1. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TESTING COORDINATORS

2. take the place of reading all required Test Administrator Manuals. 2 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

3. LATE MARCH- EARLY APRIL Monday March 30 Tuesday March 31 Wednesday April 1 Thursday April 2 Friday April 3 MIDDLE SCHOOL 7 th Writing Day 1 7 th Writing Day 2 8 th Reading Make-ups Return Materials (make-ups allowed if needed) Warehouse staff will pick up Non- Scorables the week after testing. Student Holiday/Staff Development HIGH SCHOOL English1 English I Make-Ups English II 3 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Includes STAAR and STAAR A (online)

4. Student Assessment 2015 4 INCLUDES ALL TEST VERSIONS – STAAR (English & Spanish) STAAR SOA, STAAR A & STAAR L (on-line) Monday April 20 Tuesday April 21 Wednesday April 22 Thursday April 23 Friday April 24 Middle School (6-8) 8 th Math 6 th Math 7 th Math 8 th Social Studies 6 th Reading 7 th Reading 8 th Science Make-Ups Return Materials Warehouse staff will pick up Non- Scorables the week after testing

5. Monday May 4 Tuesday May 5 Wednesday May 6 Thursday May 7 Friday May 8 MIDDLE SCHOOL NO TESTS Algebra I Make-ups Scorable Materials Shipped HIGH SCHOOL US History Biology 5 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Includes:  STAAR, STAAR L (online), and STAAR A (online)  Campuses may adjust schedule as necessary

6. Monday July 6 Tuesday July 7 Wednesday July 8 Thursday July 9 Friday July 10 HIGH SCHOOL English I US History TAKS ELA Algebra I TAKS Math English II Biology TAKS Science TAKS Social Studies Return scorable Materials Closed 6 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Includes:  STAAR, STAAR L (online), and STAAR A (online)

7. STAAR SOA STAAR A STAAR L

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9. ONLINE TESTING

10. For regular STAAR test Can independently select and change his/her level of reading support during the test administration Administered to an eligible student from whom the appropriateness of this type of oral administration has been discussed and documented. It is advised that students complete the STAAR SOA online tutorial prior to the test administration. This tutorial allows students to become familiar with the tools available to them during the online SOA test session. 10 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

11. Text-to-speech panel that students can use to hear selected text: Test questions Answer choices Graphics as allowed in a traditional oral administration of a paper assessment Available in the following grades and subjects for students eligible for an Oral Administration Grade 6 Reading and Math Grade 7 Reading and Math Grade 8 Science and Social Studies 11 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

12. Resources: Information and student tutorials are available at: http://tea.texas.gov/student.assess ment/soa/ http://tea.texas.gov/student.assess ment/soa/ 12 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

13. ONLINE TESTING

14. Accommodated online version of STAAR for students who meet eligibility requirements Available for all grades 3-8 and EOC tests Offered only in English (No Braille or Spanish) Administered for the first time in Spring 2015 14 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Similarities to STAARDifferences in STAAR A passing standardsno field test questions time limits assessedonline administration curriculum test blueprint embedded accommodations and accessibility features progress measures

15. * These tools are subject specific, and only appear in applicable tests 15 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Tools Embedded Accommodations Accessibility Features Answer EliminatorPop-upsText-to-Speech HighlighterRolloversZoom Eraser Blank Graphic Organizers Color and Contrast PencilWriting ChecklistsPlace Marker Notepad Dot Tool* Line Tool* Ruler* Calculator* Reference Materials*

16. Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC 16  YES – TTS Provided and TA can read Pop-Ups and Rollovers  Math/Algebra I Q & A  Science/Biology Q & A  Social Studies/US History Q & A  Reading/E1 and E2 Reading – Pre- reading Text  Reading/E1 and E2 Reading Q & A  Writing/E1 and E2 Revising Selections  Writing/E1 and E2 Revising Q & A  Writing Prompt (at student’s request)  NO – TTS NOT Provided; TAs Must NOT read Pop-Ups and Rollovers  Reading Test – Reading passages/selections  Writing Test – Editing Selections and Q&A  E1 and E2 – Reading passages/selections  E1 and E2 – Editing Selections and Q&A  NO – TTS NOT Provided; TAs Must NOT read Pop-Ups and Rollovers  Reading Test – Reading passages/selections  Writing Test – Editing Selections and Q&A  E1 and E2 – Reading passages/selections  E1 and E2 – Editing Selections and Q&A

