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TABE 11 & 12FORMFO R M11 12TestAdministrationManual
Developed and published by Data Recognition Corporation, 13490 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN55311. Copyright 2018 by Data Recognition Corporation. All rights reserved. TABE is a registeredtrademark of Data Recognition Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributedin any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior writtenpermission of the publisher.Page iiTABE Test Administration Manual
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Purpose of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Supplemental Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Test Administration Manual and Test Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2On-Demand Prerecorded Training Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3INSIGHT Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3For Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CHAPTER 1: GENERAL TABE TEST INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Part 1: Overview of TABE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Components of TABE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Principal Steps to Administer TABE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Computer-Based Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Before Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6When Examinees Arrive for Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7During Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7After Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Paper-Based Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Before Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8When Examinees Arrive for Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Immediately before Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8During Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Immediately upon Conclusion of Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9After Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Materials to be used During Test Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Part 2: Roles and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Role of Data Recognition Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Role of Test Examiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Before Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12When Examinees Arrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Immediately before Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13During Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13At the Conclusion of Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13After Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13TABE Test Administration ManualPage iii
Part 3: Test Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Security Procedures for Test Center Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Unauthorized Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Use of Calculators for Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Verification of Examinee ID and Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Confidentiality of Examinee Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Part 4: TABE Testing Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Test Materials for the Paper-Based Test (PBT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Test Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Answer Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Test Materials for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Manuals for Paper- and Computer-Based Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Large-Print, Braille, Audio CD, and Text-to-Speech Editions . . . . . . . . . 22Paper-Based Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Computer-Based Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23CHAPTER 2: ONLINE SYSTEM BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Part 5: Online System Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Examiner Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Examinee Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26General Test Directions Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Practice Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Navigating the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Common Troubleshooting Steps for the Examiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29CHAPTER 3: SCHEDULING TABE TEST SESSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Part 6: Scheduling TABE Test Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Test Administration Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Examinee Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34CHAPTER 4: DRC INSIGHT PORTAL ONLINE REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Part 7: Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Adding Examinees to the DRC INSIGHT Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Part 8: Creating Test Sessions and Printing Roster/Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Page ivTABE Test Administration Manual
