Tech Readiness
If a student’s test freezes or disconnects during testing, this is the first step to resolve the issue
What is restarting the device or refreshing the browser?
This is the process of confirming that all necessary materials, such as test booklets, answer sheets, and calculators, are available and accounted for.
What is a materials inventory check?
This document is a critical resource for test administrators to review before testing, outlining guidelines, scoring procedures, and accommodations.
What is the STAAR/EOC Test Administrator Manual?
This is the interim assessment used in Texas to measure student progress in specific subject areas before the STAAR or EOC assessments.
What is IA2 (Interim Assessment 2)
HB 1416 requires that students in grades 3-8 who did not meet "Approaches" on a previous test receive a minimum of this number of hours of supplemental instruction.
What is 15 or 30 hours, depending on the student's needs?
This critical step ensures that student Chromebooks or laptops are charged and in working condition on test day
What is a device check?
This document outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of all staff members involved in test day activities, ensuring a smooth testing process.
What is the Testing Roles Chart?
For the Dec EOC assessments, students with disabilities may receive this, allowing extra time or other necessary modifications.
What are testing accommodations?
IA2 results are used to gauge this, which helps determine whether students are on track to meet state academic standards
What is academic progress or readiness
This rule prohibits testing staff from discussing, sharing, or revealing any details of the test content, including student responses, after the test.
What is the testing security oath
This checklist ensures all tasks, such as setting up sessions and verifying accommodations, are completed before test day.
What is the CTC Readiness Checklist?
This type of communication should be sent out to parents and guardians ahead of testing to inform them of testing dates and expectations.
What is a parent notification letter?
This is the statewide assessment required for students in Texas to assess their knowledge and skills in core subjects.
What is the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness)?
IA2 assessments focus on these key areas to help educators track student progress before the high-stakes STAAR assessments.
What are math, reading, writing, and science
When a student is found with unauthorized materials during testing, this form must be completed by the Campus Test Coordinator and submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to document the irregularity.
What is the Testing Irregularity?
This platform is used to set up test sessions
TestHound
Before testing, this group should be reviewed to ensure all students requiring accommodations are properly assigned to appropriate testing environments.
What is the accommodation list?
These assessments are specifically designed for high school students in Texas and are required for graduation.
What are the EOCs (End-of-Course exams)?
Before administering the IA2, this group should verify that all students are assigned to the correct test and form based on their grade and subject.
Who is the test coordinator or CTC (Campus Test Coordinator)
This Texas House Bill, updated in 2023, requires that students in grades 3-12 who do not meet the "Approaches" grade level on assessments like STAAR or EOCs receive a minimum of 15 or 30 hours of supplemental instruction, depending on their results.
What is HB 1416?
Ensure this step is completed to confirm that all students have the correct email addresses on file for test platform access and communication.
What is verifying student email addresses?
This should be done prior to test day to ensure all testing rooms are appropriately arranged, equipped, and meet security standards.
What is a school-wide walkthrough?
Before administering the STAAR or EOC assessments, this platform must be used to ensure test settings, accommodations, and rosters are properly aligned.
What is TestHound?
In IA2, students may receive this type of accommodation based on their needs, similar to STAAR and EOC testing.
What are testing accommodations
Under HB 1416, students in grades 3-8 who do not meet the "Approaches" grade level must receive at least 15 or 30 hours of this type of instruction.
What is accelerated instruction?