Assessment Manuals & Materials

Rhode Island Statewide Assessment Program: 

Test-Specific Manuals and Resources for Test Coordinators

NOTE:

• For documents, presentations, and resources about state-level policies for all state assessments, visit www.ride.ri.gov/tc.
• For documents and information related to accommodations and accessibility features, visit www.ride.ri.gov/accommodations.

ACCESS for ELLs

Updated 12.22.2020

• ACCESS for ELLs Test Coordinator Checklist for Online Test Administrations
• ACCESS for ELLs Test Coordinator Checklist for Paper Test Administrations
• Test Coordinator Manual [PDF]
• WIDA AMS User Guide [PDF]
• Technology Readiness Checklist [PDF]
• Test Administrator Manual [PDF]
• ACCESS Guidance on Administering and Preparing for the Speaking Test (PDF)
• NEW! Health & Safety Guidance for 2021 ACCESS Administration

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessments

• DLM Test Coordinator Checklist (Rhode Island Edition) (Posted 12.16.20)
• DLM Test Coordinator Manual (Posted 12.11.20)
• Educator Portal User Guide (Posted 12.9.20)
• Data Management Manual (Posted 12.9.20)
• Accessibility Manual (Posted 12.9.20) This manual is also posted, along with additional information on accommodations, at www.ride.ri.gov/accommodations.
• DLM Guide to Required Training (Rhode Island Edition)
• District Test Coordinator and Technology Coordinator Training Videos: These training videos will supplement and provide demonstrations on how to perform certain tasks in Educator Portal, Moodle, and the Student Portal.
• Moodle Training Site: This is where teachers may access the self-paced training modules and districts may access the facilitated training materials. Districts decide which test administration training option will be used in their district. Test administrators should contact their district testing coordinator or district special education director for details on training.
• Kite Educator Portal (EP): This is where all test management activities will take place: districts will create teacher accounts and student rosters and where they will run reports to monitor testing activities. Teachers will use EP to complete the First Contact Survey and Personal Needs and Preferences Profile for each student, and download testing tickets during testing, among other activities.
  • How to Add or Edit User Accounts in Educator Portal [PDF]
• Student Portal (SP): This is an application that must be downloaded to all devices used for DLM testing by your district technology coordinator. This page takes technology coordinators to the technology specifications, instructions, and versions for various devices needed for the DLM 2020-21 assessments.

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

• NAEP administration has been postponed to 2022.

Next Generation Science Assessment (NGSA)

Updated 1.21.2021

Websites

• TIDE Login
• RI NGSA Portal (AIR)

Manuals

• 2021 RI NGSA Test Coordinator Manual [PDF]
• Test Security Requirements [PDF] (coming soon)
• 2021 RI NGSA Test Administrator Manual [PDF]

Guides

• Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) User Guide (PDF)
• Understanding and Creating Rosters
• Student Interface Guide to the Test Delivery System (TDS) (coming soon)
• Reporting System Supports:
  • AIRWays Reporting User Guide
  • AIRWays Reporting System Quick Guide

Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS)

RICAS administration for spring 2020 was canceled through the waiver approved by USED. RIDE will post materials for the spring 2021 administration as soon as they are available.

Websites

• RICAS Resource Center
• PearsonAccess^next - Operational Site (site currently closed due to 2020 administration cancellation)
• PearsonAccess^next - Training Site (site currently closed due to 2020 administration cancellation)
• RICAS Service Center (site currently closed due to 2020 administration cancellation)

Manuals

Manuals for spring 2021 administration will be posted as soon as they are available.

Guides

Guides for spring 2021 administration will be posted as soon as they are available.

RI PSAT10 and SAT School Day

Use the documents and links below for information about administering the PSAT10 and SAT School Day as part of the state assessment system. This information is for the state assessment administration of the PSAT10 and SAT only. Information on College Board's other PSAT and SAT administrations, such as Saturday administrations, can be found on the College Board website.

In April, 2020, the PSAT 10 will be administered via computer. While additional details will be available through Assessment Office notices and at various RIDE and College Board training workshops, the following is a high-level overview of the computer-based PSAT10 administration information:

• LEAs may choose to administer the PSAT10 over as many days during the testing window as fits the school schedule.
• Paper-based editions of the PSAT10 will be available as accommodations for students.
• SAT will remain a paper-based administration only.

