STAMP 4Se Getting Started

REMOTE TESTING ▶
Technology Guide For Avant's Remote  Proctoring Solution
STAMP WS/WORLDSPEAK™ Test Taker Guide
Educator Proctored TestingSTAMP 4S ▶
STAMP 4SE ▶
STAMP Pro ▶
STAMP FOR HEBREW GUIDES ▶
SHL TEST ▶
Grades 7-12 Suggested Placement Levels
Higher Ed Suggested Placement Levels
Test Taker GuidesADVANCE ▶
STAMP WS/WORLDSPEAK ▶
PLACE ▶
APT ▶
Handwritten Writing Section Guide
Proficiency Levels & Rubric/Scoring Guide
Test Taker GuidesProficiency Levels & Rubric/Scoring Guide
Arabic Translated GuidesSuccessful delivery of an Avant STAMP 4S or STAMP 4Se assessment typically involves people in the following roles:
Testing Coordinator
The Testing Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact and overall coordinator for Avant STAMP testing. Responsibilities include:
Work with Avant representatives to outline your testing groups and testing windows
Distribute Test Codes and Passwords to teachers/proctors
Determine how your organization will use the Login Name field (a required field on the Login Page) and provide instruction to Teachers and Proctors.
Login Name refers to an identifier to be used by your organization. Every test taker must have a unique Login Name. The test taker will need to remember their Login Name to resume an “IN PROGRESS” test.
Be familiar with the available Avant STAMP user guides including the Avant Assessment Technology Guide
Ensure readiness by working with a Technology Representative
Check with your Technology Representative to determine if sufficient bandwidth is available for the size of your testing groups
Let the Technology Representative know which, if any, character-based languages and keyboard styles need to be activated on the computers that will be used for the Writing section of the test
Determine your testing schedule and make lab arrangements. Laptops in classrooms may be used for testing if lab time is unavailable. Avant will make every attempt to notify users in a timely manner when a program maintenance window will be utilized. Please plan for make-up exams and test completion for test takers who may take longer than expected.
Technology Representative
The Technology Representative ensures that computers used for testing meet the technical requirements and have the necessary tools for testing. Responsibilities include:
Be familiar with the Avant Assessment Technology Guide and ensure that requirements are met
Complete the preparation steps listed in the Avant Assessment Technology Guide, including configuring headsets and activating appropriate character sets, if testing in a character-based languages
Teachers/Proctors
If a teacher/student/classroom relationship exists, teachers can learn about the test and help test takers do their best by completing the following tasks:
Be familiar with the Avant STAMP User Guides and Resources
Take an Avant STAMP Sample Test
(Teachers) Distribute the appropriate Test Taker Guide (STAMP4S or STAMP4Se) to test takers and discuss it with them
Complete test proctoring preparation prior to testing day
Perform day-of-test duties
Test Takers
Be familiar with the contents of the appropriate Test Taker Guide (STAMP4S or STAMP4Se)
Take an Avant STAMP Sample Test
Practice writing and speaking in your language of study
Avant Support Representative
Provide training and documentation for Avant STAMP Testing Coordinators, Technology Representatives, Teachers, Proctors and Test Takers
Provide email and phone support to Testing Coordinators, Technology Representatives, Teachers and Proctors
Updated March 2022
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