Tulsa Testing Updates: 3/30/15
A Resource for Tulsa Test Coordinators
DLM TESTING ISSUES-- Tests Unavailable
A problem has been discovered with the algorithm that assigns testlets during the spring window. The magnitude of the problem is not clear. It may affect only a few percent of students, but the actual number is not yet known. We are tracking down the problem and will be fixing it as soon as possible. To ensure us the time necessary to prevent students from being assigned testlets incorrectly we need to shut down DLM from 6:00 pm Central Time Friday, March 27 until 6:00 am Central Time Thursday, April 2. Please do not attempt to test DLM students during this window.
A problem has also been identified with the DLM Test Administration Monitoring extract available in Educator Portal. This extract has been temporarily disabled. When the problems have been fixed and the extract is ready to use again, we will post an announcement to the Test Updates list and web page to notify you that it is ready to use.
Parent, Student, Teacher Guides Pick Up
If you have not yet picked up the PSTGs, please come to the Enrollment Center ASAP. We are ready to sort the 10 pallets of testing materials and do not want to mix these materials with the PTSGs.
Online versions of the PSTGs are available here if you have parents requesting access.
The boxes from Measured Progress also include a few Test Administration Manuals-- more are being ordered. In the meantime, you can access the manuals online.
Measured Progress Usernames
The MP Help and Support Website: https://www.measuredprogress.org/web/occt1.
Measured Progress Workstation Readiness
if you have issues, check the following:
- Make sure you are logged in as a STUDENT on the computer
- Make sure the computer has been recently restarted for updates
If these steps do not resolve the issue, write down the computer name (found in My Computer>Properties) and call or email the TPS Help Desk at 918-746-6300. Let them know the problem is on a computer that will be used for testing and the issue will be resolved quickly.
SAVE THE DATE!! Testing Meeting--> WEDNESDAY
9:00AM-- Elementary, JH/MS, and Special Facilities for OCCT and EOI
1:00PM-- HS EOI testing
UPDATED Spring Testing Training- Elementary, MS/JH, and Special Facilities
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2015, 09:00 AM
Wilson Teaching and Learning Academy, 2710 E 11th St Tulsa, OK 74104
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
UPDATED Spring Testing Training- High School
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2015, 01:00 PM
Wilson Teaching and Learning Academy, 2710 E 11th St Tulsa, OK 74104
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Testing Binders
We will go over the testing binders at the trainings this week.
EOI Projects for Spring
Please turn in:
- All the rubrics from each of the site committee members
- Signed paperwork by the committee indicating whether or not the student passed the project
- Project artifacts for storage at the Enrollment Center
All paperwork and project requirements must be submitted in order for the student to receive an EOI score posted on PowerSchool.
Archived Newsletters
March 9-- https://www.smore.com/v13rj
March 23-- https://www.smore.com/wudg9
Assessment Team
- Email- lesteer@tulsaschools.org
- Phone- 918-746-6255
Becky Baker
- Email- bakerre@tulsaschools.org
- Phone- 918-746-6503
Vicki Shannon
- Email- shannvi@tulsaschools.org
- Phone- 918-746-6473
Located at the TPS Enrollment Center- 8AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday
Email: lesteer@tulsaschools.org
Website: www2.tulsaschools.org/assessment.shtm
Location: 2819 S. New Haven, Tulsa, Ok 74114
Phone: 918-746-6255
Twitter: @erinlester