STAR Testing Presented by: Caitlin Cline Theresa Anson EDUC 472

Test Background Bill signed in 1997 Must be completed 12 days before or after 85% of a school's year has passed First comprehensive tests in California administered to grades 2-11 in Spring 1998 Stanford Achievement Test Series, Ninth Edition (Stanford 9) California Standards Test (CSTs) from 2003 to present

Purpose The purpose of the California Standards Tests (CST) is to determine students' achievement of the California content standards for each grade or course. Students' scores are compared to preset criteria to determine whether the students' performance on the test is advanced, proficient, basic, below basic, or far below basic. The state target is for all students to score at the proficient and advanced levels.

What That Means The State Board of Education adopted these standards, which specify what all children in California are expected to know and be able to do in each grade or course.

Test Includes The 2011 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program includes four components:  California Standards Tests (CSTs)  California Modified Assessment (CMA)  California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA)  Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS)

Teachers Affected ALL TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS! THAT MEANS YOU!!! =)

Who Takes It The 2011 CSTs were required for students who were enrolled in the following grades/courses at the time of testing or who had completed a course during the 2010–11 school year, including 2010 summer school.

Information About the Test English Language Arts Writing Mathematics History Science  All tests are multiple choice except for the Writing portion.

English Language Arts Given in grades 2-11 Questions cover the academic content standards taught in the corresponding year  Grades 2 – 3 Made up of 65 multiple choice questions Test includes  Word Analysis  Reading Comprehension  Literary Response and Analysis  Writing Strategies  Written Conventions  Grades multiple choice questions Test includes  Word Analysis  Reading Comprehension  Literary Response and Analysis  Writing Strategies  Written Conventions

Writing In grades 4 and 7 there is an additional writings section In February 2000 the Governor signed legislation to add writing assessments to the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program’s California Standards Tests (CSTs) to be administered at the elementary and middle grade levels. The California Writing Standards Tests were administered for the first time in spring 2001 at grades 4 and 7. part of the California English–Language Arts Standards Tests (CSTs in English–language arts). The CSTs in writing address state Writing Applications content standards for grades four and seven. In grade four, these standards require students to produce four types of writing: narratives, summaries, information reports, and responses to literature. In grade seven these standards require students to produce five types of writing: narratives, persuasive essays, summaries, responses to literature, and research reports.

Mathematics Grades 2-6 have grade appropriate math tests Students in 7 th grade can take the 7 th grade test or an algebra 1 test Mathematics tests for grades 8-11 include General math (8 th and 9 th only) Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Integrated Mathematics: 1, 2, and 3 Summative high school Mathematics (grades 9-11) Have 65 multiple-choice questions

Science Tests are administered by grade level to students in 5 th, 8 th through 11 th Grade 5- covers 4 and 5 content standards Grade 8- covers grade 8 content standards Grades 9 through 11- covers End-of-course Science for high school standards Grade 5 Science, Grade 8 Science, Grade 10 Life Science, Biology/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physics Have 60 multiple-choice questions

History/ Social Science the CSTs for History–Social Science were administered by grade to students in grades eight through eleven. grade-level tests for grades eight and eleven end-of-course World History test for grades nine through eleven

Modified The CMA was administered to eligible students in grades three through eleven. The CMA is a standards-based test for students with an individualized education program who meet the eligibility criteria adopted by the State Board of Education.

Alternate Students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to take the CSTs even with modifications participated in the STAR Program by taking the CAPA. The CAPA is an individually administered performance assessment with all tasks linked to the California ELA, mathematics, and science content standards. The CAPA is administered to one student at a time Tests represents specific grade spans. Most students eligible for the CAPA take the level corresponding to their enrollment (assigned) grade.