General Information for PSAT10 and SAT School Day

• Key Dates (posted 12.15.20): This document will contain all of the important dates for preparing for and administering the PSAT10 and RI SAT School Day as part of the state assessment system.
• Test Coordinator Checklist: ensures test coordinators will not miss any important steps as they prepare for the RI SAT School Day and PSAT10 state assessment administrations.
• Instructions for accessing the online training for PSAT10 and SAT [PDF]
• Hall and Room Monitor Training Presentation [PDF]
• Student Privacy Letter: This letter will be printed and included in materials shipments to schools administering the SAT as part of the state assessment system. This letter should be provided to families to ensure that they know and understand what sections of the questionnaire are optional and which are required.
  • Student Privacy Letter in Portuguese
  • Student Privacy Letter in Spanish

Manuals and Materials

• Assistive Technology Resource Guide
• How to administer the math-only section to first-year EL students
• Guide for managing TIDE settings, including accommodations

RI SAT School Day:

• SAT Test Coordinator Manual 
• SAT Standard Testing Manual
• SAT Accommodated Testing Manual
• SAT Word-to-Word Glossary List

PSAT10

• PSAT10 Test Coordinator Manual
• PSAT10 Standard Testing Manual
• PSAT10 Accommodated Manual

Student Registration

The following information applies only to the 2020-21 state administrations of PSAT10 and SAT. It does not apply to any other administration of a College Board test.

• RIDE will provide all student registration information to the College Board.This file will also be used to create the digital registrations for the RI SAT School Day and PSAT10. This file will also be used to create Pre-ID labels for any paper tests required by students for accommodations and RI students enrolled in out-of-state schools.
• Please ensure that all student information in the Enrollment Census and Special Education Census are correct and accurate. Please note:
  • only grade 10 and grade 11 students will be registered.
  • students taking the alternate assessments must have alternate assessment as their Testing Code (code 3) in the Special Education Census so they are not registered by mistake.
• DO NOT use the College Board's Test Ordering Site to order PSAT10 or SAT School Day test materials for the RI state assessment administrations.

Rhode Island Statewide Assessment Program:

Test-Specific Manuals and Resources for Test Administrators

ACCESS for ELLs

Updated 12.22.2020

• Test Administrator Manual [PDF]
• ACCESS Guidance for Administering and Preparing for the Speaking Test (PDF)
• NEW! Health & Safety Guidance for 2021 ACCESS Administration

DLM Assessments

• Test Administrator Checklist [PDF] (Posted 1.6.21)
• DLM Test Administration Manual [PDF] (Posted 1.6.21)
• Guide to Required Training (Rhode Island Edition)
• Educator Portal User Guide (Posted 12.9.20)
• Accessibility Manual (Posted 12.9.20): This manual is also posted, along with additional information on accommodations, at www.ride.ri.gov/accommodations.
• Moodle Training Site: This is where teachers may access the self-paced training modules and districts may access the facilitated training materials. Districts decide which test administration training option will be used in their district. Contact your district testing coordinator or district special education director for details on training.
• Kite Educator Portal (EP): This is where all test management activities will take place: districts will create teacher accounts and student rosters and where they will run reports to monitor testing activities. Teachers will use EP to complete the First Contact Survey and Personal Needs and Preferences Profile for each student, and download testing tickets during testing, among other activities.
  • Step-by-step directions for running the Test Administration Monitoring report to know if you've completed testing. (Posted 1.6.21)
• Student Portal (SP): This is an application that must be downloaded to all devices used for DLM testing by your district technology coordinator. This page takes technology coordinators to the technology specifications, instructions, and versions for various devices needed for the DLM 2021 assessments.

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

• NAEP administration has been postponed to 2022.

Next Generation Science Assessment (NGSA)

Updated 1.21.2021

• 2021 RI NGSA Test Administrator Manual [PDF]
• Test Security Requirements [PDF] (coming soon)
• TA Certification Course for TDS (coming soon)
• Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) User Guide (PDF)
• Test Delivery System: Student Interface User Guide [PDF] (coming soon)
• Periodic Table (PDF): This periodic table is available in the Test Delivery System for students to use in grades 8 and 11. If students need a paper copy, please download and print the copies you need.
• RI NGSA Technical Skills for Students (PDF): Document listing the technical skills students should have prior to testing so students are comfortable with the test platform.

Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS)

RICAS administration for spring 2020 was canceled through the waiver approved by USED. RIDE will post materials for the spring 2021 administration as soon as they are available.

Websites

• RICAS Resource Center
• PearsonAccess^next - Operational Site
• PearsonAccess^next - Training Site

All Testing Formats

• RICAS Calculator Policy: Specific information about how, what, and when calculator may be used for RICAS.
• Technical Skills for Students (PDF): Document outlining the skills students should be familiar with in order to navigate and use TestNav confidently. Please ensure that students have time to use these skills on the practice tests before testing begins.
• Guidelines for Using Assistive Technology as a RICAS Test Accommodation
• RICAS Resource Center:
  • Training Modules
  • Practice Tests for CBT and PBT
  • Released Items

Computer-Based Testing

Manuals for spring 2021 administration will be posted as soon as they are available.

