RICAS Registration and Logistics 3

Question 1

Which students are required to participate in RICAS ELA assessments?

Accepted Answer

All students in grades 3–8 enrolled in Rhode Island public schools

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Only students enrolled in honors English courses

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Only students who scored below proficient the prior year

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Students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only

Question 2

A student has an IEP that specifies extended time as an accommodation. How does this apply to RICAS?

Accepted Answer

The accommodation is applied as documented in the IEP during RICAS testing

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Extended time is only allowed for paper-based testing

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The student must reapply for extended time specifically for RICAS

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Extended time is not permitted on any standardized state assessment

Question 3

What information is typically pre-printed on a student's RICAS test ticket or login credentials?

Accepted Answer

The student's name, grade, and unique login information

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The student's expected score range

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The student's teacher's personal ID number

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The student's prior year RICAS scores

Question 4

Which statement best describes the role of a Test Administrator (TA) on RICAS test day?

Accepted Answer

The TA reads directions aloud, monitors students, and ensures test security protocols are followed

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The TA writes the test questions for their classroom

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The TA scores student responses in real time

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The TA determines which students need accommodations

Question 5

How are make-up testing sessions typically scheduled for students who were absent on the primary RICAS test day?

Accepted Answer

Schools schedule make-up sessions within the approved testing window dates

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Make-up sessions are held at the state education office

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Students must wait until the next school year to retest

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Make-up tests are mailed to students' homes

Question 6

What action should a Test Administrator take if they notice two students appear to be sharing answers during RICAS?

Accepted Answer

Separate the students and document the incident for the Test Coordinator

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Ignore it to avoid disrupting the testing environment

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Immediately end the entire testing session for the class

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Confront the students loudly in front of the class

Question 7

When a student finishes the RICAS assessment early, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Review their responses and remain quiet until the session ends

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Leave the testing room immediately

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Help other students who are still working

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Submit their test and begin unrelated schoolwork aloud