Test Security
Policies
Procedures
Special Testing / Accommodations
Miscellaneous
100
When is the seal broken on the STAAR test booklets?
The student breaks the seal of their own test booklet on the day that test subject is tested, once the proctor tells them to.
100
What are staff (proctors, relief proctors, hallway monitors) required to do with technology before / during testing?
-Turn in all electronics (cell phones, computers, tablets) to testing coordinator when picking up testing materials -Leave personal electronics turned off in your car if you do not want to turn them in -No use of electronics at all during the testing session (even on a break ... do not use electronics) -No electronics on in school common areas during testing (workroom, hallways, cafeteria)
100
When does the four hour testing period begin for students?
After the proctor finishes reading the directions. *Students with the extended time accommodation have three extra hours (7 hours total) *All bubbling MUST be finished before the time is up (no extra time to finish bubbling)
100
How will you know which testing accommodations students in your testing group are allowed to have?
It will be on the directions provided to you with your testing materials. You can find this information on: -Student accommodation sheets (including in testing material box) -Rosters (included in testing material box) -Student IEPs *There will be a special training coming in March on testing accommodations and oral administration rules.*
100
What happens if a student arrives late to your testing room?
The proctor will read the directions to that student and begin that student's 4-hour testing period when the directions have been read. (All students get 4 hours to take the test. Students with "extended time" as an accommodation get an additional 3 hours.)
200
Name at least four things that you should be doing while you are actively monitoring.
-Walking around the room -Leaning or perching in an area where you can see all of the testers -Making sure that students are working on the correct test (i.e. reading on the reading test day) -Making sure students are only looking at their own test -Making sure students do no have any unallowed materials -Making sure students are not talking
200
Name at least three door signs a proctor needs to use on the door during testing.
-Quiet please, testing in session -Number of students still testing -Proctor needs a break -Urgent need, contact the testing coordinator -Relief proctor in the room
200
How should the proctor let students know how much time they have?
-Remind students orally at least every 30 minutes -Write on the board and update every 30 minutes *Please make sure you have a working clock in your room now!
200
Which students are allowed more than four hours on the STAAR test?
Students who qualify for LEP, 504, or Special Education services AND who have this accommodation listed on their plan
200
What types of things stop the four hour testing window? (Name at least three.)
-Medical needs (i.e. student gets sick) -Emergency -Move to a new group / room (i.e. extended time) -Lunch (for extended testers only) *Proctor must make a note of the stop and new start time on the seating chart.
300
What do proctors need to do when they go to pick up the testing materials in the morning from the testing coordinator? (Name at least three things.)
-Follow the schedule so you know when to pick up materials -Review all materials in the materials box with the box inventory form -Count all test booklets -Count all answer documents -Initial the materials control form to take responsibility for the tests
300
Name at least five things that need to be included on the seating chart.
-Date -Subject of test being administered -Room number -Name of proctor -All relief proctors must sign in on the seating chart -Names of students -ID of students -Student booklet number -Student start and stop time *You do not need to record times when students go to the restroom because this is not a break in the testing time. *Make sure all relief proctors sign in and out on the seating chart.
300
Name at least three things that you need to do BEFORE TESTING to be sure that your classroom is ready for testing.
-Desks in rows or testing folders ready for tables -Working clock -Instructional material covered up or taken down
300
Explain the procedures for a lunch break for students who are allowed extended time on their STAAR test.
After the four hour period is over, students will be escorted to pick up their lunches. (The time clock is stopped at this point for a lunch break.) Proctors must pick up and secure student testing materials (answer documents and test booklets) while students eat lunch. Students must eat their lunch silently and they must be separated from other students who have already finished testing. After the lunch break is over, students can resume their test with three additional hours. Proctors need to make a note on the seating chart of when the time was stopped and re-started.
300
On which STAAR tests are ALL students allowed to use standard dictionaries?
