MAST FOR
TEST COORDINATORS
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MONTANA OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
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MAST TESTING TASKS
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The WHY: Successful administration of the MAST.
After Testing
During Testing
Before Testing
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TRAINING OVERVIEW
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TRAINING OVERVIEW (CONT.)
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MAST FOR TESTING COORDINATOR
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MODULE ONE:
MAST OVERVIEW
MODULE OBJECTIVE
Build foundational knowledge of the MAST assessment model
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MAST DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW
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What is MAST?
MAST DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
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MAST DESIGN
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2026-2027 TESTING OVERVIEW
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| Window 1 | Window 2 | Window 3 |
October 19 - December 11 | January 11 - March 5 | March 29 - May 21 | |
8 weeks | 8 weeks | 8 weeks | |
MATH | 3-5 Testlets | 3-5 Testlets | 3-5 Testlets |
1 Anchor Test | |||
ELA | 2 BOY Testlets | 2 MOY Testlets Performance Task | |
2 EOY Testlets |
MATH TESTLET DESIGN
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ELA TESTLET DESIGN
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ELA PERFORMANCE TASK DESIGN
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ANCHOR TESTLET
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MAST PORTAL
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Houses all available MAST resources, announcements, training schedule & recordings
Open access
KITE EDUCATOR PORTAL
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Portal for preparing, administering, and monitoring
completion of MAST testlets.
All STCs and ARs have accounts created for them by OPI.
All other user accounts created locally by a higher user role.
KITE STUDENT PORTAL
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Secure browser where students take MAST testlets
Must be downloaded on each student testing device prior to testing. Check for updates annually prior to first administration.
MODULE ONE RESOURCES
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Assessment Specifications & Blueprints
MAST Portal: the landing page of all MAST-related resources
Kite Educator Portal (unique MT login)
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MODULE TWO:
SCHEDULING & SCHEDULER TOOL
☐ Understand the scheduling flexibilities of math testlets
☐ Identify key personnel that will support the scheduling process
☐ Create a plan for collecting information required for submitting math testlet schedules
☐ Ensure access to the MAST Waypoint Scheduler
☐ Disseminate testing schedules to all involved personnel
MODULE OBJECTIVE
Schedule math testlets to best align assessment to instruction
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SCHEDULING CONSIDERATIONS
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MAST DESIGN
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These 12 testlets are flexibly scheduled at the school level
2026-2027 TESTING OVERVIEW
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| Window 1 | Window 2 | Window 3 |
October 19 - December 11 | January 11 - March 5 | March 29 - May 21 | |
8 weeks | 8 weeks | 8 weeks | |
MATH | 3-5 Testlets | 3-5 Testlets | 3-5 Testlets |
1 Anchor Test | |||
ELA | 2 BOY Testlets | 2 MOY Testlets Performance Task | |
2 EOY Testlets |
SCHEDULING MAST TESTLETS
Who should be involved with testlet scheduling?
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SCHEDULING MAST TESTLETS
Structures for Gathering Information
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Tools for Scheduling Testlets
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SCHEDULE TESTLETS
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SCHEDULE TESTLETS
Classroom educators...
☐ Compare math curriculum units, standards, and pacing to the testing windows and math test blueprints to determine which testlets should be administered during each window.
☐ Use the Math Schedule Worksheet to share schedule with STC
Beginning of School Year Discussions for Scheduling
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SCHEDULE TESTLETS
WAYPOINT
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Portal for scheduling testlets.
All STCs have accounts created for them by OPI.
STCs may create building users and delegate scheduling to the building level for each school.
SCHEDULER ACCESS
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To log in to the Scheduler, follow these steps:
• Go to the login page at www.newmeridian.io.
• Enter your registered email address and password (case sensitive).
• Click Sign in to access your dashboard. If you encounter any issues during the login process, ensure that you have entered the correct email address and password.
Step-by-step scheduling instructions are located in the Scheduler User Manual
If the problem persists, use the Forgot Password option to reset your password or contact support for assistance.
Create, Edit, Deactivate User or Resend Activation Email:
SCHEDULE SET UP: USERS
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SCHEDULE SET UP: USERS
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SCHEDULING TESTLETS
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Accessing Test Schedules
The Scheduler can be accessed via the left-hand navigation menu.
Users designated to set up and publish test schedules will see a prompt either to Start or Continue Schedule Set Up.
