Test Integrity

Who can be involved in Maryland State Department of Education sponsored testing?

• School Test Coordinator

• Proctors

• Test Administrators

• Only persons who are employees of the school district and who have signed the form

What grades test for MISA?

• 5th and 8th only

• 6th, 7th, 8th

• 5th only

• 8th only

Who is NOT allowed to function as a School Testing Coordinator?

• dance teacher

• guidance counseleor

• classroom teacher

• principal

How will students be able to proceed to a new section of the test on MCAP/MISA?

• By finishing the 1st section and hitting start.

• Using a Seal Code provided by the teacher.

True or False: Students can take a practice test to prepare for state wide testing?

• True

  Test are available on mdassessments.com

• False

True or False: I can prompt students on questions.

• True

• False. (You can if you want to lose your teaching licenses.

Where are testing materials kept at the end of each day?

• In my classroom in a secure area

• In the principal's office

• To the grade level chair

• Returned to the STC at the end of the session

How do you know if a student receives accomodations?

• Check the students files, Infinite campus or when in doubt find Fiesta

• Use your professional judgement

• Call the parent

• Ask the student.

What electronic devices are allowed for test administrators?

• Cellphones

• No electronic devices can be used unless an emergency/ or timely assistance is needed.

• Computers to do planning

• Calculator for someone who ask for one.

What does monitoring a testing environment look like?

• Walking around ensuring students are on task and on correct test.

• Sitting back and using this time to plan

• Pointing at answers on the screen

• Talking to scholars