1. Before we begin, please make yourself comfortable and complete the STAR Pre-Test Quiz

2. Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program Pre-Test Workshop
January 2011 2

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Objectives
STAR coordinators will:
Follow correct, current, STAR procedures
Ensure all materials are handled securely and appropriately
Provide training and monitoring
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Agenda
Registration and take quiz
Introductions
Objectives and agenda
New for STAR 2011
STAR coordinator responsibilities
Writing tests
California Standards Tests (CSTs)
California Modified Assessment (CMA)
Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS)
Multiple-choice tests
California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA)
After Testing
Summary
Early Assessment Program (EAP) tests
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New for STAR 2011 Overview
Coordinator Manual (M) Page 2
CST and CMA writing test in grade 4
New CMA tests
CMA for English–Language Arts (ELA) in grade 10
CMA for English–Language Arts (ELA) in grade 11
CMA for Geometry in grades 8–11
Answer documents: A3a and A3b
Q 1
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6. STAR District Coordinator Responsibilities
M 9
Handle testing materials
Ensure test security
Receive, inventory, store, distribute, track, collect, and return materials
Coordinate testing schedule
Coordinate collection of demographic data
Pre-ID (preferred)
Or hand-mark answer documents
Complete the Demographic Fields Form (if needed)
Train and oversee site coordinators
Train examiners
Q 2
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7. STAR Site Coordinator Responsibilities
M 54
Prevent errors
Keep secure
Verify materials are marked correctly to ensure correct student scores
Guarantee correct enrollment counts
Return materials promptly
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Writing Tests
M 31, 52
CST and CMA
Grades 4 and 7
Give correct test (CST or CMA) See bottom of response booklet and DFA
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Writing Tests
When?
March 1 (makeup March 2)
May 3 (makeup May 4) Only if not in session March 1
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After Writing Testing
M 34, 55
If the student used a word processor:
Mark Section A3, “Accommodations and Modifications,” D or T
If A3 is not marked, the test will not be processed
Place print-out inside Writing Response Booklet
Return all materials with either the scorables (student was given test) or nonscorables
Return by
Sites: one day after testing
Districts: two days after testing
Q 3
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11. STAR Program Multiple-Choice Tests
CSTs
Most students take CSTs
Grades 2–11 unless taking CMA or CAPA
CMA
Grades 3–11; varies by grade and content area
Must have IEP and meet eligibility criteria
STS
For Spanish-speaking English learners
Grades 2–11
Must also take CST and/or CMA
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12. California Standards Tests (CSTs)
M 36, 82
Grades 2–11
Unless taking CMA or CAPA
Subjects tested:
English–Language Arts (ELA): all grades writing for grades 4 and 7
Mathematics: grades 2–7 and end-of-course (EOC) 7–11
Science: grades 5, 8, 10, and EOC 9–11
History–Social Science: grades 8, 11, and EOC 9–11
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13. Who Takes Which CST for Mathematics?
Grades 2–6: Grade-level test required
Grade 7: Grade 7 math test or Algebra I required
Grades 8–9: One of the following is required:
EOC mathematics CST; or
CST for Summative High School Mathematics (grade 9 only); or
CST for General Mathematics (if no math course or completing a course for which there is not an EOC mathematics CST)
Grades 10–11: One of the following is required:
CST for Summative High School Mathematics
No assessment required if not taking a mathematics course
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14. Summative High School Mathematics
Students in grades 9–11 will take the CST for Summative High School Mathematics if:
Previously completed Algebra I and Algebra II and Geometry courses, and completing an advanced mathematics course this year; or
Previously completed a course aligned with the Integrated Mathematics 3 test blueprint, and completing an advanced mathematics course this year; or
Previously completed Algebra I and Algebra II and Geometry courses and are taking no mathematics course this year; or
Previously completed a course aligned with the Integrated Mathematics 3 test blueprint and are taking no mathematics course this year.
Previously took the CST for Summative High School Mathematics.
Q 4
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15. Mark Correct Mathematics Test Taken
Or student will not receive a SCORE.
