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General Information
Before Test Day
No No's
Things That Make You Go Hmmm. . .
This and That
100
What students are eligible to take the EOG?
What is all students in membership at grades 3 - 8 are expected to participate in ELA and Math. Students in grades 5 and 8 are expected to participate in Science
100
Test Administrators SHALL:
What is Prepare for and attend test administrator training sessions Read the Assessment Guide thoroughly Review the script
100
May proctors pick up or return test materials, or be alone with the test materials at any time?
What is NO!!!
100
The test administrator must do this throughout the room during testing.
What is monitor the assessment by walking frequently and quietly throughout the room.
100
When do we use those large paper clips?
What is on math test, before students begin the calculator active portion of the test. In rare cases, for lunch breaks
200
Do LEP students take the EOG?
What is LEP students who score below Level 4.0 on ACCESS AND are in their first year in the USA are not required to take the ELA portion of the EOG.
200
What else must test administrators read?
What is the TESTING CODE OF ETHICS, found in Appendix F.
200
What in the world do fifth grade teachers do about the math gridded responses?
What is Help students become familiar with them by practicing. An activity is found at ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing
200
How may a test administrator NOT help students?
What is by indicating answers, telling students to look again, by facial expressions, by pointing to the correct answer, by explaining directions in their own words, explaining the meaning of any words, rephrasing test questions, translating words or phrases into another language, or providing synonyms for unknown words.
200
The test administrator must do this before and after testing.
What is COUNT AND RECORD secure test materials in the test coordination center (aka-guidance).
300
When are make up sessions held?
What is makeup sessions are to extend up to two weeks (10 working days) from the date of the test administration.
300
What are some important test security procedures?
What is Secure tests must NOT be copied, filed, used in instruction; Teachers are not permitted to discuss specific items from the tests with students or colleagues before, during, or after a test administration; Displays containing testing content MUST be covered or removed.
300
What are some of the prohibited items in the testing room?
What is electronic devices - not even during breaks student personal belongings textbooks, reference books, notes
300
Oops, the test administrator noticed that a student misaligned! Now what?
What is the test administrator is to use their best professional judgment to determine if the error can be corrected during the testing session. Test administrators are not permitted to tamper with (alter, change, modify, erase) student responses to the test questions on the answer sheet.
300
What is the test administrator responsible for?
What is ALL TEST MATERIALS until they are returned to Mr. Poole. This includes the Assessment Guide, test books, answer sheets, Header sheet, Class roster, graph paper, cover sheets.
400
What is the estimated time and number of items for each test?
What is ELA has 52 items, estimated time of 180 minutes, with a maximum time of 240 minutes. Math has 54 items, estimated time of 180 minutes, with a maximum time of 240 minutes.
400
What 4 times MUST Test Administrators count and record secure test materials?
What is 1. when the materials are first received 2. before distributing materials to students 3. after the test administration 4. when the materials are returned to Mr. Poole
400
What must test administrators do throughout the test session?
What is remain attentive to testing responsibilities. No reading (except for testing guide), grading papers, using a computer or cell phone, chatting with proctor, or engaging in any activity not directly related to the administration of the test.
400
What must the test administrator do if a student has to leave the room for a bathroom break?
What is the test administrator must note the time the student left the room (on the board or the back of the class roster) to ensure the student has the allotted amount of time to complete the test upon return.
400
What MUST test administrators do with calculators before and after math testing?
What is CLEAR THE MEMORY. Refer to Appendix D for complete instructions.
500
What if a student needs more time than the estimated time allowed?
What is Students must be alerted that they have five minutes, then test books are paper clipped. The student may not go back to that portion of the test. Students who need more than the estimated time to complete the assessment should be provided a three-minute break every 60 minutes.
500
Who must be present for each test administration regardless of the number of students tested?
What is a trained proctor
500
May test administrators have their cell phones during testing?
What is before testing begins, test administrators (and proctors) must turn off their cell phones and other electronic devices. These devices may not be visible during testing, including breaks.
500
What are the top testing violations that result in irregularities or misadministrations?
What is Eligibility Issues - students are/are not tested Accommodation issues - provided or not provided Security issues - missing materials, etc Monitoring issues - test administrator left the room, secure materials left unattended, trained proctor not present Procedural issues - test administrator gave improper assistance
500
This item must be in the room for testing.
What is an accurate timing device that does not make noise (loud ticking) or sound an alarm.