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Proctoring Responsibilities

CALCULATORS

  • Calculators that are not allowed include: TI-89 and higher, HP 39G and higher, Casio FX 2.0 and higher. Electronic devices, writing pads, translators with QWERTY keyboards are not allowed. Paper bound dictionaries are allowed.



CELL PHONES

  • NO cell phones, pagers, beepers, iPods, or any such electronic devices are allowed in the testing area. If a student is caught will a cell phone, that school will forfeit the round.



ADMINISTRATING

  • No student should write anything until you say so. Students should begin with all pencils down.


  • Check all student calculators to make sure they are using an allowed calculator.


  • No calculators should be on the desks in a non-calculator round.


  • Pass out scrap paper to each student.


  • Pass out the question sheet to each student face down and tell them to print their NAME, GRADE, and SCHOOL clearly on the back of the question sheet. In addition, if that student is an alternate for that round they must write the word ALTERNATE.


  • No other writing may be put on the paper at this time.


  • When all students are ready, you can have them turn their paper over and BEGIN.


  • Each category (Rounds 1 - 6) is 10 minutes long and the Team Round is 12 minutes long. You are to give the students a two-minute warning and a fifteen second warning (30 second warning for Team Round).


  • At the end of the round, announce “ALL PENCILS DOWN AND PAPERS UP.” Do not allow students to continue writing after time has been called.



PROCTORING

  • Proctors should be vigilant throughout the round and be aware of student dishonesty/cheating.


  • Proctors should be walking around the room (not correcting papers).


  • Proctors should make sure students keep papers flat on the desk in from of them. Watch for anyone leaning forward or sitting back in their seats.



PENALTY

  • A student will receive a zero for that round if caught writing after time is called.


  • A student will receive a zero for the meet if caught cheating.


  • The team will receive a zero for that round if a cell phone rings or is used by a student.


  • The team will receive a zero for the meet if a non-allowed calculator is used in Team Round.