California Department of Education Assessment, Accountability, & Awards Division 2010 STAR Test Results Quartz Hill Elementary School All Students - California Standards Test Summary Report County Name: Los Angeles County District Name: Westside Union Elementary District School Name: Quartz Hill Elementary School CDS Code: Total Enrollment on First Day of Testing: 693 Total Number Tested: 691 Total Number Tested in Selected Subgroup: 691 Note: The first row in each table contains numbers 2 through 11 which represent Grade 2 through Grade 11 respectively. Additionally, EOC stands for End-of-Course. An asterisk (*) appears on the Internet reports to protect student privacy when ten or fewer students had valid test scores. English-Language Arts (Grades 2-11) Result Type Value Students with Scores 647 % Proficient or Advanced 58.0 % Mathematics (Grades 2-7, and end-of-course) Result Type Value Students with Scores 651 % Proficient or Advanced 64.2 % Science CST (Grades 5, 8, and 10) Result Type Value Students with Scores 123 % Proficient or Advanced 76.4 % ©2012 California Department of Education ©2012 California Department of Education

California Department of Education Assessment and Accountability Division 2011 STAR Test Results Quartz Hill Elementary School All Students - California Standards Test Summary Report County Name: Los Angeles County District Name: Westside Union Elementary District School Name: Quartz Hill Elementary School CDS Code: Total Enrollment on First Day of Testing: 677 Total Number Tested: 677 Total Number Tested in Selected Subgroup: 677 Note: The first row in each table contains numbers 2 through 11 which represent grades two through eleven respectively. Additionally, EOC stands for End-of-Course. An asterisk (*) appears on the Internet reports to protect student privacy when 10 or fewer students had valid test scores. English-Language Arts (Grades 2-11) Result Type Value Students with Scores 624 % Proficient or Advanced 61.5 % Mathematics (Grades 2-7, and end-of-course) Result Type Value Students with Scores 631 % Proficient or Advanced 66.6 % Science CST (Grades 5, 8, and 10) Result Type Value Students with Scores 136 % Proficient or Advanced 69.9 % ©2012 California Department of Education ©2012 California Department of Education

California Department of Education Assessment, Accountability, & Awards Division 2010 STAR Test Results Sulphur Sprgs. Comm Elem School All Students - California Standards Test Summary Report County Name: Los Angeles County District Name: Sulphur Springs Union District School Name: Sulphur Sprgs. Comm Elem School CDS Code: Total Enrollment on First Day of Testing: 533 Total Number Tested: 533 Total Number Tested in Selected Subgroup: 533 Note: The first row in each table contains numbers 2 through 11 which represent Grade 2 through Grade 11 respectively. Additionally, EOC stands for End-of-Course. An asterisk (*) appears on the Internet reports to protect student privacy when ten or fewer students had valid test scores. English-Language Arts (Grades 2-11) Result Type Value Students with Scores 511 % Proficient or Advanced 69.9 % Mathematics (Grades 2-7, and end-of-course) Result Type Value Students with Scores 511 % Proficient or Advanced 72.2 % Science CST (Grades 5, 8, and 10) Result Type Value Students with Scores 106 % Proficient or Advanced 81.1 % ©2012 California Department of Education ©2012 California Department of Education

California Department of Education Assessment and Accountability Division 2011 STAR Test Results Sulphur Sprgs. Comm Elem School All Students - California Standards Test Summary Report County Name: Los Angeles County District Name: Sulphur Springs Union District School Name: Sulphur Sprgs. Comm Elem School CDS Code: Total Enrollment on First Day of Testing: 513 Total Number Tested: 513 Total Number Tested in Selected Subgroup: 513 Note: The first row in each table contains numbers 2 through 11 which represent grades two through eleven respectively. Additionally, EOC stands for End-of-Course. An asterisk (*) appears on the Internet reports to protect student privacy when 10 or fewer students had valid test scores. English-Language Arts (Grades 2-11) Result Type Value Students with Scores 481 % Proficient or Advanced 74.6 % Mathematics (Grades 2-7, and end-of-course) Result Type Value Students with Scores 481 % Proficient or Advanced 73.4 % Science CST (Grades 5, 8, and 10) Result Type Value Students with Scores 97 % Proficient or Advanced 84.5 % ©2012 California Department of Education ©2012 California Department of Education

