STAAR Test Security

What are the responsibilities of the Test Administrator? Select all that apply. (pg. 20)

• Read the Test Admin. Manual in its entirety

• Review and Sign the Oath of Test Security and Confidentiality

• Attend Test Administration Training

• Actively monitor test administration process

If a student arrives late to your testing room, you should... (pg. 9)

• Allow them to enter and begin testing immediately

• Check with CTC to ensure that the student has enough time to complete test

• Advise student that they missed the opportunity to test and send them home

• Send them for a tardy slip

Dictionaries are available for all students taking STAAR English I and English II (pg. 10)

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT considered secure material? (pg. 11)

• online state assessments

• Scratch paper used by students

• online session IDs

• Test Hound Documents

What is the main cause of procedural irregularities? (pp. 11-13)

• Student behavior

• Problems with technology

• Lack of active monitoring

• Student illness

Which of these is NOT a possible consequence for incurring a testing irregularity?

• Invalidation of student results

• Referral to SBEC for potential sanctions

• Class C misdemeanor conviction

• Expulsion of the student involved in the incident

Which is an example of a SERIOUS testing irregularity?

• Test Administrator gives the student the wrong test ticket

• TA fails to inform CTC that a teacher helping students during a break

• Poster displayed in the room with instructional material for subject tested

• TA steps out fo the classroom leaving secure materials unattended

The Test Administrator can view secure test content.

• True

• False

How should a Test Administrator handle a testing irregularity?

• Report to hall monitor to advise CTC as soon as you can

• Ignore them if they do not interfere with the integrity of the test

• Report them after testing is complete

• discuss them with other teachers during a break

What is an example of active monitoring?

• Working on grades in your computer

• Using your cell phone to text a friend

• Doing a crossword puzzle while students test

• Quietly moving about the testing area monitoring students' engagement