Step 4: Appoint Test Administrator

Identify at least one test administrator (which may be the school contact) to administer PCAP. More than one test administrator may be necessary if more than one class in the school is selected to participate and if assessment sessions will occur simultaneously in different rooms.

The test administrator may be any teacher in the school or a school staff member, such as a guidance counsellor.

It is also important for the test administrator to be confident in setting up and administering electronic assessments. CMEC offers technical support by phone (Contact Us), but we strongly recommend that the school’s or school board’s IT specialist be present on the assessment day to help the test administrator with setting up devices and troubleshooting, if necessary. ).

 

Note: CMEC does not cover any additional expenses the school may incur as a result of administering PCAP (e.g., hiring supplementary staff or purchasing extra supplies).

 

Once the test administrator is selected, the school contact will need to provide an overview of PCAP administration to them (unless the school contact will also be the test administrator).

The overview should include:

  • An explanation of the overall study;
  • A review of the assessment session logistics (see On Assessment Day); and
  • The list of tasks for future reference (see Test Administrator Checklist): Before the Assessment, On Assessment Day, and After the Assessment.