Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program Pre-Test Workshop

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Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program Pre-Test Workshop
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Objectives STAR coordinators will: Follow current STAR procedures properly. Ensure all materials are handled securely and appropriately. Train site coordinators to conduct testing consistently. Handout (H) Page 1 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 3

Agenda Introductions Objectives and agenda New for STAR 2013 STAR coordinator responsibilities Writing tests Multiple-choice tests California Standards Tests (CSTs) BREAK H 1 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 4

Agenda (after break) California Modified Assessment (CMA) Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS) California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) After testing Expedited return of results Summary Early Assessment Program (EAP) tests H 1 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 5

New for STAR 2013 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 6

New for STAR 2013 Coordinator Manual (M) Pages 2, 116 Emphasis on heightened security New security affidavit New and updated videos Answer docs: No CBEDS (section 14), collected in CALPADS No ASAM No SEID English-learner program participation (section 17) definitions changes CAPA Section A1 added STS for dual immersion Expedited return of results H 1 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 7

District and Site Coordinator Responsibilities
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District Coordinators’ Responsibilities
Q 1 M 10, 30 #1 Responsibility—Security No unauthorized electronic devices used in classroom during testing For testing purposes, any electronic device that is not specifically designated as an accommodation or modification in the student’s IEP or Section 504 plan is unauthorized. Security audits to occur H 2 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 9

Security Audits At randomly selected schools and district offices Before, during, or after testing Are 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 accommodations and/or modifications are being provided, et. al. No unauthorized electronic devices are being used. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 10

Quiz #1 1. Which of these is a district STAR coordinator’s most important responsibility? A. Inventorying Directions For Administrations (DFAs) B. Contacting the STAR Technical Assistant Center (TAC) C. Training CAPA Examiners D. Keeping materials secure 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 11

Quiz #1 1. Which of these is a district STAR coordinator’s most important responsibility? D. Keeping materials secure 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 12

District Coordinators’ Responsibilities
M 30 #2 Responsibility—Train Coordinators: Emphasis on heightened security New and updated videos Additions to DFAs Room sign with reminder of no electronic devices To be posted in clear view of students Included in District Coordinator kit Available on startest.org Can be photocopied H 2 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 13

Video Site Coordinator video, General, first part about security only 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 15

STAR Site Coordinator Responsibilities
Train examiners. Ensure examiners read and sign affidavits. Coordinator retains. Prevent errors. Secure test materials. Verify materials are marked correctly to ensure correct student scores. Guarantee correct enrollment counts. Return materials promptly. M 48 H 2 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 16

Site Coordinators: Train Examiners
READ and sign affidavits. Emphasize NO unauthorized electronic devices. MAKE SURE CORRECT TESTS ARE GIVEN. 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF. Do not allow students to walk to another room with test materials by themselves. Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: Before testing Check individualized education programs (IEPs) to see whether students should take California Standards Tests (CSTs) with accommodations and/or modifications, the California Modified Assessment CMA) with accommodations, or CAPA. H 2 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 17

Site Coordinators Train Examiners (cont.)
Examiners CANNOT: Review test questions before, during, or after testing. Check students’ answers including (but not limited to): Advise students of wrong answer or to check an answer; or Withhold answer docs until students demonstrate they have the right answers. H 2 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 18

Examiners shall monitor students throughout testing to make sure students are: On correct part 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 testing session H 2 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 19

Examiners shall ensure there is enough time to complete a part before beginning the part. Training tips H 2 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 20

Other District STAR Coordinator Responsibilities
M 9, 20, 28−31 Receive, count, store, distribute, track, collect, count 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) H 2 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 21

Writing Tests 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 22

Writing Tests M 32–36, 53–58 Writing tests are required. CST and CMA Grades 4 and 7 Examiners need to ensure correct test (CST or CMA) given. Check IEPs to determine whether CST or CMA. See bottom of response booklet and DFA. Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: Writing test It is required to administer writing tests to all students in grades 4 and 7. Not an optional assessment Part of the ELA score H 3 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 23

Writing Tests M 6 When in 2013? March 5 (makeup March 6) May 7 (makeup May 8) Only if not in session March 5 H 3 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 24

Before Writing Essay: Section 1
All students must complete, even if Pre-ID was used. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 25

After Writing Test Q 2 M 35–36, 57–58 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 scored Print out pages and write name of student, school, and district on back of each page. Place print-out inside Writing Response Booklet. Return with scorables. H 3 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 26

