STAAR/TELPAS First-Hour TA Checklist

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1	STAAR/TELPAS First-Hour Test Administrator Checklist
2	Campus:		Administration:		Year:
3	Pre-Admin Checklist for (select apprioriate assessment):				Date:
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.
5		Attend Test Security & Confidentiality Training				Completed prior to test day
6		Attend Test Administrator training
7		Initial the oath and return it to your Campus Coordinator
8		Read the campus training materials
9		Read the appropriate grade 3-8 STAAR or EOC Test Administrator Manual BEFORE the day of the test(s).
10		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.)
11		Seating for examinees is appropriately spaced and testing dividers are in place, if needed
12		Dictionaries/thesauri/bilingual dictionaries are available for each appropriate test (one copy for every 5 students)
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 locked per district policy for student and staff safety
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		Highlighters have been provided to students who request them
21		Students have access to handheld calculators for the appropriate Math and Science tests (if applicable)
22		Test Administrators understand the policy and procedure for clearing calculators (math/science tests if handheld calculator was supplied)
23		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
24		Phones and electronic devices have been collected and stored securely
25		Take attendance before testing begins and report absentees to the appropriate personnel.
26		Attendance form has been prepared and ready for pickup along with testing materials for absent students
27		The “ABSENT STUDENT” form has been completed and retained for return at the end of the day
28		Verify each students ID and all students are in the correct test location
29		Each student has the correct test ticket				Verify PRIOR TO/WHEN students logging into the test platform
30		Each student test ticket has the correct language (grades 3-5 only)
31		Each student approved for Supplemental Aids (or other external supports) has been provided the necessary supports
32		The Test Administrator knows ONLY provided supplemental aides and dictionaries/thesauri/bi-lingual dictionaries may be used; students may not use items brought from home				If TA has any questions or needs assistanct STOP HERE
33		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)
34		The Test Administrators understand they may NOT use their own electronic devices for personal reasons
35		The test administration directions have been read verbatim				TA is ready to start testing if all previous items are checked off
36		Time testing began was recorded on the Test Room Roster
37		Time remaining for testing is posted in a location visible by all students (as you enter the last 2 hours of the school day, begin giving time reminders to any students testing)
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39	Time testing began:
40	Time First-Hour Check team member visited test room:			Test Room:
41	Team member completing check:
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