WorksheetsATMS STAAR Test Administrator Training
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 15mins
Students have four hours to complete the STAAR test, unless they have extended time.
False, they have the entire school day.
True.
When taking the 6-8 Math STAAR, all students must be given blank scratch paper.
True.
False, only if they request scratch paper should it be given.
Staff must attend STAAR Training but must also read the Test Administrator Manual.
True
False
If a student becomes ill and cannot complete the test that day, they can continue testing on another day but will not be able to edit any responses completed.
If a student in your testing room arrives to school late and testing has already begun, we will pause your students and you will re-read instructions for the entire class.
True, this is to ensure that all students have the instructions read.
False, the hall monitor will read the instructions BEFORE the student enters your class.
Seating charts are required by TEA and saved for 5 years.
True
False
A student issued test materials belonging to another student is which type of irregularity?
Procedural
Serious
Students should place their lunch boxes in the front of the room so they can access them during the test.
False. All bags (including lunch boxes) need to be placed outside in the hall. Snacks must be taken out BEFORE the test is started.
True. We do not want to deny students food during the test.
What does actively monitoring look like? (Choose all that apply.)
Ensuring students do not have access to unallowable materials.
Being engaged and alert to student behavior.
Moving about the testing area as the space allows.
Reading a book
Checking email on phone or computer once testing begins.
Relief monitors will sign in/sign out on the seating chart.
You can paraphrase the STAAR instructions.
True
False
Students are allowed to bring pillows and blankets to use once they are finished with their test.
Test administrators must keep secure testing materials with them at all times.
True
False
It is your responsibility to report any testing irregularities or security violations immediately.
When your entire class is done, students may visit quietly.
Which of the following is not a testing irregularity?
Walking around making sure students are on the right test and not accessing unallowable materials.
Leaving testing materials unattended while you run to restroom.
Leaving test tickets unattended.
Test administrators on cell phone during testing.
Unallowable material is any material that did not come from the testing bucket.
Active monitoring helps to avoid
nullification of tests.
breaches in test security.
unexpected or invalid test results.
All of the above.
When transporting students to a different area, they may carry their own test tickets.
To be as efficient as possible, place the test tickets on student desks so they know where to sit when they enter the room.
To promote a proper test environment, students should be separated as much as possible and limit their ability to see other students' screens.
True
False
Before reading the administration directions aloud, distribute the allowable materials such as scratch paper, headphones, calculators.
False, do this after reading the directions.
Before students are given their test ticket, they should ensure all programs/apps are closed and launch the TX Secure Browser.
True
False, they should be given their test ticket as soon as they enter.
If a student clicks "Submit Test" accidentally, the test administrator should
Contact Sarah Daniel immediately!
Tell student, "oh, well!"
cry
text their mom to let them know.
Using the testing administrator checklist is optional.
If you need help or have a question, you should
set out your cone and wait patiently.
text Sarah Daniel.
step outside the class and wave down an adult.
ask another student to help.
Allowing one boy and one girl to go to the restroom or get a drink at the same time is allowed.
True, as long as it's one girl and one boy.
False. Only one student out of the class at a time, unless it is an emergency.
When students finish their test and you have collected secure materials, they may
read a book.
put their head down.
use teacher provided materials.
talk quietly.
work on homework.