After Writing Test (cont.)
If a student with an accommodation, wrote response on loose-leaf paper or in large print or in braille document: Essay must be transcribed into Writing Response booklet or it will not be scored. Mark A3, Accommodations. B if student wrote on separate paper G if student used braille H if student used large print 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 27

After Writing Test (cont.)
M 35–36, 57–58 Return all materials with either the scorables (if student given test) or nonscorables (if student not given test). Return by: Sites: 1 day after testing Districts: 2 days after testing * Important to turn in as schedule * Late returns may not be processed for scoring 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 28

Quiz 2 2. What happens if Mike types his response to a writing test and nothing is marked in Section A3, “Accommodations and Modifications,” on his writing response booklet? A. Scoring Center will not process the writing test B. Scoring Center will process the writing test C. Scoring Center will return the test to the school district D. Scoring Center will mark Section A3 on the writing response booklet 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 29

Quiz 2 2. What happens if Mike types his response to a writing test and nothing is marked in Section A3, “Accommodations and Modifications,” on his writing response booklet? A. Scoring Center will not process the writing test 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 30

Multiple-choice tests

STAR Program Multiple-Choice Tests
CSTs All students take CSTs unless taking CMA or CAPA Grades 2–11 CMA Grades 3–11; varies by grade and content area Must have IEP and meet eligibility criteria STS For Spanish-speaking English-learners and for English-speaking Spanish-learners (purchased separately) MUST also take CST and/or CMA M 3 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 32

Before Multiple-Choice Testing
Receive boxes: All boxes may not come in single delivery. Before signing receipt, check number of boxes. Prep answer documents: 2013 only No copying Provide examiners with information about which demographics are to be completed. Ensure correct NPS code. H 4 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 33

Before Multiple-Choice Testing (Cont’d)
Confirm which tests each student takes. Confirm any accommodations or modifications students will use and where they will be tested. Prepare materials: Test booklets No. 2 pencils Scratch paper Rulers, if required (used with regular-print booklets only) Signs 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 34

During Multiple-Choice Testing
Monitor for use of unauthorized electronic devices. Give correct test booklets and answer documents to students whose names are on answer documents. Make sure students are taking the correct test and marking answers in the correct section of the answer document. Ensure students complete all parts of each test. Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: During Testing Remind examiners that they cannot check student work or advise students that they have an answer wrong or tell them to go back and check an item. They cannot withhold answer docs until students demonstrate they have the right answers. Closely monitor students during testing to make sure they are working in the correct part of the test booklet and answer document. Make sure that students do not go on to other parts of the test. Also make sure that students don’t skip a question on their answer document (so that they are off by one). Make sure that they have enough time to administer the test in one sitting (i.e., make sure that administration does not run into lunch time, etc.) MAKE SURE YOU ARE GIVING THE RIGHT TEST! (CST, CMA, end-of-course test, etc.) Students should mark the correct test subject for high school mathematics and science. 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 an adult. Do not allow students to walk to another room with test materials by themselves. H 5 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 35

During Multiple-Choice Testing (cont.)
Give breaks only at end of a part as indicated by stop sign. Mark answer documents: Correctly mark test name Note: if the test name is not marked, the test will not be scored. Tests that are hand scored in the fall do not go into API/AYP. Correctly mark version # Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: During Testing Remind examiners that they cannot check student work or advise students that they have an answer wrong or tell them to go back and check an item. They cannot withhold answer docs until students demonstrate they have the right answers. Closely monitor students during testing to make sure they are working in the correct part of the test booklet and answer document. Make sure that students do not go on to other parts of the test. Also make sure that students don’t skip a question on their answer document (so that they are off by one). Make sure that they have enough time to administer the test in one sitting (i.e., make sure that administration does not run into lunch time, etc.) MAKE SURE YOU ARE GIVING THE RIGHT TEST! (CST, CMA, end-of-course test, etc.) Students should mark the correct test subject for high school mathematics and science. 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 an adult. Do not allow students to walk to another room with test materials by themselves. H 5 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 36

At Start of Testing: Section 1
All students must complete, even if Pre-ID was used. At start of end-of-course testing, mark EOC test name: 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 37

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. ONLY translate boxes with “T” (NO CST/CMA/STS questions, prompts, or passages may be translated). Grades 9−11 are in single DFA for each test: CST, CMA, STS. Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: During Testing DFAs Remind examiners to carefully read all of their DFA before testing. The DFAs answers many of the questions that examiners have and will remind them what to do and what not to do. Remind examiners to read all of the directions to students when they administer the tests do not skip any directions. H 5 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 38

