Cut Score Project Information Page
Welcome to the NOCTI Criterion Referenced Cut Score Project Information Page!
Thank you for your interest in the Cut Score Project. NOCTI is pleased to be able to provide criterion based cut scores for its Job Ready Assessments. Click on the headings below to learn more...
Process
Training
Getting Started
User Codes & Passwords
Ready To Go... But... Common Problems & Solutions
Honorariums
Other Opportunities to Work with NOCTI
Comments
Cut scores are developed by assembling a committee of Subject Matter Experts (SME) from across the country. If you are interested in being considered please contact Rae Lees, Project Coordinator at Rae.Lees@nocti.org or call (610)374-1604. NOCTI is pleased to offer an honorarium of $100 for each test title that is benchmarked.
Cut scores are developed using two simple statistical methods that will be explained in the training.
All test reviews will be done online at your own pace over the course of an entire week.
2010 Test Titles Who qualifies to be a Subject Matter Expert?
A Subject Matter expert must have a minimium of 3-5 years of occupational experience in the field. This includes incumbent workers and teachers both at the secondary and post-secondary level. Ideally we would like to have a minimium of three –four SMEs from as many states as we can recruit across the country. If a teacher has an Occupational Advisory Committee, this is a great source for potential Subject Matter experts. You do not have to be familiar with NOCTI Assessments in order to participate.
What tools will I need in order to participate?
You will need to have access to a computer with internet access both for training and to complete your review of the assessments. You will need to turn off all popup blockers, as well as be using one of the following Internet browsers:
Windows XP SP 2, using Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Windows XP x64, using Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Windows 2000 SP 4, using Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Windows 2003 SP 1, using Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Windows Vista, using Internet Explorer 7.0 only
Macintosh (Panther or Tiger), using Safari 1.3 or higher
(Excluding non-production versions)
It is strongly recommended to also install the latest version of Adobe Reader for participation. Although older version may function, the latest version will avoid any timely issues. You may download and install the latest version here: 
While our online testing system is simple to use, it does require a basic knowledge of computers and an ability to send and receive emails.
Training is done using Webex, a teleconferencing tool that utilizes your computer and a telephone in order to see and hear the session. If you have never worked with Webex before please take a moment to visit the Webex site.
Invitations to training sessions will be sent via email and you will have a choice of several dates and times. Just pick the one that works best for your schedule. There is no need to PRE-Register or RSVP – just log on a few minutes before the start of the meeting.
In order to log on to the training session simply pull up the Webex invitation that was emailed to you:
- Dial the 866 toll free number
- Click on the webex link found in the invitation
- Install Meeting Manger (installs automatically after you connect to the page). This will allow you participate in the session and will only take a few minutes
If this is your first time using Webex, please be sure to log on 5 – 10 minutes earlier so that you can get extra help if it is needed. As a courtesy to all SMEs, training sessions start on time.
WebEx meeting test
http://www.webex.com/lp/jointest/
ALL SMEs must complete a Subject Matter Expert Checklist. This is a housekeeping tool that will allow us to capture your contact information as well as obtaining crucial information about your background and expertise. If you have not completed a Checklist, please so by opening this linked checklist. Checklists can be completed online and sent via email to Rae Lees at Rae.Lees@nocti.org.
Once we have received your Checklist you will be sent a unique User Code and Password that will be used to access our online cut score system. The website to begin your test reviews is http://testing.nocti.org/cutscores. If you are reviewing more than one exam you will have a separate user code/password for each test.
READY TO GO... BUT... COMMON PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
- I can’t locate the website to begin my review. The website that houses all the exam for the cut score project is testing.nocti.org/cutscores. This address is typed in the top address line of your internet provider and NOT in the search line. Be sure to type it in exactly as it appears with no other prefixes.
- My password doesn’t work. Passwords are upper and lower case sensitive. Try reentering the password slowly. If you are still not successful, call or email Rae Lees (610)374-1604, Rae.Lees@nocti.org. She will verify your password and attempt to log on using your name. If your time has expired, (everyone is given a week in order to complete the exam review) your passwords will no longer work. Please contact Rae Lees to continue.
- I am unable to view the Performance portion of the exam. If you are not able to view the performance exam it may mean that you do not have the latest version of Adobe Reader. To install the latest version simply click here
- I am reviewing my assessment and have found an error in the test. If you come across a typo or any other error in the please email your findings to Rae.Lees@nocti.org. All comments and suggestions will be reviewed and are appreciated.
Checks for honorariums are mailed out 4-6 weeks after completion of your reviews. If you are reviewing more than one exam, one check will be cut rather than individual checks.
Other Opportunities to work with NOCTI
Please click here to view information on the NOCTI revision process and other opportunities to be a part of this important process.
and problems with test questions are welcome. Please forward this information in email form to Rae Lees at Rae.Lees@nocti.org. Be sure to include the Test Title, question number and your concerns.
