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Winter 2017

Keystone Exams

Testing Dates and Participants:

Algebra Exam Schedule:

Biology and Literature Exam Schedule:

Students will follow a regular schedule for the remainder of the day.

Keystone Exams

The current regulation requires that beginning with the class of 2020, students must demonstrate proficiency on the Algebra I, Biology, and Literature Keystone Exam in order to graduate.

Students who score Proficient

• Scores will be “BANKED” declaring that the

student has met the graduation requirement

Keystone Exams

• On the testing day
• Each student will be assigned to a testing room – you

will receive a pass in advisory with that information

• You will be provided with pencils

*You may NOT use pen on the exams

• You will be provided with scratch paper

*Make sure you transfer all needed information to your answer booklet as scratch paper will not be reviewed/graded

Keystone Exams

• On the testing day
• Students are required to leave cell phones and other

electronic devices at home

• If you forget, please leave them in your locker
• If you bring them to the testing room

» You will be asked to turn in your electronic device to your Test Administrator » Students will be responsible for identifying their device by placing it in an envelope and labeling it with their name » The device will be returned after testing

Keystone Exams Electronic Device Policy

• Electronic devices will be turned off at all times.
• The consequence for using and/or having a cell phone or other electronic device

during the test administration will result in the application of a “Do Not Score” label on your test booklet.

• If a student uses a cell phone or electronic device in any manner during the

administration of the test, the phone or electronic device will be confiscated until such time that the parent or guardian can come to the school to pick it up.

• The violation of the no cell phone or other electronic device rule will result in

discipline and that discipline will vary depending on whether test materials have been compromised. The consequences will follow the discipline policy of the CASD.

• Administrators and teachers will remind students of the consequences if they

should have these devices in their possession after being asked not to have them in class and after being given an opportunity to silence them and turn them into the Test Administrator.

• PDE has indicated that it will hold parents/guardians fiscally responsible if test

security is violated and test questions need to be replaced.

Calculator Policy

Calculators will be provided for the Algebra Exam

The following are NOT permitted for the Keystone Exams:

• Devices that have a primary purpose other than functioning as a

calculator such as cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, PDAs, laptops, tablets, pocket organizers, etc.

• Calculators with infrared, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other beaming or

wireless capabilities, unless the beaming or wireless capabilities are disabled

• Calculators with built-in Computer Algebra Systems (CAS)
• Calculators that make noise, have paper tape, need to be plugged

in, or talk

• Calculators shared by students during a test session
• Any and all non-factory (add-on) programs or information stored in

the calculator

Code of Conduct for Test Takers

Do:

• Listen to, read, and follow all directions given.
• Ask questions if you do not understand the directions.
• Read each question carefully, especially multiple-

choice items that ask for the “best answer.” Also, be sure to read any open-ended items and writing prompts carefully before responding.

• Be careful when marking your answers so that you do

not skip spaces or fill in the wrong selections.

Code of Conduct for Test Takers, cont. Do:

• Make sure to completely fill in the bubble for the

answer you select and erase completely any answers you change.

• Keep your eyes on your own test.
• Try to answer each test item.
• Check that you have completed all the test items in the

test section before closing your test booklet.

• Report any suspected cheating to your teacher or

principal.

Code of Conduct for Test Takers, cont. DO NOT:

• Have notes in your possession during the test.
• Have an unapproved electronic device (e.g. cell phones,

smartwatches, etc.) in your possession during the test.

• Share a calculator with others.
• Use the bubbles in the answer booklet to either eliminate

possible incorrect answers or possible correct answers by making marks in multiple bubbles and erasing. Mark only the bubble for the correct answer you have chosen.

• Talk with others about questions on the test during or after

the test (You may discuss the testing process or issues of concern with your parents/guardians).

• Take notes about the test to share with others.
• Use social media to post information about the test and/or

test items.

DO YOUR BEST! GOOD LUCK!!!