ACT Practice Test Proctor Script
Introduction
The
script I am reading is a highly abridged adaptation of the actual
script your proctor will read on test day. Before we begin the practice
test, I will briefly touch on the key points that your proctor on test
day will address in detail.
The following are prohibited and are grounds for dismissal on test day:
-
looking through the test booklet before the start of the test, working
on the wrong section, or referring to a previous or future section
- marking answers after time is called
- sharing test answers with anyone during or after the test
- attempting to remove test materials from the testing room
- using any unauthorized testing aids, including cell phones, during testing or on breaks
- attempting to take the test for someone else
At
this time, please completely power off any cell phones, pagers, watch
alarms, hand-held computers and other electronic devices and put them
away until the practice test is complete.
Remove
everything from your desk, except your pencils, erasers and acceptable
calculator. Close all bags and backpacks and put them under your desk
until the practice test is complete.
In a moment I'll give an answer sheet and test book to each of you.
The test book will be [the official ACT 2017-18 practice test, provided
free in ACT Inc.'s "2017-18 Preparing for the ACT" booklet]. Do not open
your test book until I tell you to.
[Distribute answer sheets and practice test books.]
On
test day, your proctor will provide item-by-item guidance on how to
fill in your name, personal information, and other data on your answer
sheet. For time efficiency, today we will dispatch with these
instructions; be prepared, however, for this part of the process on test
day.
Today's
practice ACT consists of four multiple choice sections, which are, in
order, English, Math, Reading, and Science. The actual ACT on test day will include an optional essay
comprising the fifth test section; the essay is not included, however,
in today's practice test.
During
testing keep your answer booklet and test flat on your desk. Be sure
you use a no. 2 pencil. When gridding answers, it is very important that
you fill in the entire circle. If you change your response, erase it as
completely as possible. It is very important that you follow these
instructions when filling in your answer sheet.
I
will make an announcement when there are 5 minutes remaining in each
section. When I announce the end of the section, immediately put your
pencil down and end all work. If you finish before time is called you
may not turn to any other section.
Are there any questions?
[Field questions.]
In a moment, we will begin the practice test.
In a moment, we will begin the practice test.
Section 1
You
will have 45 minutes to work on Section 1, the English section. Now,
open your tests, turn to Section 1, read the directions and begin your
work.
[40 minutes later]
You have 5 minutes remaining for this section.
[5 minutes later]
Stop
work and put your pencils down. Put your answer sheet inside your test
booklet, then close your test booklet and leave it on your desk.
We
will now stop for a 5 minute break. During the break, you may leave the
room, but please return promptly; neither I nor your proctor on test
day can give you extra time if you return late.
Section 2:
You will have 60 minutes to work on Section 2, the math section. Now, open your tests, turn to Section 2, read the
directions and begin your work.
[55 minutes later]
You have 5 minutes remaining for this section.
[5 minutes later]
Stop
work and put your pencils down. Put your answer sheet inside your test
booklet, then close your test booklet and leave it on your desk.
We will now stop for a 5 minute break. During the break, you may leave the room, but please return promptly.
Section 3:
You will have 35 minutes to work on Section 3, the reading section. Now, turn to Section 3, read the directions and begin work.
[30 minutes later]
You have 5 minutes remaining for this section.
[5 minutes later]
Stop work and put your pencils down. Put your answer sheet inside your test booklet, then close your test booklet and leave it on your desk.
Stop work and put your pencils down. Put your answer sheet inside your test booklet, then close your test booklet and leave it on your desk.
We will now stop for a 5 minute break. During the break, you may leave the room, but please return promptly.
Section 4:
You will have 35 minutes to work on Section 4, the science
section. Now, turn to Section 4, read the directions and begin work.
[30 minutes later]
You have 5 minutes remaining for this section.
[5 minutes later]
Stop
work and put your pencils down. Put your answer sheet inside your test
booklet, then close your test booklet and leave it on your desk. Place
your calculator on your desk.
This
practice test is now complete. We will now stop for a 5 minute break
before grading and scaling the tests. Feel free to leave the room, but
please return promptly within 5 minutes to begin grading your practice
test.
Grading and Scaling
We will now grade and scale the practice tests. In a moment, I will
distribute paper answer keys and scaling charts to you.
