The document provides guidance for proctors administering the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) assessments in Washington. It outlines responsibilities of proctors including ensuring test security, proper administration of accommodations, and documenting any irregularities. Proctors must closely monitor students and testing conditions to ensure independent work and prevent cheating.
3. The MSP Assessments Paper/Pencil Grade Level Paper/Pencil Tests Grades 3 and 6 MSP—Reading and Mathematics Grades 4 and 7 MSP—Reading, Writing and Mathematics Grades 5 and 8 MSP—Reading, Mathematics and Science Online Grade Level Online Tests Grades 6, 7 and 8 MSP—Reading and Mathematics
10. Review sample questions at the beginning of each content area in the DFA manuals Multiple-choice items have either three (Grades 3, 4 and 5) or four (Grades 6, 7 and 8) response options. For these items, students must choose the best answer and completely fill in the circle next to the answer. Any unwanted marks must be erased completely. Each item is worth one point. Short-answer items ask students to supply the answer, which may be in the form of words, phrases, sentences, numbers and/or pictures/diagrams. Each item is worth two points. Completion items ask students to supply the answer, which may be in the form of a word, phrase, short sentence and/or numeric answers on the answer line or in the box provided. Each item is worth one point. Stand-alone items on the Reading assessments are not connected with a passage. Stand-alone items on the Science assessments are not connected with a scenario. Stand-alone items ask students to choose the best answer or write a word or phrase. Each item is worth either one or two points. In Writing, students are asked to write an essay in response to two prompts. Each prompt is worth six points. MSP Item Format
30. Student Signature (Required) Notes Box: Use to annotate, scribes, irregular administration, etc. Test Book Security Barcode Printed Here Design of the 2010 Test Booklet Proctors sign student booklet here ATTENTION: Apply barcode label here if document is to be scored