They will also see two tabs: Test Schedules and Schedule Set Up.
Only designated users, as determined by your organization, can access the Schedule Set Up tab.
The steps at the top of the page will guide you through the set-up process:
Step 1: Testing Windows – These have been set by OPI
Step 2: Curriculum – Decide whether to complete all scheduling at the district level (STC) or delegate scheduling to building level. If the former, you will enter Math curriculum information for each grade and complete Steps 3 and 4. If the latter, the designee(s) will complete the remaining steps.
Step 3: Schedule Testlets – Assign testlets to Testing Windows.
Step 4: Publish – Review Test Schedules and publish them to other users in your organization.
SCHEDULE TESTLETS
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SCHEDULE TESTLETS
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To establish uniform Test Schedules for all applicable schools and grade levels in your organization, select The District and proceed to Select Math Curriculum.
To delegate, follow these steps:
1. Select School Buildings.
2. Review the information about delegating.
3. Click Save and Next.
4. Review the confirmation prompt.
5. Click Save and Finish.
Math Curriculum selection impacts the display order of math testlets for each grade in next step.
1. Select the applicable option from the Math Curriculum Name dropdown for each grade.
Publisher Curriculum – If you see the name and copyright year of a publisher curriculum you use, select this option. Testlets must still be scheduled into individual windows if using this option.
Other: Local Curriculum – If you have a unique curriculum that does not come from a publisher, select this option.
Other: Not Listed – If you use a publisher curriculum not listed under Publisher Curriculum, select this option.
2.Click Save and Next.
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Schedule Testlets
1. Select the subject and grade from the Subject and Grade drop-down menus.
2. A list of testlets for the subject and grade will appear on the left.
3. Click Schedule for the testlet you wish to schedule. A new Assign Testlet window will appear.
4. Select the Testing Window from the drop-down menu on the Select Testing Window tab.
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Schedule Testlets (cont.)
5. Testlet Details: additional info to learn more about each testlet.
6. Standards: see the descriptions for the standards covered in the testlet.
7. Click the Back and Next buttons to navigate between all testlets for the applicable subject and grade.
8. When you have finished assigning testlets to Testing Windows, click
Save.
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SCHEDULE TESTLETS
Schedule Testlets (cont.)
9. The testlets you have assigned to windows will
populate under their respective Testing Windows on the right.
10. Repeat as necessary until all testlets for the subject and grade have been assigned to Testing Windows.
11. To continue scheduling for all grades, select a new grade from the
Grade drop-down menus.
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ELA testlets are pre-scheduled. You may use the subject drop-down to see the scheduled testlets but changes cannot be made.
SCHEDULE TESTLETS
Once all testlets have been scheduled, you can review the Test Schedules before publishing. Print the draft schedule and check with all involved staff to ensure alignment and pacing.
Reminder: Once schedules have been published and the scheduling window is closed, no changes may be made for the school year.
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Check Schedules before Publishing
To reschedule any testlets:
1. Select the applicable subject and grade from the drop-down menus.
2. Click the pencil icon next to the appropriate testlet under Testing Windows. The Assign Testlets window will appear.
4. Select the appropriate Testing Window from the Testing Window drop-down menu on the Select Testing Window tab.
5. When you have finished reassigning testlets to new Testing Windows, click Save.
SCHEDULE TESTLETS
Publish Test Schedules
1. Review the Test Schedules for applicable subjects and grades.
2. Click Publish Schedule at the bottom right.
3. A new Publish Schedule window will appear.
4. Review the Publish Test Schedules confirmation prompt.
5. If you wish to proceed, click Yes.
6. You will be redirected to the Test Schedules page
PUBLISH
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View & Print Test Schedules
Once Test Schedules are published, all users in an organization will be able to view and print Test Schedules on the Scheduler page. Follow these steps:
1. Select the subject(s) to print from the Subject drop-down menu on the left.
2. Click Print.
3. A new window will appear with your web browser’s print function.
4. Use your web browser’s print function to implement your desired
action, such as printing or saving as a PDF.
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DISSEMINATE
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Who Should Receive Testing Schedules?
