Badger Exam April 9 Late Start

Badger Exam April 9 Late Start- at HP 
3-5 and Teachers Involved in the Badger Exam will work from 8-10 in the Media Center
K-2 will be preparing for PALS as individuals or as teams
Special Teachers will work on Educator Effectiveness as individuals or teams


How can I prepare myself as a teacher?
Together:
Proctor PowerPoint as a staff
Sign Confidentiality agreement
Performance Tasks 

As teams or individuals:
Teacher Tutorial (Links are located on home page HSD Folder 2)
Watch:

• Logging into the test 3:46
• Test Navigation :34
• Test Tools 10:01
• Reviewing and Submitting 1:31
• Preparing Students :48

How can I prepare my students?
Student Tutorial  15:51  together on SMART Board  
Eliminate Global Notes Section

Bring the students to the lab to practice with...
Sample Test-  Plan for approximately 30 minutes for math and 30 minutes for reading.  You can do one or both if you want.  The purpose is to get familiar with the format and tools. You may sign up on the Skyward calendar or use other devices such as laptops or chrome books.

Other Resources:
Here is the UPDATED schedule for HP Spring Assessments- Badger Exam and MA
TOMS

Testing Day:

Before

1. Check to make sure all testing tickets are there for all students as soon as they arrive.  Let Anita know if some are missing any tickets or if there are errors.
2. Complete the student tutorial in your class on the SMART Board
3. Take the practice test to familiarize students with the format.
4. Communicate to families exact testing times to minimize absences.
5. Bring a quiet activity for early finishers. (Book, drawing, fun packet)
6. Remind students that no electronic devices are allowed. (Kindles, iPads, phones, etc.)
7. Copiers will unplugged and all disruptions will be minimized.

During

1. Read directions.  (Unlimited time)
2. Encourage students to do their best
3. Help students log in- The first digit is a zero not an o
4. Walk around to monitor student work
5. List kids who have not tested and put their test ticket in the appropriate bucket
6. If kids need a break send them for a drink.  No need to PAUSE.
7. Give a 10 minute warning so students can complete flagged items.  You will not be able to go back and finish.
8. When the session is over if you are complete select SUBMIT.  If you need more time and are not complete select LOGOUT.

After

1. Collect tickets and scratch paper and put in appropriate bin to be shredded.
2. All bins will be locked up in Susie's office for security each night.
3. Celebrate the hard work.

Questions and Answers

How many questions on the test?

ELA-  about 45-47 questions

Math- about 40 questions

Math Performance Assessment- 4-6 questions

Please add more questions on the Google Doc above we can continue to learn together about the Badger Exam.