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Below are SAT 9/STAR testing schedules from selected Bay Area Schools in our survey. Some schools complete their testing in three days, while others spread the testing over an entire week.. What remains consistent among our sample of five schedules is that testing is scheduled in combination with classes. The schedules have proven to be challenging to both students and teachers. For example, teachers face the challenge of conducting meaningful instruction due to limited time, i.e. 20 – 50 minute periods, and tired students. However, the combined class/test schedule is necessary for schools to receive state funding and for students to be relieved from taking an all-day standardized test. This testing schedule is especially strenuous on English Language Learners, as they do not receive more time to read and answer the questions.