Lesson 6: Tips On Administering Tests
- Xerox two to three extra copies in case of blank pages or poor copies.
- Administer the test to yourself and announce any typo's and/or changes at the onset of the test.
- Arrive early to answer any last minute questions.
- Read the instructions aloud, even if printed on the test.
- Encourage students to look over the whole test so that they can use their time more efficiently.
- To discourage cheating, always stay in the room, and be watchful, but don't hover.
- Keep students apprised of time, particularly if their is no visible clock in the room.
- Write on the board the beginning and finishing time, and periodically the time remaining if necessary.
- Announce the last "10 minutes".
- Keep to the finishing time to be fair to students that end on time.
- Do not add time for late arrivals.
- Consider a time limit for how late a student can arrive to an exam.
- Once the test begins, maintain quiet testing conditions. (i.e. Do not allow students to re-enter the classroom until all students have finished the exam.)
- Be consistent in how you handle questions asked during the test.
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