Administering the PSATPresentation By:

Mr. Maull and Ms. Edwards

When Is The PSAT?????

OCTOBER16TH 2013

WHO WILL TAKE THE EXAM??????

9TH GRADERS

10TH GRADERS

11TH GRADERS

Classroom Assignments

Students are to report to their

Advisory Class.

How To Prepare

BeforeThe

Examination

Classroom Set-UpAll desk should face forward in straight lines. If possible, allow space for you to be able to walk back and forth between aisles.

Counting Exams, Test Booklets, and Pencils

Make sure you have all of your supplies prepared before students enter the classroom

What is Prohibited Any electronic device Any portable listening or recording device Cameras Pens, mechanical pencils, highlighters, or

colored pencils Scratch paper, notes, books, dictionary or

references Earplugs, compass, protractor, ruler Any beverage (including water)

What Students Can UseCalculators are allowed with the exception of: Phone calculators Talking calculators Type that needs to be plugged in Large displays (characters of 1 inch or more)

What Should Be on Your Board

• School’s Six Digit Code: 053904• School’s Address: 5701 S. Crenshaw Blvd,

Los Angeles, CA, 90043• Today’s Date: October 16, 2013• Start Time: • Stop Time:• Break:

Proctoring the Exam

The Floor Is Your Stage

Instructions

Make sure you read aloud all the directions printed in bold

within the boxes. You are not allowed to skip anything.

What to Do After Reading the Instructions in the Third Box

“You will now receive a test book and an answer sheet….” (8).

As you distribute the material make sure no one opens a test book until told to do so

Working the Room “Print your name clearly on the front of your

test book…” (9). Section 1

“…Enter your name*, last name first, and fill in the appropriate circles carefully. Make sure each mark is dark and completely fills the circle” (9).

WALK AROUND THE ROOM TO MAKE SURE IT IS BEING DONE CORRECTLY

Student Information

What to do when a students says “I do

not know my social security number”

Patience is a VirtueSections 1-18 involves a lot of bubbling in.

Students will test your patience.

REMAIN CALM

Testing Schedule Divided By the Five

Sections 9:05 – 9:40 AM STUDENT

DEMOGRAPHICS/DIRECTIONS 9:40 – 10:05 AM SECTION 1 10:05 – 10:30 AM SECTION 2 10:30 – 11:00 NUTRITION 11:00 – 11:25 AM SECTION 3 11: 25 – 11:50 AM SECTION 4 11:55 – 12:25 PM SECTION 5 12:30 – 12:45 PM COLLECT TEST MATERIALS

Timing the Exam by Sections

The sections must end at the exact time given

Section 1 Example10:05 AM

Collecting the Answer Sheet and Test Books

Collect the answer sheet and then test books individually from each student

DO NOT ALLOW STUDENTS TO PASS FORWARD OR COLLECT ANYTHING

EXCEPT PENCILS

Count the materials to make sure you have received everything

ID INFORMATION

MAKE SURESTUDENTS

HAVE COMPLETEDTHE ID INFORMATION

CORRECTLY

BUBBLE TROUBLE

IT IS CRITICAL TO CHECK THAT NAMES, SCHOOL CODES AND GRADE LEVELS HAVE BEEN FILLED IN CORRECTLY TO

ENSURE ACCURATE REPORTING

Something Is Amiss!!!!

Report any unusual circumstances, irregularities, or defective test books to the college counseling team, Mr. Ball, or Ms. Edwards before, during, or after

the examination

DisciplineMr. Ball will monitor the hallways while

students are taking the exam. If you have a behavioral issue, text him and he will get the

student.

Questions/Comments

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You Further?????

Thank You!!!!