Preparing for the MCAs
I need to complete this each year before I monitor a statewide test.
What is test security training?
Extra time given to complete a test is an example of this.
What is an accommodation?
Walking around the testing room looking at students testing is an example of this.
What is active monitoring?
Wired headphones, pencils, and scratch paper are examples of materials that are ___ for students.
What is allowed?
Testing tickets and scratch paper used during a test is an example of this.
What is secure test material?
This paper must be given to each student prior to testing
What is a testing ticket?
3-6 grade students receiving special education services still need to take this.
What is the MCA/MTAS/ACCESS?
This is the number of students who are allowed to leave the room at one time for a restroom break.
What is 1?
Cellphones and smart watches are examples of materials that are ___ for students.
What is prohibited?
There should always be this many test administrators/monitors present in a testing space at any given time?
What is 2?
This must be taken down or covered before a testing session begins
What are posters/pictures/diagrams with content related to the testing subject?
Testing in a small group setting is an example of this.
What is an accommodation?
If an issue arises during testing this is the person I should contact first.
Who is the District Assessment Coordinator? (DAC)
As a test monitor, it is a test administration violation, if I use this during testing.
What is a cellphone/smartwatch/laptop(for anything other than communicating a need via GoogleChat)?
If an unexpected emergency, such as a firedrill, were to occur during testing, as a test monitor I still need to do my best to maintain this.
What is test security?
This must be read exactly as written before each test session begins
What is the testing script?
Accommodations for students receiving special education are determined by this group.
Who is the IEP team?
These 3 things are examples of things students can do if they finish testing before a testing session ends.
What are read a paper book, complete an activity on paper unrelated to the subject being tested, or sit quietly?
Students cannot use these when they are finished testing, even if they plan to work on something unrelated to the test.
What is a cell phone?/What is their testing device?/What is their other electronic device?
As a test monitor, if I suspect a violation, I should fill out in detail on this form.
What is a TAR?
This software must be loaded on to each testing device prior to testing.
What is TestNAV?
At MELA these people are responsible for making sure students receiving special education services have their accommodations met.
Who are the Special Education Teachers?
If an emergency such as a student getting sick occurs during testing, the test monitors should contact this person.
Who is the nurse/administrative assistant?
These are not allowed during a test session because there is no reliable way to determine which device they are connected to.
What are Bluetooth headphones/earbuds?
As a test monitor/administrator, it is my responsibility to maintain this.
What is test security?