TELPAS First Hour TA Checklist

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1	TELPAS First-Hour Test Administrator Checklist
2	Campus:		Administration:	Year:
3	Pre-Admin Checklist for (select apprioriate assessment):
4	This list of pre-administration items is to be completed by the TEST ADMINISTRATOR prior to the start of any state assessment. A member of the pre-administration check team should visit each test room prior to starting the exam to ensure the TA has completed all items and needs no assistance/has no questions prior to starting the state assessment.
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6		Attend Test Security & Confidentiality Training			Completed prior to Test Day
7		Attend Test Administrator training
8		Initial the oath and return it to your Campus Coordinator
9		Read the campus training materials
10		Read the appropriate grade TELPAS Test Administrator Manual BEFORE the day of the test(s).
11		Prepare the room/testing area. (Remove or cover test info on walls, ask custodian to replace necessary lights, provide space between desks, and check that there is nothing inside the desks.)
12		Seating for examinees is appropriately spaced and testing dividers are in place, if needed
13		Check out materials from CTC. Count the materials and initial the Materials Control Form. Secure (lock up) materials			Before you hand any test materials out
14		The classroom door is closed and the door window is not covered
15		Place a “Testing – Do Not Disturb” sign on your door.
16		Place Telecommunication Device Policy at front of test room
17		Students have within reach their lunch, money for lunch and a book to read when finished testing
18		Students other personal materials (including purses) are placed out of reach
19		Each student is using a #2 pencil (not a pen or mechanical pencil)
20		Read the “Testing and Telecommunications” policy aloud to your examinees at least three times before the test each day. Collect all phones and electronic devices
21		Phones and electronic devices have been collected and stored securely
22		Take attendance before testing begins and report absentees to the appropriate personnel.
23		Attendance form has been prepared and ready for pickup along with testing materials for absent students
24		The “ABSENT STUDENT” form has been completed and retained for return at the end of the day
25		Each student has the correct test ticket			Verify PRIOR TO students logging into the test platform
26		The teacher’s computer is turned on and ready to be used only for testing communications (unless otherwise directed by your CTC to have computers off)
27		The Test Administrators understand they may NOT use their own electronic devices for personal reasons
28		The test administration directions have been read verbatim			TA is ready to start testing if all previous items are checked off
29		Time testing began was recorded on the Test Room Roster
30		Time remaining for testing is posted in a location visible by all students
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32	Time testing began:
33	Time First-Hour Check team member visited test room:
34	Team member completing check:
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36		I ensure all of the items above have been appropriately provided within the first hour of testing.
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39		Test Administrator Printed Name	Test Administrator Signature
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