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WorksheetsTCAP Testing Protocol Trivia
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the legally mandated requirement regarding student participation in TCAP testing?
Only students without accommodations must participate
Schools can exempt up to 5% of students
All public-school students must be included in annual assessments
Districts can choose which students participate
What is the protocol if a student writes their essay on scratch paper instead of the answer document?
Attach the scratch paper to the answer document
Pearson cannot score it; the answers must be transcribed to the answer document
Submit both documents to Pearson for scoring
Allow the student to take the test again
Which statement about secure materials storage is correct?
Materials can be stored in any locked classroom
Only the BTC needs access to the storage area
The storage area must be locked and accessible only to BTC and authorized personnel
Teachers can store materials in their rooms overnight
During make-up testing:
All subparts must be administered in order
Subparts can be administered in any order if needed
Only ELA subparts can be administered out of order
Make-up testing must be completed within 24 hours
What is the critical requirement for test administrator training?
Must be completed by the end of testing
Must be completed by April 4th- email or print out
Can be completed after testing
Only required for new administrators
According to the policy regarding Meta glasses during TCAP testing:
They are allowed if not connected to a phone
They are permitted for teachers but not students
They are completely prohibited as wearable technology
They are allowed with principal permission
What is required when mistakes are made in hand-bubbling student information?
The state will correct any errors
Pearson will fix the mistakes
The district and school are responsible for the mistakes
The student must retake the test
What are the approved circumstances for adult cell phone use during testing?
For taking testing room photos
For personal emergencies only
For medical conditions, security apps, or communication with BTC/Office (see Admin for clarification)
Cell phones are completely prohibited
When using highlighters in Grade 2 & 3 test books, what must be avoided?
Using yellow highlighters
Highlighting answers
Marking around timing marks and answer bubbles
Students sharing highlighters
According to Tennessee Test Security Law, what happens if security guidelines are violated?
Written warning is issued
Immediate suspension and possible dismissal
Retraining is required
Testing is paused
What is required regarding seating charts?
Only needed for high school testing
Required for all paper-based testing
Optional but recommended
Only needed for accommodated testing
How should subparts be administered during regular testing?
In any convenient order
In numerical order (1, then 2, then 3, etc.)
Based on subject preference
According to student readiness
What is the policy regarding parents/guardians during testing?
They may observe quietly
They can assist with accommodations
They cannot be present in the testing room
They may be present with principal approval