Schedule breaks Ensure there is enough time to complete a part before beginning the part. See DFA for more information on breaks. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 39

California Standards Tests (CSTs)

California Standards Tests (CSTs)
M 37–40, 59–62 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) grades 7– Note: Rulers used for grade 2 CST only Science: grades 5, 8, 10, and EOC 9–11 History–Social Science: grades 8, 11, and EOC 9–11 H 6 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 41

Who Takes Which CST for Mathematics?
Grades 2–6: Grade-level test required Note: Rulers used for grade 2 CST ONLY Grade 7: Grade-level mathematics test or Algebra I required Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: During Testing MAKE SURE YOU ARE GIVING THE RIGHT TEST! (CST, CMA, end-of-course test, etc.) H 6 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 42

Q 5 M 14–17, 84 Grade 8: One of the following is required: CST for General Mathematics (if no math course or completing a course for which there is not an EOC mathematics CST); or Algebra I; or Geometry; or Algebra II; or Integrated Math 1, 2, or 3 Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: During Testing MAKE SURE YOU ARE GIVING THE RIGHT TEST! (CST, CMA, end-of-course test, etc.) H 6 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 43

Q 3, 4 M 14–17, 84 Grade 9: One of the following is required: CST for General Mathematics (if no math course or completing a course for which there is not an EOC mathematics CST); or EOC mathematics CST; or CST for Summative High School Mathematics Grades 10–11: One of the following is required: No assessment required if not taking a mathematics course UNLESS eligible to take Summative High School Mathematics Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: During Testing MAKE SURE YOU ARE GIVING THE RIGHT TEST! (CST, CMA, end-of-course test, etc.) H 6 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 44

Summative High School Mathematics
Q 3 M 14−17 Students in grades 9–11 will take the CST for Summative High School Mathematics based on: Completion of Algebra I, Geometry, AND Algebra II courses in previous years; or Completion of course aligned with Integrated Math 3 blueprint in a previous year; or Previously took the CST for Summative High School Mathematics. Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: During Testing MAKE SURE YOU ARE GIVING THE RIGHT TEST! (CST, CMA, end-of-course test, etc.) H 6 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 45

Mark Correct Mathematics Test Taken . . .
Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: During Testing Students should mark the correct test subject for high school mathematics and science. . . . or student will not receive a SCORE. Also include correct version number. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 46

Video Site Coordinator video, CST HS video through math only 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 47

CST for Science M 15, 18 Required grade-level science Grades 5, 8, 10: all students shall take the grade-level test. Found in grade-level test booklets: no need to order separately. Students in grade 10 shall also take an end-of-course science test: If enrolled in standards-based science course EOC test booklets must be ordered separately Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: During Testing Students should mark the correct test subject for high school mathematics and science. H 6 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 48

CST for Science M 15, 18, 85 Grades 9–11 EOC Completed an applicable science course in the 2012 summer session or will complete it during 2012–13 school year: Review state blueprints. Review curriculum. Determine which, if any, EOC science CST students in each course will take. Mark correct EOC test and version number on the answer document. H 6 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 49

CST for History-Social Science
M 19, 85 Grades 8, 11 required EOC World History, grades 9−11 Students in grade 11 who are completing a world history course will take BOTH the U.S. History test AND the EOC CST for World History. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 50

Quiz #3 3. Last school year, Pat took the Summative High School Mathematics test. This year, Pat is in the tenth grade and is taking no mathematics class. Which test should Pat take? A. General Mathematics B. Algebra II C. Summative High School Mathematics D. No mathematics test 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 51

Quiz #3 3. Last school year, Pat took the Summative High School Mathematics test. This year, Pat is in the tenth grade and is taking no mathematics class. Which test should Pat take? C. Summative High School Mathematics 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 52

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California Modified Assessment (CMA)

CMA Participation Criteria
Have an IEP Meet the SBE-adopted eligibility criteria Previously took CST and scored below basic or far below basic Previously took CAPA and scored proficient or advanced in previous 2 years See full participation criteria: STAR District and Test Site Coordinator Manual H 7 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 55

CMA Participation Criteria (cont.)
ANNUALLY, IEP specifies: Whether the student takes the CMA or the CST with appropriate accommodations and/or modifications, regardless of previous CMA performance levels CMA subject(s) Variations and/or accommodations Examiners should check the student’s IEP to see whether and which CMA test the student should take. H 7 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 56

