STAAR Training 2018

What is the acceptable ratio of students to calculators for the 8th grade Science STAAR test?

• 1:1

• 1:5

• 1:10

• 1:8

What is the date of the 7th grade Writing STAAR and the 8th grade Math STAAR at our campus?

• April 10

• April 7

• April 15

• April 9

You can access all STAAR manuals online at the TEA website.

• False

• True

During the STAAR, it is okay for test proctors to check their personal cell phones, grade papers and answer emails.

• False

• True

It is the teacher's responsibility to record the individual start and stop time on their seating chart for each student.

• False

• True

What is good to have on the day of testing especially if you are not testing in your room?

• Pizza, Popsicles and pickles

• Glue, scissors and telephone book

• Tape, tissues and dictionaries

• 2017 STAAR Manual

Test administrators may leave the room unattended at any time.

• False

• True

Procedural Irregularities ...

• TEA must be contacted

• Could affect your certification

• Reflect minor errors or deviations in testing procedures

Which of the following would be considered a serious irregularity?

• Recording the student's test booklet number on your seating chart

• Viewing secure test content before, during, or after an assessment unless specifically authorized to do so

• Checking answer documents for stray marks.

• Not turning your bucket in to the testing coordinator in a timely manner

Dictionaries for reading and writing in grades 3-5 are no longer a designated support, but part of the STAAR Dictionary Policy.

• False

• True