CHAPTER 5: MAINTAINING THE TEST CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Part 9: Maintaining the Test Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Physical Requirements of Test Center Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42General Facility Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Testing Area Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Examinee Work Area Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Computer-Based Testing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Requirements for Test Center Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44CHAPTER 6: TESTING IRREGULARITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Part 10: Testing Irregularities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Invalidation of Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Security Breaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54TABE Test Administration ManualPage v
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INTRODUCTIONTABE Test Administration ManualPage 1
Purpose of This ManualData Recognition Corporation (DRC), the publisher of Tests of Adult Basic Education(TABE), has provided this Test Administration Manual to supply TABE TestAdministrators with policies and procedures required for secure, standardized testadministration. As a TABE Test Administrator, it is your responsibility to be thoroughlyfamiliar with the contents of this manual, your state’s policies, and all proceduresassociated with your role in the administration process.To ensure the integrity of the test and to ensure that test results are valid, reliable,and equitable, it is important that security is maintained, that standardized testingprocedures are followed, and that any deviations from standard testing conditions aredocumented. Following the procedures, directions, and protocol exactly is required toensure similar and equitable testing conditions in all test centers. Test directions to beread aloud to examinees should be read exactly as written.Supplemental MaterialsThere are additional TABE test resources available. Resources and supplementalmaterials are available on the DRC INSIGHT Portal at me/TABE.From within the DRC INSIGHT Portal, navigate to All Applications, then to GeneralInformation, and then to Documents to access the following supplemental manuals/guides: DRC INSIGHT Portal User Guide for TABE DRC INSIGHT Technology User Guide DRC INSIGHT System Requirements for TABE TABE Help with Brainshark Videos TABE Online Quick Start Guide TABE Online Training Videos TABE Volume I—Intro to Testing TABE Volume II—Central Office Services (COS) TABE Volume III—INSIGHT TABE Volume IV—TroubleshootingTest Administration Manual and Test DirectionsThis Test Administration Manual provides Examiners with detailed proceduresregarding the materials and administration of TABE 11 & 12. TABE Test Directions forForm 11 and TABE Test Directions for Form 12 provide accompanying directions thatare read to examinees prior to each TABE subtest.Page 2TABE Test Administration Manual
On-Demand Prerecorded Training SessionsExaminers can access and review online manuals and training videos on specific topicsrelated to TABE 11 & 12. These materials include the following: Introduction to the DRC INSIGHT Portal for TABE Online TABE Online Quick Start Guide TABE Online User Management in the TABE Portal TABE Online Student Management in the TABE Portal TABE Online Test Management in the TABE Portal TABE Online Accessing On-Demand Reports in the TABE Portal TABE Online Central Office TrainingLinks to the modules and more can be found on the DRC INSIGHT Portal.INSIGHT MaterialsFor computer-based test centers, the training sessions noted above, along withinformation in this manual, are accompanied by the DRC INSIGHT Portal UserGuide for TABE. This guide provides step-by-step instructions and other informationregarding hardware and software requirements, which operating systems aresupported, test navigation and tools, and troubleshooting.Also included are detailed instructions for installation and deployment of the securebrowser.For AssistanceAdditional information regarding TABE 11 & 12 is available on the DRC INSIGHT Portalat me/TABE.For ordering additional materials or assistance with any aspect of TABE 11 & 12,contact DRC at the following telephone number and email address:TABE Help DeskToll-free telephone: (866) 282-2250 (7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time,Monday–Friday.)Email: TABEHelpdesk@Datarecognitioncorp.comTABE Test Administration ManualPage 3
CHAPTER 1:GENERAL TABE TEST INFORMATIONPage 4TABE Test Administration Manual
Part 1: Overview of TABEThis guide contains specific information about how to use the TABE assessmentsystem in all aspects of an adult basic education program, including teaching andtesting your students and training your staff. This information will benefit anyone whois involved in the instruction of adults and in the assessment of the skills they need inthe classroom, on the job, and in their personal lives.If you are a Test Director, a Test Administrator, a curriculum supervisor, an adulteducator, an Examiner, or a program coordinator, you will find something in this guideto help you do your job.TABE subtests contain the following types of questions: Selected-response items (all subtests) Gridded-response items (Mathematics subtest only) Technology-enhanced items (drag and drop, select text, etc.) (computer-basedformat only) Multiple-select items (computer-based and paper-based formats) Evidence-based selected-response items (computer-based and paper-basedformats) Two-part items (selected-response or multiple-select items) (computer-basedand paper-based formats)Sample items of each type can be found in the Online Tools Training (OTT) for eachsubtest.If DRC INSIGHT is installed, open the DRC INSIGHT Online Assessments softwarefrom your desktop (or other location, if another location was specified duringinstallation). If DRC INSIGHT is not installed, OTTs can be accessed using GoogleChrome at https://wbte.drcedirect.com/TABE/portals/tabe. Google Chrome is requiredto best emulate the functionality of the DRC INSIGHT secure browser.Components of TABEThe TABE test program encompasses the following major components: Test administration, including both Paper-Based Testing (PBT) and ComputerBased Testing (CBT) Administration of alternate test formats and special testing accommodations Scoring and reportingTABE Test Administration ManualPage 5
