Step 1: Set Up the Room

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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.

Please ensure all students have:

  • A workstation with a device equipped with a keyboard that was previously verified for PIRLS compatibility and connected to the internet (either through wifi or a network cable)
  • A mouse and power supply (ensuring sufficient charging of the device)
  • A pencil or pen and blank paper for rough work

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

ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 
ACTIVITY  TIMING 
Setting up testing room and logging in each student to their device  At least 30 minutes for test administrator only (before students' arrival and depending on number of students)
Assigning students to their devices, reading instructions from script, preparing for Part 1 30 minutes
Part 1 of PIRLS test  40 minutes
Short break Up to 30 minutes
Preparing for Part 2 5 to 10 minutes
Part 2 of PIRLS test  40 minutes
Break  Short break or lunch break (depending on school schedule)
Filling out the Student Questionnaire 30 to 35 minutes
Total  3 to 3.5 hours