Students tab.
    The Students page displays.
    2. In the Currently working in field in the upper right corner of the page, choose the  appropriate content area. For the DTC, select a school in the School field or choose All  Schools.
    For a Test Examiner or an STC, the page lists all students enrolled in student groups in the  school for the selected content area. For a DTC, the page lists all students in the selected  school (or all schools) for the selected content area.
     • Click a column heading to sort the student information based on that column.
     • Download a list of all students in Excel CSV format by clicking the Download Student  List link. When prompted to either save or open the file, choose save. (NOTE: In order to  open the file in Excel, Microsoft Excel must be installed on the computer.)
     • Move between pages in the student list by clicking the <<< or >>> button. Move to a  different page by typing a page number in the Jump to Page field and clicking the Go  button.
     • Search for a specific student by typing the student’s MOSIS ID or last name in the Search  by MOSIS/Last Name field. The names of the students who have a profile in iTester are  listed. Click the View/Edit link to display the profile page for that student.
     • Click “View students across all subjects and students not assigned to a student group”  to view all students in the school (or schools, for a DTC) for all subjects, regardless of  registration in the selected subject. If the box is not checked, students who have not been  assigned to a group will not display.
    3. Edit information for an existing student by clicking the View/Edit link in the row containing  the student’s name. Add a student by clicking the Add Student link in the upper right corner  of the student list.
    A student profile page displays. If selecting an existing student, the student’s profile  information displays. If choosing to add a student, the page is blank.

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    4. Enter or edit data in the Demographic Information section.
    All fields (except middle initial) in this section are required.
    5. Select or change the student’s Student Groups.
     • Enroll the student in at least one student group/content area by selecting the name of the  Test Examiner/Student Group from the list provided. If the student will not test, choose the  Not Testing option.
    6. Note: DTCs and STCs use the Special Forms drop down under each subject area to indicate  if the student will receive the Paper/Pencil, Braille, or Large Print edition of the test, or  if they will receive the Text-to-Speech accommodation. This must be done prior to the  student testing. If the accommodation is not selected using the Special Forms drop down  box (Paper/Pencil, Braille, Large Print, and Text-to-Speech), the student will not receive the  accommodation in the online test.
    7. Click the Save button to save the student’s profile and add it to the enrollment for the  upcoming administration.
    After the profile has been saved, the user returns to the student list page. If a student is  added, his or her name appears in alphabetical order with the other students listed.

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    iTester Admin: Managing Student Groups After Questar receives the DESE Precode Data Collection file, the Test Examiner and student group  information will be available within 5 days (see the table of important dates on page 1). Any student  groups testing, but not included in the file, must be added manually. In addition, individual students  may need to be added or removed from student groups. Instructions for manually adding new students  are on page 40.
    The DTC or STC may manage student groups.
    Viewing Student Group Information and Adding/Removing Students
    Follow these steps to view information about a student group:
    1. Log into iTester Admin and click the Student Groups tab.
    The Student Group page displays.
    2. In the Currently working in field at the upper right corner of the page, choose the  appropriate content area. DTCs should select a school in the School field.
    For the Test Examiner, the page lists all assigned student groups.
    For the STC, the page lists all student groups in the school for the selected content area.
    For the DTC, the page lists all student groups in the selected school for the selected content  area.
    3. Click the View Details link.
    The Student Group Details page displays a list of students currently assigned to the student  group.
     • The student list can be sorted by clicking the First Name, Last Name, or MOSIS column  heading.
     • To download a list of all students in the student group in Excel CSV format, click the  Download Students in this Student Group (Excel CSV) link. Users are asked to save or  open the file.
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    4. To add or remove students in the student group, click the Edit Student Group link in the  upper right corner of the page.
    The Editing this Student Group page is displayed.
     • The table on the right lists all students currently enrolled in the student group.
     • To display a list of students not yet enrolled in a student group for the selected content  area, select the school name from the School field. The list is displayed on the left side of  the page. NOTE: This is available for DTCs only.
     • To move a student from his or her current student group to a new student group, choose  the current student group from the drop down box so that the current student group list  displays in the left box.
     • To add students to the new student group, click a student’s name. To select multiple  student names, hold down the Ctrl key (Command key on Mac) and click each student’s  name. Then, click the Add button. The selected names are moved to the list on the right.
     • To remove a student from the selected student group, click the student’s name in the list on  the right. Then, click the Remove button. Note that the student is only removed from the  student group and is not deleted from the system. All students’ names will be cleared at the  end of each statewide window in preparation for the next administration.
    5. Click Save to save the changes and return to the Student Group page.
    Adding New Students from Another District
    To move a student within the District:
    This can only be done by a DTC.
    1. Locate the school the student is currently in by using the Students tab. You can search for a  student by searching the student’s last name/MOSIS number or sorting through the list. Make  sure that the Check box is marked for View students across all subjects and students to a  student group.
    2. Once the student is located, click on the View/Edit hyperlink.
    3. If the student has not started testing, you will need to unassign that student from the teacher.
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    5. Click save.
    NOTE:  If the student has started testing or has finished a test with the old school, that teacher will  stay with the student.
    To move a student from outside of the District:
    This can only be done by Questar Assessment Customer Support. Customer Support will need the  following information:
    1. The school the student is coming from
    2. The school the student is moving to
    3. The student MOSIS number. Do not create another student. Please have this information  before calling Customer Support.
    Adding a New Student Group
    Follow these steps to add a new student group within a school:
    1. In the Currently working in field at the upper right corner of the Student Group page,  choose the appropriate content area for the new student group. DTCs must select a school in  the School field.
    2. Click the Create New Student Group link in the upper right corner of the page.
    The New Student Group page will display.
    3. Enter the student group information.
    a. Choose the Test Examiner’s name in the Examiner field.
    b. Type the name of the student group in the Student Group field.
    4. Add students to the new student group.
     • To display a list of students not yet enrolled in a student group for the selected content  area, select the school name from the School field. The not assigned to a Student Group  list displays on the left side of the page; OR
     • To display a list of students in an existing student group to move to the new student group,  choose the name of the student group from the “Student Group” drop down box.
     • To add students to the student group, click a student’s name. To select multiple student  names, hold down the Ctrl key (Command key on Mac) and click each student’s name.  Then click the Add button. The selected names move to the list on the right.
     • To remove a student from the student group, click the student’s name in the list on the  right. Then click the Remove button. Note that the student is only removed from the  student group and is not deleted from the system.
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    iTester Admin: Managing Test Sessions
    Viewing Testing Status Information
    DTCs, STCs, and Examiners may use the Test Sessions page in iTester Admin to display testing  status information for the current administration.
    Follow these steps to view testing status information:
    1. Log into iTester Admin and click the Test Sessions tab.
     The  Test Sessions page displays.
    2. In the Currently working in field in the upper right corner of the page, choose the  appropriate content area. The DTC should select a school in the School field or choose All  Schools.
    For the Examiner, the page lists all his or her student groups for the selected content area.
    For the STC, the page lists all student groups in the school for the selected content area.
    For the DTC, the page lists all student groups in the selected school (or all schools) for the  selected content area.
    3. Choose an option in the Filter By Testing Status field to determine which information to  display.
    The following options are available:
     • All—All student groups are listed, regardless of the status.
     • In Progress—Testing has started for the Test Examiner/Student Group.
     • Finished—The Test Examiner/Student Group has completed all sessions for the test  administration, and students may no longer test.
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    4. Navigate through the list of student groups as needed.
     • Click a column heading to sort the student group list based on that column.
     • To move between pages in the student group list, click the <<< or >>> button. Move to  a different page by typing a page number in the Jump to Page field and clicking the Go  button.
    5. Click the View Details/Student Logins link to display a list of students enrolled in a student  group.
    Student logins appear on the bottom section of the page, below the summary and status  information.
     • By default, the login information sorts by last name. To sort on another column, click the  column heading.
     • Similar to the Status column at the group level, the Status column provides information  about an individual student’s testing status. “Not Started” indicates that the student has not  started the session, “In Progress” indicates that the student has started a test session for the  content area and administration, and “Finished” indicates that the student has completed  the test session for the content area and administration. NOTE: DTCs/STCs must ensure  that the testing status in iTester for all students shows “Finished” when testing is complete.
     • Date/Time Started and Date/Time Completed columns provide detailed information  about the student’s progress.
     • See page 47 in this manual for a detailed explanation of printing student logins.
    Marking Accommodations/Status Codes
    Paper/Pencil, Large Print, Braille, and Text-to-Speech accommodations must be marked on the  Student Demographic page within the Students Tab via the Special Forms drop down box for each  content area. All other accommodation status codes must be marked within the Test Sessions tab  in iTester Admin. For more information on marking Large Print and Braille accommodations see  Appendix E.