17.  Online tests – students will need headphones; available for paper testing with TEA permission  Provide students who are eligible for Supplemental aids those materials – all aids are not imbedded in STAAR A  ELLs taking STAAR A are allowed to receive linguistic accommodations if LPAC determines it is necessary (clarification in English of any “construct-irrelevant” words, Bilingual Dictionary, Extra Time)  At any point during the session, the TA can assist students (who request help) having trouble navigating through the assessment or managing the tools  Character count for Writing compositions is 1,750 characters  Character count for short-answer responses is 675 characters  A progress bar indicates character capacity 17 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

18.  Reference materials available online can also be printed for students – use non- ruler version. Students must use the online ruler tool  Handheld calculators must be provided for tests requiring calculators  Students NOT required to be eligible for Oral Administration  Text to speech is available for the entire Math/Algebra I, Science/Biology, and Social Studies/US History tests, as well as the Pre-reading text, Revising selections, and the Revising test questions for Reading, Writing, ELA I and ELA II  Text-to-speech does NOT read aloud pop-ups or rollovers, but the TA may read aloud these imbedded accommodations (at the student’s request) on the portions of the test that allow text-to-speech  TAs are NOT allowed to read aloud any text in reading selections, editing selections, and editing items. This is indicated by a DO NOT READ icon at the beginning of these sections. It does not appear on every page (screen), but it applies to every screen displaying these portions of the test. Pop-ups and Rollovers associated with these pages my NOT be read aloud either 18 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

19.  For students receiving Section 504 services  Students are required by TEC §28.025(c) to meet all curriculum requirements and pass all five EOC assessments in order to receive a Texas high school diploma  For students receiving special education services  The admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee makes educational decisions for a student, including whether satisfactory performance on an EOC assessment shall also be required for graduation per Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §89.1070(b)  The proposed revisions to this rule (graduation requirements for students receiving special education services graduating on the Foundation High School Program) have not been finalized as of September 2014 19 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

20.  For students receiving special education services graduating on the Minimum High School Program (MHSP), Recommended High School Program (RHSP), or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)  Student must meet all curriculum requirements and pass all 5 EOC general assessments (STAAR or STAAR A) in order to graduate on the RHSP or DAP  The MHSP is the only option if  The student did not meet the standard on at least one EOC general assessment, and the ARD committee determined no retesting is necessary  The student took at least one STAAR Modified EOC assessment 20 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

21.  For students receiving Section 504 services  Students are required to pass all five EOC assessments in order to receive a Texas high school diploma  For students receiving special education services  The ARD committee makes educational decisions for a student, including whether satisfactory performance on an EOC assessment shall also be required for graduation 21 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

22.  TEA webpage: http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/STAARA/ http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/STAARA/  STAAR A Student Tutorials: http://texasassessment.com/administrations/STAAR- A/resources/#tutorials http://texasassessment.com/administrations/STAAR- A/resources/#tutorials 22 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

23. ONLINE TESTING

24. :  ELLs may take STAAR L if:  Student has not yet attained Advanced High TELPAS Reading rating  Student is within first 3 years in U.S. schools (unless unschooled asylee/refugee, then first 5)  STAAR L is for Math/Algebra, Science/Biology, and Social Studies/US History only – not Reading, Writing, English I and English II  STAAR L is for students who require moderate to substantial linguistic accommodations to understand the English used on STAAR. 24 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

25.  Offered online – can request permission for a student to test on paper. (TEA approval process)  Provides highest level of linguistic accommodations  When receiving linguistic accommodations, students may not be provided any direct or indirect assistance or reinforcement that identifies or aids in identifying a correct response to the test question 25 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

26.  Ensure that there is one pair of headphones per student for administrations of STAAR L in which multiple students are tested in the same room (STAAR L online interface allows students to hear words read aloud)  Keep in mind that students taking STAAR L online may be eligible to use a bilingual dictionary and/or receive extra time.  Students in high school will login without assistance, but if they are struggling, Test Administrators may assist  All STAAR L tests contain 3 test administrator-guided sample questions to familiarize students with linguistic accommodation tools available in interface  Remember, the best way to prepare students for testing in the online interface is to have them complete the applicable online tutorial 26 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

27.  Linguistic accommodations to be recorded along with other applicable accommodations on the Student Test Details screen in the Texas Assessment Management System (TAMS)  STAAR/EOC test administrator manuals include instructions for how to record this in the online system  Can only be recorded after student has completed test 27 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

