1. ADMINISTRATION OF REGENTS EXAMS

2. Preparation

3. Must be given copy of the directions for administration several days in advance
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4. Clock in sight of all students
Make preparations prior to keep noise and other distractions to minimum
“Do Not Disturb Sign on doors”
Clock in sight of all students
If not possible-proctor indicates time on the board at intervals not exceeding ½ hour throughout the exam period
Students informed to provide own pens, pencils, erasers, and rulers
Ensure student has appropriate calculator
All memory with programming capability must be cleared
Any added applications removed
Clean copies of reference table
Found online
Provide Essay Booklets, Scrap Paper and Graph Paper

5. Set prior plans to identify students entering the room
Follow examination schedules and timely administration
At discretion of principal, schools may begin earlier than the specified time
Ensure SWD receive testing accommodations specific to their IEP or 504 Accommodation Plan

6. P R O C T O R Reader – Administered Exam Use regular exam booklet
One hour prior to exam - booklet given to proctor to familiarize him/her self by administrator
Entire test must be read – passages, questions, and answer choices
Neutral manner
Read word for word
Includes the reading of all mathematical numbers and symbols
Test questions may never be modified, nor additional examples provided
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7. Examination

8. Ensure no electronic devices are in the classroom
Proctors should keep theirs put away
Guarantee students are not permitted to obtain or give information to other students in any way
May give warnings and/or move students

9. Any student observed with any prohibited device while taking a State exam must be directed to turn it over to the proctor/monitor
Student continues to take the exam
If principal determines that the student had a prohibited device in his or her possession during the test administration, test must be invalidated
Incident must be promptly reported to OSA

10. At the beginning of each test administration, proctors must read the statement to all students taking the exam:
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You cannot have any communications device, including a cell phone, with you during this test or during any breaks (such as a restroom visit). Such devices include, but are not limited to:
• Cell phones
• iPods and MP3 players
• iPads, tablets, and other eReaders
• Personal laptops, notebooks, or any other computing devices
• Cameras or other photographic equipment
• Wearable devices/smart wearables, including smart watches and health wearables with a display
• Headphones, headsets, or in-ear headphones such as earbuds
• Any other device capable of recording audio, photographic or video content, or capable of viewing or playing back such content
If you brought any of these items to the building today, and have not already stored it in your locker or turned it over to me or a school official, you must give it to me now. You may not keep your cell phone or any of these items with you, or near you, including in your pockets, backpack, desk, etc. If you keep a cell phone or any of these items with you, your examination will be invalidated and you will get no score. Is there anyone who needs to give me any of these items now?
[Proctor: repeat list of devices.] This is your last opportunity to do so before the test begins.

11. P R O C T O R Circulate the room periodically
Should point out to students when they have left and answer(s) blank
No one may interpret or explain exam questions to any student
Staff not permitted to discuss or duplicate test questions or content
Booklets cannot be opened prior to distribution
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12. Students are not permitted to leave and then return – unless accompanied by proctor
Students who withdraw from the sight of the proctor during exam must have exam terminated
Any exam removed from room without authorization must be invalidated
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13. When completed, all answer materials (used/unused) must be collected and checked in – done prior to leaving room
No one may alter the student’s response once it is handed in
Students must sign Declaration at the end of the exam
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