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    Marking the Special Forms Accommodation
    Test Examiners are encouraged to mark accommodation codes prior to the student entering the test  and to ensure the proper accommodations are provided. Paper/Pencil, Large Print, Braille, and Text-to-Speech Accommodations must be marked PRIOR to the student or Test Examiner entering the test  to ensure the correct test edition populates in iTester.
    Marking the Accommodation Codes
    To mark student accommodations and/or status codes (other than Large Print, Braille, or Text-to-Speech), click on the Test Sessions tab.
    1. Click the View Details/Student Logins link to the right of the appropriate student group.
    2. In the list of Registered Students, click the Set link under the Student Accommodations and  Status Codes columns in the appropriate row to update information. In the pop-up window,  choose the box next to any applicable accommodations and/or status codes. After marking  any appropriate boxes, click the Submit button to save the information and return to the  Registered Students list.

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    3. Accommodations and status codes set display in the Student Accommodations and Status  Codes columns for each student. If these codes need revision, click the Set link and uncheck  or check boxes as appropriate. Click the Submit button to save any changes.
    Moving a Student During an Assessment
    Occasionally a student must be moved to a new location to continue testing. In order for the student  to continue his or her test, complete the following steps:
    1. Pause the student’s online assessment. (Once the student pauses the test, the workstation  becomes immediately available for other use.)
    2. Escort the student to the new location.
    3. To complete the assessment, log the student into his or her assessment at the new  workstation.
    Invalidating Student Tests
    Neither a student’s behavior, nor the judgment of a student’s effort during testing can invalidate  a student’s test. The STC and the Test Examiner must agree that a particular student’s test should  be invalidated based on the invalidation criteria. To invalidate a student’s test, the DTC must be  contacted and he or she must mark the Teacher Invalidation Status Code within the Test Sessions  detail page. The STC must also provide the DTC with the following information:
    1. Student’s name (first name, last name)
    2. MOSIS ID
    3. Date of birth
    4. Teacher
    5. Grade
    6. School name
    7. County and district code
    8. Building code
    9. Content area tested
    10. Reason for invalidation
    Invalidating a student’s test requires several steps. Any invalid test must be documented by the STC  immediately following the invalid session. The only reason that a student’s test may be invalidated is  because of cheating.
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    The DTC should follow these steps to invalidate a student’s test in iTester:
    1. Log into iTester Admin and click the Test Sessions tab. The Test Sessions page displays.
    2. Click the View Details/Student Logins link for the Test Examiner/Student Group in which  the student is enrolled.
    3. Locate the student whose test needs invalidation in the student list.
    4. Click the Status Codes link for that student. Click the Teacher Invalidation status code.
    5. Click the Submit button to invalidate the test. The link becomes inactive and the student is  marked as Invalidated.
    The Superintendent must fax a signed letter on district letterhead with the above information to fax  number (573) 522-6384, attention Accountability Data.

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    iTester Admin: Printing Student Logins In order to test using the secure browser, each student needs a login, consisting of a username  (MOSIS ID) and password, and a session access code. Prior to testing, STCs must print the login  information for all students scheduled to take an EOC Assessment. Students have a unique password  for each content area in which they are testing. Session access codes, however, are unique to each  session and are assigned to each student group, not individual students.
    NOTE: Students cannot self-register through the secure browser; all logins must be generated through  iTester Admin and logins will not be enabled until the district testing window has opened.
    Student login information may be printed on plain paper or Avery labels (5160) for distribution to  students prior to testing. Student login information for each session must be printed separately.
    STCs or DTCs may click on the Test Sessions tab to view a list of registered students. Session access  codes and student logins can be printed by student group from the Test Sessions tab.
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    Student logins appear on the bottom section of the page, below the summary and status  information. Session access codes appear just above the login information.
    NOTE: If a student needs to test and is not listed in the table, the STC or DTC needs to create  a student profi le and register him or her in a student group before testing begins.  See page 37 in this manual for more information about adding or editing student  profi les. After creating the profi le and registering the student in a student group, login  information will generate for the student and display in the table.
    2. By default, the login information sorts by last name. To sort by first name, username, or  password, click the corresponding column heading.
    NOTE: This sorting does not change the order of logins when printed.
    3. Click the Print Student test logins link above the table to view and/or print the student test  logins.
    A PDF version of the login information displays.

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     • The first page of the file is a cover page that contains the Test Examiner, student group,  and test (content area) names, along with the testing window dates and times.
     • The remaining pages contain the student logins.
    4. Choose Print from the File menu to display the options dialog box for the printer.
    Refer to the printer’s user guide for details on selecting printing options and on loading  labels.
    NOTE: When printing labels, print the header page on plain paper before loading the labels  in the printer. If labels print offset, save the file to the desktop and then print, or select  “Fit to Page” or “Fit” in the print options. Printer settings within the browser may  override the format of the file.
    5. To display and print additional logins, click the Home button, return to the Test Sessions  page, and click the View Details/Student Logins link for another Test Examiner and/or  student group.
    6. Select the appropriate printing options and print the logins.

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    iTester Admin: Viewing/Printing Reports  Test results are available online via iTester Admin. Individual Student Reports are released for each  administration five business days after the district testing window is complete. The district must  notify parents and guardians that scores are available within 15 days after the Individual Student  Reports become available.
    Follow the steps below to access, view, and download reports. Reports may be viewed and printed  at the local level and need not be ordered from Questar. For interpretation of the results, refer to  the Guide to Interpreting Results located on the DESE website (http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/assessment/end-course).
    1. Log into iTester Admin and click on the Reports tab.
    2. In the upper right corner of the page, select the content area and administration for the  reports. Individual Student Reports available are based on the user’s role. DTCs may view,  print, and order reports for all students in the district. STCs may view and print reports for  students within their school. Test Examiners may view students in their class only for the  current admin.
    To view a specific Student Report, the correct District and School must display in the drop down  boxes at the top of the page. Choose the Student Group and the student name from the drop down  menus.
    Click on View Reports or Print Reports.
    Users may click the Download List (Excel CSV) button to view a list of raw scores for their  students.

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    While all users may view and print the Individual Student Reports at the local level, only DTCs may  order printed reports from Questar. These reports are available at a cost to the district. The district  should place one order to reduce the potential cost and number of shipments.
    NOTE: Districts are charged a $35.00 handling fee per order and $0.17 per student report that is  printed and shipped to the district by Questar.
    The DTC clicks on the link to order printed reports. This opens another page where the DTC selects  the schools for which they are ordering printed reports from the list of available schools. Click Order  paper reports to place the order. Once reports for a school have been ordered, they are no longer  available for selection. The DTC may contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 800-571-2545  to order additional sets of reports.

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    Appendix A
    Universal Tools
    These tools for the End-of-Course Assessment are available to ALL STUDENTS unless otherwise  noted.
    Please note:
    • Some tools need to be marked in iTester Admin prior to the assessment. Please read the  description to determine if the tool must be marked in iTester Admin.
    • Some tools are only for use by English Language Learner (ELL) students (ELL students are  those marked LEP-RCV or LEP-NRC in MOSIS).
    Tool Description Code
    Bilingual Dictionary
    ELL students may have access to a physical Bilingual Dictionary for  use ONLY on the Writing Prompt for the English I and English II  assessments. If the Bilingual Dictionary is electronic, it may not connect  to the internet.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    S431
    Break (Pause)
    All students may take breaks of up to 20 minutes as needed. There is no  limit to how many times a student may use this during an assessment.
    If a student hits the pause button, they will be logged out. They can log  back in anytime that same day. If the assessment needs to be reopened  on a subsequent day, the district will need to call the help desk.
    If the need arises to move a student from one computer to another, pause  the test to exit. The test will remain incomplete until the student logs  back in and completes the test.
    N/A
    Calculator
    All students may have access to a physical calculator. The memory of  the physical calculator must be cleared before and after testing by the  test examiner.
    Please Note: Use of a calculator is only for the Mathematics  assessments.
    N/A
    Color Contrast –  Paper
    All students taking the paper/pencil assessment may have the test printed  in different colors based on student needs or preferences.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    S102
    Color Overlay
    All students taking the paper/pencil assessment may have a color  transparency placed over the test presented to them based on student  needs or preferences.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
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    Tool Description Code
    English Dictionary
    All students may have access to a physical English Dictionary for  use ONLY on the Writing Prompt for the English I and English II  assessments. If the English Dictionary is electronic, it may not connect  to the internet.
    N/A
    Grammar  Handbook
    All students may have access to a physical Grammar Handbook for  use ONLY on the Writing Prompt for the English I and English II  assessments. If the Grammar Handbook is electronic, it may not connect  to the internet.
    The Grammar Handbook must be one that is published. It cannot be a  district-, school-, or classroom-made handbook.
    N/A
    Highlighter
    The iTester platform allows all students access to a highlighter for  marking desired text.
    All students may have access to a physical highlighter.
    N/A
    Magnifier
    All students taking the paper/pencil or Large Print assessments may  have access to a magnifying device. N/A
    Magnification –  Assistive Technology
    Students with visual impairments may use assistive technology  software that magnifies the screen beyond the built in capabilities of the  magnifier tool. The software can be used in conjunction with the Student  Test Delivery System. The software must be provided by the district.
    Please Note: The use of assistive technology software should be familiar  to the student and should be software the student uses in the everyday  classroom.
    Please Note: While the use of assistive technology software is not  directly supported by Questar, the help desk will work with districts  needing to use the software.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    S105
    Mark For Review The Student Test Delivery System allows all students to mark an item  for review. N/A
    Masking – Paper
    All students taking the Paper/Pencil or Large Print assessments may use  a masking tool to block off content that is not of immediate need or that  may be distracting.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    S107
    Protractor
    All students taking the Paper/Pencil, Large Print, or Braille assessments  may have access to a physical protractor for use on specific items where  appropriate. N/A

