2021 Spring Computer-Based Test Administration Manual - Test Administrator Manual - 2021

Oct 10, 2026

2021 Spring CBT Test Administrator Manual provides operational guidance for administering computer-based assessments for Math and English Language Arts/Literacy. It covers test security and administration policies, handling testing irregularities and security breaches, maintaining a proper testing environment, and rules for scheduling, make-up testing, and breaks. It also details administrator tasks before, during, and after testing, including training, preparing accessibility features and accommodations, managing test sessions in PearsonAccessnext, distributing materials, monitoring timing, troubleshooting, and maintaining security throughout administration.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages76

Reading Time3 h 12 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

About this Manual

Roles of Individuals

Test Security and Administration Policies

Maintaining the Security of Test Materials and Content

Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches

Testing Environment

Scheduling and Testing Time

BEFORE Testing

Checklist of Tasks for Test Administrators to Complete BEFORE Testing

Test Administrator Training and Preparation

Preparing to Administer Accessibility Features and Accommodations During IAR Assessments

Administer Practice Tests and Tutorials

Prepare the Testing Environment

DURING Testing

Checklist of Tasks for Test Administrators to Complete DURING Testing

Receive Test Materials from the School Test Coordinator (Day of Testing)

Manage Test Sessions in PearsonAccessnext (Day of Testing)

Distribute Materials and Read Script (Day of Testing)

Keep Time (Day of Testing)

Maintain Test Security

Supervise Test Administration

Administer Breaks

Ending Each Unit

TEST ADMINISTRATOR MANUAL 2021 SPRING Computer-Based Testing Math & English Language Arts/Literacy ii 2021 ADMINISTRATION ͵ TEST ADMINISTRATOR MANUAL FOR CBT Table of Contents 1.0 Overview ................................................................................................. 1 1.1 About this Manual.............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Roles of Individuals............................................................................................................. 1 2.0 Test Security and Administration Policies ................................................. 3 2.1 Maintaining the Security of Test Materials and Content .................................................... 3 2.1.1 Test Administrator Responsibilities......................................................................................3 2.1.2 Security Forms .....................................................................................................................4 2.2 Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches....................................................................... 4 2.2.1 Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches ........................................................................5 2.2.2 Reporting Testing Irregularities and Security Breaches .......................................................6 2.3 Testing Environment........................................................................................................... 6 Administration Considerations for Students ..............................................................6 Materials Prohibited in the Testing Environment.......................................................7 Exceptions for Test Accommodations.........................................................................7 2.4 Scheduling and Testing Time .............................................................................................. 8 Testing Time ...............................................................................................................8 Make-Up Testing.........................................................................................................9 Breaks.........................................................................................................................9 2.4.1 Participation in the ELA/L Field Test ..................................................................................10 3.0 BEFORE Testing ...................................................................................... 11 3.1 Checklist of Tasks for Test Administrators to Complete BEFORE Testing .......................... 11 3.2 Test Administrator Training and Preparation.................................................................... 11 3.3 Preparing to Administer Accessibility Features and Accommodations During IAR Assessments ................................................................................................... 12 3.4 Administer Practice Tests and Tutorials............................................................................ 12 3.5 Prepare the Testing Environment ..................................................................................... 12 4.0 DURING Testing ..................................................................................... 14 4.1 Checklist of Tasks for Test Administrators to Complete DURING Testing.......................... 14 4.2 Receive Test Materials from the School Test Coordinator (Day of Testing) ...................... 14 Calculators................................................................................................................15 Mathematics Tools for Administration .....................................................................16 Headphones .................................................................................................

FAQs

What does the manual cover for test administrators?

It provides procedures for test security, administration policies, and operational checklists for before and during computer-based testing for Math and ELA/Literacy.

How does the manual address test security and irregularities?

It explains responsibilities for maintaining secure test materials, how to handle testing irregularities and security breaches, and how to report them.

What systems and materials management steps are required during testing?

The manual instructs administrators on managing test sessions in PearsonAccessnext, distributing materials and reading the script, keeping time, supervising administration, and maintaining proper break and unit-ending procedures.

Oct 10, 2026

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