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CST HS video through math only
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CST for Science
M 17, 82
Required grade-level science
Grades 5, 8, 10: all students take the grade-level test
Grades 9–11 EOC
Based on standards-based science course completed during the school year or the previous summer, whichever is more recent
If more than one standards-based science course will be completed during the school year, the district must determine which test will be taken
Mark correct EOC test and version number on the answer document
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CMA Tests for 2011
M 3, 13, 72
CMA for ELA in grades 3–11 (added grades 10, 11 in 2011)
CMA for Writing in grades 4 and 7
CMA for Mathematics in grades 3–7
CMA for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11)
CMA for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11) (new in 2011)
CMA for Science in grades 5 and 8
CMA for Life Science in grade 10
Q 1
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Who Takes the CMA?
M 16, 72, 83
Students:
Have an IEP
Meet the SBE-adopted eligibility criteria
Enrolled in grades 3–11
May take the CMA for some subjects, CST for other subjects
Must take grade-level CSTs when a CMA is not offered
May have previously taken the CMA, regardless of score
Not eligible to take the CAPA
IEP specifies the CMA and subject(s)
No modifications; if needed, take the CST
Q 5
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CMA Materials 2011
CMA booklets for grade 3
Separate scorable test booklet
If no CST taken, return CST test booklet with non-scorables
CMA for Grades 4–7
CST and CMA in same answer document
If both CST and CMA taken, must mark Section 7c for CMA tests taken on CST answer documents
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CMA Materials for 2011
CMA for Grades 8–11
Separate answer documents and test booklets
Must return CST answer document only if CST taken
Return a CST answer document for every CMA tester who takes a required grade-level history–social science CST (grades 8 and 11), an EOC science CST (grades 9–11), and/or an EOC history–social science CST (grades 9–11).
If no CST taken, return CST test booklet with non-scorables
Single DFA used for 9–11
Q 6
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22. CST/CMA Answer Document
Right side of inside of answer doc grades 4−7
CMA section has:
Different subject icons from CST
Alternate row shading for the response bubbles
Three answer choices
Fewer number of questions
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23. CMA Grade 7 Answer Document Mathematics Section
Grade 7 mathematics and Algebra I have different numbers of questions
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Break
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STS
M 3, 14, 17
STS for Reading/Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2–11
STS for Mathematics in grades 2–7
STS for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11)
If Algebra I course completed in 2010−11 school year
STS for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11)
If Geometry course completed in 2010−11 school year
Students in grades 8 and 9 who are not taking Algebra I or Geometry courses take NO STS math, but do take CST math.
Q 7
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Who Takes the STS?
M 3, 14
Required for Spanish-speaking English learners (EL), grades 2–11, who either:
Receive instruction in Spanish; or
Have been enrolled in a school in the U.S. less than 12 cumulative months.
Districts may also administer to other Spanish-speaking ELs in grades 2–11
Not to be administered to English-only, I-FEP, or R-FEP students
All students must also take CSTs or the CMA
Students who take CAPA do NOT take STS
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Video: STS Elementary
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28. Multiple-Choice Tests
Pre-ID early
Receive delivery District 10–20 days before testing
School 5–10 days before testing
Train
Inventory
Distribute and track materials
Prepare materials
Ensure correct Master File and SGID
Test
Pack with complete labels
Return for scoring
District 5 days after testing
School 2 days after testing
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29. Multiple-Choice Tests
Pre-ID early
Receive delivery District 10–20 days before testing
School 5–10 days before testing
Train
Inventory
Receive boxes
Count before signing receipt: not all boxes may come in single delivery
Distribute and track materials
Prepare materials
Ensure correct Master File and SGID
Test
Pack with complete labels
Return for scoring
District 5 days after testing
School 2 days after testing
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30. Multiple-Choice Tests
Pre-ID early
Receive delivery District 10–20 days before testing
School 5–10 days before testing
Train
Inventory
Distribute and track materials
Prepare materials
Prep answer documents
2011 only
No copying
Correct NPS code
Ensure correct Master File and SGID
Test
Pack with complete labels
Return for scoring
District 5 days after testing
School 2 days after testing
