Fall Test Training by Rachael Maher https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos December 6, 2016 en-us 2016-12-02 18:48:44 UTC 2026-01-30 23:14:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Welcome to Fall Training! Please post any questions, comments or concerns here. jennifer_bower https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/141993953 2016-12-06 13:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/141993953 do we make a separate testing plan and schedule to turn in for early testers? https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142004937 No, You will let us know that there is a student who needs to test.  Once Joe gets approval from the state we will set up the window.  You do not have to turn in the plan and schedule in that situation.  ]]> 2016-12-06 13:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142004937 can a retired teacher who is the long term sub be a test administrator? https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142006229 Yes, retired teachers can be Test Administrators as long as they are employed by the school on test day.  ]]> 2016-12-06 14:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142006229 Can students use their chromebooks that they bought from CMS? https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142009362 Technically yes they can.  The chrome book would have to have the NCTest app in kiosk mode, and the student would have to leave the device at school the night before so that the school can ensure that it is fully charged and so the test admin can log in on test morning.

]]> 2016-12-06 14:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142009362 juliab_mercabi https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142032835 The roving proctor places a huge burden on schools and requires us to recruit even more volunteers.  Many class sizes are 35-36 and we are going to have problems!

]]> 2016-12-06 15:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142032835 those of us a bigger high schools that have many classes larger than 30 - this whole needing proctor for NCFEs for that class instead of being able to use a roving proctor is going to be a very big burden. https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142033026 We understand your concern and this is an issue that we will continue to share with the state to see if any flexibility will be granted f]]> 2016-12-06 15:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142033026 In efforts to reduce proctor/ TA needs can we reconsider combining Physical Science/ Chem/ Physics in small sessions? Understanding that the only difference in instructions are formula sheets Directions are the same. michellee_thereault https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142038177 We will check with NCDPI to see if this is feasible]]> 2016-12-06 15:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142038177 is the policy for which tests can be combined an NCDPI policy or a CMS policy? I can't seem to find any information about that on the DPI website https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142041777 This is a NCDPI policy that must be approved by DPI]]> 2016-12-06 15:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142041777 Can I combine 2 different SS Test in the same room to reduce proctors if it is Sign language read aloud and the Interpreter is the Test administrator? michellee_thereault https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142042145 No, the interpreter can only sign for one test.

]]> 2016-12-06 15:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142042145 For Credit Recovery NCFE courses, do students take a teacher made final exam to count for the 20%? Or does their historic grade count for 20%? Ex: XR English I https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142046038 2016-12-06 15:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142046038 I never received dictionaries at the W-APT Training for my school. Are they still available? https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142050462 Courier 538
Contact Stacy Feldstein: stacy.feldstein@cms.k12.nc.us]]> 2016-12-06 15:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142050462 can we (as in CMS) ask if we can group the sciences together? The only difference now is the formula sheet. If they thought we and our test admins could keep different test booklets form being mixed up (like all the histories when we had paper pencil) then surely we can keep track of different colored formula sheets. This would really help reduce the number of separate settings and free up more people to proctor. https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142055545 Yes, we will check with NCDPI to see if you are able to group the science courses.]]> 2016-12-06 16:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142055545 Can middle school science and social studies NCFEs be combine for makeup testing by grade level? https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142056246 Yes, you can combine Grade 6 and 7 science or Grade 6 and 7 Social Studies.  You must apply using the grouping application.]]> 2016-12-06 16:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142056246 https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142057278 2016-12-06 16:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142057278 https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142057302 2016-12-06 16:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142057302 Accommodations https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142057730 Can the  accommodation 'Test Administrator reads Everything' be amended/changed to Computer RA at this point?

]]> 2016-12-06 16:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142057730 Released Items: Can we access answer keys for released items in the NC Test App? https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142062495 The released tests and answers are available on the NCDPI website. ]]> 2016-12-06 16:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142062495 NCFE and NCVPS elaine_miller https://padlet.com/rachaelm_maher/w2wx1ys09wos/wish/142293443 I understand that students taking an NCFE through NCVPS must take the VPS exam and the NCFE test.  Which counts as their final exam?

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