1. 1 Testing In-service 6 th -8 th grades 4/17/13 All Teachers need a copy of: 1.Grade Level DFA 2.Security Affidavit 3.PowerPoint 4.Test Schedule

2. 2 Signed Security Agreement Everyone handling the test must sign the security affidavit.

3. 3 19 STS Make-ups 20 HLLA 6 HLLA 8 21 Staff Meeting Testing Training Attendance Required 22 HLLA 7 High Point Testing Schedule Starts! CMA Math Part 1 26 CMA RLA Part 1 27 CMA Math Part 2 CST Math Part 1 28 CMA Math Part 3 CST Math Part 2 29 CMA RLA Part 2 CST RLA Part 1 30 CMA RLA Part 2 CST RLA Part 1 3 CMA /CST 6-7 Make-ups CMA /CST 8th Soc. Sci. Part 1 10 CMA /CST 6-8 Make-ups 4 CMA /CST 6-7 Make-ups CMA /CST 8th Soc. Sci. Part 2 5 CMA /CST 6-7 Make-ups CMA /CST 8th Science Part 1 6 CMA /CST 6-7 Make-ups CMA /CST 8th Science Part 2 7 CMA /CST 6-8 Make-ups Please check your student lists everyday to make sure you have the right students in your class.

4. 4 Directions for Administration (front cover) CST/CMA

5. Take a Minute to look at the DFA…. 5 Please put your name on the DFA. Each Tab is Dated and Labeled by section. Please note that ELA comes 1 st in the book, so there is a Day 1 st tab close to the front. –Day 1 Directions CST pg. 12 Section 1 Must be filled out Make sure students’ test books also have their first-last name.

6. 6 Materials… Do not Disturb & No Electronics signs Math & Science- scratch paper will be graph paper. Used scratch paper is secure and must be returned daily. Please remove scratch paper from all books and return in a separate pile. 8 th Grade only: Science reference sheet- after 2 nd day, return in a separate pile. Two No. 2 pencils with erasers (plus extras). Please sharpen after 1 st day. Must be posted in your rooms

7. 7 7 th Grade Only Math Directions for Administration Students need to bubble Type of Math. Both CST and CMA No 7 th Grade Algebra students this year. In the Say Boxes. CST= pg. 23 Please go to Math Part 1 and Highlight it

8. 6 th & 7 th CST/CMA Answer Doc… 8 CMA section has: Different subject icons from CST Alternate row shading for the response bubbles 3 answer choices instead of 4 Fewer number of questions

9. 9 8 th Math Directions for Administration Students need to bubble version # & Type of Math. General Mathematics Algebra I Both CST and CMA In the Say Boxes. Please go to Math Part 1 and Highlight it Student’s names will be on the test booklet

10. 10 Material check-out 7:00-7:40- Material check-out from the Computer Lab Check-out: count tests, & sign for testing materials - you are verifying you have the correct # of testing materials. You will be responsible for that specific number of tests until they are turned in.

11. 11 Testing Starts at Exactly 8:15 No tests can be passed out before 8:15. At 8:10, pass out pencils, rulers, & scratch paper 1 st. NOTE: Please check your roster everyday to make sure the right students are in your classroom. For those of you have students moving to another classroom for 1 or more parts of the CMA, the students should be marked on your roll.

12. 12 Before returning your test… Collect all tests from students who are finished and put them back into the testing box. Absences: Write any students who are absent on the absence sheet, so we can keep track of make-ups. Overflow: Write the names of all students going to the cafeteria for more time. Students must finish bubbling all questions in that section. They cannot go back later to the test.

13. 13 Overflow for CST and CMA in the Cafeteria Escort students. Students cannot carry testing materials to the cafeteria. Please call the office if most of your students are still testing and there are only 15min. left of the testing period.

14. 14 Check-in Tests Recess All tests must be returned to the Computer Lab. Do not forget … The DFA The “Do not disturb sign” posted on your door & “ No Electronics” sign in your classroom. Scratch paper from math tests You will be counted in and checked off before leaving. Please note: Keep your pencils Pencils will be pre-sharpened for the 1 st day. Please sharpen your pencils after the 1 st day.

15. 15 Testing Reminders…. Room Prep.- make sure to take down all posters that correspond to the Test. Students needing to go to the bathroom testing must have an escort. No Students can walk outside classroom with tests in their hand. Use “say boxes” to give instructions Walk the room while students are testing Make sure students bubble as they go along. If you see they skipped a bubble, make sure to let them know. If students finish early, encourage them to go back and check their work— do not have fun activities for them to do when they are finished.

16. 16 State & District Protocols

17. 17 FYI: Testing Information Website (Has unsecure DFA and sample Ans. Docs to help you prepare) Testing information: Go to the front page of the Sequoia Website and click Staff Links Click CST Testing Information in the side buttons.CST Testing Information

18. Watch the Videos http://www.startest.org/training/index.html