What in the world do I do!?
What in the world do I do if a student needs to use the restroom during the test?
Students should not use the restroom during testing. However, in a unique situation, students should be escorted by a proctor to the restroom. Their time should be stopped and started back when they return.
True or False: A student with an identified need can receive accommodations.
False: A student must have accommodations listed in a 504, ILP, or IEP in order to receive them.
What is the number one security concern?
CELL PHONES! No cell phones should be in the rooms at all. Even if they are turned off and stored away.
Who is expected to take the TCAP test?
All students in grades 3-8.
What in the world do I do with the testing booklets if my class takes a break?
Return them to the BTC and sign them in. Test booklets should be signed in and out anytime the class takes a break.
What happens if a student finishes their test before their extended time is up?
The student must stay in the room until all of the time has passed. Students must have the opportunity to use all of their extended time.
Used scratch paper is a SECURE document and should be returned to BTC with testing booklets.
Which grades 3-8 do not participate in the Social Studies portion of TCAP?
3rd, 4th, and 5th do not take Social Studies.
What in the world do I do if someone gets sick in the middle of a test?
Stop the time and contact the BTC.
If a student needs accommodations, can they can be added just for TCAP?
With the exception of IEPs, students should be receiving accommodations ALL year. (read alouds, extended time, etc.)
True or False: Seating charts are mandated by the state.
True! The state requires every school to have seating charts for each subpart and each assessment in case of an investigation. Remember -- seating charts protect YOU!
True or False: The BTC is responsible for keeping up with the time on each subpart for each assessment.
False: The teacher administrator must keep time for each subpart on each assessment.
What in the world do I do if the fire alarm goes off during testing?
What happens if a student does not receive their accommodation?
We ask the parents if they would like to invalidate the test.
True or False: If you have checked out the tests, put them in the classroom but have not yet started, you can leave the proctor in the room with the tests until you return.
FALSE - You cannot leave a proctor with the testing materials. Only you can have them once you have signed them out.
True or False: Teachers should not use timers, countdowns, or smart watches to keep time.
True! Teachers may only have analog and digital clocks in their rooms.
What in the world do you do if a student's cell phone goes off during testing?
Report it to the BTC - that is all you need to do!
What happens if we give someone accommodations who should not have received them?
Their tests are invalidated.
Who should sign a security log? At a minimum, what should be on my security log when it is turned in?
Anyone who enters or leaves the room! At a minimum, the teacher administrator should sign every security log.
True or False: Students will bubble in their own information on their test booklets, especially if they notice something is missing.
False: Students should NOT bubble in any information on their test booklets. Each booklet has a Pre-ID label or is prefilled.