WorksheetsBME STAAR Training 2017
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How should the testing room be prepared for an administration?
a)
A “Testing—Do Not Disturb” sign should be posted outside the testing room. Bulletin boards and instructional displays that could aid students during testing must not be visible. Clocks must be visible to testers. All desks or computer workstations used for testing must be cleared of books and other materials not required for the test. Elements of the testing room environment should distract student’s from testing.
b)
A “Testing— Disturb” sign should be posted outside the testing room. Bulletin boards and instructional displays that could aid students during testing must be visible. Clocks must not be visible to testers. All desks or computer workstations used for testing must be cleared of books and other materials not required for the test. No element of the testing room environment should hinder any student’s performance.
c)
A “Testing— Disturb” sign should be posted outside the testing room. Bulletin boards and instructional displays that could aid students during testing must be visible. Clocks must be visible to testers. All desks or computer workstations used for testing must be cleared of books and other materials not required for the test. Elements of the testing room environment should distract student’s from testing.
d)
A “Testing—Do Not Disturb” sign should be posted outside the testing room. Bulletin boards and instructional displays that could aid students during testing must be covered or removed. Clocks must be visible to all testers. All desks or computer workstations used for testing must be cleared of books and other materials not required for the test. No element of the testing room environment should hinder any student’s performance.
2.
True or False:
A bilingual teacher may be permitted to administer STAAR in English and STAAR in Spanish in the same testing room.
A bilingual teacher may be permitted to administer STAAR in English and STAAR in Spanish in the same testing room.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
How should seating charts be completed?
a)
-names of the students testing
-location of each student while testing
-names of all test administrators/monitors involved in the session
-student ID numbers
-start and stop times for each student testing
-start and stop times for permitted breaks
-test booklet number
-location of each student while testing
-names of all test administrators/monitors involved in the session
-student ID numbers
-start and stop times for each student testing
-start and stop times for permitted breaks
-test booklet number
b)
-names of the students testing
-location of each student while testing
-names of all test administrators/monitors involved in the session
-student ID numbers
-start and stop times for each student testing
-start and stop times for permitted breaks
-location of each student while testing
-names of all test administrators/monitors involved in the session
-student ID numbers
-start and stop times for each student testing
-start and stop times for permitted breaks
c)
-names of the students testing
-location of each student while testing
-names of all test administrators/monitors involved in the session
-start and stop times for each student testing
-start and stop times for nurse breaks
-location of each student while testing
-names of all test administrators/monitors involved in the session
-start and stop times for each student testing
-start and stop times for nurse breaks
d)
-names of the students testing
-location of each student while testing
-names of all test administrators/monitors involved in the session
-student ID numbers
-start and stop times for each student testing
-start and stop times for nurse breaks
-test booklet number
-location of each student while testing
-names of all test administrators/monitors involved in the session
-student ID numbers
-start and stop times for each student testing
-start and stop times for nurse breaks
-test booklet number
4.
True or False:
Additional seating charts must be completed if students are moved to another room during testing.
Additional seating charts must be completed if students are moved to another room during testing.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
What if a student arrives after the test session begins?
a)
A student who arrives after a test session has begun may not be tested, as there may or may not be sufficient time remaining in the day. Student should be provided the opportunity to have lunch and speak with students who have already completed the test.
b)
A student who arrives after a test session has begun may be tested if sufficient time remains in the day to provide the student with the allowed time for testing. The entire class must stop and listen to the testing directions to be read aloud to the tardy student. Also, the student may test only if he or she has not had the opportunity to interact with other students who have been administered the same test.
c)
A student who arrives after a test session has begun may be tested if sufficient time remains in the day to provide the student with the allowed time for testing. Student must be read testing directions and provided with their unique start time/stop time as it reflects the time the tardy student began testing. Also, the student may test only if he or she has not had the opportunity to interact with other students who have been administered the same test.
d)
A student who arrives after a test session has begun may be tested if sufficient time remains in the day to provide the student with the allowed time for testing. If the student normally the accommodation of extra time, the student may not be tested. Student should be provided the opportunity to have lunch and speak with students who have already completed the test.
6.
Reinforcing, reviewing for, or distributing testing strategies on the day of an assessment is allowed, as long as it occurs before the testing directions have been read.
a)
Ture
b)
False
7.