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    Tool Description Code
    Read Aloud (Not Including ELA  Reading Passages) –  Text-To-Speech
    The Student Test Delivery System allows all students to have the test  directions and items read aloud via embedded text-to-speech technology  in all content areas. The student can control the start, speed, and volume  of the voice.
    Please Note: Use of this tool DOES NOT allow the reading of ELA  passages to the student. The Questar Student Secure Browser does not  allow the read aloud of ELA reading passages via text-to-speech. In  order to have ELA reading passages Read Aloud, a student MUST have  that accommodation in their IEP/504 plan and use a human reader.
    Please Note: DESE does not recommend the use of Read Aloud  for students who do not use it as part of their everyday learning in  the classroom. The use of Read Aloud for some students can prove  distracting and become a hindrance to student performance.
    This tool must be turned on in the iTester Admin Students tab  under special forms and also via the Test Sessions tab under student  accommodations prior to testing.
    S041
    Read Aloud (Not Including ELA  Reading Passages) –  Human Reader
    Any student taking the online, Paper/Pencil, Large Print, or Braille  assessments may have the test directions and items in English Language  Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies read aloud by a human  reader.
    Please Note: Use of this tool DOES NOT allow the reading of ELA  passages to the student. In order to have ELA reading passages Read  Aloud, a student MUST have that accommodation in their IEP/504 plan.
    Please Note: The Human Reader should be familiar to the student and  have read aloud experience with the student in some capacity prior to  the state assessment.
    Please Note: DESE does not recommend the use of Read Aloud  for students who do not use it as part of their everyday learning in  the classroom. The use of Read Aloud for some students can prove  distracting and become a hindrance to student performance.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    S043

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    Tool Description Code
    Read Aloud (Not Including ELA  Reading Passages) –  Assistive Technology
    Students with Disabilities that use specific text-to-speech assistive  technology software in the everyday classroom may use that technology  in conjunction with the Student Test Delivery System. The software  must be provided by the district.
    Please Note: The use of assistive technology software should be familiar  to the student and should be software the student uses in the everyday  classroom.
    Please Note: While the use of assistive technology software is not  directly supported by Questar, the help desk will work with districts  needing to use the software.
    Please Note: Use of this tool DOES NOT allow the reading of ELA  passages to the student. In order to have reading passages Read Aloud,  a student MUST have that accommodation in their IEP/504 plan.
    Please Note: DESE does not recommend the use of Read Aloud  for students who do not use it as part of their everyday learning in  the classroom. The use of Read Aloud for some students can prove  distracting and become a hindrance to student performance.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    S042
    Read Aloud (Not Including ELA  Reading Passages) –  Native Language
    ELL students taking the online, Paper/Pencil, Large Print, or Braille  assessments may have the test directions and items in English Language  Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies read aloud in the  students’ native language by a human reader.
    Please Note: Use of this tool DOES NOT allow the reading of ELA  passages in the students’ native language to the student. In order to  have ELA reading passages Read Aloud, a student MUST have that  accommodation in their IEP/504 plan.
    Please Note: All the answers given in the online system must be in  English.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    S111
    Ruler
    The Student Test Delivery System allows all students to use an  embedded ruler on specific items where appropriate.
    All students taking the Paper/Pencil, Large Print, or Braille assessments  may have access to a physical ruler for use on specific items where  appropriate.
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    Tool Description Code
    Scratch Paper
    The Student Test Delivery System allows all students to use an  embedded notepad (called Notepad) to make notes about an item.
    All students may have access to physical scratch paper. Scratch paper  can be blank, ruled, graph, or grid paper. Physical scratch paper should  be collected and destroyed IMMEDIATELY upon the conclusion of a  testing session.
    N/A
    Scribe
    Students with physical disabilities that may prevent them from  responding themselves may dictate their responses to a scribe, who must  follow the scribing guidelines (http://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/ asmt-scribing-guidelines.pdf).
    Please Note: The Scribe should be familiar to the student and have  scribing experience with the student in some capacity prior to the state  assessment.
    Please Note: Students who obtain a physical injury prior to testing that  prevents them from responding may also dictate their responses to a  scribe.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    S351
    Separate Setting
    Students may be allowed to test in a separate setting from other students.  This includes testing individually or testing as part of a smaller group.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    S501
    Strikethrough
    The Student Test Delivery System allows all students to cross out  answer options. N/A
    Thesaurus
    All students may have access to a physical Thesaurus for use ONLY on  the Writing Prompt for the English I and English II assessments. If the  Thesaurus is electronic, it may not connect to the internet. N/A
    Translation
    ELL students may respond to any assessment in their native language.  The responses must be translated and transcribed.
    Please Note: If the translator needs access to the assessment prior to  administration to conduct translation services, the student must use the  Paper/Pencil based assessment (Code A102).
    Please Note: All the answers given in the online system must be in  English.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    S109
    Translation –   Paper/Pencil
    For ELL students who are using the Translation tool (S109), where  the translator needs access to the assessment prior to administration to  conduct translation services, the student must use the Paper/Pencil Based  Assessment.
    This tool must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    A102

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    Accommodations
    These accommodations for the End-of-Course Assessment are available only to students with an  IEP/504 plan.
    Please note:
    • All accommodations need to be marked in iTester prior to the assessment. • Some accommodations are only for use by English Language Learner (ELL) students with an  IEP/504 plan (ELL students are those marked LEP-RCV or LEP-NRC in MOSIS).
    Accommodation Description Code
    Abacus
    Students with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan may have access to an  abacus.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester system under student  accommodations prior to testing.
    A391
    Alternate   Response  Options
    Students with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan may respond to items  using an alternate option, including but not limited to: Adapted Keyboards,  StickyKeys, MouseKeys, FilterKeys, Adapted Mouse, Touch Screen, Head Wand,  and Switches.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester system under student  accommodations prior to testing.
    A441
    Braille
    Students with visual impairments with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan  may access the assessment via a Braille version. Tactile overlays and graphics  tools may be used to assist the student in accessing the content.
    Please Note: Answers from students who access the assessment using the Braille  format must be entered into iTester prior to shipping the Braille assessment back.  Please follow the instructions found in the Braille kit.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester Admin Students tab under  special forms and also via the Test Sessions tab under student accommodations  prior to testing. See page 38 for additional instructions.
    A012
    Large Print
    Students with visual impairments with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan  may access the assessment via a Large Print version.
    Please Note: Answers from students who access the assessment using the Large  Print format must be entered into iTester prior to shipping the Large Print  assessment back. Please follow the instructions found in the Large Print kit.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester Admin Students tab under  special forms and also via the Test Sessions tab under student accommodations  prior to testing. See page 38 for additional instructions.
    A021
    Multiplication   Table
    Students with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan may have access to a  single digit multiplication table.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
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    Accommodation Description Code
    Paper Based   Assessment
    Students with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan may take the assessment  using the paper/pencil format.
    Please Note: Answers from students who access the assessment using the Paper/ Pencil format must be entered into iTester prior to shipping the Paper assessment  back. Please follow the instructions found in the return kit.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester Admin Students tab under  special forms and also via the Test Sessions tab under student accommodations  prior to testing. See page 38 for additional instructions.
    A102
    Read Aloud (ELA Reading   Passages) –   Human Reader
    Students with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan, taking the online, paper/ pencil, Large Print, or Braille assessments may have the ELA Reading Passages  read aloud by a human reader.
    Please Note: The Human Reader should be familiar to the student and have read  aloud experience with the student in some capacity prior to the state assessment.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    A045
    Read Aloud  (ELA Reading  Passages) –   Assistive  Technology
    Students with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan, who use specific text-to-speech assistive technology software in the everyday classroom, may use  that technology in conjunction with the iTester testing platform to have the ELA  Reading Passages read aloud by the software. The software must be provided by  the district.
    Please Note: The use of assistive technology software should be familiar to the  student and should be software the student uses in the everyday classroom.
    Please Note: While the use of assistive technology software is not directly  supported by Questar, the help desk will work with districts needing to use the  software.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester system under student  accommodations prior to testing.
    A044
    Read Aloud (ELA Reading  Passages) –  Native  Language
    ELL students with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan, taking the online,  paper/pencil, Large Print, or Braille assessments may have the ELA Reading  Passages read aloud to them in their native language by a human reader.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    A112
    Read-Aloud (ELA Reading   Passages) –  Blind Students
    Blind students who do not yet possess adequate Braille skills with this  accommodation in their IEP/504 plan may have the ELA Reading Passages read  aloud by a human reader.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    A046
    Specialized   Calculator
    Students with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan may have access to a  specialized calculator. The specialized calculator can include a talking calculator  or Braille calculator among others. The memory of the physical calculator must  be cleared before and after testing by the test examiner.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
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    Accommodation Description Code
    Speech-To-Text   – Assistive  Technology
    Students with this accommodation in their IEP/504 plan, who use specific speech-to-text assistive technology software in the everyday classroom, may use that  technology in conjunction with the iTester testing platform. The software must be  provided by the district.
    Please Note: The use of assistive technology software should be familiar to the  student and should be software the student uses in the everyday classroom.
    Please Note: While the use of assistive technology software is not directly  supported by Questar, the help desk will work with districts needing to use the  software.
    This accommodation must be chosen in the iTester Admin Test Sessions tab under  student accommodations prior to testing.
    A352

