In With the New
What's My Schedule?
Are We Secure?
Even More Secure
Last But Not Least
100
DAILY BONUS: Ask Lisa to explain biggest change for students and their computers. 
We have to keep track of which computer each student is testing on. 

If they cannot log onto a computer and haven't started answering questions on the test, we can move them to another machine. 

If they get kicked out and have started the test, we troubleshoot to get them going again ON THAT COMPUTER. 

If they get kicked out, have started the test, we can't get them going on that computer, they will have to do that test as a make up later.

100
Once a unit testing time has started, what HAS to happen (outside of an emergency situation)?
It has to have an ending time.
100
What form must be filled out before/after testing to check out/in secure test materials on each day of testing for each test?
Chain of Custody Form.
100
Who is responsible for securing testing items once they have been checked out? 
The person who checked them out. Do not leave secure items in your classroom with an unlocked door. Ask another TA to watch them or take them with you. (Yes, even into the restroom)
100
Students who have TTS must do what before testing?
Check that their audio is working to ensure they have working headphones and their volume is adjusted (we cannot help them after they start testing-it's considered a misadministration).
200
Unless TTS is used, CMAS assessments this year do not contain ________ for any content area.
Audio
200

If all students complete testing before the unit testing time is met, what can happen?


The unit may be ended (there's no minimum testing time). However, TA's may not encourage students to finish any unit early.



200
Access to test materials (test tickets) is only available, when?
On day of test for content being assessed.
200

What is the most important form that everyone who is administering a test or is in the testing area needs to have?

A signed security agreement.
200
Student to teacher ratio in a testing environment must not exceed, what? 
30:1. If more students in a room, must have 2 adults at all times. We can call for Bryan to fill in if need be if one of the two adults has to leave.
300

Used scratch paper becomes a secure item when what happens?

When it is written on.
300
DAILY BONUS: How many Math and ELA sessions are there and how many minutes for each session?
3 sessions, 65 minutes long for 3rd-5th for Math

3 sessions, 90 minutes long for 3rd-5th for ELA

(Science is 3 sessions, 80 minutes long for 5th)

300

Access to test materials (test tickets) is only available, when?

On day of test for content being assessed.

300

Name 2 non-secure testing items.

Test Administrator Manuals, Procedures Manuals, Unused scratch paper, math reference sheets if not written on. 

300
What are TA choices for students to do if they are finished before the ending test time?
Continue checking their work. (Cannot tell them this during testing)

Read a book or magazine after signing out of test.

Remove student from the room to a secure place away from other testing students after signing out of test.


400

What is not allowed for any content area or make up session?

Out of order testing.
400

DOUBLE BONUS: What is the condition to be able to test different grades together in the same room? 

If the unit testing time and directions are the same, different grades can be administered in the same room. 

400
Name 2 test materials that are considered secure.
Student testing tickets, rosters with student info, used scratch paper, any student work printed or dictated from dictation software, math reference sheets if written on, oral scripts. 
400
What should you do if there is a testing irregularity or security breach?
Report it immediately to Cyndy (SAC) who will then call EDSS and report to Eric Mason (EDSS). 

Fill out Testing Irregularity Form, write down as soon as can what happened so you remember. 

For list of irregularities and security breaches: pg. 11 in TAM. 

400
Name 3 things that the testing environment must be free of.
Food and drink, Number lines, word walls, steps for solving math problems, maps, charts, ANY content related materials. 

Inspirational posters are OK. 

When in doubt, cover it. 


500
Name at least three things that you will find in the Test Administrator Manual. 
Information about: administration of test, accommodations, "Say" directions, test security, testing environment, student testing tickets, how to start/stop tests, how to deal with irregularities and interruptions, checklists, testing times. 
500
Give two situations when a separate testing environment is needed? 

-Different content areas: ELA and Math and Science and Social Studies (testing times and administration scripts are different).

-Directions read in another language other than English.

-CoAlt testing vs. Regular CMAS computer testing.

-Student is using a dictation device.

-Discretionary: student behavior



500
What is the protocol for TA cell phones and student cell phones? 

TA's: may have a cell phone for emergency use ONLY, but it must be turned off until use. No photos of test questions or room. Step out of room to talk on cell phone. Sound turned off to text.

Student's: No cell phones in testing environment. Phones from backpacks need to be collected and turned off and left in empty classrooms. No smart watches. No electronic devices at all. 

500
Name 3 authorized persons in the testing areas. 
Students, TA's, authorized school, district, and state personnel. No media. No parents of students testing. 

Look for sticker on badges of district personnel. Ask if signed security agreement. 

500
Name 3 things that TA's are not to help students with once in test. 
May not help with answering questions.

May not help with going to the next question how to use the review screen.

May not help with drag and drop or other tech features on test questions. 

Practice the tutorials with your students!

You can say, "Do your best." Tell them ahead of time you are not able to talk with them. 




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