RICAS Registration and Logistics 4

Question 1

What is the significance of the RICAS testing window opening and closing dates published by RIDE?

Accepted Answer

All testing must be completed within those specific dates — no extensions are granted

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Schools may test students at any time during the year within those dates

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The dates are suggestions; districts set their own schedules

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Testing must begin on the opening date but can extend beyond the closing date

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a testing irregularity that must be reported to RIDE?

Accepted Answer

A Test Administrator providing hints to students about correct answers

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A student using the allowed scratch paper

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A student requesting a bathroom break during testing

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A student finishing ahead of other classmates

Question 3

How does RICAS handle English Language Learners (ELLs) who are in their first year of U.S. enrollment?

Accepted Answer

They may be exempt from the ELA RICAS in their first year but must take Math RICAS

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They are exempt from all RICAS testing permanently

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They take RICAS without any accommodations

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They take a separate version of RICAS in their home language only

Question 4

What type of calculator is typically provided or allowed for RICAS Math sessions in grade 5?

Accepted Answer

A four-function or basic calculator for certain sessions

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A graphing calculator with advanced functions

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No calculator is permitted in grade 5

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Students may use their smartphones as calculators

Question 5

Why must test booklets or used scratch paper be collected and secured after each RICAS session?

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To maintain test security and prevent exposure of secure test content

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To allow teachers to grade student work overnight

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Because students are allowed to keep them as study guides

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To recycle paper according to state environmental policies

Question 6

A parent requests to observe their child's RICAS testing session in the classroom. How should this request be handled?

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Parent observation during active testing is not permitted to preserve test security

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Parents are welcome to sit quietly at the back of the room

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The parent may observe only if the child has an IEP

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The school principal must approve it and accompany the parent

Question 7

What does 'testing with fidelity' mean in the context of RICAS administration?

Accepted Answer

Following all standardized procedures exactly as prescribed in the Test Administrator Manual

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Administering the test in a way that is most convenient for the teacher

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Allowing students to test in any environment they prefer

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Completing testing in one single session regardless of session breaks