California Department of Education Assessment, Accountability, & Awards Division 2010 STAR Test Results Emblem Elementary School All Students - California Standards Test Summary Report County Name: Los Angeles County District Name: Saugus Union District School Name: Emblem Elementary School CDS Code: Total Enrollment on First Day of Testing: 230 Total Number Tested: 230 Total Number Tested in Selected Subgroup: 230 Note: The first row in each table contains numbers 2 through 11 which represent Grade 2 through Grade 11 respectively. Additionally, EOC stands for End-of-Course. An asterisk (*) appears on the Internet reports to protect student privacy when ten or fewer students had valid test scores. English-Language Arts (Grades 2-11) Result Type Value Students with Scores 227 % Proficient or Advanced 67.8 % Mathematics (Grades 2-7, and end-of-course) Result Type Value Students with Scores 227 % Proficient or Advanced 74.0 % Science CST (Grades 5, 8, and 10) Result Type Value Students with Scores 51 % Proficient or Advanced 70.6 % ©2012 California Department of Education ©2012 California Department of Education

California Department of Education Assessment and Accountability Division 2011 STAR Test Results Emblem Elementary School All Students - California Standards Test Summary Report County Name: Los Angeles County District Name: Saugus Union District School Name: Emblem Elementary School CDS Code: Total Enrollment on First Day of Testing: 126 Total Number Tested: 126 Total Number Tested in Selected Subgroup: 126 Note: The first row in each table contains numbers 2 through 11 which represent grades two through eleven respectively. Additionally, EOC stands for End-of-Course. An asterisk (*) appears on the Internet reports to protect student privacy when 10 or fewer students had valid test scores. English-Language Arts (Grades 2-11) Result Type Value Students with Scores 125 % Proficient or Advanced 60.8 % Mathematics (Grades 2-7, and end-of-course) Result Type Value Students with Scores 125 % Proficient or Advanced 72.0 % Science CST (Grades 5, 8, and 10) Result Type Value Students with Scores 25 % Proficient or Advanced 76.0 % ©2012 California Department of Education ©2012 California Department of Education

California Department of Education 2010 STAR Test Results Peachland Avenue Elementary School All Students - California Standards Test Summary Report County Name: Los Angeles County District Name: Newhall District School Name: Peachland Avenue Elementary School CDS Code: Total Enrollment on First Day of Testing: 391 Total Number Tested: 391 Total Number Tested in Selected Subgroup: 391 Note: The first row in each table contains numbers 2 through 11 which represent Grade 2 through Grade 11 respectively. Additionally, EOC stands for End-of-Course. An asterisk (*) appears on the Internet reports to protect student privacy when ten or fewer students had valid test scores. English-Language Arts (Grades 2-11) Result Type Value Students with Scores 371 % Proficient or Advanced 67.9 % Mathematics (Grades 2-7, and end-of-course) Result Type Value Students with Scores 378 % Proficient or Advanced 72.0 % Science CST (Grades 5, 8, and 10) Result Type Value Students with Scores 80 % Proficient or Advanced 81.3 % ©2012 California Department of Education Assessment, Accountability, & Awards Division ©2012 California Department of Education

California Department of Education Assessment and Accountability Division 2011 STAR Test Results Peachland Avenue Elementary School All Students - California Standards Test Summary Report County Name: Los Angeles County District Name: Newhall District School Name: Peachland Avenue Elementary School CDS Code: Total Enrollment on First Day of Testing: 375 Total Number Tested: 375 Total Number Tested in Selected Subgroup: 375 Note: The first row in each table contains numbers 2 through 11 which represent grades two through eleven respectively. Additionally, EOC stands for End-of-Course. An asterisk (*) appears on the Internet reports to protect student privacy when 10 or fewer students had valid test scores. English-Language Arts (Grades 2-11) Result Type Value Students with Scores 357 % Proficient or Advanced 67.8 % Mathematics (Grades 2-7, and end-of-course) Result Type Value Students with Scores 366 % Proficient or Advanced 79.5 % Science CST (Grades 5, 8, and 10) Result Type Value Students with Scores 77 % Proficient or Advanced 80.5 % ©2012 California Department of Education ©2012 California Department of Education

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