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West Virginia Alternate Performance Task Assessment ( WVAPTA )

West Virginia Alternate Performance Task Assessment ( WVAPTA ). Office of Student Assessment Services. Building the Foundation: Policy 2520.16 Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for West Virginia Schools. Alternate Performance Task Assessment (APTA) Pilot Schedule.

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West Virginia Alternate Performance Task Assessment ( WVAPTA )

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  1. West Virginia Alternate Performance Task Assessment (WVAPTA) Office of Student Assessment Services

  2. Building the Foundation:Policy 2520.16Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for West Virginia Schools WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  3. Alternate Performance Task Assessment (APTA) Pilot Schedule Booklets/Materials Printed by OSAS April 10-19, 2006 Materials Mailed to CTCs April 20-23, 2006 Administration of APTA May 1 – May 12, 2006 Materials returned to CTCs May 19, 2006 Booklets Received by OSAS May 29, 2006 Scoring of APTA June 12 – 15, 2006 WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  4. Performance Level Descriptors (Developed by the Office of Special Education) Level IV – Above Mastery Independent – Student performs more complex task without assistance Level III – Mastery Progressing toward independent – Student performs task without assistance Level II – Partial Mastery Supported – Student performs task with assistance Level I - Novice Entry- Student attempts to perform task with assistance WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  5. Test Sessions • Operational: • Reading/Language Arts • Number of items range from 22 to 28 – depending on the number of standards per grade • Math Number of items range from 30 to 38 depending to the number of standards per grade WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  6. APTA Test Booklet • Examiner’s Page • Script • Alternate Script • Alternate Directive • Documentation Sections • Student Response • Prompt Type – many books unscorable because teachers neglected to document the Prompt type (Level) • Response Type – need to document this as well. Verbal response will be added. WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  7. Documentation Sections • Due to the diversity of the students taking APTA, teacher documentation is crucial. • Teachers must document student performance by indicating the following: Prompt Type (Level) – place an X or  on type (Level) Response Type – place an X or  on type WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  8. Documentation (cont.) • Prompt Level • Teacher will document the prompt level used by the student to respond to the item by placing an “X” over one of these levels: • Independent (I) • Partial Physical (PP) • Full Physical (FP) WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  9. Documentation (cont.) • Response Type • Teacher will document the student’s response to the item by placing an “X” over the type • Write/Mark • Point • Eye gaze • Sign • Verbal This should be the student’s usual mode of expressive communication WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  10. Documentation (cont.) • Student Response • On the Examiner’s Page, the examiner will  or X the response of the student • Some pages have multiple questions, each will count as an individual item • Teacher may document Assistive Technology, Communication Devices, etc. • AT on the bottom of the Examiner’s Page stands for assistive technology WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  11. Item Presentation Protocol Chart • Item Presentation Protocol Chart must be adhered to in order to assure standardized conditions for all students. • One will be mailed with test booklets for each teacher administering the test. • Example is also in Examiner’s Manual WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  12. Access of Test Items • Examiners follow the IPPC script • The examiner is to give the student an opportunity to respond to the question independently, beginning with Step One on the Item Protocol Chart • The examiner proceeds through the steps as outlined in the Item Presentation Protocol Chart WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  13. Scores • The level of assistance and the correct response determines the student score for both MC and CR items. MC Items CR Items (rubric) • I 3 points 5-6 points • P 2 points 3-4 points • F 1 point 1-2 points • NR/Unscorable 0 points • Incorrect Response 0 points WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  14. Student Page • Student work product (e.g., writing, circling, stamping) shall be the first type of response considered when it is within the student’s ability. • Test item presentation and student response methodologies should be those used regularly as classroom instructional practices WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  15. Examiner Requirements • Examiners must be trained prior to test administration and must sign a Test Procedures Agreement for Examiners form • The WVAPTA must be administered during the testing window • Content information relevant to the test must not be discussed during the testing window WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  16. Examiner Requirements (cont.) • Examiners must ensure that all appropriate supports and accommodations are available, programmed, and in good working order prior to the first day of testing WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  17. Examiner Requirements (cont.) • Examiner will coordinate with the Building Level Administrator to eliminate distractions during testing • Examiner assigned to complete the testing should not change during the administration unless extenuating circumstances mandate change • Examiner will submit testing schedule to Principal/BLC WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  18. Participant Requirements • The student must have met the criteria to participate in the WVAPTA as documented in the current IEP • Part VIII/Part B • Students must be tested at the grade level in which they are enrolled WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  19. Setting Requirements • The test is to be administrated individually • Classrooms need adequate lighting and ventilation • Environment has minimum distraction from noise and other students WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  20. Setting Requirements (cont.) • A “Do Not Disturb” sign should be placed on the door of the testing room • Cellular phones and pagers must be turned off during the testing period WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  21. Scheduling • The examiner must test at optimum times/conditions for individual students • If a crisis precludes the completion of the test, testing may resume with the next item on a subsequent day. • Students may not finish previously attempted items WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  22. Test Administration (cont.) In the event of physical prompting: • Partial Physical prompting is used to facilitate the response, but the student chooses the correct answer. • Example: touching the student’s elbow • Full Physical prompting is “hand-over-hand” where both the examiner and student choose the answer. WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  23. Coordination • The Principal/Building Level Coordinator maintains quality control of the testing sessions • Testing irregularities must be recorded for a student on the WVAPTA TEST Disruptions/Irregularity Sheet • Test booklet must be promptly returned at the end of each testing session to the BLC • When breaks are provided, test materials must be kept secure WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  24. Test Administration • The examiner must ensure that the required demographic information is completed in the test booklet • Student’s answers are to be recorded in the test booklet by the student and/or the examiner (same as scribe) • The examiner must follow the scripts provided in the test booklet WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  25. Use of a Scribe • A scribe when a short term medical condition precludes the student from writing with the dominant hand. (This must be approved by the CTC on a case-by-case basis) WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  26. Homebound Students • To be determined by CTC • Examiner must be trained in the administration • Examiner must sign Test Procedures Agreement for Examiner • Test materials must remain secure • Individuals at the homebound location may not participate in, or observe the administration • All test procedures and schedules must be followed WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  27. Medically Fragile Students • Requests for participation exemption due to physical or mental condition must be accompanied by a signed statement from the treating physician. WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  28. Return of Testing Materials Keep Examiner Manual and IPPC and manipulatives • Return Security Checklists and Test Booklets • Band books in groups of 8 (use extra WESTEST bands) • Place lowest numbers on top • Return to OSAS by May 29, 2006 WVDE OSAS 2005/06

  29. Contact Information:Beth JudyOSASbjudy@access.k12.wv.us304.558.1585Website: http://osa.k12.wv.us WVDE OSAS 2005/06

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