STAAR Test Administrator Training 2022

Would you rather...

• wrestle a six foot alligator

• administer STAAR and TELPAS tests to students

• jump into an erupting volcano

• travel to an exotic island during the month of February

STAAR manuals must be...

(Check all that apply)

• visible on test day

• read before test day

• used on test day

• memorized but not visible on test day

Active monitoring is...

(Check all that apply)

• reminding students to record their answers on their answer documents

• not leaving students unattended during testing

• making students aware of the time remaining

• sitting behind your desk checking your text messages

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!!
• I can't answer that for you, just do the best you can.
• Let me rephrase that for you to help you understand better.
• Say WHAT?????

Which of the following statements are true?

(Check all that apply)

• All students in grades 3-8 are required to take STAAR

• Students in grades 3-8 are required by federal and state law to take their grade-level tests

• There is now only one administration of STAAR for grade 5

• All students are required to take STAAR online beginning May 2022

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.
• Seriously...They've got their own time management strategies.
• Once at your discretion.
• They've got all day, right?

A violation of STAAR testing security and confidentiality can result in all of the following EXCEPT

• invalidating student test results

• Class C misdemeanor

• relocation to Siberia

• suspension and revocation of your certificate

It is okay to discuss the test content once all students are finished testing.

• true

• false

The general oath...

(Check all that apply)

• should be completed by all school personnel who participate in state-mandated testing

• should be completed by all school personnel who handle secure test materials

• is required to be completed before receiving training

• is required to be completed after handling secure test materials.

Which of the following is NOT true?

• It is not necessary to post "Do not Disturb" signs

• Turn off all communication devices

• An instructional environment should be maintained during testing

• Teachers should not ask students which strategies did they use or what did they struggle with on the test