This should occur well in advance of the actual test administration. Duplicate them and have all of your teachers take the test under conditions that are similar to those in which students will take the tests. Have teachers work in small groups to analyze the test questions. Administer the tests under the best conditions possible . Portray a positive attitude toward the tests.
Negative perceptions affect student performance.
Schedule testing sessions to maximize student performance . Assure that students will have the full, allocated block of time to take the test. Students should take the tests in their regular classrooms with their regular language arts or reading teacher. Re-organizing classes, giving tests in study halls or in combined, large groups are distractions to students that can have a negative effect on students' performance.