Benchmark test given several times a year. Test taking skills. Trip after TAAS test as a reward for good work. After TAAS, students go to movies, go swimming. TAAS not enough incentive on middle school students.
Teachers understand risks of opening books early - know procedures.
If teacher did something wrong - would not tell. A 3 rd grader developed an ulcer. Upset when ESL students had to take test. Follow through on all disciplinary actions, if problems. Rotating monitor - monitor should have to stay in every room throughout the test.