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KeystoneBiologyTable of ContentsPART I: IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. Contact Information Concerning Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B. Maintain Exam Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART II: GENERAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. Summary of the Test Administrator’s Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B. Follow the Exam Schedule Set by the School Assessment Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C. Exam Administration Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Prepare the Students for the Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E. Prepare the Classroom for the Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F. Required Exam Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G. Organize the Exam Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H. Damaged Answer Booklets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I. Test Management Concerns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. General Organization of the Exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K. Code of Conduct for Test Takers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L. Display Exam Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M. Extended Exam Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N. Exam Administration Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART III: DIRECTIONS FOR ADMINISTERING MODULE 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. Getting Started with the Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B. Reviewing Barcode (District/School or Student Precode) Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C. Administering the Biology Exam—Module 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART IV: DIRECTIONS FOR ADMINISTERING MODULE 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. Administering the Biology Exam—Module 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART V: AFTER EXAM ADMINISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. After Testing Is Complete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B. Return Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pennsylvania Department of 222Biology Winter 2020–2021 DFA Manual
KeystoneBiologyAPPENDICESAppendix A: Handbook for Secure Test Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix B: Keystone Exam Test Security Certification Form(Test Administrator and Proctor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix C: Biology Exam Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix D: Code of Conduct for Test Takers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix E: Pennsylvania Calculator Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix F: Biology Constructed-Response Scoring Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pennsylvania Department of Educationiv233537394143Biology Winter 2020–2021 DFA Manual
KeystoneBiologyPART I: Important InformationA. Contact Information Concerning QuestionsTopic or SubjectContact Person / TelephoneEmail AddressOpting Out of TestingBrian Truesdale – 717-214-5433btruesdale@pa.govTesting Irregularities and GeneralTesting QuestionsJay Gift – 717-783-1144rgift@pa.govELA Testing Accommodations (IEPand 504, Regular Education)Diane Simaska – 717-346-8064dsimaska@pa.govELA, Keystone Exam Literature, ELAccommodations, General TestingQuestionsRebekah Baum-Leaman – 717-783-6538rbaumleama@pa.govMath, Keystone Exam Algebra I andGeneral Testing QuestionsDiane Simaska – 717-346-8064dsimaska@pa.govScience, Keystone Exam Biology,Notify Changes in Testing Datesand/or Times, Testing WindowExceptions, Bodily Fluids on TestMaterials, and Cell Phone Issues NotRelated to Test SecurityCraig Weller – 717-525-5825crweller@pa.govDRC PA Customer onCorp.comTest Security/Irregularities – Pleaseuse the email for a more rapid andefficient ral PSSA and Keystone ExamTesting QuestionsDivision of Assessment andAccountability Numberra-ed-pssa-keystone@pa.gov717-787-4234If a test security violation is suspected, contact the School Assessment Coordinator (SAC) immediately. Ifyou believe the SAC may have involvement in the violation, immediately contact Pennsylvania Departmentof Education (PDE) directly at ra-edirregularities@pa.gov or 844‑418‑1651. Sending an email with a detailedsubject line will provide a faster response from PDE than calling the toll-free number. Please ensure thatyou utilize only the email account or telephone number provided here. If you need assistance with itemsother than security/irregularities, please contact the correct individual listed in the table above or send anemail to ra-ed-pssa-keystone@pa.gov.Pennsylvania Department of Education1Biology Winter 2020–2021 DFA ManualPart IThis manual is to be used for the administration of the Biology Winter 2020–2021 Keystone Exam. This manualprovides the Test Administrator (TA) with directions that will ensure a standard assessment environment inschools throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The administration of this exam may differ from otherassessments the TA/Proctor has given; therefore, TAs/Proctors are to become thoroughly familiar with thismanual and the procedures for administering the exam before the testing window (December 1–15, 2020and January 4–15, 2021).
