Assessment Administration Guidelines

The video provides a comprehensive guide on M-STEP test administration, focusing on roles, responsibilities, and procedures during testing. It addresses the impact of COVID-19, the importance of communication, and the use of TTS. Key policies on scratch paper, calculators, and monitoring are discussed, along with guidelines for maintaining assessment integrity and handling incidents. The video also covers the Read by Grade 3 legislation and highlights available resources for educators.

What is the primary concern of MDE during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Ensuring all tests are conducted online

• Health, safety, and well-being of students and educators

• Reducing the number of tests

• Increasing the number of test administrators

What is the most important responsibility of Assessment Coordinators?

• Communication

• Managing test materials

• Scheduling tests

• Training test administrators

What must Test Administrators do before administering tests?

• Only read the TAM

• Ignore the test directions

• Create their own test directions

• Read the Test Administrator’s Directions and Manuals

What is the policy regarding calculators for grades 3, 4, and 5?

• Calculators are allowed for all parts

• Calculators are allowed as a designated support

• Calculators are not allowed even as an accommodation

• Calculators are allowed only for part two

What should Test Administrators avoid doing during testing?

• Reading books or newspapers

• Monitoring students

• Collecting test materials

• Providing instructions

What is the first step in handling a testing irregularity?

• Submit an incident report

• Get the facts about what happened

• Contact the Call Center

• Ignore the irregularity

Where can you find the updated Assessment Integrity Guide?

• In the school office

• In the local library

• On the M-STEP web page

• In the Test Administration Manual