How long does it take for the students to complete the performance test?
Students are given 15 minutes to complete the tasks at each of the three stations. Trial testing indicates that the performance component can be completed in 60 minutes which includes the time for students to enter the room, complete the tasks at each of the three stations, move among the stations, and leave the room. This does not include time to set up the room, or to take attendance which should be done while students are working at the stations. (The amount of time allowed for students to complete the written test is 2 hours.) A.10. When we used the sampler performance test with our students, they had a lot of difficulty. Many could not finish the tasks in the amount of time provided. Can we give the students more time on the actual test in May? No. Because this is a standardized test for the whole State, no additional time is to be provided to those students who have not finished. (As with all other State tests, an exception is made for those students who have an IEP which provide
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