[Counselors] EOI testing- length of tests

[OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

Just wondering about time frame for other EOI subject tests... Since we
were selected and are doing "try-outs" in addition to the many operational
tests, the number of extra questions and the time it took to test caught us
off guard.  The new testing client requires advanced technology, so many of
our computers are not able to accommodate, and our computer lab schedules
are a delicate balance in sharing with all the other testing in our
district.

So far we have just done the English Multiple choice.    While this new TA
manual for spring estimates 60 minutes for each section for English 2, I
can tell you this was NOT the case.  Our Eng 2 multiple choice had 80
questions including some constructed response. We started first thing in
the morning and most were barely done by lunch, some took longer...

Our special ed group (that would have previously been taking an OMAAP)
tested from 8:30am- 1:30pm with only a break.   We would have let them go
to lunch after section one if we would have known how LONG section 2 was...


Not to mention, you have stressed kids close together in a lab trying to
concentrate and read, then you've got the kids next to them that are
already on the constructed response typing away on the keyboard which makes
distracting noise!!!!!!!!

Anyway, any advisement on time frame from those who have already
administered any of the other subject tests would be great.

Thanks...
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