Superintendents and Charter Administrators, There have been multiple instances the past few days of what I believe are serious violations of test security and testing protocols. It is inappropriate for anyone, students, teachers, proctors, media, etc., to take screen shots of any computer screen containing a test item or individual student ...
Testing Ethics
Guidance by State Associate Superintendent Park regarding SAGE Administration
A (Salt Lake) tribune reporter was allowed to enter a testing session and take pictures. This has resulted in the loss of many testing items and the release of individual student data. Please remind all of your educators that no one is allowed in a testing session (not reporters, not parents, not interested persons, not interested educators). ...
Q & A: Teaching materials posted on walls during SAGE testing
Q: What teaching materials can be posted on walls during SAGE and similar testing? A: The following information was taken from USOE FAQ on testing ethics for 2014: Teaching materials (e.g., posters, banners) that are generic in nature, have been used for general instruction throughout the year, and do not provide answers to test questions may be ...
Q & A: Graphic organizers in test sessions
Q: May students use a graphic organizer as an (otherwise) blank sheet of note paper in a test session? A: No. Students may not use a graphic organizer (such as four-square) unless it is part of their IEP, 504, or ELL plan and have been using it all year. In that case the USOE defines a graphic organizer is simply as a blank sheet of paper. ...
Q & A: Math and science reference sheets during SAGE testing
Q: What math and/or science reference sheets may be posted during SAGE testing? A: The following answer is taken from the Testing Ethics FAQ: The reference sheets provided for math and/or science courses should be used as instructional tools throughout the school year. When students become accustomed to using the reference sheets regularly as ...
Q & A: Ethics training required of Principals, Teachers and Test Proctors
Q: What ethics training is required of Principals, Teachers and Test Proctors? A: The following is taken from Utah State Board Rule R277-473-9: Standardized Testing Rules and Professional Development Requirement At least once each school year, school districts/charter schools shall provide professional development for all teachers, ...
Q & A: Ethics pertaining to SAGE writing test
Q: What ethical considerations pertain to SAGE writing? A: USOE has had numerous questions in regards to how the SAGE Writing can be administered. Remember, all assessments should be administered as described in the test administration manual (TAM) and nothing should be changed in administration rules that would artificially enhance a student’s ...
Q & A: May a test proctor help a student respond to SAGE?
Q: May the test proctor (likely the classroom teacher) assist a student unable to remember how to enter responses to a question in SAGE? A: The following information was received from the Student Assessment and Accountability section at the Utah State Office of Education. A test administrator may assist a student in navigating the test, as long as ...