A teacher is defined as any teacher who has taught a student assessed by the WebXam system. Teachers play an important role in preparing students for standardized testing, but teachers also have a responsibility to keep test content secure and not divulge information that may unethically give students an advantage. A teacher may not
- discuss any specific test items on the tests with students before, during, or after the administration of the tests.
- use actual or altered test questions for practice or instruction.
- look at or take tests with the exception of practice tests.
- log on to student’s accounts.
Although it is not appropriate to teach students how to answer specific questions that students will take on statewide tests, it is appropriate to ensure that students are prepared for the different types of content measured by the tests. Several tools are provided by the state, including practice tests and other resources on the WebXam website.
During testing, teachers may activate Ohio CTE tests, assist with technology issues, and manage student movement and behavior. At no time should the teacher observe the test items being taken, discuss the content of test items with students, or answer questions from students pertinent to the subject matter being tested.