How does a test administrator reply to a student’s question if a direct answer is not permitted?
a)
Test administrators are never allowed to answer any questions related to the content of the test itself. If a student asks a question that the test administrator is not permitted to answer, the test administrator may respond, for example, “I can not help you answer any test questions; just do the best you can.”
b)
Test administrators are never allowed to answer any questions related to the content of the test itself. If a student asks a question that the test administrator is not permitted to answer, the test administrator may respond, for example, “I can’t discuss that at this time.”
c)
Test administrators are never allowed to answer any questions related to the content of the test itself. If a student asks a question that the test administrator is not permitted to answer, the test administrator may respond, for example, “I'm not sure; just do the best you can.”
d)
Test administrators are never allowed to answer any questions related to the content of the test itself. If a student asks a question that the test administrator is not permitted to answer, the test administrator may respond, for example, “I can’t answer that for you; just do the best you can.”
8.
May students’ written compositions be copied?
a)
Yes
b)
No
9.
What response should be given to a student who asks for clarification of the prompt?
a)
The test administrator may read aloud, translate or sign the writing prompt to any student who requests this assistance. The test administrator may change, add to, or explain the writing prompt. The test administrator may not interpret or make suggestions to the student about how to respond.
b)
The test administrator may read aloud or sign the writing prompt to any student who requests this assistance. The test administrator cannot translate (except into sign language), change, add to, or explain the writing prompt. The test administrator may not interpret or make suggestions to the student about how to respond.
c)
The test administrator may read aloud, translate or sign the writing prompt to any student who requests this assistance. The test administrator may change, add to, or explain the writing prompt. The test administrator may interpret or make suggestions to the student about how to respond.
d)
The test administrator may read aloud or sign the writing prompt to any student who requests this assistance. The test administrator cannot translate (except into sign language), change, add to, or explain the writing prompt. The test administrator may interpret or make suggestions to the student about how to respond.
10.
May school personnel discuss test questions?
a)
No person may view, reveal, or discuss the contents of a test booklet or online assessment before, during, or after a test administration.
b)
No person may view, reveal, or discuss the contents of a test booklet or online assessment before or after a test administration.
c)
If circumstances necessitate that a test booklet or online assessment be examined, permission must first be obtained from the district testing coordinator.
d)
No person may view, reveal, or discuss the contents of a test booklet or online assessment after a test administration.
11.
What is the policy regarding students recording answers on an answer document?
a)
All answers must be marked on an answer document with a pencil or pen by the end of the allowable time period. Students are not allowed to record or transcribe answers onto their answer document after the allowable time period has ended.
b)
All answers must be marked on an answer document with a No. 2 pencil by the end of the allowable time period. Students are allowed to record or transcribe answers onto their answer document after the allowable time period has ended.
c)
All answers must be marked on an answer document with a pencil by the end of the allowable time period. Students are allowed to record or transcribe answers onto their answer document after the allowable time period has ended.
d)
All answers must be marked on an answer document with a No. 2 pencil by the end of the allowable time period. Students are not allowed to record or transcribe answers onto their answer document after the allowable time period has ended.
12.
How may a test administrator assist a student when he/she is completing their answer document?
a)
Test administrators must regularly remind students participating in paper administrations to record their responses on their answer documents. Test administrators may say, “Remember that you must record your responses on the answer document.” Answers marked in a test booklet will not be scored.
b)
Test administrators must regularly remind students participating in paper administrations to record their responses on their answer documents. Test administrators may say, “Remember that you must record your responses on the answer document.” Answers marked in a test booklet will not be scored. Test administrators are not allowed to require students participating in paper administrations to mark their answers in the test booklet before transferring them to the answer document.
c)
Test administrators may regularly remind students participating in paper administrations to record their responses on their answer documents. Test administrators may point to a number on the answer document and say, “Remember that you must record your responses on the answer document.” Answers marked in a test booklet will not be scored. Test administrators are not allowed to require students participating in paper administrations to mark their answers in the test booklet before transferring them to the answer document.
d)
Test administrators may regularly remind students participating in paper administrations to record their responses on their answer documents. Test administrators may point to a number on the answer document and say, “Remember that you must record your responses on the answer document.” Answers marked in a test booklet will not be scored.
13.
How may a test administrator assist a student when he/she completing their answer documents?
a)
Only students are allowed to erase their stray marks or darken answer choice circles on their answer documents. If a test administrator notices that a student did not mark an answer choice, they may bubble in the answer the feel is correct for the student. Test administrators may say, “Be sure to erase any stray marks that you might have accidentally made on your answer document.”
b)
Test administrators or students are allowed to erase stray marks or darken answer choice circles on answer documents. If a test administrator notices that a student did not mark an answer choice, they may bubble in the answer the feel is correct for the student.
c)
Test administrators or students are allowed to erase stray marks or darken answer choice circles on answer documents; however, this may only occur during the scheduled test session. Test administrators may say, “Be sure to erase any stray marks that you might have accidentally made on your answer document.”
d)
Only students are allowed to erase their stray marks or darken answer choice circles on their answer documents, and only during the scheduled test session. Test administrators may say, “Be sure to erase any stray marks that you might have accidentally made on your answer document.”
