How many students get the ELA reading test read aloud?
None!
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What accommodation(s) do ELL students get?
ELL Spanish-English dictionary
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What is the correct body language to use while proctoring MCAS?
Please be attentive; supportive; smiling; create a warm aura; physical proximity to students who tend to daydream or be off-task; send out warm fuzzy vibes
100
Can you say, "Check your work" ?
NAY! As natural as it might feel to say this, these words might influence students' test performance.
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What can you say to a student who looks discouraged?
Remind them to take a deep breath; take the group out for a break (if they have "frequent breaks" in their IEP); give a warm smile.
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Oscar finishes his test and turns it in, but you notice he didn't take active reading notes. Can you tell him to go back and keep working?
No way Jose! You may not comment on any aspect of a student's test taking performance.
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Name the ELL students who get accommodations on MCAS.
Cristopher Rivera
Hernan
Pablo
Stiven
Juliana
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Which accommodation allows you to refocus "spaced-out" students?
#14. Tracking Test Items--The test administrator assists in tracking test items or by redirecting the student's attention to the test.
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Are you using your resources? (while pointing to reference sheets)... YAY or NAY!
NAY! The test administrator may NOT prompt students to use materials during the test.
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If you have a question about testing accommodations, what should you do?
Find a member of the LST! We're more than happy to sit down and go over any accommodations that might be causing confusion!
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Which two students will receive both ELL and Special Ed accommodations?
Pablo and Stiven
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Which other students are permitted to have a Spanish-English dictionary on MCAS?
FLEP students:
Stephanie Tabares
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What is allowed to be on students' desks?
Water bottle, pencil, pen, highlighter, MCAS test (ELL dictionary for those that qualify)
300
Can you give feedback, like "You're on the right track!" YAY or NAY?
NAY! As nice as it sounds, and as natural as it might be for most of us to say, these words might influence students' thinking and responses on the test.
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What does test accommodation #1 "Frequent Breaks" look like?
Proctors of small groups will give regular breaks to students throughout testing.
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Merix has Testing Accommodation #10 "Read Test Directions Aloud." Can you read the introduction to reading selections?
No. With this test accommodation, the test administrator clarifies general administration instructions. No portion of the test items or reading selections (including the introduction to reading selections) may be read.
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What do you do when Stiven asks you to pronounce a word from a Math word problem on the MCAS?
You can pronounce it for him! Stiven has test accommodation #16 Read Test Aloud
400
In the morning before testing, are you allowed to remind students to use their strategies?
Yes; Before testing begins the teacher may remind the students to use their strategies. However, once test materials are handed out this reminder may NOT be given.
400
Can you tell a student (who does not have accommodations) to take a break when they look stressed? YAY or NAY?
NAY... you can't prompt students to take a break. We can, however, talk to students before the test about self-monitoring and recognizing signs that he/she might need a break.
400
What does it mean to "#22 Monitor Placement of Responses"?
Monitor the placement of student responses in the answer booklet. (Make sure students are filling in bubbles and writing responses in the correct section of their answer booklets.)
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Wes will take the ELA MCAS in a corner of W6. He is allowed to use a word processor for open response items. As a test administrator, how should you supervise his use of the computer?
Ensure the internet is turned off and he is not accessing other files. Ensure that the spell or grammar check is turned off. Ensure he labels each question with a number. Ensure he saves document.
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Cris Rivera asks you pronounce a word for him on the ELA MCAS. What do you do?
Smile and encourage Cris to sound it out on his own because sadly you can't tell him.
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What is a placemarker and how does a student use it? (Test Accommodation #13)
An index card used to help the child keep track of their place in the test. The child can move the index card down while reading a passage to help them keep track of the line they are reading. It can also be used to cover multiple choice answers and come up with their own answer before looking at their choices; a strategy 8th grade students have learned.
500
Can you say..."If you don't pass this test, it's the end of the world because you won't get into a good high school and therefore never get into college." YAY or NAY?!
NAY!!! Send good vibes to our students through positivity and happiness. Can you believe that was the $500 question?! That's messed up. : )
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What should teachers do after a long day of proctoring MCAS?