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    Appendix B
    Missouri EOC
    Mathematics Reference Sheet
    General Equations General Formulas       General Formulas
    12
    12
    xx
    yy
    m − − =
    ) !( !
    rn n
    Prn
    − =
    ! ) !( !
    rrn n
    Crn
    − =
    hypotenuse opposite
    A = sin
    hypotenuse adjacent
    A = cos
    adjacent opposite
    A = tan
    222 cba = +
    rt d =
    General Equations
    C By Ax = +
    b mx y +=
    )( 1 1 xxmyy −=−
    khx ay +−= 2)(
    c bx ax y ++= 2
    x a by =
    xy b log =
    22 2 )()( rk yh x =−+−
    dnaa n ) 1(1 −+=
    = 1a 1 st term, daa nn += −1
    1 1 − = n
    n r gg
    = 1g 1 st term, 1− = nn rg g
    prt I =
    nt
    n r PA )1 ( +=
    rt Pe A =
    2 12
    2 12 )( )( y yx xD −+−=
          ++ 2 , 2 2121 yyxx
    a a cbb
    x 2 4 2 −± −
    =
    bh Area 2 1
    =
    ) 2
    1 21 Area = h(b + b
    2r Area π =
    d nce Circumfere π =
    Bh Volume =
    Bh Volume 3 1 =
    3
    3 4 r Volume π =
    Surface Area
    2 4 rπ =
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    Appendix C
    Secure Browser: Directions for the Student Login Process and  Administering the Tutorials
    After the secure browser is set up for student access, Tutorials can be run at any time to familiarize  administrators, proctors, translators, Test Examiners, and students with the student test-taking  functionality prior to testing. Follow these steps to run the selected response and performance event  Tutorials at any time prior to the day of testing. This generic login information may be shared with  students to use as a classroom exercise in preparation for taking the EOC Online Assessments.
    NOTE: The suggested times for each session of an EOC Assessment do NOT include time for the  Tutorials.
    1. Launch the secure browser to start the student test application.
    2. Login information (by subject area)
    English I: Username: MOENG1; Password: practice.
    English II: Username: MOENG2; Password: practice.
    Algebra I: Username: MOALG1; Password: practice.
    Algebra II: Username: MOALG2; Password: practice.
    Geometry: Username: MOGEO; Password: practice.
    Biology: Username: MOBIO; Password: practice.
    Physical Science: Username: MOPHYSC; Password: practice.
    American History: Username: MOAMHIST; Password: practice.
    Government: Username: MOGOV; Password: practice.
    3. Text-to-Speech login information (by subject area)
    English I: Username: moeng1tts; Password: practice.
    English II: Username: moeng2tts; Password: practice.
    Algebra I: Username: moalg1tts; Password: practice.
    Algebra II: Username: moalg2tts; Password: practice.
    Geometry: Username: mogeotts; Password: practice.
    Biology: Username: mobiotts; Password: practice.
    Physical Science: Username: mophysctts; Password: practice.
    American History: Username: moamhist; Password: practice.
    Government: Username: mogovtts; Password: practice.
    Sample questions have been developed to prepare students for taking the assessment using iTester.  The Tutorials are composed of question types that students may encounter during testing.

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    Bold text is read aloud to the students. Italicized text is Test Examiner information only.
    Please read these directions before administering the EOC Online Assessments.
    Prior to beginning, please confirm with the STC that iTester has been installed and  certified for the current statewide testing window on all of the workstations being used  for testing. Instructions for installing iTester were sent to the STC and/or SITC (School  Information Technology Coordinator). The icon shown below will appear on each desktop  that has iTester installed.
    SAY
      Today you will log into the secure browser to practice using the online tools. We will  begin by accessing the testing application.
    If student workstations are not displaying the login screen, read the following directions:
    SAY
      On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for iTester. Do not enter anything until you have been  instructed to do so. Is there anyone who does not see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.
    Assist students as needed. The next step walks the students through logging in to the  secure browser. Test Examiners should share the login information for the appropriate  Tutorial with the students.

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    SAY
      Type “say appropriate username here” in the field titled “Username.” Do you have any  questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field. Once your cursor is in the  “Password” field, enter “say appropriate password here.” Do you have any questions?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered their login information, proceed with the  instructions.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. The purpose of the Tutorials is to  allow practice using the different computer keys and functions necessary to complete the  End-of-Course Assessments. The Tutorials will also help to familiarize students with the  different types of questions and tools that will appear on the test and the ways in which to  respond. The Tutorials purposefully display simplistic content.
    SAY
      Now you will complete some practice questions to become familiar with iTester.
    Please follow all instructions as they appear on-screen. Do not continue until you are  instructed to do so.
    Locate the Tutorial you are taking today and click once on the name of the test. Do  you have any questions about which Tutorial you should be taking?
    Answer any questions the students may have. After clicking, the test will display a window  that contains the test directions.
    SAY
      Read the directions as they appear on-screen, and please do not work ahead.
    Allow students time to read the directions.
    Do you have any questions about the directions you just read?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click once on Begin.
    The first question will display.
    SAY
      You will see a screen with a page count area in the upper left-hand corner, below the  name of the test. This indicates the screen or page number you are on and the total  number of screens or pages on the Tutorial. You will see this at the top of each page.
    In the top center of your screen, you will see a toolbar with tools to help you take the  test. Do you have any questions?
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    SAY
      You may begin the Tutorial. Stop when you get to the bottom of the Tutorial Review  page.
    Allow students time to complete the Tutorial.
    SAY
      We are now ready to complete the Tutorial. At the bottom of the Tutorial Review  page you will see two buttons, Not Yet and Score My Test.
    An example of the Not Yet and Score My Test buttons are below.
    SAY
      Click once on Not Yet and notice that you return to the Tutorial questions. Now, click  on the Review button to return to the Review page.
    Pause to make sure everyone is in the right place and answer any questions.
    SAY
      When you are ready to complete a test session, from the Review page, you will click  on the Score My Test button at the bottom of the page. If you have unanswered  questions, there will be a message box that asks if you are ready to score the test.  You will have the option of going back to finish the test. If all questions have been  answered, then click the Yes button. You will be asked again if you are ready to score  your test. Click the Yes button again. You will then see a message that says “Test  completed.” Click OK. Do you have any questions?
    Pause and answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      If you are finished with the Tutorial, click on Score My Test.
    Click once on Exit to log out of iTester.

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    English II Assessment Online—Session I
    Directions for Administering
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Remember to check that the circle that goes with the answer you chose is filled in  after you click it. Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow  directions and show your understanding of what you read. Read the passage and  then answer the questions. You may need to scroll to see the entire passage for some  questions in this test. Click the Help button for instructions on how to use the system  tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it for review, skip it, and go  on. You may return to it later.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.

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    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete an English II  test for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.

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    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page, and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do
    so will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the  iTester Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the English II test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for Session I of the English II test. You should now be prompted to  enter a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter  this code in the space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.

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    English II Assessment Online—Session II
    Directions for Administering
    Distribute scratch paper. Make an English dictionary, a thesaurus, and a grammar  handbook available to students.
    SAY
      For this test you will compose a response to a writing prompt. First, read the prompt.  Using paper given to you, spend a short amount of time on prewriting activities (such  as brainstorming, listing, free writing, clustering, mapping, or drawing).
    After you finish your prewriting activity, compose your response in the space  provided on screen. Look back at your prewriting activity for ideas. Click the Help  button for instructions on how to use the system tools.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.
    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?

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    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete an English II  test for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.
    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.