REFLECT
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Throughout the Year
MODULE TWO RESOURCES
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All MAST-related resources can be found
on the MAST Portal
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MODULE THREE:
USER MANAGEMENT
☐ Access the Kite Educator Portal
☐ Understand the roles, rights, and responsibilities within the Kite Educator Portal
☐ Add district & building level users to the Kite Educator Portal
☐ Add test administrators to the Kite Educator Portal
MODULE OBJECTIVE
Manage users in the Kite Educator Platform
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ACCESS THE KITE EDUCATOR PORTAL
Access the Kite Educator Portal through the MAST Portal.
Googling “Kite” and selecting from the search results may take you to a different state’s portal and prevent successful log in.
Confirm proper access to the Kite Educator Portal
WHY? The Kite Educator Portal is where educators agree to the MAST Test Security Agreement and verify preparations are in place for testing.
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Things to remember:
ACCESS THE KITE EDUCATOR PORTAL
COMPLETE THE TEST SECURITY AGREEMENT
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Each year you must agree to the Security Agreement.
It will appear automatically each year.
KITE EDUCATOR PORTAL
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Kite passwords must be changed every 180 days. An automated email will notify you of the needed change.
Kite Educator Portal requires multifactor authentication as a way to further protect sensitive data and systems.
Staff cell phone numbers can be entered so that users can utilize the cell phone option, if desired.
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ROLES IN THE KITE PLATFORM
User Management
BUILDING TEST COORDINATOR (BTC)
TEACHER (TEA)
DISTRICT USER (DU)
BUILDING USER (BU)
DISTRICT TEST COORDINATOR (DTC)
Users may assign any user role to the right and below their own role
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CAPABILITIES IN THE KITE PLATFORM
District Level
DISTRICT TEST COORDINATOR (DTC)
Assigned to Authorized Representative (ARs) & System Test Coordinators (STCs) by the OPI
At the district level, DTCs:
DISTRICT USER (DU)
Assigned to District Coordinators assisting with MAST tasks
At the district level, DUs:
Assigns
Assigns
Building & Classroom Roles
Assigns
Building & Classroom Roles
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CAPABILITIES IN THE KITE PLATFORM
School Level
Assigns
Classroom Roles
Assigned to Building Principals or other Building Coordinators
At the building level, BTCs:
BUILDING TEST COORDINATOR (BTC)
BUILDING USER (BU)
Assigned to Special Education teachers/specialists that will administer testlets & access student score reports across multiple grade levels
At the building level, BUs:
Assigns
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CAPABILITIES IN THE KITE PLATFORM
Classroom Level
TEACHER (TEA)
Must be assigned to Test Administrators with rosters
At the building level, TEAs:
USER MANAGEMENT
METHODS TO ADDING/MODIFYING USERS
User Management
MANUAL METHOD TO ADD USERS
UPLOAD METHOD TO ADD USERS
Directions for each method can be found in the Kite Educator Portal Manual.
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USER MANAGEMENT
MANUAL METHOD TO ADD USERS
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Users.
3. Select the Add User tab.
4. Enter the user’s first name, last name, and email address.
NOTE: The Educator Identifier must be a unique value and is required when Teacher is selected as role. It is suggested to use the teacher’s SEID for this field.
5. Choose the appropriate organization and role for the new user.
6. Select Add. The table will populate below.
NOTE: If adding more than one role to a user’s account, repeat steps 5 and 6 within this screen.
7. Select Save.
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USER MANAGEMENT
UPLOAD METHOD TO ADD USERS
The user upload creates or updates users in Kite Educator Portal. The user upload also assigns 1-2 roles to a user (one is required). A CSV file template is available on the Upload Users tab in Kite Educator Portal (click on small blue question mark next to File). You will need to complete the CSV file using software such as Microsoft Excel outside of Kite Educator Portal. All users (teachers, test coordinators, etc.) can be included in one CSV file.
To upload multiple users using a CSV file, perform the following steps:
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Users.
3. Select the Upload Users tab.
4. Select the organization information.
5. In the File field, choose Select File.
6. Select the appropriate CSV file from your computer.
7. Select Open.
8. Select Upload.
NOTE: Users will be in Pending status until the user responds to the activation email.
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UPLOAD METHOD TO ADD USERS
A table can be found in the Kite Educator Portal Manual with acceptable values for the template file.
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OTHER USER MANAGEMENT TASKS
Test coordinators and others responsible for data can take several actions with user accounts.
Please ensure any users no longer at your district are deactivated.
