Administration Code Training Review

Is it acceptable to do scrimmages or test prep activities?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Feedback must always be provided to students and teachers in order to use testing for improved instruction.

Is it acceptable to do a content review prior to testing?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Reviews must be a part of regular reviews embedded into instruction and not stand-alone events for testing only.

Are sites visited during testing only chosen randomly by OAA?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Some site visits are intentionally......for example, if your school is located in Frankfort. :/

Is it acceptable to take photos of test items for use next year so that you know you are teaching the correct content?

• Yes

• No

Is it acceptable for testing staff to receive or access Test Administration Manuals prior to the first day of testing?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Testing staff should receive manuals prior to testing in order to read/review and be prepared for the testing session in advance!!

Is it acceptable to read only the bold type instruction script in the TAMs and skip the test administrator directions if you have been a test administrator in previous years?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Test manuals and scripts change from year to year AND from testing situation to situation, i.e. ACT versus KSA testing. Always refer to the testing manual for answers to questions about testing!

Is it acceptable for a teacher to use his/her personal cellphone to communicate with another teacher about a testing situation in the classroom?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The electronic device policy is basically the same for staff as for students. Cell phones should not be used for any personal reasons for staff, only to communicate with the BAC or administrators.

An allegation could result from staff inappropriate use of cellphones.

Is it acceptable to allow general education students to use a handheld calculator instead of the online calculator?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

ACT allows students to choose between online and personal calculator.

KSA DOES NOT. Students MUST use the online calculator unless they have an individualized accommodation plan that specificies handheld calculator as an accommodation.

Is it acceptable to leave content on the walls in the testing room when administering a field test?

• Yes

• No

Choose the content that is ACCEPTABLE to remain on the walls during testing.

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