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    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester Admin interface. Failure to do so  will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the iTester  Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the English II test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for Session II of the English II test. You should now be prompted  to enter a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter  this code in the space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.
    Collect all scratch paper to be securely destroyed.

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    Algebra I Assessment Online—Session I
    Directions for Administering
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper. If you have decided the students should  use calculators for this assessment, make sure all students have a working calculator.  Hard copies of the Mathematics Reference Sheet may also be distributed.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Remember to check that the circle that goes with the answer you chose is filled in  after you click it. Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow  directions and show your understanding of Algebra I. You may use a calculator and  scratch paper to work through the questions. The Mathematics Reference Sheet is  available during testing by clicking the reference sheet icon. Click the Help button  for instructions on how to use the system tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it for review, skip it, and go  on. You may return to it later.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.

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    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete an Algebra I  test for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.

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    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do so
    will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the iTester  Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the Algebra I test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for Session I of the Algebra I test. You should now be prompted to  enter a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter  this code in the space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.
    Collect all scratch, graph, grid paper, and any hard copies of the reference sheets to be  securely destroyed.

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    Algebra I Assessment Online—Session II
    Directions for Administering
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper. If you have decided the students should  use calculators for this assessment, make sure all students have a working calculator.  Hard copies of the Mathematics Reference Sheet may also be distributed.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will type your answers in the space provided. Your  score on these questions will depend on how well you show your understanding  of Algebra I. You may use a calculator and scratch paper to work through the  questions. The Mathematics Reference Sheet is available during testing by clicking  the reference sheet icon. Be sure to explain your thinking and organize your work.  Your writing, spelling, and grammar will not be evaluated. Click the Help button for  instructions on how to use the system tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read the performance event carefully and think about how to answer the  questions.
    2. This performance event is worth more than one point. Since you can receive  partial credit, it is important to show all of the work that you did to answer  the questions on screen.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.

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    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete an Algebra I  test for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.

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    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do
    so will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the  iTester Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the Algebra I test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for Session II of the Algebra I test. You should now be prompted to  enter a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter  this code in the space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.
    Collect all scratch, graph, grid paper, and any hard copies of the reference sheets to be  securely destroyed.

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    Biology Assessment Online—Session I
    Directions for Administering
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Remember to check that the circle that goes with the answer you chose is filled in  after you click it. Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow  directions and show your understanding of Biology. You are not allowed to use a  calculator. Click the Help button for instructions on how to use the system tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it for review, skip it, and go  on. You may return to it later.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.

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    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete a Biology test  for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.

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    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do
    so will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the  iTester Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the Biology test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for Session I of the Biology test. You should now be prompted to  enter a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter  this code in the space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.
    Collect all scratch, graph, or grid paper to be securely destroyed.

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    Biology Assessment Online—Session II
    Directions for Administering
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will type your answers in the space provided. Your  score on these questions will depend on how well you show your understanding of  Biology. Be sure to explain your thinking and organize your work. Your writing,  spelling, and grammar will not be evaluated. You are not allowed to use a calculator.  Click the Help button for instructions on how to use the system tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read the performance event carefully and think about how to answer the  questions.
    2. Show all of the work that you did to answer the questions on screen.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.

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    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete a Biology test  for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.

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    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do so
    will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the iTester  Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the Biology test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for Session II of the Biology test. You should now be prompted to  enter a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter  this code in the space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.
    Collect all scratch, graph, or grid paper to be securely destroyed.

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    English I Assessment Online—Session I
    Directions for Administering
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Remember to check that the circle that goes with the answer you chose is filled in  after you click it. Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow  directions and show your understanding of what you read. Read the passage and  then answer the questions. Click the Help button for instructions on how to use the  system tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it for review, skip it, and go  on. You may return to it later.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.

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    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete an English I  test for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.

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    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do so
    will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the iTester  Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the English I test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for the English I test. You should now be prompted to enter a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter this code in the  space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.

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    English I Assessment Online—Session II
    Directions for Administering
    Distribute scratch paper. Make an English dictionary, a thesaurus, and a grammar  handbook available to students.
    SAY
      For this test you will compose a response to a writing prompt. First, read the prompt.  Using paper given to you, spend a short amount of time on prewriting activities (such  as brainstorming, listing, free writing, clustering, mapping, or drawing).
    After you finish your prewriting activity, compose your response in the space  provided on screen. Look back at your prewriting activity for ideas. Click the Help  button for instructions on how to use the system tools.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.
    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?

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    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete an English I  test for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.
    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.

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    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester Admin interface. Failure to do so  will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the iTester  Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the English I test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for Session II of the English I test. You should now be prompted to  enter a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter  this code in the space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.
    Collect all scratch paper to be securely destroyed.

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    Algebra II Assessment Online
    Directions for Administering
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper. If you have decided the students should  use calculators for this assessment, make sure all students have a working calculator.  Hard copies of the Mathematics Reference Sheet may also be distributed.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Remember to check that the circle that goes with the answer you chose is filled in  after you click it. Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow  directions and show your understanding of Algebra II. You may use a calculator and  scratch paper to work through the questions. The Mathematics Reference Sheet is  available during testing by clicking the reference sheet icon. Click the Help button  for instructions on how to use the system tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it for review, skip it, and go  on. You may return to it later.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.

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    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete an Algebra II  test for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.

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    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do so
    will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the iTester  Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the Algebra II test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for the Algebra II test. You should now be prompted to enter a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter this code in the  space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.
    Collect all scratch, graph, grid paper, and any hard copies of the reference sheets to be  securely destroyed.

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    Geometry Assessment Online
    Directions for Administering
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper. If you have decided the students should  use calculators for this assessment, make sure all students have a working calculator.  Hard copies of the Mathematics Reference Sheet may also be distributed.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Remember to check that the circle that goes with the answer you chose is filled in  after you click it. Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow  directions and show your understanding of Geometry. You may use a calculator and  scratch paper to work through the questions. The Mathematics Reference Sheet is  available during testing by clicking the reference sheet icon. Click the Help button  for instructions on how to use the system tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it for review, skip it, and go  on. You may return to it later.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.

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    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete a Geometry test  for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.

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    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do so
    will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the iTester  Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the Geometry test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for the Geometry test. You should now be prompted to enter a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter this code in the  space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.
    Collect all scratch, graph, grid paper, and any hard copies of the reference sheets to be  securely destroyed.

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    Physical Science Assessment Online
    Directions for Administering
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper, and the Periodic Table of Elements  printed from the Help tab of iTester Admin.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Remember to check that the circle that goes with the answer you chose is filled in  after you click it. Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow  directions and show your understanding of Physical Science. You are not allowed  to use a calculator. Click the Help button for instructions on how to use the system  tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it for review, skip it, and go  on. You may return to it later.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.

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    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.
    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete a Physical  Science test for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify  that the information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.

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    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.
    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do
    so will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the  iTester Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the Physical Science test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for the Physical Science test. You should now be prompted to enter  a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter this code  in the space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.
    Collect all scratch, graph, or grid paper to be securely destroyed.

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    American History Assessment Online
    Directions for Administering
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Remember to check that the circle that goes with the answer you chose is filled in  after you click it. Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow  directions and show your understanding of American History. Click the Help button  for instructions on how to use the system tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it for review, skip it, and go  on. You may return to it later.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.
    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.

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    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete an American  History test for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify  that the information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.
    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.

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    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do
    so will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the  iTester Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the American History test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for the American History test. You should now be prompted to enter  a four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter this code  in the space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.

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    Government Assessment Online
    Directions for Administering
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Remember to check that the circle that goes with the answer you chose is filled in  after you click it. Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow  directions and show your understanding of Government. Click the Help button for  instructions on how to use the system tools.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it for review, skip it, and go  on. You may return to it later.
    3. When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.”
    Double-click this icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened,  you will see the login page for the secure browser.
    Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.
    Can everyone see the login page?
    An example of the login page is below. Please be sure all students are on this page before  proceeding with instructions.
    Assist students as needed. The next step is to walk the students through logging into the  secure browser. The username for all students is their MOSIS ID. For each content area  tested, the student will receive a unique password.

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    SAY
      Using the login information given to you, type your username in the field titled  “Username.” Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have. The students will need to enter their own  unique passwords.
    SAY
      Now press the Tab key to move to the “Password” field.
    Once your cursor is in the “Password” field, enter the password from your login  information. Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information  you need to enter?
    When you have confirmed everyone has entered his or her login information, proceed  with the instructions. If a student is having trouble logging in, check the username and  password information. The system will not lock the student out for making multiple  incorrect attempts.
    SAY
      Click Sign In to enter the testing application.
    This will log the students into the testing application. As the students log into the  application, the student’s personal profile will display. The next step is to have the student  verify his or her personal profile information.
    SAY
      Now you will see a window that displays your personal profile information. I will  direct you through this page to verify that the information is correct. Follow the  text on your screen as I read it to you. I will ask you to confirm that your personal  information is correct. The message at the top of the page should display “Welcome”  followed by your name. Please confirm your name is displayed and spelled correctly.  Continue to the next line on this page. You are logging in to complete a Government  test for [your name and Student Group] at [the name of your school]. Now verify that the  information for the following fields is correct.
    • your name • your MOSIS ID • your date of birth • your grade If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand.
    If the student information displayed does not belong to the student testing or the name  and MOSIS ID do not match, the student MUST NOT continue. Click Exit, return to the  login page and check the student’s login credentials. Provide the student with the correct  username and password and have the student log in again.

