Test Coordinator Resources

​Administering the 2012 Assessments

Information for Principals   (pdf)
This is a current overview of information Principals need to understand regarding the administration of the Washington Comprenensive Assessment Program.

Information for Test Proctors/Monitors   (ppsx) (pptx) (pdf) 
This is a training overview of teachers and test proctors regarding the administration of the Washington Comprehensive Assessment Program.

Accessing Online Testing Software 
The software may be installed by staff and parents at home. (link)
Here is a simple, step-by-step, install document. (pdf)

eDIRECT (link)

Proctor Quiz (Quiz) (Answer Key)
This quiz, modifed from Nancy Katims and Robert Silverman's March 2005 version, is offered as a training activity to facilitate discussion regarding proctoring the state assessment.

Scribing (mp4)
Thanks to Edmond SD for sharing this short video on scribing.

​Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) gr 3-5
Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) gr 6-8
High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) gr 10-12
Developmentally Appropriate Proficiency Exams (DAPE) gr 11-12
Developmentally Appropriate Proficiency Exams (DAPE) gr 11-12
End-of Course Exams (EoC) gr 7-12 

DFAs and Translations will be available on OSPI's website (link)

​Accommodations Guidelines for State Assessments
Calculator Policy
Templates & Clocks
Test Coordinator Responsibilities
Do Not Disturb Sign
Pencil Reminder

Link to:
Glossaries, Formula Sheets (MSP, EoC)
Writing Checklists (MSP)
Math Symbols and Definitions Sheet (MSP)

The following documents were released by OSPI to provide information on changes to and examples for the state math, reading and science assessments.

Reading Assessment Updates for 2012 - grades 3-5 (pdf)
Reading Assessment Updates for 2012 - grades 6-8 (pdf)
Reading Assessment Updates for 2012 - high school (pdf)
Math Assessment Updates for 2012 - grades 3-5 (pdf)
Math Assessment Updates for 2012 - grades 6-8 (pdf)
Math Assessment Updates for 2012 - EoC (pdf)
Science Assessment Updates for 2012 - grade 5 (pdf)
Science Assessment Updates for 2012 - grade 8 (pdf)
Science Assessment Updates for 2012 - EoC (pdf)

​Rollout Schedule for Online Testing (pdf)
This is the timeline and calendar for the proposed testing schedule from paper and pencil to online.

Frequently Asked Questions (link)
This is a link to the most frequently asked questions about the state's testing system.

Released Items and Practice/Sample Tests (link)
Here are links to MSP and HSPE practice tests, composed of released items from previous tests.

State Testing and Graduation Handouts (link)
Here are a variety of handouts and publications for students and families regarding graduation requirements, overview of Certificate of Academic Achievement, new math and science graduation requirements and much more.

Performance Level Descriptors
Performance Level Descriptors give teachers, parents/guardians and students more information about the typical skills and knowledge a student demonstrates on state assessments in eachc performance level.

Click on the grade below for a pdf document for that grade.

Reading

Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and High School

Writing

Grade 4, 7 and High School

Mathematics

Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and High School

Science

Grade 5, 8 and High School

Code of Professional Conduct (pdf)

End-of-Course Exams FAQs (link)

​Washington School Research Center - Research Projects and Publications (link)
The Washington School Research Center (WSRC) is an independent research and data analysis center located at Seattle Pacific University. The WSRC conducts educational studies on various aspects of K-12 education in Washington, particularly in the area of the current school reform efforts.

Writing Exercise (Summary-pdf) (Complete Report-pdf)
This is a summary for a January 2011 article in journal Science that reports a brief written exercise enables student test-takers to put aside distracting academic anxieties and score higher on tests... interesting.

Preparing Students for Standardized Tests (pdf)
This is a PowerPoint compiled from several sources that provids student tips for taking tests.