KITE Assessment - Reading and Error Questions
What do I do if my student is using the read aloud function but is unable to understand a word or two?
If the student can generally understand the audio version but needs assistance with the pronunciation of a word in the text because they do not understand the computer generated voice, you can read one or two words to the student from the screen.
Note: Teachers, test administrators, and proctors may not read anything aloud for a student from an ELA reading passage.
What do I do if my student is able to read the test items and directions but needs help with a word or two?
Teachers may assist by reading one or two words for students who can otherwise independently read the test.
Note: Teachers, test administrators, and proctors may not read anything aloud for a student from an ELA reading passage.
What do I do if one of my students reports an error related to a question during testing?
We expect administrators and teachers to abide by the Test Security and Administration guidelines in the Examiner’s Manual. Therefore, if a student questions the accuracy of an item, follow the procedure outlined below.
First, to the student, repeat the information from the directions, teacher print directions, or Kite directions: “Choose the answer that you think is best. There is one correct or best answer to each question. Carefully read the question. Work the problem.” It may be appropriate in certain circumstances to tell the student or reader that their concern will be forwarded to KSDE and AAI for review and analysis.
Second, collect the following information and forward the information to the District Test Coordinator, who will then forward the information to the Kite Service Desk and Lee Jones at KSDE.
Student ID only – Do not include the name, building, or district.
Content of the test, for example, ELA, math, science.
Session number and the item number.
Report the issue, not the item (for example, no correct answer, multiple correct answers, A and C are both correct, a word is misspelled, the sentence is grammatically incorrect, etc.).
Do not forward the item, the item stem, any answer choices, or narrative descriptions of the item via email (these are live, secure test items).
Do not send pictures of the item.
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