DEACTIVATE USER
Select the user, then select Deactivate. Note: Users can also be deactivated through the User Upload.
REACTIVATE AN INACTIVE USER
Inactive users only appear if the “Include Inactive Users” box is checked. To activate an inactive user, select the user, then select Activate.
RE-SEND ACTIVATION EMAIL
Select the user, then select the Send Activation Email button.
UNLOCK A LOCKED USER ACCOUNT
Select the user, then select Unlock.
CLAIM A USER FROM ANOTHER DISTRICT
Select the Claim Users tab. Enter the user’s First Name and Last Name OR the user’s Educator ID. Select Search. Select the user and then select Claim User.
Note: A user must be Inactive to be claimed. This means that their former district must have deactivated them previously.
MODULE THREE RESOURCES
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All MAST-related resources can be found
on the MAST Portal
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MODULE SEVEN:
PREPARING TEST ADMINISTRATORS
☐ Ensure access to the Kite Educator Portal
☐ Train Test Administrators: Understand Role & Responsibilities of School Leaders, System Test Coordinators, and Educators (TAs) for Test Security
☐ Complete the Test Security Agreement
☐ Support TAs in scheduling testlets within testing windows
☐ Share MAST resources
MODULE OBJECTIVE
Support Test Administrators in preparing to administer MAST testlets
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COMPLETE TRAINING
Prepare for the MAST statewide assessment by:
What does MAST training look like?
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Things to remember:
ACCESS THE KITE EDUCATOR PORTAL
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ACCESS THE KITE EDUCATOR PORTAL
Access the Kite Educator Portal through the MAST Portal.
Googling “Kite” and selecting from the search results may take you to a different state’s portal and prevent successful log in.
Confirm proper access to the Kite Educator Portal
WHY? The Kite Educator Portal is where educators agree to the MAST Test Security Agreement and verify preparations are in place for testing.
COMPLETE THE TEST SECURITY AGREEMENT
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Each year you must agree to the Security Agreement.
It will appear automatically each year.
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All individuals involved in state testing share responsibility in preparing for test administration, test accessibility, and test security. School systems should ensure that all staff are familiar with their roles and responsibilities before, during, and after testing, as well as throughout the entire testing window.
Assessment Ready Checklists for:
Test Security & Adminstration
BEFORE TESTING CHECKLIST
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Please confirm you have reviewed and understood to the following prior to administering MAST assessments:
☐ Reviewed the MAST Test Administration Manual
☐ Reviewed procedures for the secure handling of all testing materials before, during, and after testing as outlined in the MontCAS Test Security Manual
☐ Reviewed expectations for maintaining test security and standardized testing practices
☐ Understand what constitutes inappropriate assistance, coaching, or a security breach
☐ Understand which materials may and may not be displayed during testing
Test Administration and Security
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☐ Reviewed the MAST Accessibility Guide
☐ Understand how to implement accommodations appropriately and consistently with a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or documented instructional supports
☐ Understand that accommodations must align with approved statewide assessment guidance and standard administration procedures
Accessibility and Accommodations
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☐ Know how to access and administer assigned testlets
☐ Understand active monitoring expectations during testing
☐ Know procedures for addressing student questions or testing irregularities
☐ Know who to contact with testing or security questions prior to administration
☐ Test questions may not be reviewed, analyzed, shared or discussed.
Test Administration Readiness
BEFORE TESTING CHECKLIST
COMPLETE TRAINING
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Click on the image to access linked resources.
MODULE SEVEN RESOURCES
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All MAST-related resources can be found
on the MAST Portal
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MODULE FOUR:
ROSTERING STUDENTS
☐ Understand the purpose of rostering and implications for reporting
☐ Ensure teachers are added to the Kite Educator Portal
☐ Create a roster assigned to a teacher
☐ Assign every student to a math and ELA roster
MODULE OBJECTIVE
Roster students for test assignment, monitoring, and reporting
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ROSTERING OVERVIEW
Why Do All Students Need to Be Rostered?
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Who Should Students Be Rostered To?
ROSTERING STUDENTS
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Who? DTC, DU, BTC, or BU users in the Kite Platform.
How?
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MANUAL METHOD: BEST FOR ROSTERING A SMALL NUMBER OF STUDENTS AND ROSTERING NEW STUDENTS
CREATING A NEW ROSTER
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Rosters from the drop-down menu.
