STAAR First-Hour Checklist - Paper Administration

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1	STAAR First-Hour Checklist
2	Campus:		Administration:	Year:
3		Room:	Proctor Name:
4	Pre-Admin Checklist for (select apprioriate assessment):			Date:
5	This list of pre-administration items is to be completed by EACH TEST ADMINISTRATOR prior to the start of any state assessment. A member of campus administration/CTC 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.
6	Use blue or black ink pens ONLY
7	Each checkbox below must have a checkmark in it, leave no items unchecked
8		I checked out materials from my CTC, counted the materials and initialed the Materials Control Form. Secure (lock up) materials			Before you hand any test materials out
9		I locked the classroom door per district policy for student and staff safety.
10		I verified each students identity and all students in my testing group are in the correct test location.
11		I placed a “Testing – Do Not Disturb” sign on the door.
12		I read the “Testing and Telecommunications” policy aloud to your examinees at least three times before the test each day.
13		I collected and stored securely all phones and electronic devices.
14		I placed a Telecommunication Device Policy at the front of test room.
15		Students have within reach their lunch, money for lunch, and a book to read when finished testing.
16		Students' other personal materials (including purses) are placed out of reach.
17		Each student is using a #2 pencil (not a pen or mechanical pencil).
18		Highlighters have been provided to students who request them.
19		Students have access to handheld calculators for the appropriate Math and Science tests (if requested).
20		I understand the policy and procedure for clearing calculators (math/science tests if a handheld calculator was supplied)
21		I have taken attendance on the Test Hound Roster before testing began and reported absentees to the appropriate personnel.
22		I have prepared all testing materials for absent students to be picked up.
23		The “ABSENT STUDENT” form has been completed and retained for return at the end of the day.
24		Each student has the correct test booklet			Verify PRIOR TO reading test administration directions
25		Each student approved for Supplemental Aids (or other external supports) has been provided the necessary supports			Verify PRIOR TO reading test administration directions
26		My classroom computer is turned on and ready to be used only for testing communications (unless otherwise directed by your CTC to have computers off).			If TA has any questions or needs assistanct STOP HERE
27		I understand students may NOT use their own electronic devices for personal reasons			If TA has any questions or needs assistanct STOP HERE
28		I have read the test administration directions verbatim.			TA is ready to start testing if all previous items are checked off
29		I have recorded the start time on the Test Hound Test Room Roster.
30		The time remaining for testing is posted and is visible to all students.
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34		I ensure all of the items above have been appropriately provided within the first hour of testing.
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37		Test Administrator Printed Name	Test Administrator Signature
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39	Time First-Hour Check completed:
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41		I ensure all of the items above have been appropriately provided within the first hour of testing.
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44		Campus Administrator/CTC Printed Name	Campus Administrator/CTC Signature
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