RICAS Registration and Logistics 2

Question 1

A student moves to a new Rhode Island school district in February. When is the earliest they would typically take the RICAS?

Accepted Answer

During the next scheduled RICAS testing window

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Immediately upon enrollment

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The following school year only

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After completing a 90-day waiting period

Question 2

Which Rhode Island state agency oversees the administration of RICAS?

Accepted Answer

Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)

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Rhode Island Department of Health

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Rhode Island Office of the Governor

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Rhode Island Board of Regents for Higher Education

Question 3

What does a Test Coordinator do if a student becomes ill during RICAS testing?

Accepted Answer

The test may be stopped and the student may be eligible to complete it during a make-up session

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The student must complete the test regardless

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The student is marked absent and scores are voided

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The student automatically receives a score of zero

Question 4

Which of the following materials is a student NOT permitted to bring to their RICAS testing session?

Accepted Answer

A personal cell phone

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A school-issued calculator (when permitted)

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Approved scratch paper provided by the school

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An approved accommodation device

Question 5

When must schools submit accommodation plans for students with disabilities to ensure they are applied on RICAS test day?

Accepted Answer

Well in advance of the testing window, per RIDE deadlines

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On the morning of the first test day

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At least one week before testing begins

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After the student completes Part 1 of the test

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the RICAS testing window spanning multiple days?

Accepted Answer

To allow flexible scheduling across grade levels and subject sessions

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To allow schools to choose the cheapest administration option

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To give students multiple attempts on the same questions

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To test students on different content standards each day

Question 7

If a school experiences a power outage during online RICAS testing, what is the recommended immediate action?

Accepted Answer

The Test Administrator should contact the Test Coordinator and follow the technology interruption protocol

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Students should continue testing on paper immediately

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All student responses are lost and the session must restart from the beginning

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Testing automatically resumes when power returns with no action needed