ATMS STAAR Test Administrator Training

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.

• True
• False

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.

• True
• False