Participation Guidelines for Alaska Students in State Assessments ...

Proctor — Refers to a person who administers the HSGQE. Proctor qualifications
are determined through regulation 4 ACC 06.755(c). Proctors are required to
administer the HSGQE and must hold a state teacher certification issued under
4 AAC 12.300.
Resource Guides—A guide for math and writing provided by the state or
approved by the state.
SBA — Standards Based Assessment
Test Administrator—Includes anyone who administers a statewide assessment,
including proctors. The Standards Based Assessments do not require a
proctor; therefore those administering the examinations are referred to as test
administrators.
Test Directions—Oral directions on the assessment that are read aloud to all
students during testing by test administrators and/or proctors. Test directions do
not include test items. In terms of accommodations, test directions may include
embedded directions.
Test Item—The elements that create a measurable response: reading passages,
questions, embedded directions, and answer choices.
Transitory Impairment — An impairment with an actual or expected duration
of six months or less. A transitory impairment does not constitute a disability
for purposes of Section 504 unless its severity is such that it results in a substantial
limitation of one or more major life activities for an extended period of time.
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