SCHEDULING 1
What is the ACCESS test window?
January 27th to March 7th
I can keep the test materials locked in my car.
No
Why must the Listening and Reading domains be administered first?
Because their performance in L&R will assign students to the appropriate tier for S&W.
Students can use scratch paper or a notepad during the reading and writing tests.
Yes
Can you test different grades together for Listening and Reading?
YES!
What should be posted on the door to increase test security?
A "Do Not Disturb/Do Not Enter, Test in Progress" sign
Which domain and grades require separate testing sessions to be scheduled?
Writing domain - Only grades 1-3
GRADE 1 - Tier A, Tier B/C
GRADE 2&3 - Tier A, Tier B/C
Students only have one opportunity to hear the questions during the Listening test.
Yes
How many domains are recommended to test in one day?
1 domain/day
What important document must be signed before accessing test materials or information or entering the testing room?
An Assessment Confidentiality Agreement
How many feet apart should the students be to take the Speaking test?
At least five feet apart
If I leave the testing room for only a few minutes, I don't have to report it as an incident.
False
What is the estimated test timing for each domain?
1 hour
What steps should a proctor take to report an incident that could impact the integrity of the test?
The incident must be reported within 24 hours to the school test coordinator (school principal). A test security incident report may need to be completed.
Can you administer different domain tests to a single testing group?
Never
Who is allowed to handle secure test materials?
Only district/school test coordinators and test administrators
The maximum time allowed for students to finish a test is 1 hour.
No, the ACCESS is not a timed test. If students are working productively they can take as long as they need.
I can answer procedure questions.
Yes, you can answer procedure questions but never give or confirm answers to test questions.
I can split a domain test across multiple days or multiple testing sessions within a single day.
No, unless it is an accommodation stated on the test ticket for students with an IEP or 504.
I can make copies of the writing response test booklets if necessary.
No, secure materials should not be copied.