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    If the student’s date of birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is  misspelled, please note the inaccuracy and then notify the STC. The student may continue  after noting the inaccuracy.
    If the name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, the student should NOT  begin testing until this is corrected through the iTester
     Admin interface. Failure to do
    so will result in the student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the  iTester Admin: Managing Student Information section of this manual.
    SAY
      If all of the information on your profile page is accurate, please click Continue, but  do not go on to any other screen.
    Students will see the Test Center where the Government test is listed.
    SAY
      Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      Click on the link for the Government test. You should now be prompted to enter a  four-digit access code. The access code for this session is ____. Please enter this code  in the space provided and click Enter.
    Test Examiners should confirm that students have entered the code and clicked Enter.
    SAY
      You may begin.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student  has not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should  be allowed to finish. It is highly encouraged that all students complete the test during one  testing session. However, should a student be unable to finish, testing may resume the  following day. Test Examiners must address the concern with their STC immediately for  assistance. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test. If you have not yet done so, click on the Score My  Test button at the bottom of the page to submit your test for scoring. Then click on  Exit to log out of iTester.

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    Appendix D
    Administering the Paper/Pencil Edition of the EOC Assessments
    General Information
    The directions for administering the Paper/Pencil edition of the Missouri End-of-Course Assessments  differ from the directions for administering the online edition of the test. The Paper/Pencil edition  of the assessments must be printed by the DTC from the iTester Admin system prior to the district’s  content area testing window for any student requiring the Paper/Pencil edition of the test. When  testing is complete, the printed directions must be returned to the DTC/STC to be destroyed. For  more information on procedures for prior to and after testing see Appendix F.
    To set the Paper/Pencil accommodation, the DTC should click on the Students tab, select the student  who needs the Paper/Pencil edition of the tests, and click on View/Edit for that student. Once the Edit  Details page loads, the DTC can select the Paper/Pencil accommodation under each subject and then  click the Save button. The Paper/Pencil edition of the assessments is printed from the Test Sessions  tab of iTester Admin. Once the accommodation is set for each student needing a Paper/Pencil edition,  click on the Test Sessions tab, then click on the Download Paper/Pencil PDF button. Once the PDF  downloads, it is available for printing on the local network printer.
    NOTE: If pop-ups are blocked when using Chrome, users will be unable to view or print the PDFs. To  enable pop-ups:
    1. Go to “Settings.”
    2. Click “Show advanced settings.”
    3. Under “Privacy,” click “Content Settings.”
    4. Scroll to the Pop-ups section and select “Allow all sites to show pop-ups.” Then click  “Done.”
    5. Close Chrome to ensure the setting applies, then relaunch iTester admin and follow the above  instructions to view/print the Paper/Pencil PDFs.
    A Paper/Pencil edition may be printed for a Test Examiner to administer an oral reading  accommodation. It must be printed for a specific student. After the Paper/Pencil edition is printed,  the District Test Coordinator must return to the Students tab and change the accommodation to  blank or No. This will allow the student to take the test online. The test should ONLY be reset if the  accommodated read-aloud test book was printed and the student is still testing online.
    The School Test Coordinator must provide the Test Examiner with a copy of the directions and the  Paper/Pencil edition prior to the day of testing so that the Test Examiner may become thoroughly  familiar with administration procedures for the Paper/Pencil edition. The Paper/Pencil edition of the  test is secure and should be treated as such. Districts may access the iTester Materials Ordering tab  or contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support to request appropriate UPS Return Service labels

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    and Questar Return Address Labels to return Paper/Pencil editions to Questar. Districts can expect the  labels the same day if ordered before noon or the next day if ordered after noon.
    NOTE: Districts will be charged a processing fee of $16 for each Paper/Pencil edition of the test  downloaded.
    Transcribing Student Responses
    Test Examiners or Test Coordinators MUST transcribe students’ answers into the online answer  document within the secure browser. Follow these steps to transcribe student answers:
    1.  On your desktop, locate the icon titled “Questar Secure Browser MOEOC.” Double-click this  icon and the program will launch. Once the program has opened, you will see the login page  for the secure browser.
    2.  Using the student’s login information, type in the given username and password, then click  Sign In.
    3.  Verify the student’s name, MOSIS ID, date of birth, grade, test, Student Group, and school  name are all accurate. If the student information displayed does not belong to the student  testing or the name and MOSIS ID do not match, you MUST NOT continue. Click Exit,  return to the login page, and check the student’s login credentials. If the student’s date of  birth or grade information is inaccurate, or his or her name is misspelled, please note the  inaccuracy and then notify the STC. You may continue after noting the inaccuracy. If the  name of the Test Examiner/Student Group is incorrect, you should not begin transcribing  until this is corrected through the iTester Admin interface. Failure to do so will result in the  student reports being directed to the wrong Test Examiner. See the iTester Admin: Managing  Student Information section of this manual. If all of the information is accurate, click  Continue.
    4.  Click on the link for the test and enter the four-digit access code when prompted. Then click  Enter.
    5. Begin transcribing student responses. Once you have finished, click on the Score My Test  button at the bottom of the page to submit the student’s test for scoring. Then click Exit to  log out of iTester.
    NOTE: If a session is unable to be transcribed, the Unable to Transcribe status code must be selected  for that student. On the Test Sessions tab, find the student whose test could not be transcribed  and click View Details/Student Logins. In the Status Codes column for the session that could  not be transcribed, click Set and choose “Unable to Transcribe.”
    Instructions
    The directions given here should be used for administering the Paper/Pencil edition of the test.  Students using the Paper/Pencil edition will record their answers to the selected response questions  in their test book. Please read aloud the directions beginning on the following page for each content  area.

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    Directions for Administering the English II Assessment—Session I
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow directions and  show your understanding of what you read. Read the passage and then answer the  questions.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. Make sure you indicate the correct alphabet letter in your test book by  circling the correct choice.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    When ready, administer Session II of the English II assessment.

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    Directions for Administering the English II Assessment—Session II
    Distribute scratch paper. Make an English dictionary, a thesaurus, and a grammar  handbook available to students.
    SAY
      For this test you will compose a response to a writing prompt. First, read the prompt.  Using paper given to you, spend a short amount of time on prewriting activities (such  as brainstorming, listing, free writing, clustering, mapping, or drawing).
    After you finish your prewriting activity, compose your response in the space  provided in your test book. Look back at your prewriting activity for ideas.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Collect all scratch paper to be securely destroyed. Transcribe student responses into the  secure browser. Then proceed to “Arranging for the Return and Shipment of Paper/Pencil  Test Books to Questar Assessment Inc.” on page 120.

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    Directions for Administering the Algebra I Assessment—Session I
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper. If you have decided the students should  use calculators for this assessment, make sure all students have a working calculator.  Hard copies of the Mathematics Reference Sheet may also be distributed.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow directions and  show your understanding of Algebra I. You may use a calculator and scratch paper  to work through the questions. You have been provided the Mathematics Reference  Sheet for use during the testing.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. Make sure you indicate the correct alphabet letter in your test book by  circling the correct choice.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Collect all scratch, graph, grid paper, and any hard copies of the math reference sheets   to be securely destroyed. When ready, administer Session II of the Algebra I assessment.

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    Directions for Administering the Algebra I Assessment—Session II
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper. If you have decided the students should  use calculators for this assessment, make sure all students have a working calculator.  Hard copies of the Mathematics Reference Sheet may also be distributed.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will write your answers in the space provided.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you show your understanding  of Algebra I. You may use a calculator and scratch paper to work through the  questions. You have been provided the Mathematics Reference Sheet for use during  the testing. Be sure to explain your thinking and organize your work. Your writing,  spelling, and grammar will not be evaluated.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read the performance event carefully and think about how to answer the  questions.
    2. Show all of the work that you did to answer the questions in the space  provided.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Collect all scratch, graph, grid paper, and any hard copies of the math reference sheets   to be securely destroyed. Transcribe student responses into the secure browser. Then  proceed to “Arranging for the Return and Shipment of Paper/Pencil Test Books to Questar  Assessment Inc.” on page 120.

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    Directions for Administering the Biology Assessment—Session I
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow directions and show  your understanding of Biology. You are not allowed to use a calculator.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. Make sure you indicate the correct alphabet letter in your test book by  circling the correct choice.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Collect all scratch, graph, or grid paper to be securely destroyed. When ready, administer  Session II of the Biology assessment.

