Office of Curriculum, Technology, & Assessment

Dakota Assessment of Content Standards

Testing Checklist 

In order to help DACS Coordinators better prepare for the DACS testing; this checklist has been created to give coordinators a clear list of tasks to complete.

o DACS Coordinators and Technical Support have prepared the computers prior to testing:

1. The cache on each workstation has been cleared prior to testing
2. Arrangements have been made to minimize the amount of traffic on the T1 line during testing periods.  It is imperative that bandwidth is maximized for the tests.
3. If necessary, an exemption to the school’s content filtering software has been made.
                    (See DACS Trouble Shooting Guide)

o   DACS Coordinators have checked to be sure all students taking the DACS test have been entered into the system.  IMPORTANT!  (Use the CREATE STUDENTS icon to enter new students not already listed in your system.)

o   DACS Coordinators and proctors know the login procedures to begin testing. (See DACS Testing Instruction Manual)

o    DACS Coordinators and proctors are familiar with the DACS Trouble Shooting Guide.

o    All proctors who will be administering the test have been trained in the procedures and are familiar with the testing process. (See DACS Testing Instruction Manual)

o    All proctors have been given copies of the DACS Testing Instructions Manual, and are familiar with the instructions students will receive prior to testing.  (See DACS Testing Instruction Manual)

o    Preparations have been made to insure the testing environment is ready for students.  All students taking the Math test must have scratch paper available.  Students in grades 8 through 12 may use calculators; students in grades 7 and below are prohibited from using calculators.  (See DACS Testing Instruction Manual)

o    All student with disabilities have had testing arrangements made in accordance with their IEP’s.  (See Testing Instruction Manual: Students with Disabilities section)