STAAR Algebra I and Biology EOC's Training Quiz

Before testing begins, what information should students fill out on their answer documents? (Choose all answers that apply)

• Name

• Birthdate

• Test booklet number

• Form number

• Student ID

Who should read reference materials to students if they are testing online?

• They can ask a peer as long as they do so quietly.

• The test administrator should read it.

• The computer reads everything they need.

• The students will not use any reference materials on this test.

Which exam will be administered on Monday, May 7th?

• Algebra I

• Biology

• The student is allowed to decide which exam they want to take on each testing day.

The following materials may be given during the STAAR Algebra I EOC and STAAR Biology EOC to any student who benefits from them if the student asks:

• scratch paper

• highlighter

• bilingual dictionary

• All of the above

If I have a student with an accommodation, I can expect...

• a testing bin with accommodations and materials as listed on the roster.

• to tell the student when to use their accommodations.

• students will bring in their own accommodations.

• to help students use their accommodations.

An appropriate response for a student who asks a question about test content is:

• You're crazy if you you think I'm helping you!!

• Let me rephrase that for you to help you understand better.

• I can't answer that for you, just do the best you can.

• Remember to use your strategies.

The following is included in the description of "active monitoring":

• Frequently walking around the room, getting different vantage points of testers.

• Encouraging students to stay on task.

• Reminding students to record their answers on their answer documents.

• All of the above

Breaks are allowed during the 4 hour testing window. Which of these activities would stop the clock?

• restroom break

• mental break

• water break

• lunch, emergencies, movement of students, or medical breaks

How often should you let students know about the time left to test?

• Hourly until the final hour when you tell them at 15 minute increments.

• At your discretion.

• Seriously...They've got their own time management strategies.

• They've got all day, right?

When a student has finished testing, he/she may...

• retrieve his/her personal belongings and cell phone.

• talk quietly to the student next to them if that student is also finished.

• turn in the test and then read a book or lay his/her head on the desk.

• play a game quietly, as long as the student is not disturbing others.