1. PreACT Training October 24, Myers Park will test all eligible 10th grade students, according to Power School.

2. Inventory Test Materials
2012 PSAE Test Administration Training
Inventory Test Materials
Inventory again immediately before and after test administration: Sign out to Test Administrator and sign back in to STC
PreACT Admin Manual p. 3

3. Materials ACT Supplied Materials State Supplied Materials
Student test booklets – One per student testing
Student answer folders – One per student testing
Pre-ACT Administration Manual – Test Administration Procedures
Instructions for Completing Your Answer Folder
Send home with students but DO NOT use on test day
State Supplied Materials
Fall 2018 PreACT Administration Supplement – Paper Testing
PreACT Admin Manual p. 3

4. Materials No. 2 pencils - No ink or mechanical pencils
School Supplied Materials
No. 2 pencils - No ink or mechanical pencils
Two reliable time pieces – watch, stop watch, interval timer
Calculator – Optional for Pre-ACT
PreACT Admin Manual p. 8

5. 2012 PSAE Test Administration Training
Calculators
May only be used on the Math portion of the test
Allowed by ACT but not required
All questions can be answered without the use of a calculator
School decision: For uniform testing practices, either the school gives calculators to all students or students are expected to provide their own calculator
If school provides calculators to students – distribute before testing begins as students are being admitted to the test room
Calculators cannot be shared
Calculator requirements
At least 4 function with square root
Calculators must have the memory cleared before and after testing
See Prohibited list in Administration Manual
PreACT Admin Manual p

6. Testing Staff Qualifications – for all positions Proficient in English
Experienced in testing and measurement
A staff member of the school district
Not a relative or guardian of an examinee in their assigned room
Not a private consultant or individual tutor of any examinee in their assigned room
PreACT Admin Manual p

7. Room Supervisor
Read and understand the Administration Manual and Supplement
Attend training and briefing session at school
Serve in one room during entire session
Identify and admit each student into the testing room
Direct students to specific, assigned seats
Account for test materials before, during, and after testing
Read test instructions (utilize supplemental instructions)
Time each test accurately
Monitor students and materials at all times
Complete all required documentation
Document and report any irregularities to STC
PreACT Admin Manual p

8. Proctor
May be used in rooms of 10 or more students or where additional support is needed (not a relative or guardian of an examinee in assigned room)
Read and understand the Administration Manual
Attend training and briefing session at school
Help to identify, admit and direct students to seats
Distribute test materials
Verify the timing of the test
Monitor students
Report any irregularities to the room supervisor
Help collect and account for all test materials
PreACT Admin Manual p. 6

9. 2012 PSAE Test Administration Training
Prior to Testing
Ensure rooms are prepared for testing
Send Parent Testing Day Reminders home and Instructions for Completing Your Answer Folder
Remind students
Bring 2 - #2 pencils and erasers
Bring permitted calculator
DO NOT bring cell phone or any electronic devices
PreACT Admin Manual p. 8

10. 2012 PSAE Test Administration Training
Testing Environment
Desks arranged in straight rows and columns so that students are three feet apart shoulder-to-shoulder and head-to-head
Wall clock if possible
Bulletin boards covered
All test taking strategies and content material covered
Maps and periodic tables do not need to be covered
Comfortable temperature and lighting
Limited distractions
Alarms and bells turned off
Large Scale Administrations Prohibited
Writing surfaces large enough to accommodate all student materials
PreACT Admin Manual p

11. All sections must be completed in one day
Scheduling
Student Information Section 10 minutes
English (45 items) minutes
Mathematics (36 items) 40 minutes
BREAK:10 minutes
Reading (25 items) minutes
Science (30 items) minutes
General Administration 10 minutes
Total Time (without break) minutes
All sections must be completed in one day
PreACT Admin Manual p. 8 11

12. Test Administration
Test Administration should occur first thing in the morning with no instructional content prior to testing
One day administration
Student information section and subject tests
Test Administrator must follow the directions in the Fall PreACT Administration Supplement – Paper Testing
No Barcode labels
Follow instructions on page 24 of Administration Manual for Same-Day Completion of Examinee Information Section
Students will only complete Blocks A, B, D, F, G, and H
Student ID Number must be right-justified with leading zeroes
No break after student information section
Link to Online Manual: PreACT.pdf
PreACT Admin Manual p. 12

13. 2012 PSAE Test Administration Training
Test Day Procedures
Identify and admit students
Utilize student ID cards and roster to confirm students
Direct students to seats
Alphabetical (Left to right and front to back)
Utilize PreACT Seating Diagram on page 51
No late arrivals
Other than permitted calculators, students may not have in their possession a cell phone or any electronic device (including smart watches and fitness bands) at any time during testing, including breaks
Student will be removed from testing
Answer folder will be voided
PreACT Admin Manual p. 18, 46

14. 2012 PSAE Test Administration Training
Exact Timing of Tests
Use more than one timepiece (not a cell phone)
Time each room individually
No “central” timing
Provide 5-minutes remaining reminders (in script)
Post Start and Stop times and or time allowed for each test on the board
Record times in the Administration Manual
The full time allotted for each section must be given to all students regardless of students finishing early
PreACT Admin Manual p. 19

