HS GOV/MISA PreID File
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Selection Criteria
Selection criteria determine which database records are used in the report. Refer to selection criteria for analysis when the report does not return the correct records.
The report selects records based on the following criteria:
If using a current student selection, the student must be in the current student selection.
The student must be enrolled in the class on the count date specified.
The student must be enrolled in a course with a Test Code of HSGOV or HSBIO (HSMISA).
The student cannot be set to be excluded from all testing or excluded from state reporting.
Include or Omit Students for/from specific tests from Start Page> Select a Student> State/Province - MD > PARCC/MISA/HS Testing Exemptions and Accommodations.
Enter Student Exemptions from Start Page> Select a Student > State/Province - MD > PARCC/MISA/HS - Testing Exemptions and Accommodations.
Enter Student Accommodations from Start Page> Select a Student > State/Province - MD > PARCC/MISA/HS - Personal Needs Profile
Report Input
For help with navigation and running the report, see How to Find and Generate a Report.
This report uses the state reporting platform to generate results.
Field | Description |
Select Schools | When logged into District, you will have the following options:
If run at the school level, the report includes all records associated with the current school that meet the selection criteria. To change the current school, click School at the top of the page and choose the appropriate school from the list. |
Current Student Selection | Click the button to run for the Selected Students or All Students. |
Count Date | Select the enrollment date for the classes you wish to include. |
Administration Code | Select the month of the administration. |
Test Format HSMISA | Choose either Online or Paper. |
Test Format HSGOV | Choose either Online or Paper. |
Use Alternate School Numbers | Select Yes if you would like to use Alternate School Numbers when processing the report. |
Scheduling – Run Now | Leave Run Now selected to run the report now. |
Submit | Click Submit to run the report now. |
Scheduling – Please Select When to run | Click the Schedule button to schedule this report to run nightly. Check the weekdays only box. |
Please Select Schedule Settings | Enter the Start Date and Start time. Click the Repeat and Daily buttons. |
Please select daily repeat cycle options | Click the Weekdays only box. |
Please select end date range option | Click the No End date or you may complete the Ends On field with the day after your last day of school. |
Submit | Click Submit to schedule the report. |
Report Output
Each of the fields displayed in the output of the report are described below. See Understanding the Report Output Table for a definition of each column in the table.
Column Letter | Data Element | Description | [Table]FieldName | Field Type | Field Length |
A - AD See Standard Student Demographic String for Items 1-30 Column names may have been changed to reflect this report requirements | |||||
AE | Foster Care Status | An indication that the student is placed away from their parents or guardians and for whom the child welfare agency has placement and care responsibility. Valid options: Y = Yes; N = No | String | 1 | |
AF | Military Connected Indicator | An indication that the student's parent or guardian is on Active Duty. Valid options: Y = Yes; N = No | String | 1 | |
AG | Homeschooled | This field is optional and extracted as blank. | NA | String | 1 |
AH | HomeLEA | This field is optional and extracted as blank | NA | String | 2 |
AI | FILLER1 | Reserved for future use | NA | Number | 33 |
AJ | Submission Date | Date when the file is to be submitted to the website. YYYYMMDD | Count date entered on State Report parameter page | Number | 8 |
HSA Data Elements | |||||
AK | Academic Year | The academic year of the test. | Based on date entered in Count Date parameter field. | Number | 4 |
AL | Student with Disabilities | A student with disability may only receive allowable accommodations if the student has a "Special Education - SE Indicator" of Y. | [S_MD_STU_X]Special.Education | String | 4 |
AM | Primary Disability Type | The major or overriding disability condition that best describes a person's impairment. If Primary Disability Type in (AUT, DB, DD, EMN, HI, ID, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, SLI, TBI, VI), then Special Education SE Indicator must be 'Y'. | [S_MD_STU_X]Primary_Disability | 4 | |
AN | Administration code | The month the test is administered. | Parameter Page Input | Number | 1 |
AO | Test Month Year | The month and year the student takes the test. | Derived | String | 6 |
AP | Test Language (Test/Transadaptation Language) | This field is used to identify Spanish registration. | If (LanguageTransMCAP) - Test/Transadaptation Language accommodation is marked for HS GOV OR MISA and Spanish is selected it will be reported as 'S' else it will be reported as 'E'. | String | 1 |
AQ | Test Format - HSMISA | Format of the Test. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value for [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code When ASL = 'Y' THEN 'O' WHERE: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
AR | Test Format - HSGOV | Format of the Test. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value for [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code When ASL = 'Y' THEN 'O' WHERE: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
Administration Considerations | |||||
AS | Frequent Breaks | Student is allowed to take breaks, at their request, during the testing session. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = FreqBreaks and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
AT | Separate Alternate Location | Student tested in specially assigned location. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = SeparateLocation and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
