TEST REQUIREMENTS
Each test has specific requirements such as pre-requisites, test length, performance objectives, etc. The requirements can be found for each test by clicking on the test name on the LIST OF AVAILABLE TESTS.

TESTING PROTOCOL AND ETHICS
It is important that tests are administered in a consistent manner and that every effort is made to maintain high ethics. Any violation to the testing rules and procedures for giving Skill Certificate tests will be considered a breach of professional ethics and will be referred to the Professional Practices Commission.

Testing Rules:

No talking during the test.

No leaving the room by teacher or student while tests are being administered.

No assistance provided to students.

Tests may not be reproduced or reviewed by the students or teacher.

Reference materials, texts, notes, etc., may not be used (unless specified).

Testing time must not exceed time indicated.

Students should not leave classroom until all tests are accounted for.

Students with and IEP may have special accommodations as specified in IEP, IRP, 504, LEP, and ELL.

Paper Tests should be picked up from and returned to the CTE Test Coordinator at the school the SAME DAY the test is given. All copies must be returned.

Each test must be completed in five school days once the test has begun by the teacher.

Tests may not be given prior to 20 school days before the end of the trimester/semster without permission.

The teacher must remove the online test from the class at the end of the class period.

The teacher is responsible for the security of the paper and online tests.

The required performance documentation is to be given to the Test Coordinator for an audit at the end of the year.

Teachers must read and sign the Instructor Agreement form.

 

ORDERING
Each school has a Testing Coordinator who is responsible for the ordering  and security of all paper tests.

INSTRUCTOR AGREEMENT
All teachers are required to sign an Instructor Agreement. This must be done in September and is kept on file for one year.

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
Performance evaluation is a REQUIRED component of the skill certificate process. Each student must be evaluated on the required performance objectives. Performance objectives may be completed and evaluated anytime during the course. Below are things for instructors to remember:

1. Students should be aware of their progress throughout the course so that they can concentrate on the objectives that need improvement.
2. Students should be encouraged to repeat the objectives until they have performed at a minimum of 80% (moderately to highly skilled).
3. All performance objectives MUST be completed and evaluated prior to the objective test.
4. The teacher mark the performance in the online system or the scan sheet.
5. The performance must be documented in the roll/grade book or summary score sheet(s).
6. A copy of the required performance and the class roll must be turned into the Career and Technical Education Skill Certificate Testing Coordinator for an audit at the end of the school year.

TEST ADMINISTRATION
Paper Tests are to be obtained from the school’s Test Coordinator the day of the test and returned to the Test Coordinator the same day. Online testing is set-up and administered by the teacher.

Before administering the test, instructors are to read the following statement to the students:

HEADER AND SCAN SHEET
There are two important testing sheets that must be returned when administering paper tests.

1. Header Sheet - Each test grouping (one class or several classes with the same test number) must be accompanied by a completed header. Any omissions or inaccurate information on the header may delay or provide inaccurate results. The header sheet should be paper clipped to the top of the scan sheets being submitted.

2. Scan Sheet - Scan sheets should be obtained several days in advance of the test date to allow students adequate time and accuracy in bubbling needed information. The following student information is required: student's full name, student number, class period, gender, and grade. Students will use a #2 pencil to fully bubble in all answers. Instructors are to bubble in question #81 regarding performance.

CERTIFICATES
Students who achieve a 3 or 4 (moderately to highly skilled) or an 80% (moderately to highly skilled) on ALL performance objectives and 80% on the written test will be issued an Career and Technical Education Skill Certificate.

Certification for licensure and national test information is given under the program area and title of certification or licensure.

REPORTS AND CERTIFICATES
Reports and certificates will be avaliable through the online testing system. For additional information, see Scoring and Reporting under Test Elements and Logistics.

CERTIFICATE REPLACEMENT
Certificates can be replaced for a $2.00 fee paid by the student. Submit a CTE Skill Certificate Replacement Request and check made payable to Garfield School District. Mail completed information to:

CTE Skill Certificate Program
Utah State Office of Education
250 East 500 South 
PO Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200

See your school’s Test Coordinator to facilitate this. You must provide the necessary information to reprint the certificate.

Updated April 15, 2008