3. Select the Create Roster tab.
4. Create the roster name and select the subject and course (if applicable) for this roster.
5. Select the district/school from the drop-down menu.
6. Select Search.
7. Choose the educator from the Select Educator drop-down menu.
8. Choose the students to roster by selecting the checkbox in the Select Student grid.
9. After selecting the appropriate students, select Save.
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UPLOAD METHOD: BEST FOR INITIAL ROSTERING OF A LARGE GROUP OF STUDENTS.
ACCESS ROSTER UPLOAD TEMPLATE FILE
To roster students by uploading a CSV file, following these steps:
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Rosters.
3. Select the Upload Roster tab.
4. Select the question mark symbol next to the word File.
5. A small pop-up window will display the Roster Upload Template.
6. Select the link and open the Roster Upload Template file in a spreadsheet program that can save data in CSV (comma-delimited) format, such as Microsoft Excel. The file can only be uploaded using CSV format.
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EDITING AN EXISTING ROSTER
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Rosters from the drop-down menu.
3. Select the district/school from the drop-down menu.
4. Select Search.
5. All previously created rosters will display. Select the desired roster to edit/delete.
6. The View/Edit Roster screen will automatically display. The following edits can be made to a roster on this screen:
7. Once all desired edits from the available choices are made, scroll to the bottom of the screen, and select Save.
ROSTERING QUESTIONS
What about students receiving additional services?
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We only have one grade level ELA/math teacher that teaches multiple classes. Can we put all students in one roster?
We have one teacher across multiple grade levels. Does each grade need a separate roster?
MODULE FOUR RESOURCES
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All MAST-related resources can be found
on the MAST Portal
opi.mt.gov
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MODULE FIVE:
ENTERING PNP SETTINGS
☐ Identify the differences between universal, designated supports, and accommodations
☐ Ensure accommodations and designated supports reflect student need and daily learning environment
☐ Accurately enter accommodations and designated supports
MODULE OBJECTIVE
Enter accommodations and designated supports for students through the PNP settings
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PNP OVERVIEW
What is a PNP?
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What students should have PNP settings?
Who can set PNPs?
TYPES OF SUPPORTS
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Universal Features
Available to all students within the platform.
ex: Highlighter, Notes
Designated Supports
Available to any student that has an identified need and uses the support on a regular basis in typical learning and assessment experiences.
Must be set in the PNP Settings before administration.
ex: Masking-Answer Choices, Reverse Contrast
Accommodations
Documented through a student’s IEP or 504 plan.
Must be set in the PNP Settings before administration.
ex: Speech to Text, ASL
A support is either embedded in Kite or non-embedded (provided to students outside of the platform)
SUPPORTS
Remember....
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Statewide assessment supports should mirror a student’s regular learning and testing experience.
A student shouldn’t use an accommodation or support only for statewide testing.
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Who? DTC, DU, BTC, or BU users in the Kite Platform
How?
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1. Select Settings in the navigation menu.
2. Select Students.
3. Enter any required filters.
4. Select Search.
5. Select the State Student Identifier to highlight the row for the selected student.
6. Select View.
7. Select the No Settings link next to PNP Profile, or Custom if previously set
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SET OR UPDATE A PNP (CONT.)
8. The PNP settings popup window displays. At the top of the screen, student demographic data including full name, date of birth, gender, state student ID, and grade display. A summary of current settings (if any) is displayed in the center of the window. The Save button is located at the bottom of the window.
9. PNP settings are divided into the following categories: Accommodations, Designated Supports, or Universal Features. Select the tab to see available options. Refer to the MAST Accessibility Manual to determine which settings should be applied for your students.
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SET OR UPDATE A PNP (CONT.)
10. The screen below shows a student that has Text to Speech: Text & Graphics and 100s Table selected. The Descriptions for each of the tools can be displayed by toggling on the switch.
11. Select Save when you have entered all student PNP settings. A confirmation message will display. Select Yes to save your changes. You then can view the settings you selected on the Summary tab.
PNP QUESTIONS
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What students should have PNP settings turned on?
What if a student starts testing and PNP settings aren’t showing up?
Many students have “separate setting” as an accommodation. What do I do?