14.
True or False:
Test administrators may allow students to take brief breaks in the testing room during a test session. As long as students do not discuss the content of the test and test booklets are closed with answer documents inside.
Test administrators may allow students to take brief breaks in the testing room during a test session. As long as students do not discuss the content of the test and test booklets are closed with answer documents inside.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
May students be given lunch breaks during testing?
a)
Students may not stop testing to take a supervised lunch. The testing time would continue for a lunch break and students are still required to complete their test within the four-hour limit. Students must place their answer documents inside their test booklets so that all secure materials can be collected and placed in locked storage. Students must be monitored by trained testing personnel and are not allowed to discuss any test content during lunch.
b)
Students may stop testing to take a supervised lunch. The testing time must be stopped for a lunch break and will restart when students resume taking the test. Stop and restart times must be recorded on the seating chart. Students must place their answer documents inside their test booklets so that all secure materials can be collected and placed in locked storage. Students must be monitored by trained testing personnel and are not allowed to discuss any test content during lunch.
c)
Students may stop testing to take a supervised lunch. The testing time must be stopped for a lunch break and will restart when students resume taking the test. Students must take their test booklets and answer document to lunch with them, so they can continue working through lunch, if they so desire. Students must be monitored by trained testing personnel and are not allowed to discuss any test content during lunch.
d)
Students may stop testing to take a supervised lunch. The testing time must be stopped for a lunch break and will restart when students resume taking the test. Stop and restart times must be recorded on the seating chart. Students must place their answer documents inside their test booklets so that all secure materials can be collected and placed in locked storage. Students may talk during the lunch break; it is not recommended that students discuss test content.
16.
May students have a personal cell phone in their possession during testing?
a)
Yes
b)
No
17.
True or False:
In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for students to move to another testing room. Test administrators and campus personnel must ensure a proper testing environment in the new location and maintain proper testing procedures during the transition. Another seating chart must be filled out for the new location with stop and restart times recorded.
In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for students to move to another testing room. Test administrators and campus personnel must ensure a proper testing environment in the new location and maintain proper testing procedures during the transition. Another seating chart must be filled out for the new location with stop and restart times recorded.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
What can students do after completing their test?
a)
Once a student has completed and turned in or submitted the test, the student may quietly read a book or sit in their seat without disturbing others, or be allowed to leave the testing area.
b)
Once a student has completed and turned in or submitted the test, the student may quietly read a book or be allowed to leave the testing area.
c)
Once a student has completed and turned in or submitted the test, the student may quietly read a book or watch a video on an iPad using headphones.
d)
Once a student has completed and turned in or submitted the test, the student may quietly read a book or sit in their seat without disturbing others, or go play outside.
19.
True or False:
Test administrators may look at or comment on answers to individual test questions or point out individually skipped test questions.
Test administrators may look at or comment on answers to individual test questions or point out individually skipped test questions.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
What should a test administrator do when a student raises their hand and informs the test administrator that they are done testing?
a)
Collect the student’s testing materials, scan the completed answer document to be sure the student has recorded all answers on to the answer document. If the student has not done so and time remains, the test administrator must say, “You have not recorded all of your responses on the answer document. Please go back and mark your answers on it now.” The testing materials should then be returned so that the student may record his or her answers. Students will NOT be allowed to record answers on the answer document after the time period ends.
b)
Walk over to the student, scan the completed answer document to be sure the student has recorded all answers on to the answer document. If the student has not done so and time remains, the test administrator must say, “You have not recorded all of your responses on the answer document. Please go back and mark your answers on it now.” Students will NOT be allowed to record answers on the answer document after the time period ends.
c)
Walk over to the student, scan the completed answer document to be sure the student has recorded all answers on to the answer document. If the student has not done so and time remains, the test administrator must say, “You have not recorded all of your responses on the answer document. Please go back and mark your answers on it now.” Test administrators should point to the questions that were not bubbled, so the student knows which problems they still need to answer. Students will NOT be allowed to record answers on the answer document after the time period ends.
d)
Walk over to the student, scan the completed answer document to be sure the student has recorded all answers on to the answer document. If the student has not done so, the test administrator must say, “You have not recorded all of your responses on the answer document. Please go back and mark your answers on it now.” If time has expired, the test administrator may allow the student to transfer answers from the test booklet to the answer document; however, the student may not re-read any test questions or change any answers from what they wrote in their test booklet.
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