After Test Day Checklist - PROGRAM: STATE, DISTRICT | PRODUCT: THE ACT, PREACT ASSESSMENTS, WORKKEYS - Test Coordinator

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After testing is complete, the document provides step-by-step procedures for ACT test coordinators to return all required test-event materials properly and to update eligible student assignments for makeup testing. It explains how ACT Now and ACT Test Center Manager (TCM) are used to track progress, access checklists, and manage tasks. The checklist covers collecting and verifying materials, marking answer documents for PreACT, completing the site header, returning or securely destroying materials within set timelines, planning makeup testing, completing test event checkout, and accessing required online reports.

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After Test Day Checklist

Test Coordinator Overview

Using the Checklist

After Test Day Activities

1. Collect Materials

2. Mark Answer Documents—Paper Testing (PreACT only)

3. Complete the Site Header—Paper Testing

4. Return Testing Materials—Paper Testing

5. Plan for Makeup Testing (as needed)

6. Complete Test Event Checkout

7. Access Reports Through Online Reporting

ACT Now After Test Day Checklist PROGRAM: STATE, DISTRICT | PRODUCT: THE ACT, PREACT ASSESSMENTS, WORKKEYS TEST COORDINATOR: After testing is complete, it’s important to follow correct procedures to make sure all required materials from your test event are properly returned to ACT and student test event assignments for those eligible for makeup testing have been updated. These steps will be managed through the use of ACT® Nowand ACT® Test Center Manager (TCM™ ). You can access TCM by logging into ACT Now at [https://now.act.org](https://now.act.org. To launch TCM)[. To launch TCM](https://now.act.org. To launch TCM), select ACT TCM in the upper left of the ACT Now home page. © 2026 by ACT Education Corp. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 3 JA23015 .CJ23582 ACT Now is the application used by states, districts, and schools to manage organizations, users, and students for your program’s testing contract. TCM is the application used by test center staff members to manage site details, administer all paper and online tests (including verbal instructions), review policies, and report all required test event details. Note: Test event checklists in TCM will measure your progress within the application. For information about how to access and use these checklists, check out the Using Test Event Checklists infographic. Using the checklist: Resources for each task are linked below and are also available on your ACT-hosted web page and on TCM’s User Resources page. For example, the Test Materials module will be found under Step 2: Test Administration on your web page or under ACT Policies and Procedures in TCM. Keep track of your progress as you move through the tasks and resources. To track your progress: 1. Download and save this checklist to your local device. 2. As you complete each task, select the checkbox to the left of the item to mark it as done and save your progress. After Test Day Activities Test Coordinator Checklist | 1. Collect Materials | | --- | | z Online testing—Collect the following from each room supervisor: scratch paper, student authorization tickets, completed rosters, and translated test | | directions. | | z Paper testing—Collect the following from each room supervisor: test booklets, answer documents, completed rosters, and signed reader/ interpreter/scribe agreement forms if applicable. | | O Make sure there are no answer documents inside the test booklets. | | O Transfer any test responses marked in test booklets or large-print | | worksheets to standard-size answer documents. | | z Online and paper testing—Refer to the Test Materials module in TCM or your test administration manual to identify which materials must be returned to ACT, retained at your site, or securely destroyed within 72 hours. | | 2. Mark Answer Documents—Paper Testing (PreACT only) | | --- | | Refer to your manual for instructions on filling out the accommodations log and the special-status codes. | | 3. Complete the Site Header—Paper Testing | | --- | | Locate and complete the site header. | | 4. | Return Testing Materials—Paper Testing | | | --- | --- | --- | | | z Drop off test materials directly at a FedEx location, utilize an existing school pickup arrangement, or schedule a pickup directly with FedEx using the prepaid shipping label provided.
z Seeyour Schedule of Events available on your ACT-hosted web page for pick up information
O Follow the packing and return instructions in the TCM Post-Test Checklist to prepare materials for shipment.
O Keep all accommodations materials until accommodated testing is complete.
O Save all unused answer documents (including those with a barcode label or demographic information entered) for makeup testing. Once all testing is complete, securely destroy any remaining unused answer documents. | Returning
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FAQs

What should the test coordinator do after testing is complete?

Follow correct procedures to return all required materials to ACT and update student test-event assignments for those eligible for makeup testing. These steps are managed through ACT Now and ACT Test Center Manager (TCM).

How does the coordinator track progress while completing the checklist?

Download and save the checklist, then select the checkbox next to each item after completing it to mark progress. Progress is also measured through checklists within TCM during the tasks.

What are the key steps for returning paper and online testing materials?

Collect materials from room supervisors, ensure no answer documents are inside test booklets, transfer responses to standard-size answer documents when needed, and return materials using the provided FedEx options and the TCM Post-Test Checklist packing instructions. Securely destroy remaining unused answer documents after makeup testing.

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