Test Administration

April 15, 2013

Test Administration Handbook

• Distribution of ELA administration Handbooks for teachers.

• MS State & Citywide Tests

MS TESTING WINDOW

• ELA Books 1 – Tuesday April 16• ELA Books 2 & 3 – Wednesday April 17• ELA Book 4 – Thursday, April 18• Math Book 1 – Wednesday, April 24• Math Book 2 – Thursday, April 25• Math Book 3 – Friday, April 26

ATTENDANCE

• First period teachers take period attendance as usual; it will meet every day.

• On A Days: 2nd Period School attendance will be bubbled by office staff from 1st period attendance sheets. Period attendance for 2 and 3rd will be Released.

• On B days: period attendance for 5, 6, 7th will be Released.

FLOW OF THE DAY8:30 am Students/Teachers report to 1st period class8:35 am Extended time teachers report to Catrina Rocco

to pick up testing envelops for their assignment.

8:40 am Extended time teachers pick up students from 1st period classes and bring them to the appropriate test room.

8:45 am Delivery of testing envelops to 1st period classroom teachers.

8:50 am Prepare for the administration of state exam. Distribute answer sheets, pencils, etc.

9:00 am Exam Begins

EXAM TIME

– General Education Students: 90 minutes– ESL Students 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes)– SPED Students 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes)

Envelopes

• Teacher’s Directions• Classroom Roster• Test Book (as appropriate 1, 2, 3, 4)• ELA or MATH Answer Sheets • Student identification labels (one per student

to be placed test booklet)• Pencils and other supplies

Answer Documents

• MS/HS Pre-slugged

• Non-pre slugged…fill in studentInformation and grade on grid.

Reminders

• #2 Pencils

• Do you wear glasses?

• Be on time!

Room Organization

• Keep the door closed

• Testing sign on door

• Don’t block window

• Clear off desks

• Cover walls

Proctors.....before the test

• Use of Communication Devices Prohibited

• Correct answer document

• All announcements & Instructions

Proctors…..during the test

• Read ALL directions verbatim• Answer questions about directions ONLY• Adhere to time limits• NO Newspapers/laptops• No students may leave and return to room unless accompanied by a proctor.Student Cheating: warning, if necessary move student, otherwise notified the principal immediately and terminate student’s test.

Proctors…..after the test

• HS – Sign the declaration

• MS- Sign the test security form

• Collect all materials

Misc

• Hall monitors

• FAQs