DRC Functionality by SystemSystemDRC INSIGHTPortalPBTCBT Add users to the Portal Add examinees to the Portal DRC INSIGHTFunctionalityAccess supplemental training resourcesAccess the INSIGHT and Central Office ServicesdownloadsCreate test sessionsAdd examinees to test sessionsAdd teacher and examinee group information(optional)Access Local Scanning application Access On-Demand ReportsAdminister all computer-based tests to examineesPrincipal Steps to Administer TABEThe end-to-end process that Test Administrators use to administer TABE issummarized in the following sections. For detailed instructions, such as setting up testsessions, refer to the DRC INSIGHT Portal User Guide for TABE.Computer-Based TestingBefore TestingStep 1:Review this Test Administration Manual and other training resources.Step 2:Schedule and train staff, prepare facilities, and make arrangements forspecial testing accommodations as needed.Ensure a sufficient number of trained Examiners are scheduled for thetesting session (a minimum of one Examiner for every twenty examineesshould be in the testing room at all times, with additional floatingExaminer[s] to assist as needed).Step 3:Page 6Configure Central Office Services and install the INSIGHT software ontesting devices.TABE Test Administration Manual
When Examinees Arrive for TestingStep 4:Verify examinee IDs and provide general information, such as the locationof storage facilities for materials that are not authorized in the testing roomand the location of restrooms and drinking water.Step 5:Verify that the examinee is set up in the DRC INSIGHT Portal. If theexaminee is not in the DRC INSIGHT Portal, the examinee will need to beadded.Step 6:Add the examinee to the appropriate test session. If a test session is notset up, one will need to be created.Step 7:Ensure examinees bring only authorized materials into the testing room.Unauthorized materials must be labeled and stored in a secure area outsidethe testing room or at the front of the room in view but well out of reachof examinees. Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned offprior to storing.Step 8:Provide each examinee with an individual examinee test ticket. The testticket is a secure material, as it provides a username and password forlogging in to a TABE test.During TestingStep 9:The examiner is encouraged to silence or switch his or her cell phone tovibrate as well as those of all testing staff during testing, if allowed by localpolicy.Step 10: Read the directions for the subtest being administered (TABE TestDirections for Form 11 or TABE Test Directions for Form 12) to theexaminees.Step 11: Be sure examinees understand the directions and how to mark answers.Assist them with test-taking mechanics, but be careful not to inadvertentlyaid any examinee with any test question by giving a clue to an answer, ahint that helps eliminate an answer choice, a suggestion that the examineecheck his or her work, etc.After TestingStep 12: Collect the test tickets, which are considered secure materials.Step 13: Have a district-level user invalidate tests where required. When anexaminee’s test is invalidated, the test will not be scored.Step 14: Ensure scratch paper is destroyed securely via shredding or an equivalentmethod of disposal/destruction.Step 15: Access On-Demand Reports to view test results.TABE Test Administration ManualPage 7
Paper-Based TestingBefore TestingStep 1:Order test materials and have a complete understanding of all testmaterials. Consumable Test Books (Level L only) Reusable Test Books (Locator Test and Levels E, M, D, and A) Answer Documents (Locator Test and Levels E, M, D, and A) Scoreze Answer Documents (Locator Test and Levels E, M, D, and A)Step 2:Receive, review, and securely store test materials.Step 3:Schedule and train staff, prepare facilities, and make arrangements forspecial testing accommodations as needed. Ensure a sufficient number of trained Examiners are scheduled forthe testing session (a minimum of one Examiner for every twentyexaminees should be in the testing room at all times, with additionalfloating Examiner[s] to assist as needed).When Examinees Arrive for TestingStep 4:Verify examinee IDs and provide general information, such as the locationof storage facilities for materials that are not authorized in the testing roomand the location of restrooms and drinking water.Step 5:Ensure that examinees bring only authorized materials into the testingroom. Unauthorized materials must be labeled and stored in a secure areaoutside the testing room or at the front of the room in view but well outof reach of examinees. Cell phones and other electronic devices must beturned off prior to storing.Immediately before TestingStep 6:Read the TABE Test Directions for completing the examinee-identifyinginformation on the inside front cover of the Level L test books and the frontcover of the answer documents for the Locator Test and Levels E, M, D,and A. Use an extra, blank copy of an answer document to demonstratesections as examinees are led through the required steps.Step 7:Read the directions for the subtest being administered (TABE TestDirections for Form 11 or TABE Test Directions for Form 12) to theexaminees. Remember, each examinee could be testing on a different formand/or level. The Examiner should seat examinees based on the test theyare taking.Page 8TABE Test Administration Manual
