How to Get Ready for Exam Day

Instructions

1. Continue planning your exam administration.

   Identify proctors, secure exam rooms and supplies, and communicate logistical details to staff and students. 

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   AP Coordinator Exam Day Guide

   Use this guide on exam day to oversee digital AP Exams.

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   AP Coordinator Planning Guide

   Use this guide to plan for administering digital AP Exams.

2. Train your proctors.

   Use the proctor guide and video to walk through exam day and train proctors on testing procedures. 

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   Proctoring a Digital AP Exam

   Watch this exam day walk-through video for proctors to see Test Day Toolkit and Bluebook in action and learn how they work together on exam day.

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   AP Proctor Exam Day Guide

   Proctors use this guide to administer digital AP Exams.

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3. Identify a technology monitor.

   The technology monitor will be on-site during the exam to help students resolve simple issues using the AP Technical Troubleshooting Guide (available in April). Go to the Technology Monitor section in the AP Coordinator Planning Guide for more information about this role. 

4. Follow up with IT staff about device and network readiness.

   Check network speed and strength in exam rooms and confirm Bluebook installation. Work with teachers and students to check device readiness. 

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   Technology Overview

   Get your devices and networks ready for digital testing.

5. Set up Test Day Toolkit.

   In early April, you’ll get a Test Day Toolkit access email. After signing in, create rooms, assign staff to roles and rooms, and optionally, assign students to rooms. 

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   Test Day Toolkit Set-Up Instructions

   Add rooms and proctors, and make sure staff can access the toolkit on exam day.