Practice Test Materials ~ http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/
Notes about Practice Test
Practice Test Login Screen ~ this link also appears on the WGSD Computer Lab Links main page |
Teacher Test ResourcesPractice Test User Guides
Classroom Activities by Grade Level and Subject Practice Test & Performance Task Answer Keys by Grade Level and Subject Performance Task Writing Rubrics Sample Smarter Balanced ELA Items ~ also click on blue menu at top View More English Language Arts Literacy Sample Items for more examples Sample Smarter Balanced Math Items ~ also click on blue menu at top View More Mathematics Sample Items for more examples Smart Balanced Practice Test Reflection Guide ~ use this form to help you think about the test and reflect on your thoughts and questions while taking the practice test. Smarter Balanced Accommodations Matrix ~ this document will help teachers and staff to determine what test modifications are available and who can use them for the test. Test Administration Directions & Script (From Field Test Administrations Manual) Test Administration Script Only (From Field Test Administrations Manual) From State of Wisconsin Test Administration Manual |
Field Test Training Materials ~ http://sbac.portal.airast.org/field-test/
Students Training VideosLet’s Talk Universal Tools [14:07] ~ This module acquaints students and teachers with the online, universal tools (e.g., types of calculators, expandable text) available in the Smarter Balanced assessments. This module should be shown to students in a classroom/group setting. For grades 3-8 it is encouraged that the teachers be in the room to answer questions from the students as they view the module.
What is a Field Test? [5:52] This module is designed for students and should be shown to students in a classroom setting. It is intended to answer student questions on what a field test is and why it is important for students to participate in the Smarter Balanced field test. For grades 3-8 it is encouraged that the teachers be in the room to answer questions from the students as they view the module. |
Teachers Training VideosPerformance Task Overview [11:13] This module provides District/School Test Coordinators and teachers an overview of what a Performance Task is and the purpose of the classroom activity as it pertains to the performance task. You only need to watch the Performance Task you will be giving: ELA or Math
Student Interface for Online Testing [22.48] This module explains to District/School Test Coordinators, Test Administrators, and teachers how to navigate the Student Interface. What is a CAT (Computer Adaptive Test)? [11:23] This module provides District/School Test Coordinators and teachers the characteristics and advantages of Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) that will be available for the operational assessment in spring 2015. The Field Test will not be a Computer Adaptive Test. |
School Coordinators & Test Administrators Training Videos
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