Step 8:Pass out necessary materials (e.g., scratch paper, calculators, pencils) fortesting, following the guidelines set forth for administering TABE.Note: Requirements may vary by state.During TestingStep 9:Ensure that the Examiner’s personal cell phone, as well as those of alltesting staff, is turned off during testing.Step 10: Be sure examinees understand the directions and how to mark answers.Assist them with test-taking mechanics, but be careful not to inadvertentlyaid any examinee with any test question by giving a clue to an answer, ahint that helps eliminate an answer choice, a suggestion that the examineecheck his or her work, etc.Immediately upon Conclusion of TestingStep 11: Maintain records regarding the test administration.Step 12: Document the start and stop times of the test.Step 13: Collect pencils, erasers, and any scratch paper.Step 14: Collect answer documents and Level L test books: Examinee-identifying information should be complete, with circles thatexaminees intended to mark filled in completely. Stray pencil marks should be completely erased. Note: Do not erase onthe Scoreze answer documents. Take care to ensure that the following fields on the answer documentare complete: NameTest DateStudent IDStep 15: Collect protractors and rulers (if applicable).Step 16: Collect calculators and clear the memory.Step 17: Dismiss examinees only after these tasks have been completed. It isstrongly preferred that no examinee be dismissed until all materials from allexaminees have been collected and accounted for.Step 18: Be sure that examinees retrieve any possessions that they had stored priorto testing.Step 19: Aid examinees using Braille, large-print, or audio CD versions withtransferring responses to the answer document.TABE Test Administration ManualPage 9
After TestingStep 20: Process the completed tests using one of the following options: Local scanning application Scoreze StencilStep 21: Account for test books and other secure materials and return them tosecure storage.Step 22: Account for examinee answer documents and Level L test books andprepare them for scoring.Step 23: Ensure scratch paper is destroyed securely via shredding or an equivalentmethod of disposal/destruction.Step 24: Test books for the Locator Test and Levels E, M, D, and A will be reused forfuture testing sessions. Inspect test books to ensure that they contain nostray marks; loose, torn, or missing sheets; extra pieces of paper; or otherforeign materials. Erase any stray marks found in the test books. Separateany test books found to be worn, frayed, torn, or otherwise inappropriatefor future use and label with “DO NOT USE.”Step 25: Access On-Demand Reports to view test results.Page 10TABE Test Administration Manual
Materials to be used During Test AdministrationPaper-Based TestFOR THEEXAMINER FOR EACHEXAMINEE ADDITIONALITEMSNEEDED Test Administration ManualTABE Test Directions forForm 11TABE Test Directions forForm 12Test bookAnswer documentAdministrative forms/suppliesTest bookAnswer documentNo. 2 pencils with erasersScratch paperRuler, Mathematics Level EForm 12 onlyProtractor, MathematicsLevel M onlyBasic calculator, Mathematics,Part 2 Level M onlyScientific calculator, LocatorTest, Mathematics, Part 2Level A and Level D“Do Not Disturb” signWall clock that is clearly visibleto all examineesPencil sharpener(s)Chalkboard, whiteboard, or flipchart with markersTABE Test Administration ManualComputer-Based Test Test Administration ManualTABE Test Directions forForm 11TABE Test Directions forForm 12Administrative forms/supplies Individual examinee test ticketNo. 2 pencils with erasersScratch paper “Do Not Disturb” signWall clock that is clearly visibleto all examineesPencil sharpener(s)Chalkboard, whiteboard, or flipchart with markers Page 11
Part 2: Roles and ResponsibilitiesRole of Data Recognition CorporationAs the publisher of TABE, DRC provides test materials, scoring, and related services.DRC is responsible for the following: Test content development Tests that are reliable and valid Secure delivery of computer-based test materials Instructions for handling of materials and standardized test administrations Test scoring and reporting Support for INSIGHTRole of Test ExaminerBefore Testing Read and be familiar with this Test Administration Manual and theaccompanying TABE Test Directions for Form 11 and TABE Test Directions forForm 12. Understand the process for adding examinees and test sessions, the processfor printing tickets, and the processes for check-in. Be familiar with all materials required for paper- or computer-based testing. Set up the testing room in preparation for testing. Gather and organize nonsecure supplies and materials so that they areready for use. Ensure that sufficient testing materials are available for distribution toexaminees during testing. Prepare administrative materials and organize materials for use.When Examinees Arrive Check in examinees. Ensure that examinees bring only authorized materials into the testing room.Page 12TABE Test Administration Manual