AU | Small Testing Group | Student is tested in a separate location with a small group of students with matching accessibility features or accommodations/testing needs as appropriate. Check individual state policies on the maximum number of students that allowed in a small testing group. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = SmallGroup and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
AV | Specialized Equipment Or Furniture | Student is provided specialized equipment or furniture needed for a successful testing environment (e.g., low lighting; adaptive seat; etc.). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = SpecialEquip and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
AW | Specified Area Or Setting | Student is tested in a specialized area or setting (e.g., front of the classroom; seat near the door, library observation room etc.). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = SpecifiedArea and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
AX | Time Of Day | Student is tested during a specific time of day based on their individual needs (e.g., ELA/l in the morning; no testing after lunch; etc.). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = TimeofDay and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
Accessibility Features identified in advance - These accessibility features are available to all students and not limited to students with disabilities or English Learners. | |||||
AY | Student Reads Assessment Aloud To Themselves | The student reads the assessment aloud to themselves and my use an external device such as a whisper phone. The student must be tested in a separate setting. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = StudentReadAloud and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
AZ | Color Contrast | Defines as part of an Assessment Personal Needs Profile the access for preference to invert the foreground and background colors. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = ColorContrast and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
Presentation Accommodation for Student with Disabilities with an IEP or 504 | |||||
BA | ASL Video | Used to assign the form administered for computer-based testing. American Sign Language content is provided to the student by a human signer through a video. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = ASL and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BB | Assistive Technology Screen Reader | Used to assign the form administered for online testing. Screen Reader Assistive Technology is a third-party external support intended for students who are blind. The Screen Reader is used for browser navigation and access to content. Note: If Assistive Technology - Screen Reader is =Y, then a Tactile Graphics supplement booklet will be shipped, if the specific online test images or graphics that must be represented by tactile graphics. If Assistive Technology Screen Reader = 'Y', Special Education must be (Y, 2, or 3). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = AT_ScreenReader and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BC | Assistive Technology Non- Screen Reader | Used to assign the form administered for online testing when an assistive technology application is needed for students without visual impairments. If Assistive technology Non Screen Reader = 'Y', Test Format must = 'O'. If Assistive Technology Non Screen Reader = 'Y', thenText to Speech must = 'N', ASL Video must = 'N', Assistive Technology - Screen Reader must = 'N', Closed Captioning must = 'N', AND Human Reader or Human Signer must = 'N'. If Assistive Technology Non- Screen Reader = 'Y', Special Education must be (Y, 2, or 3). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = AT_NonScreenReader and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BD | Closed Captioning | Used to assign the form administered for computer-based testing. Closed captioning and subtitling are both processes of displaying text on a television, video screen, or other visual display to provide additional or interpretive information. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = Closed_Caption and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BE | Refreshable Braille Display | Student uses external device which converts the text from the Screen Reader into Braille. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = RBraille and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BF | Alternate Representation Paper Test | Student requires paper and pencil test format as an approved accommodation. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = PaperTest and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BG | Large Print | A large print test booklet is provided with text increased 150% to an eighteen point font. Student responds in large print booklet and responses are transcribed. If Large Print = 'Y', Test Format must = 'P'. If Large Print = 'Y', Braille with Tactile Graphics must be 'N'. If Large Print = 'Y', Special Education must be (Y, 2, or 3). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = LargePrint and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BH | Braille With Tactile Graphics | A hard copy Braille test booklet is provided with embedded tactile graphics. Student responds and responses are transcribed. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = BrailleTG and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 2 |
BI | Human Signer For Test Directions | A human signer will sign the test directions to a student. The student may need to be tested in a small group or separate setting. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = HumanSingerDir and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
Response Accommodations for Students with Disabilities with an IEP or 504 Plan. Accommodations for a student’s needs profile supports response accommodations. | |||||
BJ | Answers Recorded In Test Book | The student records answers directly in the test book. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = AnswersRecorded and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BK | Braille Response | A student, who is blind or visually impaired, and their response is captured by a Braille, Writer, or Notetaker. If Braille Response = (01 or 02), Special Education must be (Y, 2, or 3). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = BrailleResponseHS and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 2 |