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31. Multiple-Choice Tests
Pre-ID early
Receive delivery District 10–20 days before testing
School 5–10 days before testing
Train
Inventory
Distribute and track materials
Prepare materials
Ensure correct Master File and SGID
Test
Give correct test to student
Give breaks only at end of part
Mark correct math test, version
DFA: translate only “T”
Pack with complete labels
Return for scoring
Dist. 5 days after testing
School 2 days after testing
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32. During Multiple-Choice Testing
Use Directions for Administration (DFAs) correctly
Read “SAY” boxes exactly as written
Translate boxes with “T” ONLY (NO questions, prompts, or passages)
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33. During Multiple-Choice Testing
Give correct test booklets and answer documents to students (e.g. grade 7 math or Algebra I to grade 7)
Give breaks only at end of part
Answer documents
Correctly mark test
Correctly mark version #
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CAPA
M 13−14
Performance-based, one-on-one test
Student must have an IEP
IEP specifies CAPA and level
For students with significant cognitive disabilities unable to take the CSTs even with accommodations and/or modifications or the CMA with accommodations
Do not take STS
Answer document:
Use only 2011 answer document
Ensure correct CAPA Level is marked in 7a
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CAPA Observers
M 48−49
Districts must double-rate at a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the CAPA students per level, per site
Double ratings are randomly selected
Observers must mark Observer and sign the answer document
Q 8
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36. Observers must mark sections
Preparing To Administer the CAPA
Observers must mark sections
1 - Name, etc.
3 - Date of Birth
5 - Name
6 - Gender
7a - CAPA Level
7b - Grade
11 - Student ID
12 - SSID
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CAPA video
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38. Test Receive delivery District 10–20 days before testing
School 5–10 days before testing
Pre-ID Train
Inventory
Distribute and track materials
Prepare materials
Ensure correct Master File and SGID
Paperwork
Back of answer document
Void, transcribe
SGID
Master File
Pack: scorables vs. nonscorables
Attach correct labels
Test
Pack with complete labels
Return for scoring
District 5 days after testing
School 2 days after testing
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39. After Testing Complete Back of Answer Document
DO NOT complete without CDE notification
A2 Special Conditions
A3 Accommodations and Modifications
Part a: mark “IEP” and/or “Section 504 plan” to indicate what plan(s) student has. Required to take CMA
Part b, mark codes for all accommodations student used as specified in IEP and/or 504 plan
A4 English Learner Test Variations
For each test, what was actually used
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Disability Code, 16a
M 113, 118−119
If not in Pre-ID, mark after testing
Required
000 if no IEP
Valid code if IEP
For CMA and CAPA
000 not valid for CMA or CAPA
If 16a is not marked or marked 000 and IEP (A3a) is marked, district data file defaults to 999, unknown disability and must be corrected
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After Testing
M 40, 63
Transcribe braille and large print (or not processed)
Write VOID on any answer document(s), with marks, not to be scored; return with nonscorables
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42. School Grade Identification Sheet SGID
M 24
Complete for each set of answer documents or test booklets
Place on answer documents for correct
Grade
School (school code machine- marked)
Pre-printed
Q 9
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43. After Testing Master File Sheets
Return with each school and district
Required if materials were ordered:
Write “0” (zero), no blanks
If not tested, note that school did not test
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44. After Testing Pack and Return
M 40, 66
Return all documents within an administration in same shipment
Separate scorables (with SGID) from nonscorables: make sure grade on answer documents matches grade on SGID.
Ensure correct school code correct (not correctable later)
NPS documents
Under SGID with code
With district materials
Return Home/Hospital with student’s school NOT NPS
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45. Complete Labels Correctly
Both district and school counts required
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Multiple-choice video if there’s time.
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Summary
What’s New?
Responsibilities, including training
Writing tests
CSTs
CMA
STS
Multiple-choice tests
CAPA
After Testing
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48. Questions Quiz Answers
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. B
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49. For more information, go to:
Or call the STAR Technical Assistance Center
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