ISAT Proctor Training Responsibilities

Mike Nelson, Director of Curriculum and Assessment, introduces the annual Proctor training video for ISAT and EOC science assessments. The training ensures a standardized testing environment, emphasizing test security and proper administration. It covers roles of test administrators and observers, guidelines for proctoring, and specific procedures for ISAT and science assessments. The video also highlights the importance of maintaining test security and reporting any irregularities. New pilot tests for science assessments are introduced, and the video concludes with a reminder to adhere to all guidelines to ensure fair testing.

What is the main purpose of the ISAT Proctor Training?

• To evaluate the effectiveness of past assessments

• To train teachers on new curriculum content

• To ensure students perform their best in a secure environment

• To introduce new teaching methods

Who can be a test administrator during the ISAT assessments?

• A trained individual not providing grades

• A student volunteer

• Any school staff member

• The teacher of record

What should be removed from the testing environment to maintain focus?

• Motivational posters

• Student artwork

• Displays related to test subjects

• Recreational reading materials

What information must a student know to log into the ISAT test?

• Their email address

• Their legal first name, state ID, and session ID

• Their home address

• Their teacher's name

What happens if a student presses the pause button during the test?

• The test is canceled

• The test can be resumed anytime

• The test is paused for 20 minutes

• The test ends immediately

What is the purpose of the pilot assessments in science?

• To introduce new science content standards

• To replace the current math assessments

• To evaluate student performance in history

• To test new technology in classrooms

What should be done if a test breach is identified?

• Discuss it with the students

• Post about it on social media

• Report it to the test administrator or principal

• Ignore it and continue the test

What is not allowed in the testing environment?

• Pencils and erasers

• Notebooks

• Wireless headphones

• Water bottles

What must be done with test materials after the assessment?

• Leave them on the desks

• Give them to students as a reference

• Shred or destroy them securely

• Store them in the classroom

What is a key responsibility of observers during the test?

• To manage the test schedule

• To grade the tests

• To ensure test procedures are followed

• To provide answers to students