CMA Participation M 13, 15, 17–18, 74–75, 85 No additional modifications are allowed. If modifications needed, student should take CST with modifications. 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. H 7 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 57

CMA Tests for 2013 Q 4 CMA for ELA in grades 3–11 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) Note: If CMA students in grades 8 or 9 are NOT taking Algebra I or Geometry, the IEP should designate the appropriate CST math test accordingly. There is no CMA for General Mathematics. CMA for Science in grades 5 and 8 CMA for Life Science in grade 10 *Required History–Social Science for grades 8 and 11 MUST be taken with CST. M 13, 15, 17–18, 74–75, 85 H 8 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 58

2013 CMA Materials for Grades 3−7
CMA booklets for grade 3: Separate scorable test booklet If no CST taken, return CST test booklet with nonscorables. CMA for grades 4–7: CST and CMA in same answer document Grade 5 ONLY allows calculator (if written into the IEP). If both CST and CMA taken, must mark Section 7c for CMA tests taken. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 59

2013 CMA Materials for Grades 8−11
CMA for grades 8 and 11 Must order both CST and CMA grade-level test booklets for each student taking one or more CMA exams. All students MUST take the CST History–Social Science in grade 8 and U.S. History in grade 11. CMA for grades 9 and 10 Order the grade-level CMA test booklets for only the CMA tests to be administered. Order CST only if needed. Students in grades 9 and 10 may take only CMA (ELA, Algebra I, Geometry, grade 10 Life Science). H 8 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 60

2013 CMA Materials for Grades 8−11 (cont.)
Answer docs separate from CSTs If Pre-ID’d: For grades 8–11, if at least one CMA test is pre-identified for a student, the student will receive both the CMA and the CST pre-identified answer documents. Return only used answer documents for scoring. If NOT Pre-ID’d: Answer documents sent based on test booklets ordered. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 61

CST/CMA Answer Document
Right side of inside of answer doc grades 4−7 M 129 CMA section has: Different subject icons from CST Alternate row shading for the response bubbles Three options choices Fewer number of questions H 9 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 62

CMA Grade 7 Answer Document Mathematics Section
Grade 7 mathematics and Algebra I have different numbers of questions 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 63

Video CMA 7-11 Video 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 64

Quiz #4 4. Lee, who has an individualized education program (IEP), is in grade nine and takes no mathematics class. The IEP team has decided Lee should take the CMA for ELA. Which mathematics test should Lee take? A. No mathematics test B. CMA for Mathematics C. CST for General Mathematics D. CST for Algebra I 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 65

Quiz #4 4. Lee, who has an individualized education program (IEP), is in grade nine and takes no mathematics class. The IEP team has decided Lee should take the CMA for ELA. Which mathematics test should Lee take? C. CST for General Mathematics 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 66

Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS)

Who Takes the STS? M 14–15 Required for Spanish-speaking English learners (ELs), grades 2–11, who either: Receive instruction in Spanish regardless of the length of time they have been enrolled in schools in the U.S. or one of its territories; or Have been enrolled in a school in the U.S. or one of its territories less than 12 cumulative months. H 10 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 68

Who Takes the STS? M 14–15 As an option, districts may also test Spanish-speaking ELs in grades 2–11 who are not receiving instruction in Spanish. H 10 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 69

Other STS Stipulations
Students taking the STS must also take CSTs or the CMA. Students who take CAPA do NOT take STS. 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 70

2013 STS Materials Q 5 M 14-15 STS for Reading/Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2–11 STS for Mathematics in grades 2–7 Rulers for grades 2 and 5 STS for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11) STS for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11) Students in grades 8 and 9 who are not taking Algebra I or Geometry courses take NO STS mathematics, but do take the appropriate CST end-of-course mathematics test. H 10 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 71

Video Site Coordinator video, STS Elementary 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 72

Quiz #5 5. Marta is an English learner in the eighth grade who has been in U.S. schools for 10 months. If she takes no mathematics course, which mathematics test must she take, if any? A. CST for General Mathematics B. CST for General Mathematics and STS for Algebra I C. CST for Algebra I and STS for Algebra I D. No mathematics test(s) 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 73

Quiz #5 5. Marta is an English learner in the eighth grade who has been in U.S. schools for 10 months. If she takes no mathematics course, which mathematics test must she take, if any? A. CST for General Mathematics 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 74