MODULE FIVE RESOURCES
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All MAST-related resources can be found
on the MAST Portal
opi.mt.gov
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MODULE SIX:
NOTIFYING FAMILIES OF TESTING
MODULE OBJECTIVE
Notify parents/guardians of student participation in statewide assessments.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION OF TESTING OVERVIEW
How do I prepare the MAST Notice of Testing Letter for distribution to parents/guardians?
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What is Montana’s requirement for participating in statewide testing?
PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION
OF TESTING
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NOTIFYING PARENTS/GUARDIANS
OF TESTING
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In Montana, there is no “opt out” law, and state law requires all students in public and accredited non-public schools to participate in statewide testing.
In accordance with ESEA-ESSA Section 1112(e)(1)(B)(ii), parents may refuse to have their child participate in statewide assessments, but the parent refusal will count negatively against the school’s participation rate within the accountability process.
School districts determine what policies will be adopted to implement parent notices and handling of parent refusal procedures under the assessment rules (see Chapter 56).
See MontCAS Policies and Procedures for Participation in Statewide Assessments for additional information.
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OPI Parent Notice Letter Customization Checklist:
This checklist provides guidance on how to customize the OPI Parent Notice Letter.
MAST Notification of Testing Parent Template Letter
Six Things Stakeholders Should Know About Participation and Testing in Montana:
This document is to ensure that readers are aware of the significant value to stakeholders (e.g., students, parents/guardians, teachers, school leaders, and others) of the information derived from participating in state-level tests.
opi.mt.gov
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MODULE EIGHT:
PREPARING STUDENT
TESTING DEVICES
☐ Identify any changes to the Kite Student Portal.
☐ Identify actions for updating student testing devices before upcoming administration.
☐ Identify who should be involved (i.e. IT team, etc.).
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MODULE OBJECTIVE
Prepare student testing devices before upcoming MAST administration
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PREPARING TEST ADMINISTRATORS
Kite Student Portal Updates
The Kite Student Portal Updates document will soon be updated with SY26-27 updates Chrome, Windows, iPad, and Mac testing devices.
PREPARE STUDENT DEVICES OBJECTIVES
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Kite Student Portal Updates
MODULE EIGHT RESOURCES
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opi.mt.gov
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MODULE NINE:
ADMINISTRATION & MONITORING COMPLETION
☐ Support educators in flexibly scheduling testlets throughout the window so that assessment directly follows instruction
☐ Support educators in preparing students to test
☐ Ensure all available testlets are completed before the end of the testing window
☐ Encourage active monitoring and desktop monitoring
☐ Plan for makeups
MODULE OBJECTIVE
Support Test Administrators in administration and monitoring testlet completion
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Think about how this cycle works.
Could your schedule better reflect this cycle?
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PREPARING TEST ADMINISTRATORS
Schedule Testlets Within Testing Windows
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PREPARING TEST ADMINISTRATORS
Practice Tests
username: tech.demo
password: MAZE8
Click on Practice First.
ELA Performance Task Resources
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PREPARING TEST ADMINISTRATORS
Additional ELA & Math resources
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MONITORING TESTLET COMPLETION
Multiple Methods:
High level testlet completion can be monitored at the district level to ensure all students are completing testing. The Dashboard is updated at noon and midnight Central Time and shares the number of students that have completed all testing.
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MONITORING TESTLET COMPLETION
Using the Dashboard
Navigate to:
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MONITORING TESTLET COMPLETION
Using a Data Extract
Filtering must be performed to generate a list of students and names of testlets left to complete. Use this short video to learn how to filter the data extract.
This method is the most efficient and effective method to find individual students and testlets needing to be completed.
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MONITORING TESTLET COMPLETION
Using a Data Extract (Cont.)
Filtering must be performed to generate a list of students and names of testlets left to complete.
Click here to access video if using pdf version of slide deck.
This method is the most efficient and effective method to find individual students and testlets needing to be completed.
Testlet completion can also be monitored by grade level and testlet using filtering options in the INTERIM > My Tests section of the Kite Educator Portal.
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Using the Test Monitor Screen
MONITORING TESTLET COMPLETION
Once in the Monitor Screen:
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Using the Test Monitor Screen
MONITORING TESTLET COMPLETION
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Using the Test Status Report for
Student Mobility
MONITORING TESTLET COMPLETION
Navigate to:
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Consider
Setting time boundaries for MAST by:
ADMINISTER TESTLETS
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Consider
ADMINISTER TESTLETS
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MAKE UP TESTING
Considerations...
