2015 Component 1: Content Knowledge Assessment Center Policy & Guidelines

Scavenger Hunt 2015 Component 1: Content Knowledge Assessment Center Policy & Guidelines

Key Features of Assessment Center 1. Who administers the Computer-based assessments?

2. Name the 2 websites to consult for up to date information about NB assessment:

About Computer Based Assessments 1. What must you demonstrate knowledge of on the computer based assessment. a.

2. How is this knowledge assessed? a.

3. Where can I find additional information about my specific certificate area?

Before and Scheduling Your Assessment Center Appointment 1. What must I receive before I am able to schedule?

2. What must match exactly?

3. Where can I find information on how to make changes? Page ______

4. In addition to my certificate area, what other information does my AAT list?

5. Where do I find information about Requesting Test Accommodations? Page ______

6. What is the deadline for Accommodations for my portfolio?______for Assessment Center? ______

Scheduling Your Assessment Center Appointment Planning Ahead to Secure the Date 1. What are the guidelines on time for scheduling your appointment?

2. Name the 2 ways I can schedule an appointment.

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3. How will I receive confirmation after scheduling?

4. How do I schedule if I have an accommodation?

Changing Your Appointment 1. What page has information on canceling/rescheduling my appointment? Page ______2. What are the deadlines for rescheduling my appointment?

3. What are the deadlines for canceling my appointment?

4. Where can I find information on withdrawing my candidacy? Page______

Preparing for the Test Experience Online Preparation Tools 1. How can I become familiar with content of the assessment center exam?

2. Name the 2 online tools and what each contains. a.

What to Expect Reporting to the Assessment Center

1. What are the time recommendations for arrival?

2. Name 2 documents that you will be required to attest to? a.

3. What are the 3 steps of the initial procedure? a.

4. Where do I find information about late arrivals, absentees, and Center cancellations? Page ______

What to Bring to the Assessment Center 1. Where do I find types of identification accepted? Page______

2. Who do I contact if my identification does not exactly match my identification?

Certificate-Specific Requirements 1. Which certificates use a response booklet?

2. How is it used?

Assessment Center Rules 1. Where do I find a complete list of Assessment Center Rules? Page______

2. What are the consequences of non-compliance?

Materials permitted 1. Name permitted materials and page number. Page____

2. Name materials not permitted.

3. What is allowed on your computer table?

Duration of Assessment Center Appointments

4. Where do I find the Assessment Center schedule? Page______

5. What is the policy on Breaks?

Selected Response Items 1. Is it recommended to select a response for every items? ______

2. Why?

3. Which selected response is the recorded response?

4. How can you flag a response? a.

Constructed Response 1. How many exercises will you have? ______

2. How is the clock viewed during the assessment, especially last 5 minutes?

Reporting Assessment Center Problems 1. How are problems/incidents reported?

2. What is the time line for reporting?

3. Where do you send your follow up complaint? a.

National Board Candidate Rules Agreement 1. Read over these rules. Send any questions to National Board.

2. How is your privacy protected?

Non-Disclosure Agreement 1. Read over this agreement. Send any questions to National Board.