California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA)

CAPA M 13, 15 Performance-based, one-on-one test For students with significant cognitive disabilities unable to take the CSTs even with accommodations and/or modifications or the CMA with accommodations Student must have an IEP IEP specifies CAPA and level Do not take STS H 11 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 76

CAPA Answer Document M 13, 15 Use only 2013 answer document. Ensure correct CAPA Level is marked in 7a. Level I only can have 5 as a score. H 11 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 77

CAPA Observers Q 6 M 49–50, 140 Districts must double-rate at a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the CAPA students per level, per site (including NPS). Double ratings are randomly selected. Observers must mark Observer and BOTH examiners and observers must sign their separate answer documents. H 11 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 78

1 – Name, etc. 3 – Date of Birth 5 – Name 6 – Gender 7a – CAPA Level
Preparing To Administer the CAPA Observer’s Answer Doc Use blank from overage. Observers must mark sections 1 – Name, etc. 3 – Date of Birth 5 – Name 6 – Gender 7a – CAPA Level 7b – Grade 11 – Student ID 12a – SSID H 11 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 79

Video Site Coordinator video, CAPA 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 80

Quiz 6 6. How many students should have a second rater/observer for an elementary school (K–6) with 47 students taking the CAPA (1 Level I, 26 Level II, and 20 Level III)? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 81

Quiz 6 6. How many students should have a second rater/observer for an elementary school (K–6) with 47 students taking the CAPA (1 Level I, 26 Level II, and 20 Level III)? D. 6 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 82

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After Testing Paperwork Complete back of answer document. Transcribe voided answer documents. Complete SGID. Complete Master File. Pack: scorables vs. nonscorables Attach correct shipping labels. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 84

After Testing Answer Documents
Train examiners to: Erase NOTHING in answer circles. Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: After testing NEVER, EVER, EVER ERASE ANYTHING in the answer sections of test booklets or answer documents. Call the California Department of Education (CDE) to discuss the situation if you are not sure what to do. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 85

After Testing Answer Documents (cont.)
Avoid teaching students in second and third grade to mark through answer circles to eliminate answers. Such marks MAY NOT be erased by adults. Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: After testing NEVER, EVER, EVER ERASE ANYTHING in the answer sections of test booklets or answer documents. Call the California Department of Education (CDE) to discuss the situation if you are not sure what to do. Remind second and third grade teachers that they should not teach students to mark through answer circles to eliminate answers. Those marks may not be erased by school staff after testing. Exception may be marks on CMA side of 4-7 Answer doc where student should have only answered CST. ? 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 86

After Testing Complete Back of Answer Document
M 41, 134, Inside back cover 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 accommodations or modifications or not Note: IEP is required to take CMA, CAPA. 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 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 87

16a—Disability Code Q 7 M 120–21 If not in Pre-ID, mark after testing. For CST and STS: Mark “000” if no IEP; or Disability Code from IEP. For CMA and CAPA: Disability code is REQUIRED. “000” not valid for CMA or CAPA. Also, be sure to mark the “IEP” or “504 Plan” circle in section A3a even if the student does not use any accommodations or modifications. Site Coordinators should emphasize in training and monitoring: After testing Mark “IEP” or “Section 504 plan” in A3a whether or not the student used an accommodation or modification Must mark “000” in Section 16a if student does not have IEP. H 12 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 88

CAUTION Q 7 If no disability is marked, but CMA answer circles have marks, Or CAPA answer doc is completed: Disability defaults to “unknown.” Must be corrected during Demographic Data Corrections or not counted as participating in API/AYP. H 12 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 89

Quiz #7 7. If marks were made on the CMA portion in a grade six answer document and no disability is marked, what will happen? A. The test will be scored as CST only B. The answer document is returned to the school district C. Student’s disability defaults to “unknown disability” D. Student’s disability defaults to “multiple disabilities” 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 90

Quiz #7 7. If marks were made on the CMA portion in a grade six answer document and no disability is marked, what will happen? C. Student’s disability defaults to “unknown disability” 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 91

After Testing Transcribe Braille and large print (or not processed) In Section A3 on the back of the answer document mark “G” or “H.” Damaged answer documents Write VOID on front of answer document(s) and return with nonscorables. H 13 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 92

