Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Paper-Pencil Tests March 2015

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 2 Agenda New for the 2015 Test Administration CAASPP Test Site Coordinator responsibilities CAASPP Paper-Pencil Tests – California Standards Tests (CSTs) for Science – California Modified Assessment (CMA) for Science – California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) for Science After testing

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 3 New for the 2015 Test Administration Of the CAPA tests, only the CAPA for Science will be administered. Because this test is administered to students in grades five, eight, and ten in Levels I and III– V, there is no test administered in Level II in Because all demographic data originate from CALPADS, some demographic fields have been removed from answer documents and test booklets, which has also caused some answer document fields to be renumbered. The fields remaining on answer documents are related to student identification and test conditions.

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 4 Schedule of Events Materials delivered to schools – March CST/CMA/CAPA Testing Window – April 7-16 All test materials must be brought to the DO Warehouse by April 20. Test materials shipped out of district on April 22. Site distributes test materials to examiners – CST/CMA testing materials: day of test only – CAPA testing materials: as soon as possible

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 5 Test Site CAASPP Coordinator Responsibilities

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 6 Receive Test Materials Keep secure at all times. Inventory – CST. CMA, CAPA in separate boxes for each school Fax a copy of the packing list indicating results of inventory (FAX # ) as soon as inventory is completed – If order is complete, FAX a copy of p.1 only with notation “Order Complete” – If discrepant, FAX relevant pages noting discrepancy. If you need additional materials, FAX order form

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 7 Before Testing Prepare a site testing schedule and send a copy to the district coordinator by 3/25. Conduct training for test examiners and proctors Collect Test Security Affidavits from anyone handling test materials. Arrange for locked central storage of testing materials Establish a location where test examiners will pick up and return materials each day. Ensure that testing locations are appropriately prepared.

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 8 READ and sign security affidavits. Emphasize NO unauthorized electronic devices. MAKE SURE CORRECT TESTS ARE ADMINISTERED. Note: ─Students who are not testing may not stay in the classroom where a test is being administered. ─If students need to be taken to another room to finish testing, BE SURE THEY ARE ESCORTED BY TEST SITE STAFF. Do not allow students to walk to another room with test materials by themselves. Test Site Coordinators: Train Examiners

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 9 Examiners shall monitor students throughout testing to make sure students are: – Marking in the correct section (CST vs. CMA). – Not going on to other parts or back to a previously completed part. – Not skipping a question on their answer document (so that they are off by one or more). – Not using unauthorized electronic devices during the testing session. – Examiners must ensure there is enough time to complete a part before beginning the part. Test Site Coordinators: Train Examiners (cont.)

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 10 Examiners CANNOT: – Review test questions before, during, or after testing. – Check students’ answers including (but not limited to): 1.Advising students of wrong answer or checking answers; or 2.Withholding answer documents until students demonstrate they have the right answers. Test Site Coordinators: Train Examiners (cont.)

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 11 Security Audits will be conducted – At randomly selected LEA offices and schools – Before, during, or after testing – Key Questions: Are testing materials secure, accounted for, and locked up when not in use? Are correct administrative procedures being followed? For example: Instructional materials have been removed or covered. Students are not being coached through the exams. Only appropriate Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations are being provided. No unauthorized electronic devices are being used. Test Security Reminders

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Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 13 CAASPP Paper-Pencil Tests

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 14 CSTs for Science – Students take grade-level CSTs for Science in grades 5 & 8 CMA for Science – Students take CMA for Science in grades 5 & 8 – Must have an IEP that designates that they will take the CMA for Science CAPA for Science in grades 5 & 8. CAASPP Paper-Pencil Tests

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 15 Use Directions for Administration (DFAs) correctly. – Read ALL “SAY” boxes exactly as written. – Be sure to read and complete “First Day of Testing” section with students. Apply Pre-ID labels. Check names on test answer documents before distributing to make sure students receive correct documents. Before Paper-Pencil Testing (cont.) (Test Site Examiners)

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 16 Note: – All students must complete box number 1 of the answer document, even if Pre-ID was used. – Students should mark the correct test version number. At Start of Testing (CAASPP Test Site Examiners) Section 1

