CMAS Word Soup
This teacher tool is referred to as the TAM.
What is the Test Administrator Manual?
This is the first thing you should do when handing out paper test materials.
What is ensure that the student has their test with their identified sticker on it?
Record the current time and the time remaining for the student to finish the test.
What is...what happens if a student gets sick during a test and cannot complete their test?
Students are NEVER allowed to have these during testing.
What is a cell phone or any other type of electronic device?
In computer testing, these items must be collected, put into the test envelope, and returned to the SAC.
What are test tickets and used scratch paper?
It's not CBD, but it is is CBT.
What is Computer Based Testing?
Test materials can never be stored in this location.
What is an unsecured classroom?
Say: "I'm sorry, I can't help you. Just do your best." (or whatever the SAY directions are in the TAM.)
What is...what happens if a student asks me for help with a word, question, or navigating the website?
Please complete your reflection worksheet and then read.
What is...what I should have a student do if they finish before the test time has ended?
This is the first thing you should always do if there is any type of problem during testing.
What is "note the time of the disruption and time remaining in the unit?"
It's not PBL, but it is PBT.
What is paper based testing?
This item must be posted outside on the door of any room where testing occurs.
What is a "Do Not Disturb/Only Authorized Personnel" sign? (and a Do Not Enter! sign)
What is...what happens if I need to use the bathroom or just need a break for a few minutes?
A rubric used to track all Magonistas BEHAVIOR (not test performance) during CMAS.
What is the proctoring rubric?
You can do this if you notice a student is off task.
What is use the “continue working” script from the TAM and/or use proximity?
This is one of Ms. A's many titles and the person you contact first when there's CMAS trouble.
What is SAC (site assessment coordinator)
This is the only person authorized to distribute and collect secure test materials.
Who is the SAC, Ms. Arteaga? (In an emergency, Ms. Oquendo or Mr. Silva.)
Text the SAC with, "I need help!"
What is...what happens if a student goes on to the next section, gets sick, their test is malfunctioning or there are any other test irregularities?
A proctor (or TA) can NEVER do these things during an active test session.
What is browse the internet, use their phone (other than for contacting the SAC), help a student, sit down at their desk and grade, or take pictures of any test materials?
These actions will result in a mis-administration and will invalidate ALL of the tests within that session.
What are: clarifying answers for students, helping students in any way, students talking to each other, taking pictures or recording tests, a student having a cell phone or other electronic device, discussing the test, a student taking the wrong test/unit, leaving completed tests unsecured and unattended, or providing extra time without SAC approval?
We call it proctoring at RFMA, but CMAS refers to it as this person... (hint: it's not a teaching assistant.)
What is a test administrator (TA)?
Only these items are considered "non-secure" and can be thrown away, recycled, or kept in the TA's possession.
What is unused scratch paper, TAM, procedure manuals, and unused math reference material?
The computer test will not function.
What is...what happens if a student has a browser window open or has accessed the test via a browser?
At the end of the test session, the proctor should do this in PaNext.
What is verify that all students show a unit status of "completed?" (Ensure that answers were submitted and students exited the unit session properly.)
This is where a student should record the chromebook or desktop number they are using for the test session.
What is the "local testing device ID" on the test ticket?