TEST ADMINISTRATOR MANUAL - 2023 SPRING - Computer-Based Testing (CBT) - Math & English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/L)

Sep 29, 2026

This manual provides operational guidance for administering 2023 Spring Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for Math and English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/L). It explains the meaning of high-importance statements, outlines roles and responsibilities, and establishes test security and environment requirements. Readers learn procedures for before, during, and end-of-unit administration, including training, practice tests, scheduling, accessibility accommodations, session management in PearsonAccessnext, materials handling, timing, troubleshooting, and responses to irregularities, misconduct, safety threats, and severe weather.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages72

Reading Time3 h 1 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

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 2023 SPRING Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Math & English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/L) Throughout this document, the * symbol signifies a statement of high importance. ii 2023 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 ....................................................................................9 3.0 BEFORE Testing ...................................................................................... 10 3.1 Checklist of Tasks for Test Administrators to Complete *BEFORE* Testing ...................... 10 3.2 Test Administrator Training and Preparation .................................................................... 10 3.3 Preparing to Administer Accessibility Features and Accommodations During Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Assessments ............................................ 11 3.4 Administer Practice Tests and Tutorials ............................................................................ 11 3.5 Prepare the Testing Environment ..................................................................................... 11 4.0 DURING Testing ..................................................................................... 13 4.1 Checklist of Tasks for Test Administrators to Complete *DURING* Testing...................... 13 4.2 Receive Test Materials from the School Test Coordinator (Day of Testing) ...................... 13 Calculators ................................................................................................................ 14 Mathematics Tools for Administration ..................................................................... 15 Headphones ..............

FAQs

What is the purpose of this test administrator manual for CBT?

It provides step-by-step administration and security guidance for the 2023 Spring Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for Math and ELA/Literacy.

How should test administrators handle test security and test materials?

The manual covers responsibilities for maintaining the security of test materials and content, including procedures for security forms and how to address breaches.

What procedures are required during testing in PearsonAccessnext?

It explains how to manage test sessions in PearsonAccessnext, distribute materials and the read script, keep time, maintain security, supervise administration, troubleshoot, and handle breaks and end-of-unit steps.

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