BL | Calculation Device and Mathematics Tools | A student uses a specific calculation device other than the embedded grade- level calculator. If Calculation Device and Mathematics Tools = 'Y', Special Education must be (Y, 2, or 3). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = Calculator and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BM | Constructed Response | A student's response is captured by an external speech to text device, external AT device, Human Scribe or Signer for Constructed Response item types. If Constructed Response in (01, 02, 03, or 04), Special Education must be (Y, 2, or 3). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = ConstructResponseHS and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 2 |
BN | Selected Response Or Technology Enhanced Items | A student's response is captured by an external speech to text device, external AT device, human scribe, or signer for selected response or technology enhanced items types. If Selected Response or Technology Enhancements in (01, 02, 03, or 04), Special Education must be (Y, 2, or 3). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = SelectResponseHS and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 2 |
BO | Monitor Test Response | The test administrator or assigned accommodator monitors proper placement of student responses on a test book/answer sheet. If Monitor Test Response = 'Y', Special Education must be Y, 2, or 3. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = MonitorTestResp and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 2 |
BP | Word Prediction | The student uses a word prediction external device that provides a bank of frequently, or recently, used words as a result of the student entering the first few letters of a word. If Word Prediction = 'Y', Special Education must be Y, 2, or 3. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = WordPrediction and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
Accommodations for English learners | |||||
BQ | Administration Directions Clarified in Students Native Language | The test administrator clarifies general administration instructions only for English learners. If Administration Directions Clarified in Students native Language = 'Y', English Learner Status must be Y or E. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = TestDirectionsClarifiedNLHS and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BR | Administration Directions Read Aloud in Students Native Language | The test administrator reads aloud, and repeats as needed, test directions in students’ native language. If expected value equals is not Blank, then the student must have the English Learner Status = Y or E. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = TestDirectionsNLHS and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 3 |
BS | Science/Social Studies Response EL | The student's response is captured by an external speech to text device or human scribe. If Science/Social Studies Response EL in (01 or 02), English Language Learner in (Y or E). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = SciSSResponseELHS and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 2 |
BT | Word to Word Dictionary English Native Language | Student uses a published word-to-word, hand-held dictionary. If Word to Word dictionary English Native language = 'Y', English Language Learner in (Y or E). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = Dictionary and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
Other Accommodations and Accessibility Features | |||||
BU | Text To Speech | Used to assign the form administered for online testing. Text To Speech functionality is embedded into the TestNav platform. It provides a computer read aloud of content but does not support browser navigation. It is not intended to support students who are blind. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = Text2SpeechHS and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 2 |
BV | Human Reader Or Human Signer | The same test form will appear for the proctor to read aloud or sign the test to the student. Used to assign the proctor testing tickets by assigning the session as a read aloud. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = Reader_SignerHS and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 2 |
BW | Unique Accommodation | An accommodation required for a student with a disability, or an English Learner that is not listed in the MAM, but is identified in the student’s IEP, 504 plan, or EL plan (if approved by the state). | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = UniqueAccom and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
BX | Emergency Accommodation | An emergency accommodation for a student who incurs a temporary disabling condition that interferes with test performance shortly before or during the HSA assessment window. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = TempAccomHS and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 2 |
BY | Extended Time | Extended Time is provided to the student. HSGOV/MISA Values: When 'EL' THEN 'EL'; When 'IEP' THEN 'IEP'; When '504' THEN '504'; When 'IEP504' THEN 'IEP'; When '504EL' THEN '504'; When 'IEPEL' THEN 'IEP'; When 'Both' THEN 'IEP'; ELSE 'N'. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code = ExtendedTimeHS and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 3 |
BZ | Allow Accessibility Mode Testing | Used to allow the accessibility mode features be activated in the Student Kiosk. This will allow students who use third party software with their accommodations to have those programs 'white-listed' and be able to be accessed during testing. | [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Reported Value Where: [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]Accommodation_code =AllowAccessibiltyMode and [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SCI = 1 OR [S_MD_STU_PNP_C]MCAP_SS =1 | String | 1 |
