STAAR Wars: Mission 1

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Let's start simple. True or False: Test administrators MUST read aloud WORD FOR WORD the bold text after the word “SAY" (also known as the say directions) in the testing manual.

• True
• False

Prior to read the say directions, the test administrators must inform students about their campus's testing consolidation plan.

• True
• False

True or False: Directions may be repeated as many times as needed.

• True
• False

What are the exceptions listed in the test administrator manual? Check ALL that apply. (Hint: General Information for STAAR)

• For EB students who request assistance, test administrators are allowed to paraphrase, translate, repeat, or read aloud these directions and the directions that introduce particular test sections or question types, as long as the substance of the directions is not changed.
• For students receiving accommodations, the test administrator is permitted to modify the directions when needed.
• For students using TTS, the test administrator is allowed to remind students that a “DO NOT READ” icon next to passages or test questions indicates that the text may not be read aloud to the student.
• For students using TTS and content and language supports, the text within these supports will be read aloud unless there is a “DO NOT READ” icon.
• A student who takes a break during the test session should pause the assessment. Pausing an assessment logs the student out. To resume testing, the student must repeat the login process.