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    Directions for Administering the Biology Assessment—Session II
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will write your answers in the space provided.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you show your understanding  of Biology. Be sure to explain your thinking and organize your work. Your writing,  spelling, and grammar will not be evaluated.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read the performance event carefully and think about how to answer the  questions.
    2. Show all of the work that you did to answer the questions in the space  provided.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Collect all scratch, graph, or grid paper to be securely destroyed. Transcribe student  responses into the secure browser. Then proceed to “Arranging for the Return and  Shipment of Paper/Pencil Test Books to Questar Assessment Inc.” on page 120.

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    Directions for Administering the English I Assessment—Session I
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow directions and  show your understanding of what you read. Read the passage and then answer the  questions.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. Make sure you indicate the correct alphabet letter in your test book by  circling the correct choice.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    When ready, administer Session II of the English I assessment.

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    Directions for Administering the English I Assessment—Session II
    Distribute scratch paper. Make an English dictionary, a thesaurus, and a grammar  handbook available to students.
    SAY
      For this test you will compose a response to a writing prompt. First, read the prompt.  Using paper given to you, spend a short amount of time on prewriting activities (such  as brainstorming, listing, free writing, clustering, mapping, or drawing).
    After you finish your prewriting activity, compose your response in the space  provided in your test book. Look back at your prewriting activity for ideas.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Collect all scratch paper to be securely destroyed. Transcribe student responses into the  secure browser. Then proceed to “Arranging for the Return and Shipment of Paper/Pencil  Test Books to Questar Assessment Inc.” on page 120.

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    Directions for Administering the Algebra II Assessment
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper. If you have decided the students should  use calculators for this assessment, make sure all students have a working calculator.  Hard copies of the Mathematics Reference Sheet may also be distributed.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow directions and  show your understanding of Algebra II. You may use a calculator and scratch paper  to work through the questions. You have been provided the Mathematics Reference  Sheet for use during the testing.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. Make sure you indicate the correct alphabet letter in your test book by  circling the correct choice.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Collect all scratch, graph, grid paper, and any hard copies of the math reference sheets   to be securely destroyed. Transcribe student responses into the secure browser. Then  proceed to “Arranging for the Return and Shipment of Paper/Pencil Test Books to Questar  Assessment Inc.” on page 120.

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    Directions for Administering the Geometry Assessment
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper. If you have decided the students should  use calculators for this assessment, make sure all students have a working calculator.  Hard copies of the Mathematics Reference Sheet may also be distributed.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow directions and  show your understanding of Geometry. You may use a calculator and scratch paper  to work through the questions. You have been provided the Mathematics Reference  Sheet for use during the testing.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. Make sure you indicate the correct alphabet letter in your test book by  circling the correct choice.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Collect all scratch, graph, grid paper, and any hard copies of the math reference sheets   to be securely destroyed. Transcribe student responses into the secure browser. Then  proceed to “Arranging for the Return and Shipment of Paper/Pencil Test Books to Questar  Assessment Inc.” on page 120.

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    Directions for Administering the Physical Science Assessment
    Distribute scratch, unlabeled grid or graph paper. Hard copies of the Periodic Table of  Elements found on the Help tab of iTester Admin may also be distributed.
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow directions and show  your understanding of Physical Science. You are not allowed to use a calculator. You  have been provided a Periodic Table of Elements for use during the testing.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. Make sure you indicate the correct alphabet letter in your test book by  circling the correct choice.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Collect all scratch, graph, grid paper, and any hard copies of the Periodic Table of  Elements to be securely destroyed. Transcribe student responses into the secure browser.  Then proceed to “Arranging for the Return and Shipment of Paper/Pencil Test Books to  Questar Assessment Inc.” on page 120.

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    Directions for Administering the American History Assessment
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow directions and show  your understanding of American History.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. Make sure you indicate the correct alphabet letter in your test book by  circling the correct choice.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Transcribe student responses into the secure browser. Then proceed to “Arranging for the  Return and Shipment of Paper/Pencil Test Books to Questar Assessment Inc.” on page  120.

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    Directions for Administering the Government Assessment
    SAY
      For the questions in this test, you will select an answer from a list of given choices.  Your score on these questions will depend on how well you follow directions and show  your understanding of Government.
    There are several important things to remember:
    1. Read each question carefully and think about the answer. Then choose the one  answer that you think is best.
    2. Make sure you indicate the correct alphabet letter in your test book by  circling the correct choice.
    3. If you do not know the answer to a question, skip it and go on. You may  return to it later.
    4.  When you finish the test, you may check your work.
    Do you have any questions?
    Answer any questions the students may have.
    SAY
      You may begin the test.
    If a student does not understand a word, you may pronounce the word for the student but  do not define, explain, or paraphrase it. You may pronounce only one word per sentence.  Pronouncing several words or phrases is an oral reading accommodation. If a student has  not finished in the allotted time and is making adequate progress, the student should be  allowed to finish. Students must finish the test in one session. Students are not allowed to  complete the test at a later time. When all students have finished and ended their test,
    SAY
      Stop. You have finished the test.
    Transcribe student responses into the secure browser. Then proceed to “Arranging for the  Return and Shipment of Paper/Pencil Test Books to Questar Assessment Inc.” on page  120.

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    Arranging for the Return and Shipment of Paper/Pencil Test Books to Questar  Assessment Inc.
    All secure materials must be transcribed locally and then returned to Questar. After transcribing,  Paper/Pencil edition test book(s) must be returned to Questar Assessment Inc. within 24 hours of  the district content testing window closing. If a test session cannot be transcribed, the Unable to  Transcribe status code must be set. See the instructions for setting this code on page 106. The district  will not receive a return kit for Paper/Pencil test books. Paper/Pencil test books must be stapled  in numeric order before being returned. DTCs may access the iTester Materials Ordering tab or  contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support to request UPS Return Service labels and Questar  Return Address Labels at the end of their district content testing windows. UPS and address labels for  Paper/Pencil materials will be e-mailed to the district from Questar Assessment. Districts can expect  the labels the same day if ordered before noon or the next day if ordered after noon. The DTC may  print the labels on plain white paper and affix them to a large, district-provided envelope or box. All  printed manuals, test directions, and used scratch, grid, or graph paper must be collected and securely  destroyed at the district level by the DTC/STC.
    Please call Questar’s Missouri Customer Support with any questions regarding procedures for   Paper/Pencil materials at 1-800-571-2545 M–F, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST).

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    Appendix E
    Large Print and Braille Procedures
    The Large Print and Braille editions differ from the regular edition. The Large Print and Braille  accommodations must be set on the Students tab for each subject, and they must be entered prior to  the student taking the assessment. Once the special form is set on the Students tab, then the iTester  system provides the appropriate form.
    The Accommodation Status Code A012 for Braille or Status Code A021 for Large Print also needs  to be set on the Test Sessions tab, and it must be entered prior to the student taking the assessment.  Please see the “iTester Admin: Managing Student Information” section starting on page 37 for further  information.
    Order Large Print and Braille Material
    Material orders must be placed at least one week in advance of the district’s testing window. Large  Print and Braille testing materials are available for order from Questar. DTCs should order all Large  Print and Braille materials through the Materials Ordering tab in iTester Admin or through Questar’s  Missouri Customer Support. The telephone number is 800-571-2545 and the e-mail address is  MOCustomerSupport@QuestarAI.com.
    Receive Testing Materials
    Large Print and Braille testing materials are packaged by building and shipped to the district’s  office address (or the shipping address indicated by the district during the registration process). The  materials ship to the district based on the content-specific test window entered during registration.  For information on procedures for prior to and after testing see Appendix F. The EOC Assessment  shipment is delivered approximately one week before the district’s first testing window and includes  the following:

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    District Materials
    • District Packing List • Copy of School Packing Lists • District Return Kit (one folder per district), which includes the following:  • Return Kit Cover
     • Questar Return Address Labels (white)
     • UPS Prepaid Return Shipping Labels
     • Materials Return Instructions
     • Tyvek envelopes for returning materials
    School Materials
    • School Packing List • Large Print and/or Braille kits  • Large Print and/or Braille test book
     • Accompanying printed teacher edition
     • Large Print and/or Braille Supplementary Instructions
     • Large Print and/or Braille Mathematics Reference Sheet
    Inventory Materials
    • DTCs inventory all materials immediately upon receipt by:  • Checking the quantity and type of materials received against the quantities listed on the  District Packing List.
     • Contacting Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 800-571-2545 if materials are  missing.
    • DTCs save all the boxes in which materials are received to return test materials to Questar.  Questar will not provide additional boxes for return shipping.
    • DTCs ensure that all the required forms and labels for returning testing materials are in the  District Return Kit.
    • DTCs store the District Return Kit and its contents securely for use upon completion of  testing.
    • DTCs record the number of test books received on the Test Book Accountability Form. See  page 125 for instructions on completing the Test Book Accountability Form.