Paper-Based Testing

Manuals for spring 2021 administration will be posted as soon as they are available.

RI PSAT10

• Digital TIDE User Guide
• Accommodated Manual
• Assistive Technology Resource Guide
• How to administer the math-only section to first-year EL students.
• Instructions for accessing the online training for PSAT10 and RI SAT School Day.

RI SAT School Day

• SAT Standard Testing Manual: for administering the RI SAT School Day to students in standard settings. Also posted in the Test Coordinator tab.
• SAT Accommodated Testing Manual: for administering the RI SAT School Day to students using accommodations. Also posted in the Test Coordinator tab and on Accommodations web page.
• SAT Glossary List: The list of College Board-approved word-to-word dictionaries and glossaries. Also posted in the Test Coordinator tab and on Accommodations web page.

Rhode Island Statewide Assessment Program:

Test-Specific Manuals and Resources for Technology Coordinators

ACCESS for ELLs

Updated 10.22.2020

• Technology Readiness Checklist [PDF]

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessments

• DLM Technology Specifications Manual (Posted 12.9.20)
• Educator Portal User Guide (Posted 12.9.20)
• Moodle Training Site: This is where teachers may access the self-paced training modules and districts may access the facilitated training materials. Districts decide which test administration training option will be used in their district. Contact your district testing coordinator or district special education director for details on training.
• Kite Educator Portal (EP): This is where all test management activities will take place: districts will create teacher accounts and student rosters and where they will run reports to monitor testing activities. Teachers will use EP to complete the First Contact Survey and Personal Needs and Preferences Profile for each student, and download testing tickets during testing, among other activities.
• Student Portal (SP): This is the application where the student actually takes the DLM assessments. This application must be downloaded to all devices used for DLM testing. The test administrator will use both Kite Educator Portal and the Student Portal to give the assessments.

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

• NAEP will be administered in the 2020-21 school year.

Next Generation Science Assessment (NGSA)

NGSA administration for spring 2020 was canceled through the waiver approved by USED. RIDE will post materials for the spring 2021 administration as soon as they are available.

Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS)

RICAS administration for spring 2020 was canceled through the waiver approved by USED. RIDE will post materials for the spring 2021 administration as soon as they are available.

RI PSAT10

• 2020-21 manuals will be posted here as they become available.

RI SAT School Day

• 2020-21 manuals will be posted here as they become available.

Rhode Island Statewide Assessment Program:

Test-Specific Manuals and Resources for Data Managers

ACCESS for ELLs

Information specific to ACCESS will be posted here.

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessments

• Educator Portal User Guide (Posted 12.9.20)
• DLM Data Management Manual (Posted 12.9.20)
• Kite Educator Portal (EP): This is where all test management activities will take place: districts will create teacher accounts and student rosters and where they will run reports to monitor testing activities. Teachers will use EP to complete the First Contact Survey and Personal Needs and Preferences Profile for each student, and download testing tickets during testing, among other activities.

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

NAEP will be administered in 2020-21 in Rhode Island.

Next Generation Science Assessment (NGSA)

NGSA administration for spring 2020 was canceled through the waiver approved by USED. RIDE will post information about student registration for the spring 2021 administration as soon as they are available.

Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS)

RICAS administration for spring 2020 was canceled through the waiver approved by USED. RIDE will post information about student registration (SR/PNP) for the spring 2021 administration as soon as they are available.

RI PSAT10 and RI SAT School Day

Student Registration: The following information applies only to the 2021 RI PSAT10 and RI SAT School Day administration. It does not apply to any other administration of a College Board test.

• RIDE will upload all student registration information to the College Board. This registration file will be used to create digital registrations for PSAT10 and RI SAT School Day. It will also be used to create pre-ID labels for any paper tests required for homeschooled students, students enrolled in out-of-state schools, and students who require a paper test as an accommodation.
• Please ensure that all student information in the Enrollment Census and Special Education Census are correct and accruate. Please note:
  • only grade 10 students will be registered for PSAT10 and only grade 11 students will be registered for SAT School Day.
  • students taking the alternate assessments must have alternate assessment as their Testing Code (code 3) in the Special Education Census so they are not registered by mistake.
• DO NOT use the College Board's Test Ordering Site to order paper materials for the PSAT10 or RI SAT School Day tests for the 2021 test administration.