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Revised Discovery Education Schedule as of Oct 30, 2012 Located- * Testing Binder * Lead21SSMS Assessment News- Discovery Ed Tab. Revisions to Schedule * SCPS Model of Teacher Managed Progress Monitoring
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Revised Discovery Education Schedule as of Oct 30, 2012 Located- * Testing Binder * Lead21SSMS Assessment News- Discovery Ed Tab
Revisions to Schedule • * SCPS Model of Teacher Managed • Progress Monitoring • * Testing Days are Tues & Thurs • * Make Up Days are Wednesday • * 10 Testing Days instead of 25 • * More instructional time between testing • * Media Center Open for Students • * Utilizing our laptops in the classrooms • * Replicating FCAT testing atmosphere
One Week Before- • * Review Computer Lab schedule - located in Testing Binder and • Lead21SSMS blog- Assessment Tab- Discovery Ed tab- • *Log in to- http://seminole.discoveryeducation.com/. • �* Click on Manage your Classes to view, modify, add or remove students in your classes. Verify all of your classrosters and print out for each period. • * If you are a Co Teacher you will be responsible for the students on your class rosters. • � • *Use the seating chart in your binder to assign computer stations for each student. • You will have access to every other station. • * Lang Arts have green seating charts, Math have blue, classroom laptops have pink.
One Day Before- • * Print out the class rosters for each class and the seating chart. • * Remind students to go straight to the Media Center tomorrow, turn off cell phone • and put in backpack, place backpack on the tables, and sit at assigned computer • station to be ready asap. • * Place sign on your door reminding students you will be in Media Center. • Teachers who are testing in classroom--- • * Mary Chavers will deliver your laptops the morning of testing and log into • discovery ed. If screen runs out of time- have students log in again to • Log in- ssms- testing password- test • * Math/Science teachers- pick up Reference Sheets, calculators, pencils and • scrap paper from Diane Taylor Room 16 front office #31305 • 8:30 am or on plan
Day of Testing- Before going to Media Center--- �* Log into http://seminole.discoveryeducation.com/. * Go to Assessment, then Start a benchmark assessment. You will be able to print your student log in codes from here. Each class period has a different student log in code. * Print out the Student Log In Codes for each class. * Co Teachers have their own class roster and student log in codes. * Verify you have your testing binder with class rosters, seating charts and student log in codes ready when you go to Media Center. * Each teacher will be responsible for monitoring the computers for careful use. * Report any malfunctions to Mary Chavers and any breakage to Mia Coleman-Baker
Day of Testing- When you arrive at Media Center--- * Write the log in code for period 1 on the white board. (Revise each period) � * Monitor students as they find their assigned computer stations. * The reference sheets, pencils, scrap paper and calculators are located on front table in Media center. Pass out to your students. * Have students log in to Discovery Ed. (First name Last Name) * Read script aloud to students. (Located in testing binder) *Remind students that before they sign out to raise their hand so you can monitor that they are clicking finish instead of exit. * They do not have to answer questions they are unsure of the answer. * Record start and stop time on the seating chart.
Key Points- * DE Progress Monitor is designed for 45 minutes but students have up to 60 minutes. * If students are not finished with test, allow them up to the total 60 minutes. * Media Assistants are able to write passes to next class for the students at the counter. * Keep track of students absent/ or unable to stay for up to 60 minutes for Make Ups on your student roster. * Have students return all materials to counter when finished and sit quietly at tables on right side of Media while others test. * Please maintain testing atmosphere at all times. * Send students to Building 3 restroom individually and with a pass.
Day after Testing- • * Monitor student roster for scheduling make ups. • * Keep class rosters and seating chart in binder in case of test abnormalities. • *Email M. Chavers the names of students per period who will be • attending make ups on following Wednesday. • Wednesday Make Ups • �* All Make Ups will be in the Media on the following Wednesday. • * Wednesday morning , redo procedures for day of testing. • �* For each period you have students that need to make up test- • 1. Start a benchmark assessment. • 2. Print out the student log in codes for each period. • 3. Fill out the Discovery Ed Make up tickets completely and • send student to Media Center during your class period. (Binder) • 4. If student is absent again on the make up day, repeat procedures for • next make up session. All make ups must be completed within the • testing window. • 5. If you are absent on Make Up Wednesday, call Mary to reschedule.
Resources- Lead21SSMS- Assessment News tab- Discovery Education tab- Teacher training power point includes: �How to log in to Discovery Ed � How to manage your classes � How to start a benchmark assessment � How to view a benchmark assessment Quick Reports Guide Discovery Ed Levels of Proficiency Frequently Asked Questions * If you forget to keep track of your student roster, pull Teacher PDF report- screen shots included in your testing binder.