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You can access TCM via the web at [http://tcm.act.org](http://tcm.act.org).  \nSet Up the Room for Breaks  \nTEST COORDINATORS:  \ny For examinees approved to get breaks as needed, select the timing category on the student roster.  \ny Make sure the roster also has the appropriate testing option—The ACT, ACT + science, ACT + writing, or ACT + science + writing.  \nROOM SUPERVISORS:  \ny Review the room details by selecting Manage rooms & staff.  \ny Breaks as Needed accommodations may be used with either Standard or Extended timing conditions. If you are unsure which is the correct timing category for your test room, reach out to your test coordinator for confirmation.  \nNote: Room details cannot be changed after you select Confirm and open room.  \ny Set the Room maximum capacity to 1, as Breaks as Needed testing requires a 1-to-1 room set up.  \nPause the Timer for Breaks  \nROOM SUPERVISORS:  \ny Each time an approved examinee wants a break during testing, select the Pause timer button.  \ny Select Yes when asked if you’re sure.  \ny Enter “breaks as needed” or “SCB” in the provided space as the reason for pausing.  \ny When the examinee is ready to resume testing, select Complete & resume timer.  \ny Continue testing as normal.  \nNote: Time for breaks as needed must NOT exceed a total of 90 minutes, and a single break cannot exceed 59 minutes.  \n© 2025 by ACT Education Corp. All rights reserved. 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