General and Completion Outreach are ways the OPI helps to support districts in meeting federally-mandated standardized testing completion guidelines. Districts are expected to assess all eligible students at a participation rate of at least 95% in accordance with section 1111(c)(4)(E)(iii).
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MONITORING TESTLET COMPLETION
General & Completion Outreach
MODULE NINE RESOURCES
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All MAST-related resources can be found
on the MAST Portal
opi.mt.gov
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MODULE TEN:
NAVIGATING SCORE REPORTS
MODULE OBJECTIVE
Access & Navigate MAST Score Reports
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☐ Access available score reports in Waypoint Interactive Reporting and Kite
☐ Identify and develop a foundational understanding for testlet, progress, and through-year reports
☐ Learn about the SY26-27 score report updates
Report Type | Waypoint Online | Kite |
TESTLET | Monday following test week (Student, Class, School, District) | Thursday following test week (Student Testlet only) |
ELA Performance Task | End of PT Window (Student, Class) | End of PT Window (Student PT Testlet only) |
Testlet Data File | Weekly update after 10/26/26 (Class, School, District) | |
PROGRESS REPORT | Monday following completion of min. testlets (Student, Class, School, District) | End of Window 1 & 2 (Student Progress only) |
THROUGH-YEAR | 1x end of year (Student, Class, School, District) | 1x end of year (Student TY only) |
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What reports have you accessed this year?
REPORTING CADENCE
Navigate to:
Beginning SY26-27, only individual student results are available in Kite. Bundling is available to assist with printing.
Districts should rely on Waypoint Interactive Reporting for aggregated reports.
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KITE SCORE REPORTS
INTERACTIVE REPORTING PLATFORM
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INTERACTIVE REPORTING PLATFORM
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INTERACTIVE REPORTING PLATFORM
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INTERACTIVE REPORTING PLATFORM
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FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDINGS:
TESTLET REPORTS
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Key Components of the Testlet Report
TESTLET REPORTS
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Reminder: Testlet results are not a final determination. A student’s achievement level begins to emerge as more testlets are taken and an estimation can be found in the student’s Progress Report.
TESTLET REPORTS
Are the distributions across the levels what I expected?
Students below, near, or at/above target?
Notice Level Distribution
CLASSROOM TESTLET REPORTS - MATH
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What standards show strength?
What standards need support?
CLASSROOM TESTLET REPORTS - MATH
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Reminder: Math Misconceptions are only reported on a student’s patterns of incorrect responses. If no pattern is discernible, math misconceptions won’t populate.
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Notice Student Misconceptions
Reminder: Math Misconceptions are only reported on a student’s patterns of incorrect responses. If no pattern is discernible, math misconceptions won’t populate.
CLASSROOM TESTLET REPORTS - MATH
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What additional information do math misconceptions tell you about the student’s level & understanding?
Are there any misunderstandings that are revealed?
What could have contributed to those misunderstandings?
STUDENT TESTLET REPORTS - MATH
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How might this inform instruction?
CLASSROOM TESTLET REPORTS - ELA
How might this inform instruction?
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STUDENT TESTLET REPORTS - ELA
Dig into student report and item-level information
What additional information does the number of items answered correctly/incorrectly tell you about the student’s level & understanding?
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TESTLET REPORTS
Testlet levels provide a high-level snapshot of academic performance to support instructional decisions. Individual testlet levels are not final grade-level achievement determinations.
General Guidelines
Individual test items assess different complexity levels and therefore are not designed to be averaged. Refer to Assessment Specifications documents for more information.
Score reports should be considered alongside other information.
A student’s achievement level begins to emerge as more testlets are taken and an estimation can be found in the student’s Progress Report.
FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDINGS:
PROGRESS REPORTS
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They ARE:
They are NOT:
PROGESS REPORTS
Progress Level | Description | Examples |
Below Proficiency: High Risk of Not Meeting Proficiency Requirements | Estimated cumulative achievement range that falls entirely below the score required for proficiency | |
Near Proficiency: Moderate Risk of Not Meeting Proficiency Requirements | Estimated cumulative achievement range that includes the proficiency cut score. This level includes students who are likely proficient based on testlets completed. | |
Meets or Exceeds Proficiency: Low Risk of Not Meeting Proficiency Requirements | Estimated cumulative achievement range that falls entirely above the score required for proficiency | |
Progress levels are based on where the achievement range falls relative to the proficiency cut score
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PROGESS REPORTS
Progress
Achievement to Date
Testlet Performance
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PROGRESS REPORTS
Student Level-Window 2 (April 2nd)
Progress Summary
Student Progress
Testlet Performance
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PROGRESS REPORTS
Classroom Level
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PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress Report Reflection
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SHARE OUT
How can I use Testlet and Progress Reports to better understand student understanding?
