Stanford 10 Workshop Your School March 2009

Background: Stanford 10 is  a norm-referenced test in which students’ performance is compared national norms.  intended to inform classroom instruction by giving feedback about student performance in Reading and Mathematics.

Test Security Policies and Procedures Test materials must remain secure at all times.  Use the double lock method: locked cabinet or closet in a locked room.  Do not use secure test materials to prepare students for this test administration.  Do not copy/duplicate test materials in any way.  Do not keep any secured test materials after testing is completed.

Test Security Policies and Procedures Standardized testing procedures are consistent across all schools. Students requiring accommodations do in fact receive them. Test Administrators are prepared to carry out all of their responsibilities.

Test Security Policies and Procedures Procedures for Handling Testing Irregularities  Any concern about breaches in test security must be reported immediately to the Principal/Test Coordinator.  Be sure to fill out a Testing Irregularities Documentation Form, if needed, before the end of the day of the incident and forward to the principal.

Test Security Policies and Procedures Read and become familiar with the following documents:  Guidelines for Administering (pg 17) of the Stanford 10 Directions for Administering,  Test Plan,  Security Plan,  Preparing for Testing: Dos & Don’ts for Test Administrators, and  Security Information for Test Administrators.

Securing Test Materials: Test materials will be stored in a secure, double locked area until needed. Count and verify test materials you have received from the test coordinator. Sign the Test Booklet Tracking Sheet each Time there is an exchange of materials between you and the test coordinator.

Test Schedule: Administer the tests in the following order at the time specified in the Test Plan: For Grade 4 (Day I) March 10, Reading: Word Study Skills, Vocabulary & Comprehension For Grades 5 through 11 (Day I) March 10, Reading: Vocabulary & Comprehension For Grades 4 through 8 (Day II) March 11, Mathematics: Problem Solving & Procedures For Grades 9 through 11 (Day II) March 11, Mathematics For Grades 4 through 11 March , Make up testing

Make-up window: Make-up testing can be started immediately after the first testing has begun and can only include what has been tested to date. For example, on March 11, make ups can only consist of Reading tests because they are the only ones that have been given. Make up testing can be administered until March 16.

Who should be tested: All students in grades 4 – 11  Special education students should be tested at their registered grade. Exemptions :  ELL students enrolled for less than one year  Students taking an alternative assessment for state testing

Accommodations Accommodations must be consistent with those used during the student’s regular classroom instruction, including test taking. For time accommodations,  students must be working productively.  students will not be allowed to be moved to a new location to complete testing.

Activities Prior to Testing: Carefully count all materials when received from the test coordinator. Obtain student IDs for students who do not have a pre-coded Student Answer Sheet. Secure additional materials needed:  #2 pencils  Scratch paper  Standard/metric rulers  Calculators (if used)  Math Reference Sheets (grades 7-11 only)

Activities Prior to Testing: Prepare your test area:  Place a “Testing-Please Do Not Disturb” sign on the classroom door.  Take down any content related materials.  Charts  Word walls  Reference Materials

Activities During Testing: Ensure that calculators are NOT used for the Mathematics Procedures test. Be sure students clearly understand directions before you begin testing. Monitor student handling of test materials. Students are not allowed to respond to any questions in the Test Booklets.

Activities During Testing: Walk around the room to ensure that students are marking their answer appropriately and have not returned to a previous section. Notify your test coordinator of any testing irregularity.

Activities Post Test Administration: Collect a Student Test Booklet, Student Answer Sheet and scratch paper from all students after each session of testing. Check Student Answer Sheets to be sure that they are pre-coded or student name and ID have been gridded in. Check for stray marks that could scan as an incorrect response. Verify that Student Test Booklets are in good condition. Attach an explanatory note to any booklet that has been marked up and bring to the attention of the test coordinator.

Post Test Administration: Be sure there are no paper clips, staples or elastics attached to Student Answer Sheets. Place Student Answer Sheets in the following order: 1. Unused Student Answer Sheets (include Pre coded) 2. Student Answer Sheets that have been damaged, torn or written in with anything other than a #2 pencil 3. Student Answer Sheets for Scanning Return all test materials to your test coordinator. Inform the principal/test coordinator of any problems that may have occurred during testing.

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