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 17 Right side of inside of the answer document CMA section has: Different subject icon from CST Alternate row shading for the response bubbles Three options Fewer number of questions than the CST for grades 5 and 8 CST/CMA Combined Answer Document for Grade 5 & 8

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 18 Ensure correct CAPA Level is marked in box 6a. Only Level I can have “5” as a score. The highest possible score for Levels III and IV is “4.” CAPA for Science Answer Document

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 19 Districts must double-rate a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the CAPA students per level, per site. Students to be double-rated are randomly selected. Observers must mark Observer and BOTH examiners and observers must sign their separate answer documents. CAPA for Science Observers

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 20 1 – Name, etc. 3 – Date of Birth 4 – Name 5 – Gender 6a – CAPA Level 6b – Grade 8 – Student ID 9 – SSID Use blank from overage. Observers must mark sections. Administering the CAPA for Science Observer’s Answer Document

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 21 After Testing

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 22 Paperwork: – Complete back of student test answer documents. – Transcribe voided test answer documents. – Complete School Grade Identification (SGID) sheet. Packing: scorables and nonscorables – Attach correct shipping labels. After Testing (CAASPP Test Site Coordinator)

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 23 Train examiners to: – Erase NOTHING in answer circles. After Testing (CAASPP Test Site Coordinator) Answer Documents

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 24 Avoid teaching students to mark through answer circles to eliminate answers. Such marks MAY NOT be erased by adults. After Testing (cont.) (CAASPP Test Site Coordinator) Answer Documents

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 25 A1: DO NOT complete without CDE notification A2: Special Conditions A3: Accommodations and Modifications – Part a: mark “IEP” and/or “Section 504 plan” to indicate which program/plan student has, WHETHER USED UNIVERSAL TOOLS, DESIGNATED SUPPORTS, AND ACCOMMODATIONS OR NOT.  Note: IEP is required to take the CMA or CAPA. – Part b, mark codes for all Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations student used as specified in IEP and/or 504 plan. After Testing (cont.) (CAASPP Test Site Coordinator) Back of Answer Documents

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 26 After Testing (cont.) (CAASPP Test Site Coordinator) Back of Answer Documents A3: Accommodations and Modifications – For each test, mark what was actually used by the student Check for all SPED students. Ensure that all CMA documents have IEP bubbled-in

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 27 Transcribe: – Large print (or not processed)  In Section A3 on the back of the student answer document mark “H” – for large print – Damaged answer documents Write VOID on the front of damaged answer document(s) and return with nonscorables. After Testing (cont.) (CAASPP Test Site Coordinator)

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 28 Complete for each set of answer documents or test booklets. Check counts to be accurate; include documents of students not tested with reason why in A2. Place on answer documents for correct: – Grade – School – Processing stops if not correct. After Testing (cont.) (CAASPP Test Site Coordinator) School and Grade Identification Sheet (SGID)

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 29 Make sure the REQUIRED fields are completed to ensure accurate processing. – CAASPP Assessments administered – Grade Mark only one For CST/CMA After Testing (cont.) (CAASPP Test Site Coordinator) School and Grade Identification Sheet (SGID)

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 30 Make sure the REQUIRED fields are completed to ensure accurate processing. – Number of documents – Test start date = first day of testing within window Used by CDE accountability office – School code NOT pre-populated After Testing (cont.) (CAASPP Test Site Coordinator) School and Grade Identification Sheet (SGID)

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 31 An answer document must be returned for students enrolled on the first day of testing and designated to take one of the following tests (even if not tested): – CST for Science (grades 5 & 8) – CMA for Science (grades 5 & 8) – CAPA for Science (any level) Return answer documents for students with special conditions identified in Section A2. After Testing: Answer Documents to Return

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 32 Packing Materials Pack Scorable and Non-scorable materials as noted on pages – Number cartons separately for scorable and non-scorable materials. – Band documents in manageable sets. – Number bands under the same SGID – Do not place documents in different orientations under the same band. Review the guidelines for handling Nonscorable Materials in Table 12 on page 45. Do not return items that may be discarded or securely destroyed.

Copyright © 2012 Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved Pre-Test Workshop | Slide 33 Must return all CAPA Examiner’s Manuals with nonscorables Must return all test booklets. Materials are due at the warehouse no later than April 20 th. After Testing: Other Materials to Return