28.  TEA webpage: http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/ell/staarl/ http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/ell/staarl/  STAAR L Student Tutorials: http://www.texasassessment.com/administrations/ST AAR-L/tutorials/ http://www.texasassessment.com/administrations/ST AAR-L/tutorials/  STAAR L Practice Sets (and answer keys): http://www.texasassessment.com/administrations/ST AAR-L/practice/ http://www.texasassessment.com/administrations/ST AAR-L/practice/ 28 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

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30. REMEMBER: Students are NOT permitted Internet access during testing. Also, electronic devices with Internet and photographic capabilities are NOT allowable. 30 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

31.  Schedule and Organize testing sessions  Access TAMS to place students in testing sessions, confirm demographics  Prepare for other accommodations and materials  Work with Technology Staff to prepare computers  Students may be grouped across grade levels and subject-area tests for STAAR A and STAAR L.  May need a more isolated setting for certain types of accommodations  Make certain TAs and students practice with the online tutorials for STAAR A and STAAR L 31 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Warning: You can combine, but directions are different!

32.  Ensure student records are verified and score codes and demographics entered in TAMS for STAAR A and STAAR L administrations  Collect and destroy Student and TA Authorization forms (secure documents)  Collect and destroy any graph paper, scratch paper, or reference materials on which a student has written 32 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

33. Who will test or retest?

34.  NOT Required to participate:  Students who previously met passing standard  ELL Students who met criteria for English I Special Provisions  Must participate in Early April/May:  Students who have not met Level II Satisfactory  Students who will complete a course at the end of the Spring Semester  Students who received credit for a course outside of a Texas ISD after September 2014, and are graduating on the Foundation Plan  Out-of-state, Out-of-country, Private School or Home School  Uncommon now, but as time goes on, this circumstance will be more prevalent. Substitute Assessments will help; hopefully legislation will address this 34 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

35. 35 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC ELA I Special Provision Transfers from outside Texas Public School Special Provision & Transfers

37.  Are allowed for any student who uses them Regularly, Independently, and Effectively (RIE). Included are:  Signing test administration directions for students who are deaf or hard of hearing  Translating test administration directions into the native language of a student  Allowing student to read the test aloud to themselves  Reading aloud or signing the Writing prompt for any student who requests it  Reminders to stay on task 37 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

38.  Providing the following assistive tools:  Scratch paper, extra graphing paper  Blank place markers  Color overlays  Magnifying devices  Highlighters, colored pencils  Permission for a student to use tools to minimize distractions (i.e., stress balls or noise-reducing headphones)  Preferential seating  Small group or individual administrations 38 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

39. 39 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC  Students provided 4 hours for Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Writing, Alg I, Biology, and US History  Students provided 5 hours for E1 and E2

40.  These students will have a later start and stop time  You may test late arriving students if:  they will have the full four/five hours to test  If they have been given Extended Time, you must decide if they will have enough time to test that day or should test on a make-up day  Testing may start or end before the regularly scheduled school day but should take no longer than approximately 7 HOURS for those with extra time (same day) 40 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

41.  Allowable, but do NOT stop the clock for:  Water breaks  Bathroom breaks  Snack breaks or  Short mental or physical breaks  Allowable, and you must STOP THE CLOCK for:  Lunch  Emergency situations  Consolidation or movement of students to another testing area  Medical breaks START AND STOP TIMES FOR THE SESSION MUST BE RECORDED ON THE SEATING CHART 41 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

42.  Dictionary/Thesaurus must be available for all students taking Reading, Writing, English I and II  Types allowed for all students, including parent denials:  Standard dictionaries in English  Dictionary/thesaurus combinations  Bilingual  ESL  Sign language  NOT considered a linguistic accommodation, since a variety of dictionaries are allowed. 42 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

43.  Electronic – no internet or photographic capabilities AND cleared of note taking or file-uploading before and after testing  Bilingual dictionaries are the only allowable dictionary for ELL students taking Alg I, Bio, US Hist. This is considered a linguistic accommodation and an LPAC decision 43 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

44. Ratios:  1:5 required  1:3 preferable  1:1 best – particularly considering the timed nature of the tests. ELL students would benefit, in most cases, with a lower student to dictionary ratio 44 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

45.  Graphing calculators are required for each student taking Algebra I  Handheld calculators must be provided for students taking STAAR A or STAAR L online  One Calculator must be available for every five students taking Biology  Use the same calculators for testing that are used in class  Calculator memory must be cleared between students and/or tests  Have sufficient supply of batteries on hand 45 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Calculator Policy

46. GENERAL ED; SPECIAL ED; SECTION 504

47.  Type 1 and Type 2: for General Ed, Special Ed, and 504 47 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Local Decision