Progress Reports are a great way to share testlet information in one document with families and students.
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SY26-27 SCORE REPORT UPDATES
This will be updated soon!
Testlet Reports
Progress Reports
Through-Year (Summative) Reports
MODULE TEN RESOURCES
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All MAST-related resources can be found on the MAST Portal
opi.mt.gov
MAST FOR TESTING COORDINATORS
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MODULE ELEVEN:
SHARING SCORE REPORTS WITH FAMILIES
MODULE OBJECTIVE
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Share student testlet and through-year (summative) results with families
☐ Learn about the requirements of sharing student results with families.
☐ Identify the different options to share student results & determine the option best suited for your school/district
☐ Share results with families to support student learning and success
When students and families talk with teachers about assessment results and work together to set learning goals, students and families have an opportunity to take greater ownership of student learning. These conversations help build confidence, encourage growth, and create a shared commitment to student success.
Because MAST results are available throughout the school year, educators have a unique opportunity to involve students and families in reflecting on their progress, setting learning goals, and making instructional adjustments while learning is still taking place.
SHARING DATA: WHY?
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Why is it important to share results with students and families?
It is a state and federal requirement to share Testlet & Summative Score Reports to Families
Why is it important to share results with students and families?
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SHARING DATA: WHY?
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Hard copy delivery: Printing and distributing to parents/guardians in a way that works best for your district (i.e. mailing, parent/teacher conferences, etc.). The Progress Report can be utilized to decrease printing and shares an estimated range of achievement.
The Kite Parent Portal:
TESTLET SCORE REPORTS: DELIVERY METHODS
SHARING DATA: HOW?
What method will work best for your school/district?
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SHARING DATA: HOW?
Resources:
THROUGH-YEAR (SUMMATIVE) SCORE REPORTS: DELIVERY METHOD
FAMILY RESOURCES
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KITE PARENT PORTAL
SETTING UP THE KITE PARENT PORTAL
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District-level user logs into the Kite Educator Portal and navigate to:
SETTING UP THE KITE PARENT PORTAL
KITE PARENT PORTAL
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FIELDS IN THE STUDENT-PARENT CONNECTION TEMPLATE FILE
Column A: Parent Email.
Column B: Student State Identifier (Can be found in a Kite Enrollment Data Extract or in Settings > Students)
Column C: District Identifier (Can be found in Settings > Organization. Use the number associated with district organization.)
Column D: Electronic Opt-In (Not required.)
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Common Troubleshooting:
SETTING UP THE KITE PARENT PORTAL
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PARENTS LOGGING IN TO THE KITE PARENT PORTAL
Steps for parents/guardians to log in:
KITE PARENT PORTAL
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PARENTS LOGGING IN TO THE KITE PARENT PORTAL
The homepage provides a brief overview of Kite Parent Portal as well as report details for assessments in which your child has available reports. To view all available reports, select View Reports under the child’s name.
1. Choose an assessment.
2. Choose a subject.
3. Choose a student.
4. Assessment Description shares a brief description of the assessment program.
5. View and read the Scoring Report Guides: Links to score report guides and other helpful information.
6. Choose a report and click on the PDF icon to download the report.
KITE PARENT PORTAL
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PARENTS LOGGING IN TO THE KITE PARENT PORTAL
KITE PARENT PORTAL
Common Troubleshooting:
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PARENTS LOGGING IN TO THE KITE PARENT PORTAL
MODULE ELEVEN RESOURCES
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Testlet Report
Through-Year (Summative) Report
Kite Parent Portal
All MAST-related resources can be found
on the MAST Portal
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Questions?
OPI Assessment Help Desk:
1-844-867-2569
opiassessmenthelpdesk@mt.gov
KITE SUPPORT DESK
(855) 277-9752
7:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. MST
CONTENT & DESIGN
MAST@NEWMERIDIAN.ORG