Test Preparation for Teachers
Before Test Administration
- Notify students of the test dates in advance.
- Explain the purposes for testing.
- Create an uncluttered testing environment.
- Use a variety of test formats during the school year.
- Become familiar with the materials and procedures to be used with the tests.
- Identify which students may need and/or be eligible for test accommodations.
- Read the Test Administration Manual carefully for instructions and information.
- When pre-coding student-specific data on the answer documents, be sure to read and follow coding instructions completely and carefully.
- Encourage all students to be present on test dates.
During Test Administration
- Adhere to time limits specified for tests.
- Read carefully the directions to the students.
- Expect every student to read all test content material without assistance unless otherwise noted in the Test Administration Manual.
- Do not read the test, unless specially instructed to do so in State manuals or for student test accommodations.
- Monitor to ensure that students begin marking answers in the proper area of the answer sheet.
- Anticipate and eliminate test disruptions.
- Make sure students work independently.
After Test Administration
- Collect and account for all test materials.
- Assure student demographic information on the answer documents is marked accurately.
- Document any absent students and arranged for them to make-up tests, if possible.
- Adhere to all test return instructions.
- Analyze test reports for instructional strengths and weaknesses.
- Develop a plan to modify instructional strategies to address any identified test weaknesses.
