Test Chairperson Training February 3 , 8 and 10, 2017 STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TEST, 10th EDITION (SAT-10) Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 Test Chairperson Training February 3 , 8 and 10, 2017
Agenda Registration Sign-in SAT-10, K-2 District-wide Schedule of Activities and Who’s Tested Preparing for Testing Review of the SAT-10 Program Guide Training Test Administrators and Proctors Test Security Administering the Test Returning Materials Questions and Answers
Key Dates February 14 ID Header Sheets preprinted by ITS March 6-10 SAT-10 materials delivered to schools March 23 Deadline for schools to conduct training sessions March 27 – April 3 Testing window for visually impaired students March 27 Sentence Reading subtest: Kindergarten Reading Comprehension subtest: Grades 1 and 2 March 28 Mathematics subtest: Kindergarten Mathematics: Problem Solving subtest: Grades 1 and 2 March 29-30 Make-up testing for all grade levels Program Guide pg. 2
Key Dates, Continued March 30 - April 5 Hand deliver all “To Be Scored” and “Not To Be Scored” documents directly to the Test Distribution Center. Monday – Friday no later than 2:00 p.m. Except for Wednesdays by 1:00 p.m. April 21 Deadline for submitting missing materials/security investigations Program Guide pg. 2
STUDENTS TO BE TESTED All kindergarten, grade 1 and 2 students in the district, including: English Language Learners (ELLs) regardless of time in an ESOL program; and Most students with disabilities Home Education Program Students (Location #8015) Miami-Dade Online Academy Students (Location #7001). Program Guide pg. 3
The only students who may be excluded from SAT-10 are: Students with disabilities who have a current Individual Education Plan (IEP) that specifies the student is exempt from standardized testing; OR Student who has a temporary physical disability (e.g., broken arm) or temporary emotional problem, (e.g., recent death in the family). Students who are visually impaired and the test format is not available. List students who have been excluded on the Record of Absences, Exemptions and Invalidations form. Division of Special Education, 305-995-1721 Program Guide pg. 5
OPT(ional) Field Codes Codes for Students with Disabilities and Section 504 Code Code Description Category of Student A Not Tested- Exempt- Exceptional Students with disabilities who have a current IEP that specifies no standardized testing. Exempt students with disabilities may be assessed with an alternate assessment procedure. H Program Guide 10 Not Tested- Other Any student who was present during the administration of the SAT-10 but did not participate because of a temporary physical disability (Section 504) (e.g., broken arm), emotional problem (e.g., recent death in the family) or test format not available.
ACCOMMODATIONS Determine which students need accommodations. Any student with accommodations documented on an IEP must receive them. Review accommodations for LEP students on page 4 in the program guide. Review accommodations for students with disabilities on pages 5-6 in the program guide. Oral Presentation is NOT an allowable accommodation for this assessment. Program Guide pgs. 4-6
Test Chairperson Responsibilities – Preparing for Testing Carefully check all received testing materials and make sure quantities are sufficient. Secure materials in an access-restricted area. Ensure that a list of students entering after February 14 is maintained. Make testing room arrangements. Administer the practice test. Inform parents of testing schedule. Sort and arrange testing materials for each test administrator. Prepare teacher count sheets. Account for and distribute testing materials each day of testing. Program Guide pgs. 7, 29-33
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Test Chairperson Responsibilities – Preparing for Testing Continued Train test administrators and proctors on the following: Who must be tested Testing schedule Administration Procedures Test room conditions Following the script for administering the SAT-10 Handling special considerations such as invalidations and absences Procedures to account for and handle secure test materials Test security video Program Guide pgs. 7, 26-28
A Note about Testing Time The times provided for the SAT-10 are approximate times only, and should be appropriate for most standard curriculum students. Students who need additional time to complete the assessment should be allowed to finish the test. Accommodations may be provided to students with disabilities and LEP students, as determined appropriate. Program Guide pgs. 10-11
Reading Comprehension Testing Schedule Monday March 27 Tuesday March 28 Wednesday March 29 Thursday March 30 Friday March 31 Kindergarten Sentence Reading Mathematics Make-up Testing Grade 1 Reading Comprehension Mathematics: Problem Solving Grade 2 Reading Comprehension
Administration Reminders District provided paper rulers Kindergarten Sentence Reading subtest: Use the blank side as a marker Mathematics: Use the blank side as a marker. Grades 1 and 2 Reading Comprehension subtest: Use the blank side as a marker Mathematics Problem Solving: Ruler is required to complete test items. Mathematics/Mathematics Problem Solving Test questions can only be read once for all standard curriculum students in grades K-2. However, ELL and SPED students in grades K-2 may have test questions reread or clarified on a one -on-one basis IF students request it. Program Guide pg. 11 and 13