48.  Meet one eligibility criterion AND  Student must routinely, independently (where applicable), and effectively (RIE) use during classroom instruction and testing  No Accommodation Request to TEA required  Routinely - used often enough to be familiar  Independently - only applicable to some accommodations  Effectively - meets student ‘s needs as evidenced by scores and observations with and without accommodation use 48 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

49.  The accommodation most asked about  What portion of each test is eligible for OA?  Math & EOC Algebra I – test questions, answer choices, and required reference materials  Science & EOC Biology – test questions and answer choices  Soc Stud & EOC US History- test questions and answer choices  Reading & English I and II Reading – test questions, answer choices, and required reference materials (dictionary/thesaurus) NO READING SELECTIONS MAY BE READ ALOUD  Writing & English I and II Writing – required reference materials (dictionary/thesaurus) NO REVISING AND EDITING PASSAGES, NO TEST QUESTIONS, and NO ANSWER CHOICES MAY BE READ ALOUD 49 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

50. Who is eligible for an Oral Administration? 50 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

51.  As defined by TEA, for students receiving special education or Section 504 services, what does the eligibility criteria “evidence of reading difficulties” mean?  A problem with reading  The problem could be caused by a learning disability in reading.  The problem could be caused by other conditions, for example:  ADHD  Emotional or behavioral disability  Processing or memory issue  The ARD or Section 504 committee decides if the student exhibits evidence of a reading difficulty. (Note the student must be receiving some type of services if s/he does not have dyslexia or a related disorder) 51 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

52.  Guidelines for oral admins apply to paper tests and braille tests.  Test Administrators must be trained in specific procedures for oral admins – use the “Oral/Signed Administration” materials in Appendix C of TA manual  Must use same test form for students and TA’s test booklet (district overage for all STAAR/EOCs is Form 01)  Includes different levels of reading support  Parts of the test questions and answer choices at student request  All test questions and answer choices throughout the test  Test Administrators must be told which level of support each student is to receive 52 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

53.  Consider  level of reading support  pace at which students work  number of students one Test Administrator can handle  the environment and how distractible are individual students  Plan for mixtures of support level and pace  know what level of support each student receives  remember the 4-hour/5-hour time limit (unless extra time is provided)  move around the room and read aloud to students individually or to small groups of students working at a similar pace 53 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

54.  Extra Time (same day) is for eligible students with disabilities and ELL students  Extra Day is a rare accommodation  Applies to students that cannot test for 4 hours at a time  Must be submitted for approval through an Accommodation Request Form (ARF)  Specific criterion must be met  One extra day is allowed for a one-day or two-day test  Planning how to implement this accommodation within the testing window for multiple test subjects is essential 54 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

55. STAAR FOR ELL STUDENTS

56.  All ELLs participate in STAAR/EOC assessments. English I students eligible for Special Provisions will test – they are not required to retest if they do not meet the passing standard  Reminder: Linguistic Accommodations are not eligible for student with Parent Denial of services  Linguistic Accommodation policies differ by test version (STAAR, STAAR A, STAAR L)  Whether the student tested with paper or online, record the accommodations that were designated by the LPAC and made available to the student during testing, even if the student did not use the accommodation 56 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

57.  ELL test participation information can be found at: www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/lpac/www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/lpac/  STAAR  TELPAS 57 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

58.  For all tests, ELLs may be helped to understand “SAY” directions and test booklet directions that introduce test sections or item formats. TA is allowed to:  Paraphrase administration directions,  Translate administration directions,  Repeat administration directions, or  Read directions aloud  TA is not allowed to add directions that are substantively different (no pointers, no test-taking strategies, etc.)  Content may not be translated for any other version of the STAAR test 58 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

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60.  Ensure that there is one pair of headphones per student for administrations of STAAR L in which multiple students are tested in the same room (STAAR L online interface allows students to hear words read aloud)  Keep in mind that students taking STAAR L online may be eligible to use a bilingual dictionary and/or receive extra time  STAAR L is not available for Reading or Writing Student Assessment 2015 60

61.  Students must complete STAAR L tutorials prior to the test administration (link to Tutorials is found on Testing Website)  Student Authorization Letters are secure documents Student Assessment 2015 61 Planning for STAAR L

62. BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER TESTING

63.  Testing materials: open boxes carefully from the top do not write on the top of the boxes (flaps without labels) verify secure test booklet counts (Scan) in Test Hound within 48 hrs of receipt discrepancies must be reported to Jodi Pafford immediately order additional materials with using the Google Doc as soon as you know you need materials pre-code labels / answer documents  Placed in locked secure area when not in use Student Assessment 2015 63

64.  Have a plan in place to: ensure ACTIVE Monitoring will take place monitor students during lunch and restroom breaks students remain seated during testing collect cell phones or other personal electronic devices students are working only on the subject-area test being administered that day explain attendance procedures provide a clock for all testing areas Student Assessment 2015 64

65.  Due Diligence:  Call students who are absent – Document:  Reason Absent  Attempt to contact  For every testing day  Keep all copies and supporting documentation for 5 years in case of TEA audit 65 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Student Absence Documentation

66. Time Policy Breaks Lunch Attendance Procedures Dictionary Policy Student Assessment 2015 66 How do you handle these procedures on your campus?