15. 2012 PSAE Test Administration Training
Irregularities
Room Supervisors should report all irregularities to STC using PreACT Testing Irregularity Report
All Irregularities must also be reported in OTISS
If a student answer folder is VOIDED it should remain at the school, in the School Test Coordinator’s testing files
All completed ACT Testing Irregularity Reports should be submitted to ACT. Retain a copy for your records
Attach any defective materials to the irregularity report
PreACT Admin Manual p

16. Types of Irregularities
Defective materials
Examinee illnesses
Mistimed tests
Marking or reading in future section of answer folder or test booklet
Student challenge of testing items
Irrational behavior
Unauthorized testing aids
PreACT Admin Manual p. 19

17. 2012 PSAE Test Administration Training
Post-Test
Room Supervisor’s Responsibilities
Checklist on page 40
Account for all test booklets, and answer folders before dismissing students
Verify you have an answer folder for each student who tested (transcribe for any student with approved alternate mode of response)
Check answer folders to ensure they are correctly marked and student information is entered on the folder
Complete the irregularity report (if applicable)
Return materials to School Testing Coordinator
PreACT Admin Manual p. 40

18. Accommodated Testing Eligibility
Students must have a CURRENT IEP, 504, EL, or Transitory Impairment plan on test day
EL students must score below a 5.0 on the reading subtest of WIDA Screener or ACCESS to qualify for accommodations
Accommodation(s) must be routinely used during instruction to be eligible for use on assessments
PreACT Admin Manual p. 14

19. Test Read Aloud (computer)
Implemented with audio USB
Students using audio USBs can test as a group provided they have individual head phones and can control the progress of the USB on their own
Students may replay any portion of the test being worked on as many times as necessary, within the approved time limits
Students may be given up to 120 minutes to complete Test 1 and up to 90 minutes to complete each of the other three tests
Before test day, test the USBs to make sure that they work properly with your equipment
PreACT Admin Manual p. 17

20. Large Print
Implemented with Large Print Test Book and Large Print Response Worksheet
18 point font
Student responses must be transferred on to a regular scoreable answer folder
Ensure that seating does not allow other students to see student’s responses during the test session
PreACT Admin Manual p

21. Mark in Book
Student can test in regular setting with regular testing materials
Transcribe responses when students record their responses in a manner other than the regular answer document
Braille, Large Print, Dictate to Scribe, MIB etc.
Must occur under secure conditions
Three or more school personnel present at the time of transcription
Transcribe, Verify, Observe
All sign front cover of original response
Answers must be transcribed exactly as written, including student errors
PreACT Admin Manual p. 14

22. Dictate to Scribe
For multiple-choice, student may dictate letter choice, read answer aloud, or point
Student proofreads responses
Separate Setting one-on-one required
Scribe records student responses as dictated by student
Sign Dictate to Scribe Validation Statement on Sharepoint
PreACT Admin Manual p. 14

23. Testing in a Separate Room
All students must be receiving the same accommodations or accommodations that are permitted to be grouped together
Document range or maximum number of students
Maximum size for a small group for ACT assessments is 10 students
PreACT Admin Manual p. 14

24. Extended Time Document based on maximum testing time
Must test separately from standard time test sessions
Options for PreACT are:
Time and a half
Double time per section
Sections are timed, students must stop testing at the end of the extended time even if they are still working
Students must eat lunch and travel home at regular dismissal time
Room Supervisor must adjust the verbal instructions to specify the correct timing
PreACT Admin Manual p

25. EL Accommodations Word-to-word bilingual dictionary
Must be on approved list
Translated directions
12 languages
Printable from NC ACT site
Testing with time-and-a-half
PreACT Admin Manual p. 18

26. North Carolina Testing Code of Ethics
Reporting
North Carolina Testing Code of Ethics
Reports are typically mailed to schools 5-10 days after Answer Folders are received by ACT
Protect confidentiality of students at all times
Return student reports with test books
Student scores may only be disclosed to persons with legitimate need (ex. Parents or receiving school)
Student scores CANNOT be sent via
If scores need to be sent between schools (student transfers from one school to another), a fax may be sent after verifying the receiving person is at the fax machine

27. Pre-Check Out/Check-Out
NO Pre-Administration Date
Pre-Check Out: Tuesday, October 30 from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm
You will verify counts and rosters for test day during Pre-Check Out.
Test Day Check Out: November 1st 6:30 am to 7:00 am
Wait for ALL CALL to begin official testing on Pg. 34
You may complete Pre-testing instructions prior to ALL CALL

28. Green Roster Directions
Verify Student Names on Roster are in your class
Copy Form # from the front of test books for students who are present/testing in room
Leave Form # blank for absences
Check Comments for any students needing accommodations
Complete correct attendance in PowerSchool (IMPORTANT!)
Pre-ACT November Signature ___________________________________________
LAST
FIRST ID
DOB
Home_Room #
Form #
Comments 1
Lynch
Christopher
5/30/2001
10_CAMPAGNA_MC17
18A 2
Ryan
7/28/2002 3
Lynn
Carissa
10/7/2003 4
Macon
George
11/5/2002
Send to S3 5
Maddox
Da'Nijah
10/12/2003

29. Schedule for November 1, 2018
7:15 to 10:30: Homeroom and test administration (Unless called to hold students longer)
Transition to normal schedule, at the end of testing
10:37 – 12:38: 3rd block with lunch
12:45 – 2:15: 4th Bock