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    • STCs verify and report that sufficient assessment materials are received by:  • Checking the quantity and type of materials received against the quantities listed on the  School Packing List.
     • Contacting the DTC if materials are missing.
    NOTE: If replacement materials are needed (e.g., insufficient receipt of materials that were ordered),  please call Questar’s Missouri Customer Support immediately to arrange for supplementary  materials to be shipped. If additional materials are needed, the DTC may order the materials  through the Materials Ordering tab or contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at   800-571-2545 or e-mail MOCustomerSupport@QuestarAI.com.
    Transcribing Student Responses
    Test Examiners or Test Coordinators MUST transcribe students’ responses into the online answer  document within the secure browser. For more information see the Large Print/Braille Instructions  from the Large Print/Braille kits. If a session cannot be transcribed, see page 106 for setting the  Unable to Transcribe status code.
    Arrange for the Return Shipment of Large Print and Braille Test Books to Questar  Assessment Inc.
    All secure Large Print and Braille test books must be returned to Questar via UPS. UPS Return  Service labels are provided in the District Return Kit. If the DTC does not have a Large Print and  Braille District Return Kit, please contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 800-571-2545.
    Questar is responsible for all return shipping costs for the Large Print and Braille test books; however,  the DTC must make shipping arrangements with UPS at least 24 hours in advance of package pickup.
    To ship the materials:
    • Check boxes from the STC for damage. If necessary, substitute another box for returning the  materials.
    • Affix one white Questar Return Address Label to each box or Tyvek envelope. • Seal the boxes securely with heavy-duty packing tape. • Write the district name and address on the top section of the Questar Return Address Label. • Affix the labels to the outside of each box being returned. • Retain the bottom tracking number for district records. Neither UPS nor Questar can track
    the district’s shipment without the tracking number.
    • Total the number of boxes of materials being shipped and write the number on each box  (e.g., Box 1 of 3, Box 2 of 3). If shipping only one box, write “Box 1 of 1.”

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    Braille and Large Print materials must be returned via UPS. Make arrangements with UPS for  package pickup. UPS may not be able to pick up the packages until the following business day.  DO NOT leave boxes on shipping docks or in uncovered areas where they can be damaged by rain,  etc. Contact UPS at 877-536-2697 and follow the prompts to send a package. Same-day pickup is  available, but not guaranteed. Specific return instructions and the materials needed for shipping are  provided in the District Return Kit.

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    Appendix F
    Additional Paper/Pencil, Large Print, and Braille Procedures for DTCs,  STCs, and Test Examiners
    This section addresses procedures for prior to and after testing as they pertain to the distribution and  completion of various forms and testing materials.
    Check Security Barcodes
    The security barcode is located on the front cover of every EOC Assessment Large Print, Braille,  and Paper/Pencil test book. Each test book has a unique security barcode number used to number test  books and track inventory shipped to the districts. Each Paper/Pencil edition has the security barcode  on every page. Test books should be inventoried upon receipt. If any test books or pages are missing,  the DTC should contact Questar.
    To ensure a 100% rate of return of all test books, testing materials should be inventoried before and  after test administration. Contaminated test books must be accounted for, although they are destroyed  by the district. Test books returned to Questar are inventoried. Any missing books or pages are  reported to DESE by security barcode numbers, district name, and school name.
    Complete Test Book Accountability Forms
    The following instructions address prior to testing and after testing procedures for completing the Test  Book Accountability Form. The roles and responsibilities of DTCs, STCs, and Test Examiners are  described below.
    Prior to Testing
    District Test Coordinator
    For every building administering a Large Print, Braille, or Paper/Pencil assessment, the DTC needs  to make one copy of the Test Book Accountability Form for the STC. The Test Book Accountability  Form can be copied from Appendix G of this manual or printed from the Help tab in iTester Admin.  Complete the following steps for each building before distributing copies to the STC:
    1.  Confirm the box count of the Large Print/Braille testing materials shipment from Questar  (e.g., Box 1 of 5 through Box 5 of 5).
    2.  Verify the security barcode numbers of the test books against the packing list.
    3.  Record the number of test books listed on the packing list and the number of Paper/Pencil  editions that were downloaded and printed on the Test Book Accountability Form.
    4.  Report any discrepancies to Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 800-571-2545 between  the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CST), Monday–Friday.

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    School Test Coordinator
    After receiving the Test Book Accountability Form from the DTC, complete the following steps:
    1.  Verify that security barcode numbers printed on the Large Print and Braille test books match  the numbers listed on the packing list (located in Box 1 of the building’s shipment).
    2. Confirm that the proper accommodation code is marked on the Student Demographic page in  iTester.
    3.  Complete the Test Book Accountability Form, following the directions on the form.
    4.  Document any Large Print and Braille security barcode discrepancies.
    5.  Notify the DTC of any discrepancies immediately.
    6.  If any student is taking an EOC Assessment out of district/building, or if the student is  homebound, note the barcode number of the test book before delivering it to the testing   site to ensure proper accounting of all tests books when they are returned to the district.  Paper/Pencil editions must be transcribed into iTester and returned to Questar within  24 hours after the district’s content area testing window has closed.
    7.  Ensure all test books have been accounted for before they are shipped to Questar.
    8.  Maintain the Test Book Accountability Form during the test administration, retain a copy for  school records, and return the original with the testing materials to the DTC.
    Test Examiner
    1.  Count the number of books received and assign each test book to a student. Write the  student’s name and MOSIS ID on the front of each test book.
    2.  Document this information in preparation for returning the test books to the STC.
    After Testing
    District Test Coordinator
    Verify that all Test Book Accountability Forms for all buildings have been completed and signed.  Missing test books or pages must be documented on the Test Book Accountability Form, and a  separate letter of explanation on district letterhead must be attached.
    After all testing for a content area has been completed and test books are ready for return:
    • Complete the Test Book Accountability Forms and place them on top of all test books in   Box 1 of the return shipment to Questar.
    • Send a new Test Book Accountability Form with each shipment of return materials.

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    Contaminated Test Books
    A test book is considered contaminated if it cannot be returned because of the following reasons:
    • Contact with any fluids resulting from a student health issue (e.g., blood). • Contact with any potentially hazardous material.
    Procedures for Handling Contaminated Test Materials
    Follow the steps below if a test book becomes contaminated:
    1.  The Test Examiner notifies the STC.
    2.  The STC notifies the DTC.
    3.  The DTC records the security barcode number of the contaminated test book on the  corresponding Test Book Accountability Form.
    4.  The contaminated test materials must be securely destroyed at the test site. DO NOT return  contaminated test books to DESE or to Questar. If a contaminated test book contains student  responses, the DTC should contact Questar’s Missouri Customer Support at 800-571-2545  for instructions on how to handle the material.
    5.  The STC provides the DTC with the following information to be included on district  letterhead:
     a. Explanation of what happened to the materials
    b. Security barcode number on the contaminated test book
    c. Student’s name (first name, last name)
    d. Date of birth
    e. MOSIS ID
    f. Grade
    g. Building code
    h. School name
    i. County and district code
    j. District name
    k. Content area being assessed

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    6.  The DTC submits the explanatory letter to Questar Assessment Inc. and to DESE at the  following addresses:
      Attn: Missouri Program Manager   Attn: Standards and
       Questar  Assessment  Inc.        Assessment  Administrator
      5550 Upper 147th Street West  DESE
      Apple Valley, MN 55124   PO Box 480
                   Jefferson  City,  MO  65102-0480
    7.  Copies of any letters pertaining to the contaminated test materials and the documented  discrepancies must also be faxed with the Test Book Accountability Forms.

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    Appendix G ASSESSMENT
    # of Large Print Test  Books Received
    # of Braille Test  Books Received
    # of Paper/Pencil  Test Books Printed
    # of Large Print Test  Books Returned
    # of Braille Test  Books Returned
    # of Paper/Pencil  Test Books
    Returned
    # of Large Print Test  Books Unaccounted
    For/ Securely  Destroyed
    # of Braille Test  Books Unaccounted
    For/ Securely  Destroyed
    # of Paper/Pencil  Test Books
    Unaccounted For/  Securely Destroyed
    English I English II
    Algebra I Algebra II
    Geometry Biology
    American History Physical Science Government
    TOTAL TEST BOOKS
    DTC Signature: STC Signature:
    Test Window (Circle One):        Summer 2016       Fall 2016        Spring 2017
    For School Test Coordinator Use
    School:
    For District Test Coordinator Use
    Date:
    TEST BOOKS RETURNED
    UNACCOUNTED FOR/CONTAMINATED
    TEST BOOKS
    TEST BOOKS RECEIVED/PRINTED
    District: CO/DIS Code:
    END-OF-COURSE TEST BOOK ACCOUNTABILITY FORM
    Security  Barcode(s) of Unaccounted For Test Books Security  Barcode(s) of Securely Destroyed Test Books

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