Part IKeystoneBiologyPART I: Important InformationB. Maintain Exam SecurityThe Pennsylvania Keystone Exams are a measure of individual student achievement conducted by the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education (PDE). Any deviation from the exam procedures outlined in this manual (including, butnot limited to, group work, teacher coaching, teaching or releasing of the performance tasks or exam questions, andusing old non-released Pennsylvania assessment items as preparation tools) is strictly prohibited and is considereda violation of exam security. Those individuals who divulge exam questions, falsify student scores, or compromisethe integrity of the state assessment system in any manner will be subject to professional disciplinary action underthe Professional Educator Discipline Act, 24 P.S. § 2070.1a et seq, including a private reprimand, a public reprimand,a suspension of their teaching certificate(s), a revocation of their teaching certificate(s), and/or a suspension orprohibition from being employed by a charter school. In this regard, an educator is any individual who holds publicor private academic school certification and all charter and cyber charter school staff members and contractededucational providers who would be required to hold certification if they served in a traditional public school.In order to ensure the validity and security of the Keystone Exams, all TAs and Proctors must read and understandthe Handbook for Secure Test Administration. The Handbook for Secure Test Administration is Appendix A of thismanual; this document can also be found in the Handbook for Assessment Coordinators posted on the PDE website:www.education.pa.gov [Roll over ‘DATA AND REPORTING’ in the menu at the top of the page. Select‘ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY.’ Click on the link that reads ‘KEYSTONE EXAMS.’ Then click on‘ADMINISTRATION MATERIALS’ under ‘TESTING.’]Students may not discuss, disseminate, or otherwise reveal the assessment content to others. This includes talkingwith others about questions on the test during or after the test. Students will be subject to discipline based onthe Local Education Agency’s (LEA’s) policy and procedures. Students should be assured that they may discuss thetesting process or issues of concern with their parents/guardians.1. Test Securitya. TAs must complete the online Pennsylvania State Test Administration Training (PSTAT), found atwww.pstattraining.net, once every school year for which they are a TA or Proctor. The PSTAT must becompleted prior to working on any Keystone Exam tasks.b. District Assessment Coordinators (DACs), School Assessment Coordinators (SACs), TAs/Proctors, Principals,and all other individuals who are involved in this assessment program must maintain the security of allexam materials. Together, they share the responsibility for ensuring that all exam materials and studentresponses are handled securely, confidentially, and in accordance with security mandates and othergeneral procedures. These include, but are not limited to, the following:i. Except where allowed by a specific written accommodation, only students being tested are allowed toview the content of the exam materials.ii. No secure materials from the exam may be copied, photographed, or recorded in any manner.iii. Student responses must not be reviewed for accuracy or completeness by anyone other than thestudent.iv. Students may not review responses at any time other than during the administration of an exammodule.c. Every TA/Proctor involved in the administration of any Keystone Exam must sign and date a Keystone ExamTest Security Certification Form. This certification must be signed and dated after completing administrationof all Keystone Exams within this testing window. The Keystone Exam Test Security Certification Form certifiesthat all security measures for the Keystone Exams were maintained, including, but not limited to:i. following test security regulations and procedures,ii. handling secure assessment materials appropriately, andiii. maintaining confidentiality of information contained within secure assessment materials.Pennsylvania Department of Education2Biology Winter 2020–2021 DFA Manual
KeystoneBiologyPART I: Important Information2. Reporting IrregularitiesIf a test security violation is suspected, contact the SAC immediately. If you believe the SAC mayhave involvement in the violation, immediately contact PDE directly at ra-edirregularities@pa.gov or844‑418‑1651. Sending an email with a detailed subject line will provide a faster response from PDEthan calling the toll-free number. Please ensure that you utilize only the email account or telephonenumber provided here.3. Avoiding Inappropriate Test-Taking StrategiesEvery answer booklet will be processed by scanners that detect all pencil marks. As such, it is not appropriateto have students taking a paper assessment eliminate answers by striking through an answer bubble or bybubbling multiple answers and later erasing. Likewise, students should not make any extraneous marks in theanswer booklet (e.g., crossing out answers believed to be incorrect). Students must mark their final responsesin the answer booklet. Students must not discuss, disseminate, or otherwise reveal the assessment content toothers.4. Storing Secure MaterialsAll paper answer booklets and test booklets are considered secure materials and must be kept in a preselected,locked, secure storage area at both the district and school levels. Secure materials must never be left unattendedor in open areas. TAs must not be given access to secure test materials before the administration day. Instead,TAs should only be given access to secure test materials immediately preceding test administration. It ismandatory that school districts utilize a sign-out/sign-in sheet for distribution and collection of securetest materials. It is recommended that TAs count the number of test booklets and answer booklets receivedand returned in the presence of the SAC or his/her designee.a. The Directions for Administration Manuals are not considered secure test materials and should be providedto TAs for review prior to the assessment.b. Each student taking the Biology Keystone Exam will receive one test booklet and one answer booklet.c. Scratch paper and any other paper on which students have written is considered secure and must becollected at the end of each testing session to be destroyed by the SAC or his/her designee.All secure testing materials must be inventoried, counted, and returned immediately to the SAC orhis/her designee after testing is completed. Individual restroom breaks during testing are permittedbut require monitoring. Materials must be kept secure after testing and prior to shipping to DataRecognition Corporation (DRC).Pennsylvania Department of Education3Biology Winter 2020–2021 DFA ManualPart IA copy of the Keystone Exam Test Security Certification Form is provided in Appendix B and in the KeystoneExams Handbook for Assessment Coordinators. Prior to the administration of the exam, the SAC willdistribute copies of this certification to all TAs and Proctors involved in the administration of this KeystoneExam. Prior to receiving any exam materials or participating in the administration of the Keystone Exams inany way, the TA/Proctor must read and understand the Keystone Exam Test Security Certification Form. Uponcompletion of the exam administration, the form must be signed, dated, and returned to the SAC.