Immediately before Testing Distribute test materials as prescribed. Read the TABE Test Directions for Form 11 or the TABE Test Directions forForm 12 to the examinees. Check that calculator memory is cleared prior to distributing calculators. Thismust be completed each time calculators are distributed.During Testing Administer the test as prescribed. Keep accurate and complete administration records. Administer accommodated versions of the test, if applicable. Monitor the testing room vigilantly to ensure test security. Handle testing irregularities as directed.At the Conclusion of Testing Collect materials and account for all secure materials. Ensure that calculator memory is cleared. For paper-based testing, verify answer documents have all requiredinformation completed. Dismiss examinees only after these tasks have been completed. Aid examinees using Braille, large-print, or audio CD versions with transferringresponses to the answer document.After Testing For paper-based testing, process test books, answer documents, and othermaterials as described in this manual. Shred used scratch paper or use an equivalent method of secure disposal/destruction. File all administrative forms and records used during testing. Documentssuch as printed rosters, eligibility support documentation, accommodationspaperwork, and completed test session forms should be retained for at leastthe life of the contract.Examiners must maintain security of test materials and confidentiality ofexaminee data throughout the test administration.TABE Test Administration ManualPage 13
Part 3: Test SecurityTest security is essential to ensuring the integrity of the test, the accuracy of testresults, and ultimately the success of the testing program. DRC takes many steps toprevent the tests from being compromised up until the time the test materials aredelivered to test centers. However, from the time test materials are delivered to eachtest center, it is the responsibility of the test center to ensure to the greatest extentpossible that test content is not lost or stolen and that examinees are prevented fromcheating or impersonating others.This section of the Test Administration Manual summarizes the steps that test centersshould take to maintain test security. These steps are described further throughoutother sections of the manual.Consequences for security breaches and infractions are steep. For the examinee,this includes invalidation of test results and/or suspension of testing privileges. Testcenters found to be in violation of security standards are subject to suspension and/or cancellation of testing privileges. Test center staff involved in or causing a securitybreach face potential investigation.Security Procedures for Test Center StaffTest materials that are considered secure include the following: Printed test books (in regular and all alternate formats) TABE Test Directions (in regular and all alternate formats) Completed answer documents Used scratch paperWhile the Test Administration Manual is not secure, it should be considered proprietaryand confidential.Page 14TABE Test Administration Manual
Prior to, during, and after testing, Examiners must adhere to the following securityrequirements:Check Staffing RequirementsExaminers successfully complete training modules and train staffsupporting TABE.Test center staff are thoroughly familiar with the TABE Test Directionsfor Form 11 and TABE Test Directions for Form 12.Examiners understand the scheduling and check-in processes.No staff member supporting the exam has a conflict of interest.The test session is adequately staffed.A backup staffing plan is available for each test administration to ensureadequate staffing.Check General Testing Area Facility RequirementsA secure, locked storage area with restricted access is used to housesecure materials.Testing rooms are separate from those where staff/others are workingor conducting other activities.The testing area and testing rooms have adequate lighting.The testing area has a space that can be used for examinee check-in.The facility is equipped with the necessary office equipment and suppliesfor testing, including a working telephone and Internet access.Check Testing Room RequirementsThe testing rooms are equipped with correctly functioning clock(s) andchalkboard(s) or whiteboard(s).The testing rooms are set up properly for conducting an examination: A“Do Not Disturb” sign is posted, and wall posters or other materials thatmight provide clues to answers to test questions are not visible.Seating locations are positioned far enough apart that examinees cannotview or copy the answers of other examinees.There is sufficient space for the Examiner to move between examineeworkstations to monitor examinees and to distribute/collect materials.The Examiner is able to see all examinees throughout the testingsession. Partitions, walls, furniture, and/or other obstacles are notpositioned in a way that obstructs the Examiner’s view.Backup/floating Examiners are positioned nearby so that they can aidExaminers as needed.TABE Test Administration ManualPage 15
Check Workstation RequirementsSufficient computers are available that provide enough space forexaminees to test without being able to view another examinee’sresponses. (Computer carrels with partitions are strongly preferred. It isrecommended that, in the absence of these, computers are positionedno less than five feet apart.)Workstations are in compliance with minimum hardware/softwarerequirements; have adequate desk space, materials, and scratch paper;and are equipped with a chair, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.Computers are in a lockable location and securely locked down with acable attachment.The Examiner’s computer is in compliance with minimum hardwareand software requirements needed to effectively run the necessaryapplications.The Examiner username/password is securely stored and inaccessible tounauthorized persons.Check Procedural Requirements—GeneralOnly properly trained and authorized staff may handle test materials.Test center staff understands that test
Step 1: Review this Test Administration Manual and other training resources. Step 2: Schedule and train staff, prepare facilities, and make arrangements for special testing accommodations as needed. Ensure a sufficient number of trained Examiners are scheduled for the testing sess
