Step 1: Set Up the Room
On the day of the assessment, the test administrator should be present at least one hour before the assessment session begins, to prepare the room before students arrive. Classroom wall displays do NOT need to be altered for the assessment.
Please ensure all students have:
- A workstation with a device equipped with a keyboard that was previously installed with the LockDown Environment
- A mouse (if needed), and power supply (ensuring sufficient charging of the device)
- Their unique Student Log in Form (emailed to school contact in assessment materials package)
All students can have the option of the following resources and supports:
- A pencil or pen, eraser, and blank paper for rough work (rough work must be collected and destroyed after each session)
- Dictionary
- Bilingual dictionary (e.g. English to French, or any other language combination.)
- Thesaurus
The following schedule outlines the recommended timeline for the PCAP administration.
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ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
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| ACTIVITY |
TIMING |
| Setting up assessment room and logging in to each assessment-designated device |
At least 30 minutes (before students’ arrival and depending on number of students) |
| Assigning students to their devices |
5 minutes |
| Part 1 (Try the Tools) |
15 minutes |
| Part 2 (cognitive) |
45 minutes
Note: If students need more time, they may be provided with 15 additional minutes. (This extra time does not include the additional time that can be requested as an accommodation.)
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| Optional short break |
Up to 30 minutes |
| Preparing for Part 3 |
5 to 10 minutes |
| Part 3 (cognitive) |
45 minutes
Note: If students need more time, they may be provided with 15 additional minutes. (This extra time does not include the additional time that can be requested as an accommodation.)
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| Optional break |
Short break or lunch break (depending on school schedule) |
| Part 4 (Student Questionnaire) |
30 minutes |
| Total |
2.5 to 3.5 hours |