PSSA Test Administration 2021

1. What does not need to be posted on the board daily?

• A. Test session name

• B. Date

• C. Section number and subject

• D. Number of questions in current section

If a student is absent on the first day of a testing session, when do they complete the Code of Conduct for test takers?

• A. During make-ups with their counselor

• B. On their own time

• C. At home

• D. When they return prior to the remainder of class starting the next section.

True or False: If a student is absent, when they return to school they start the next session with their class and complete the missed section during make-up testing.

• True

• False

What is not a consequence of having an electronic device in a testing location?

• A. Student is sent home for the day

• B. Student must retake the test again.

• C. Student’s phone is confiscated & examined with Parent/guardian and administration.

• D. 3 Days of ISI.

What is considered an unapproved electronic device and not permitted in the testing location?

• A. Cell phones & smartphones

• B. Smart watches & other devices with internet capability

• C. Cameras

• D. All of the above

Extended time is marked when:

• A. A student is working beyond the estimated time.

• B. A student is working beyond the majority of the class.

• C. A & B

• D. A student has worked 5 minutes beyond the estimated time.

Read aloud is not permitted:

• A. When a student requests an occasional word, phrase or test item be read to them.

• B. To clarify, elaborate, paraphrase, assist, or cue a student through uneven voice reflection.

• C. For ELA conventions and multiple choice in Sections 1 & 3

• D. For Math/Science multiple choice, answer choices, & open-ended questions.

TAs must provide allowable accommodations to students with special needs. Prior to testing what should the TA do?

• A. Review student’s IEP prior to testing.

• B. Review the provided State/Local assessment section of IEP and meet with student’s case manager prior to testing to clarify any accommodations.

• C. Review testing accommodations guidelines to be aware of allowable accommodations.

• D. All of the above.

Emergency procedures include individual student breaks (including: restroom, nurse, etc.) or interrupted testing for a group of students (fire drill, student sick in testing location, or any other emergency). In these situations, TAs must have students do all, but:

• A. End test

• B. Notify school counselor or administrator

• C. Pause test if under 20 min

• D. Pause & Exit test if not returning in 20 min

What is permitted after individual testing sessions have ended?

• A. Movies & playing on student computers

• B. Homework

• C. Reading, sleeping, or sitting quietly

• D. Drawing and coloring