Test Administration Resources
Manuals
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Description |
User Roles and Access to DCAS ApplicationsPosted 09/10/2012 |
This table provides a brief overview of DCAS applications and which users can access the features/tasks within each application. The corresponding user guide for each system contains complete information about each system’s features. |
2012–2013 Online Test Administration ManualPosted 07/27/2012 |
This manual includes information for Test Administrators, Test Coordinators, and other roles, and describes the policies and responsibilities for each role in online testing. |
2012–2013 EOC Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III Online Test Administration ManualPosted 01/8/2013 |
This manual includes information for Test Administrators, Test Coordinators and other roles, and describes the policies and responsibilities for each role in the online testing for the End-of-Couse (EOC) Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III. |
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2012–2013 DCAS Paper/Pencil Test Administration ManualUpdated 11/16/2012 |
This manual includes information for Test Administrators, Test Coordinators and other roles, and describes the policies and responsibilities for each role in paper/pencil testing. |
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2012–13 EOC Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III Paper/Pencil Test Administration ManualUpdated 1/18/2013 |
This manual includes information for Test Administrators, Test Coordinators and other roles, and describes the policies and responsibilities for each role in the paper/pencil testing for the End-of-Course (EOC) Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III. |
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2012–2013 Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) User Guide Posted 7/30/2012 |
This user guide provides information on how to use TIDE. |
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2012–2013 Test Administrator User Guide Posted 8/14/2012 User Roles and Access to DCAS ApplicationsPosted 09/10/2012 |
This TA User Guide provides information on how to use the TA and Student Interface applications for DCAS. |
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2012–2013 Online Reporting System User Guide Posted 8/14/2012 DCAS Subjects and Benchmarks Updated 5/24/2012 |
This user guide provides information on how to use the Online Reporting system to view student performance and participation data. |
Test Resources
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2012–2013 Assessment CalendarUpdated 1/25/2012 |
The 2012–2013 consolidated assessment calendar for DCAS, DCAS – Alt1, ACCESS, PSAT, SAT, NAEP and AP assessments. |
Different tests require different approaches. It is important for students to know these different strategies in order to do their test on each type of test. |
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DDOE list of recommended, suggested, and prohibited activities for students who are finished testing before other students. |
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DCAS Data Review Form (2012-13) [Excel]Posted 8/31/2012 |
Use the DCAS Data Review Form for all data issues or reviews to be addressed to DDOE for any DCAS administration. Using the form allows DDOE to track and respond to all issues or reviews in a uniform and timely fashion. Examples could include missing scores, missing students, incorrect accommodations or students, no teacher rosters, students not in rosters, etc. |
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2012–2013 Guidelines for Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and English Language LearnersUpdated 8/7/2012 |
Use this document to plan for DCAS assessments to take place in the 2012–2013 school year. |
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User's Guide for DCAS Accommodations and Universal Design Updated 10/15/2012 |
This document addresses accommodations and universal design features of DCAS online testing. |
This document lists error codes and messages that may appear during online testing. The English and Spanish messages for each code are listed. |
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2012–2013 DCAS Troubleshooting Guide for Student Testing Posted 10/2/2012 |
This troubleshooting guide provides some useful steps and actions for resolving any testing issues for students, accommodations, data, and administration. |
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Test Security and Confidentiality Forms Updated 8/7/2012 |
These documents provide an overview of DCAS testing policies. School personnel, including Test Administrators, should review these documents carefully. This document provides a clarification of the test security and handling of the paper-and pencil forms for DCAS and for the DCAS – Alt1 procedures. |
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Calculator (grades 3–5) Calculator (6–10, EOC) Calculator Memo Updated 8/21/2012 Instructions for creating a shortcut for the online calculator |
The basic calculator available in the DCAS 3-5 Mathematics Tests. The Scientific, Graphing, Regression and Matrices Calculator available in the DCAS 6-10 and EOC Mathematics Tests.
A quick reference guide for the online calculators and policy for the use of handheld calculators. Instructions for creating a shortcut for the online calculator. |
Math Formula Sheets available in the DCAS Math tests. |
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Resources for the DCAS Math tests. |
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Periodic Table available in the DCAS Grade 10 Summative and EOC Biology Tests. |
Technical Resources
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Description |
This document contains the technical specifications for online testing, including information about Internet and network requirements, hardware and software requirements, secure browser installation, and text-to-speech and voice packs. |
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This document contains information about hardware and software requirements, including supported operating systems and web browsers for all DCAS applications. |
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Information about the DCAS for Test Coordinators. |
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Technical information about the DCAS for Technology Coordinators. |
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Information about the DCAS for principals. |
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Information about the DCAS for those who will be administering the tests. |