Step 1: Set Up the Room

On the day of the assessment, the test administrator should be present at least one hour before the assessment session begins, to prepare the room before students arrive.

The following schedule outlines the recommended timeline for the PCAP administration.

ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 
ACTIVITY  TIMING 
Setting up assessment room and logging in to each assessment-designated device At least 30 minutes (before students’ arrival and depending on number of students)
Assigning students to their devices, reading instructions from script, preparing for Part 1 20 minutes
Part 1 (cognitive)

45 minutes

Note: If students need more time, they may be provided with 15 additional minutes. (This extra time does not include the additional time that can be requested as an accommodation.)
Optional short break Up to 30 minutes
Preparing for Part 2 5 to 10 minutes
Part 2 (cognitive)

45 minutes

Note: If students need more time, they may be provided with 15 additional minutes. (This extra time does not include the additional time that can be requested as an accommodation.)
Optional break  Short break or lunch break (depending on school schedule)
Part 3 (Student Questionnaire) 30 minutes
Total  2.5 to 3.5 hours

All students can have the following resources and supports, in addition to the built-in accessibility features and tools:

  • A pencil or pen, eraser, and blank paper for rough work (rough work must be collected and destroyed after each session)
  • Dictionary
  • Bilingual dictionary (e.g. English to French, etc.)
  • Thesaurus  

Classroom wall displays do NOT need to be altered for the assessment.

A workstation that has a device on which the LockDown Environment has been installed and that is fully equipped with a keyboard, mouse (if needed), and power supply (ensuring sufficient charging of the device) should be prepared for each participating student.

Schools will need to ensure that the room has an internet connection (either through wifi or a network cable).