KeystoneBiologyPART II: General Assessment InformationA. Summary of the Test Administrator’s Responsibilities1. Complete the Pennsylvania State Test Administration Training (PSTAT) online module, prior to working as aTA/Proctor, one time per school year (this satisfies both the PSSA and Keystone Exam requirement for theschool year).Part II2. Become familiar with the exam administration procedures provided in this document, the Biology KeystoneExam Directions for Administration Manual.3. Receive student exam materials from the SAC immediately prior to the testing session on the day you arescheduled to be a TA (or Proctor) for the Biology Keystone Exam.4. Alert the SAC if any student information on the label or bubbled in is incorrect and needs to be changed.5. Look at the back cover of each answer booklet and ensure that your initials are correctly bubbled in theTest Administrator Initials fields. Some schools may have TAs bubble in the Test Administrator initials, andother schools may have already bubbled in the Test Administrator initials. If the initials are incorrect ormissing, alert the SAC.6. Distribute the test booklets and answer booklets to the students at the time of the exam, making certainthat the form numbers match.7. Read the directions for administration to students at the start and end of each module of the BiologyKeystone Exam.8. Actively monitor the exam environment during the scheduled exam time. Actively monitoring is monitoringthe administration of the exam and nothing else.9. Collect, account for (including counting the number received and returned), and return all student exammaterials to the SAC or his/her designee at the end of each exam session.10. Return all scratch paper and any other paper on which students have written to the SAC or his/her designeeat the end of each exam session.11. Review, understand, and return the signed and dated Keystone Exam Test Security Certification Form (TestAdministrator and Proctor) to the SAC at the end of the final Keystone Exam administration.B. Follow the Exam Schedule Set by the School Assessment CoordinatorThe Biology Keystone Exam must be administered within the PDE-designated exam window on the dates assignedby the LEA. The Biology Keystone Exam consists of two modules. Each module must be scheduled as a separateexam session. Since the Keystone Exams are untimed, there may be instances in which the actual testing times takelonger than the recommended testing times. Modules must NOT be scheduled back-to-back in the morning(or in the afternoon). Instead, the modules must be divided across two days or divided across the morning andafternoon of the same day. The SAC must discuss the schedule with TAs at least one week prior to the exam dates.Please note that each module in this exam is designed to be completed in the same amount of administrationtime. For more information on administration time and testing time, see the section titled General Organization ofthe Exam in Part II of this manual.Pennsylvania Department of Education4Biology Winter 2020–2021 DFA Manual
KeystoneBiologyPART II: General Assessment InformationC. Exam Administration ProceduresThe procedures listed below must be followed prior to the administration of the Biology Keystone Exam.1. The SAC will receive a Keystone Exams Handbook for Assessment Coordinators that provides additionaldetailed information about the exam. This document is also posted on these portals:2. The entire Biology Keystone Exam Directions for Administration Manual (this document) must be read inadvance in order to become familiar with the procedures for administering the exam. Prior to the examadministration, the TA must do the following:a. Become familiar with the testing schedule and all procedures laid out in the Directions for AdministrationManual.b. Follow the directions of the SAC and the directions in this manual for maintaining test security.c. Plan sufficient time for distribution and collection of materials.d. Arrange student seating to prevent student interaction during the exam sessions.e. Keep seating charts for every exam he or she administers (recommended).f. Post a “Testing—Do Not Disturb” sign on the door(s) to the classroom to indicate that an assessmentsession is taking place.3. Prior to the assessment,
Pennsylvania Department of Education 3 Biology Winter 2020–2021 DFA Manual Keystone iology Part I PART I: Important Information A copy of the Keystone Exam Test Security Certification Form is provided in Appendix B and in the Keystone Exams Handbook for Assessment Coordinators.Prior to the administration of the exam, the SAC will
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