School and Grade Identification Sheet (SGID)
Q 8, 10 M 25, 92 Complete for each set of answer documents or test booklets. Check counts to be accurate; include docs of students not tested with reason why in A2. Place on answer documents for correct: Grade School Processing stops if not correct. Pre-printed School code must be entered, not pre-printed. H 14 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 93

SGID (cont.) Make sure the REQUIRED fields are completed to ensure accurate processing. Test Grade Mark only one For CST/CMA, STS only Number of documents Test start date=first day of testing within window Used by CDE accountability office School code If NOT pre-slugged For home/hospital or independent study, enter 7-digit district code H 14 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 94

Quiz #8 8. District S has an SGID for McKinley Elementary School. On which of these sets does this SGID belong? A. McKinley High School grade nine answer documents B. McKinley Elementary grade five answer documents C. McKinley Elementary grade five test booklets D. All late answer documents for District S 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 95

Quiz #8 8. District S has an SGID for McKinley Elementary School. On which of these sets does this SGID belong? B. McKinley Elementary grade five answer documents 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 96

After Testing Master File Sheets
Q 9, 10 M 67, 94 Return for each school and district. Check counts of answer docs and SGIDs to be accurate. Required with scorables if materials were ordered: Write “0” (zero), no blanks, for each item ordered. If not tested, note that school did not test. H 15 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 97

Quiz #9 9. On the Master File Sheet, what should you write next to the grade if a particular grade listed did not test but the rest of the school did? A. Not tested B. 0 (zero) C. Nothing D. 47 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 98

Quiz #9 9. On the Master File Sheet, what should you write next to the grade if a particular grade listed did not test but the rest of the school did? B. 0 (zero) 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 99

Home/Hospital/Independent Study
On answer document, A3, mark as accommodation “M” if home/hospital. On SGID enter correct home hospital/independent study school code = same as 7-digit county district code. If test booklets/answer documents ordered, but those with that school code did not test, must return Master File Sheet with zeros next to each unused, ordered item. H 15 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 100

Nonpublic School Answer Documents
Put on answer doc each NPS unique school code. Put under SGID with school code. Return with district materials. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 101

After Testing Which Answer Documents to Return
Return answer documents for students with special conditions identified in Section A2. Must return CST and/or CMA answer documents only if test taken. Students taking CMA in grades 8 or 11 must return CST answer document. If no CST, CMA, CAPA, or STS test taken, securely destroy Pre-ID answer documents. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 102

After Testing: What to Return
All students enrolled on the first day of testing must return an answer document. Must return the secure CST and STS DFAs for grade 2 with nonscorables. Return used grades 2 and 3 test booklets with scorables. Must return all CAPA Examiner’s Manuals with nonscorables. Must return all grade 4−11 complete test booklets and unused grades 2, 3 test booklets with nonscorables. If only cover or part returned, considered security breach. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 103

After Testing: Pack and Return
M 35, 41, 46 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. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 104

Quiz #10 10. Which of these will help expedite return of results? A. Discarding Master File Sheets if no materials on the sheet were used B. Recording correct counts and grades of answer documents on the SGID C. Returning only the covers of test booklets and CAPA Examiner’s Manuals D. Returning all materials from all administrations in a single shipment 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 105

Quiz #10 10. Which of these will help expedite return of results? B. Recording correct counts and grades of answer documents on the SGID 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 106

Late Material Return Contact STAR TAC. Indicate school and district with returns. If late scorables: Depending on stage of processing at scoring center, there may be a fee to process. Late returns are considered a security breach. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 107

Expedited return of results

Expedited Return of CST & CMA Results
Q 10 Results available within 2–3 weeks of receipt of materials at scoring center QC process for early tests before results release. Scorable materials must be complete and include all information, including accurate SGID. Downloadable file from STAR Management System: Receive an notification of a link to a data file. File will include only a subset of fields. Use with caution: final results subject to change. 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 109

Summary & Quiz 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 110

Summary What’s New? Responsibilities, including security & training Writing tests Multiple-choice tests CSTs CMA STS CAPA After testing Expedited return of results 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 111

Quiz Answers D A C D C B 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 112

For more information, go to:
Or call the STAR Technical Assistance Center at 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 113

Early Assessment Program (EAP)
Next… Early Assessment Program (EAP) 2013 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 114

2013 EAP Updates Security is Important EAP Information
Only staff administering the tests should have access to them. Students must return all essay topic booklets and they must be returned. No electronic devices during testing EAP Information 11/23/2018

11/23/2018

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