Smarter Balance Proctor Training

Which grades are required to take the SD-Math and SD-ELA tests?

• Grades K-12

• Grades 5, 8, and 11

• Grades 3-8 and 11

Are the Science and Science-Alt assessments required?

• Yes

• No

Fill in the blank: SD-Science or SD-Science-Alt is for students in grades ____.

• 5, 8, and 11

• 4, 7, and 10

• 5, 9, and 12

• 6, 8, and 11

When do the Math, ELA, and Science testing windows open?

• March 4

• March 10

• March 24

• April 1

All students in a grade get the same number of questions?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

What if my student doesn’t finish a test in one day?

• The student can pause the test and finish the next day. The same Session ID can be used the following day.

• The student can pause the test and finish the next day. The teacher/proctor will need to create a new session with a new Session ID.

• The test will force-submit, and the student will get scored on what he or she completed.

• I don’t know.

What happens if a student begins his or her test without designated supports or accommodations in place?

• The student should pause the test and exit. The district will need to submit an appeal to reset the test. The State can only reset the test IF the student has answered 10 or less questions.

• The student should pause the test and exit. The district will need to submit an appeal to reset the test. The State will then reset the test

• The student should pause the test and exit. The district will need to submit an appeal for grace period extension.

• The student must finish the test without the designated supports and/or accommodations in place

Can an ELA PT that expires be reopened?

• Yes

• No

• Depends

Answer explanation

Can parents opt their child out of testing?

• Yes. South Dakota allows parent opt-outs

• No. South Dakota does not allow parent opt-outs

Answer explanation

Districts must test all their students.

• Yes, according to state and federal law

• No. Federal law requires schools to test 95% of their students (at the subgroup level)

Answer explanation