In administering a standardized achievement test, a counselor realizes she has made a mistake and has given the group an extra five minutes of testing time on the first subtest. She should:
A)not go any further with the testing and make the students retake the examination where the timing error occurred.
B)estimate how many items were completed by the students in the last five minutes and erase those answers.
C)keep going with the testing because an extra five minutes will not have a significant effect on students' scores.
D)immediately consult the manual to determine what should be done with this problem.

Question

​In administering a standardized achievement test, a counselor realizes she has made a mistake and has given the group an extra five minutes of testing time on the first subtest. She should:
A)​not go any further with the testing and make the students retake the examination where the timing error occurred.
B)​estimate how many items were completed by the students in the last five minutes and erase those answers.
C)​keep going with the testing because an extra five minutes will not have a significant effect on students' scores.
D)​immediately consult the manual to determine what should be done with this problem.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct procedure when a mistake is made during standardized testing, such as giving extra time, is to consult the test manual. The manual often provides guidelines on how to handle various testing irregularities, including timing errors.

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