ABSENCES AND INVALIDATIONS Make provisions for make-up testing for students who are absent during the testing window. The following circumstances may require a subtest(s) to be invalidated: - A student fails to follow instructions. - A student is observed giving or receiving assistance. - A student exhibits behavior that disrupts other students. Program Guide pg. 13
“OTHER INFORMATION” FIELD CODES “OTHER INFORMATION” Field on ID Header Sheet Absences, Invalidations, or Accommodations Subtest Absence Code Invalidation Accommodation Sentence Reading or Reading Comprehension 5 6 9 Mathematics or Mathematics: Problem Solving 3 4 8 All Applicable Subtests 1 2 7 Program Guide pg. 9
Required Materials Test materials for each student (test booklet, ID Header) Sharpened #2 pencils Scratch paper (mathematics subtest K-2) Centimeter/inch ruler (both subtests/K-2) Directions for Administering SESAT 2 (orange kindergarten) Directions for Administering the Stanford Select Primary 1 (green 1st grade) and Primary 2 (blue 2nd grade) Do Not Disturb sign Program Guide pgs. 11-12
Test Materials Each student must be assigned a ‘set’ of materials consisting of a test booklet and an ID Header Sheet . Test Booklets Complete student info on top line on the back of test booklet including student name, teacher, and school (hand-written). NO BUBBLING IS REQUIRED on the test booklet. Students bubble answers in the test booklets. ID Header Sheets Students enrolled on or before February 14, 2017, will have pre-printed ID Header Sheets. ID Header Sheets must be hand bubbled for all other students. Program Guide pgs. 8, 41-42
ID HEADER SHEET REQUIRED FIELDS Student’s Name ID Number (7 digits) School Location (4 digits) Student’s Current Grade Program Guide pg. 8 and 41
Back Cover of SAT-10 Test Booklet Program Guide pg. 42
Sample Student Identification (ID) Header Sheet 1 = NAME - Beginning at the left: Student's last name, first name, and middle initial 2 = STUDENT'S ID NUMBER - Student's 7-digit ID number 3 = SCHOOL - School's 4-digit location number 4 = GRADE - Student's grade level 5 = FORM - Obsolete (Leave Blank) 6 = OPT(ional): A = Not Tested - Exempt – Exceptional H = Not Tested - Other 7 = OTHER INFORMATION - Code absent, invalid, or accommodation, by subtest, as appropriate See chart on page s 9-10 Program Guide pg. 41
Damaged Test Booklets Transfer student ID info and student responses to a new booklet. Write “Damaged” across the front cover. Verify that the transferred information is correct and submit replacement test booklet with the other “To Be Scored” test materials for scoring. Pack the damaged test booklet in Box #1 of the “Not To Be Scored” testing materials. Program Guide pg. 15
Test Chairperson Responsibilities- Following the Completion of All Testing Prepare materials for return. Assemble sets of student test materials, by grade as specified. Package “To Be Scored” materials and “Not To Be Scored” materials. Submit a written account of any missing test booklets or testing irregularities to Student Assessment and Educational Testing by April 21, 2017. Submit all original forms and make copies for your records. Program Guide pgs. 15--17
PACKING “TO BE SCORED” DOCUMENTS Program Guide pg. 18
PACKING “NOT TO BE SCORED” DOCUMENTS Program Guide pg. 20
Tentative Report Schedule May 2017 Listing of Results (Grade 2) July 2017 Student Listing of Results (Grades K-1) School Summary Report Posted to ARDA Website August 2017 Individual Student Reports (ISRs) Program Guide pg. 21
Required Forms Teacher Count Sheets Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations Return Packing List for “To Be Scored” Documents Return Packing List for “Not To Be Scored” Documents School Procedural Checklist Program Guide pgs. 36-39
Reminders Testing window: March 27-30, 2017 Return dates and new times All kindergarten students district-wide will be testing with the SAT-10 level SESAT 2. All students K-2 will be provided the district centimeter rulers for both subtests tested. All students K-2 will have practice test materials.
Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I Ms. Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor I Contact Information For information about when to test, who to test, testing procedures, and testing accommodations, please contact: Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I Student Assessment and Educational Testing 1450 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 208 Phone: 305-995-7520 Mail Code: 9023 Fax: 305-995-7522 Email: mcabeza@dadeschools.net For additional testing materials and assistance with packing, please contact: Ms. Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor I Test Distribution Center (TDC) http://oada.dadeschools.net/TDC/TDC.asp 13135 S.W. 26 Street Phone: 305-995-3743 Mail Code: 9038 Fax: 305-995-3963 Email: mrhernandez@dadeschools.net
Sources For Information For additional Test Chairperson resources, please visit the Student Assessment and Educational Testing district web page at: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp
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