6th, 7th, 8th grade reading 7th grade writing
400
Name at least four people who are required to sign oaths before testing (oaths to swear they have been trained and they will follow all procedures and rules during testing).
-Test proctors -Relief proctors -School testing coordinator -School principal -Custodial staff -Technology staff -Parent volunteers
400
Name at least three possible consequences (for a teacher) of a testing irregularity that happens under their watch.
-Incident report filed at the district level (this definitely will happen) -Incident reported to TEA (this almost certainly will happen) -Formal reprimand for teacher -Suspension or cancellation of teaching certificate -Termination
400
What can you say to a student if they ask you a question while they are testing?
If they ask for help: "I cannot answer that. Do the best you can." You can also remind students to stay on task. You can generally remind students to bubble in their answer documents- but do not point out specific questions that need to be bubbled. DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO TEST CONTENT. DO NOT TRANSLATE ANY PART OF THE TEST. DO NOT REPHRASE OR ADD ANY WORDING TO THE WRITING PROMPT. DO NOT DISCUSS THE TEST WITH ANYONE, INCLUDING STUDENTS OR OTHER TEACHERS. DO NOT SCORE THE TEST.
400
What is the proctor allowed to read on the reading test during oral administration?
Questions and answer choices only Questions have to be read in the order in which they are printed DO NOT READ THE PASSAGES. DO NOT EXPLAIN WHAT A WORD MEANS. Only read the questions exactly as they are written. PROCTORS CAN READ REFERENCE MATERIALS (i.e. dictionary, thesaurus) WHEN ... -it is an oral administration group -students are allowed to use the dictionary -the student specifically asks the proctor to read a part of the reference material to them
400
Which students are allowed to use calculators on the STAAR test? (Two groups of students, name both groups)
All 8th graders Any student in special education who has this accommodation on their IEP
500
Name at least six things you are not allowed to do while you are in the testing room (things you are not allowed to do while actively monitoring).
-Talk to other adults -Sit down at your desk -Sit down and eat a meal -Read -Write -Read test material -Grade papers -Lesson plan -Use any type of technology -Leave students unattended -Step into the hallway -Leave tests unattended at any time after you sign them out
500
Name at least five things that proctors need to do in order to be trained as a proctor AND prep students for testing.
-View two powerpoints online and complete quizzes -Complete two (admin - three) modules (TEA) -Attend all required in-person trainings (today, March 25, April 22) -Sign oath -Prepare students for testing: --> let them know when their tests are and what room they will test in, --> have tutorials, --> prepare supplemental aids and teach students how to use them --> let students know what accommodations they will have (i.e. use of dictionary, extended time, oral administration) if any and help them prepare for this (practice)
500
Name at least five things that relief proctors need to do:
-Follow provided schedule -Actively monitor assigned hallway: walk up and down hallway, check rooms to make sure all procedures are being followed -Make sure only one student is in the restroom at a time -Make sure no one is talking in the hallway -Make sure no one is using electronics in the hallway -Report any irregularities to the testing coordinator -Sign in and out on the seating chart every time they enter a testing room
500
Which students are allowed to use a REGULAR dictionary on the STAAR social studies, science, or math exam?
NO ONE can use a regular dictionary on these tests. Some LEP students are allowed a bilingual dictionary on these tests. (This will be noted on the testing group rosters and accommodation sheets.)
500
Name at least five things testing proctors need to do as students turn in their finished tests / at the end of testing.
-Scan student answer documents to be sure they bubbled in all the answer documents (If they haven't, simply say "be sure you have bubbled in all of your answers" ... IF there is still time) -Put answer documents in alphabetical order -Put test booklets in numerical order by 9-digit number -Bubble in the "S" code (for "score") on the student's answer document -Note the time the student finished on the seating chart -Pick up all reference materials (formula charts, etc.), scrap paper, pencils, sharpeners, highlighters, erasers, etc. -Return ALL materials (including dictionaries) to the testing coordinator
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