67.  Scripts cover multiple subjects and programs, TAs must mark the pages needed  To accommodate some differences in programs, the scripts use call-out boxes  Wider boxes with bold print have specific instructions to be read to students  Narrow boxes with italicized print have procedural instructions for TAs. 67 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

68.  All test administration directions must be read aloud verbatim to students and followed exactly. This includes having the student write their name on the line at the top of their test booklet  Before the day of testing make sure your TAs mark (flag) their Test Administrator Manual with the correct call-out boxes  Confirm that TAs have the correct manual. You can request they show it to you before issuing their testing materials 68 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

69.  Must have a trained TA for every 30 students; must have one in each testing area at all times  Ensure TAs complete seating charts including start and stop times  Utilize a second seating chart when students relocate to another area  Ensure 4-hour time limit is documented on the seating charts and adjust accordingly for any student who starts testing late. 69 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

70.  Ensure TAs are actively monitoring  Arrange lunch schedules and breaks for TAs with trained Relief staff  Arrange for and prepare consolidation rooms  Train and supervise staff to perform 1 st Hour Check (if used-best practice) to ensure students are taking the correct test, have their designated accommodations, are in the correct location, TA Manual is in place and in use, room is arranged correctly, clock is visible, etc. 70 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

71.  Ensure TAs remind students to mark answers on their answer document; answers marked in a test booklet will not be scored  Students may not be required to mark their answers in the test booklet before placing them on their answer document  Students are seated and testing area is quiet 71 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

72.  If an emergency situation arises during testing, TAs should notify a CTC as quickly as possible  If they cannot be contacted, they should ask a Hall Monitor to get a CTC or other campus Administrator immediately  Must consider the safety of students and personnel first and foremost  If students cannot continue testing after an emergency, contact the Assessment Dept. 72 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

73.  Students who have extended time can be relocated to a “Consolidation Room”  Trained TAs, additional #2 pencils, Material Control Forms, and seating charts should be there for relocated students. Remove or cover all instructional aids  Students must place their answer document inside their test booklet. TAs or other trained staff escort materials and students to the room. Students are not allowed to transport test materials 73 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

74.  Students are NOT allowed to discuss the test at any time when changing testing rooms or going to lunch  When a student indicates s/he is finished, the TA who accepts the document must check to see if responses are marked  Do not assume the previous TA has already done this.  The LAST person to handle a student’s answer document is responsible for checking to make certain responses, including compositions, are recorded 74 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

75. AFTER TESTING, DCCM, pp. S44-55  Check in TA test materials  Verify no answer documents have been left in test booklets and no reference material left inside test booklets  Review answer documents for stray marks or tears  Transcribe answers for damaged answer documents or transcription accommodations  Account for all test booklets and answer documents  Test Security Oaths have their additional signature for an Oral Administration, Complex Transcription, and Math Scribe 75 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

76. AFTER TESTING :  Headers – Campus, Group, and VOID  Use clear tape on bands  Tape shut boxes of non secure materials after verified in Test Hound  Review the “Secure Materials Turn-in Checklist”. This tells you what original documents to return to RAAD with your scorable test materials 76 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Proper Box Label example image

77. TEST MATERIALS

78.  Review precodes (Precode Verification) Hand bubble a new answer document if you find errors in student name, PEIMS number, and/or date of birth Other errors can be overridden on the answer document (program information: LEP, Ethnicity…) Local IDs: must NOT start with a zero and be entered left justified. Void student answer documents of those who took the STAAR Alternate assessment DO NOT SUBMIT AN ANSWER DOCUMENT DO NOT SUBMIT AN ANSWER DOCUMENT on any student that takes STAAR Alternate Student Assessment 2015 78

79.  Precoded labels – grade 7 writing, ELA I and ELA II  Precoded answer documents – STAAR grades 6-8 Reading, Mathematics, and Science, Algebra I, Biology and US History  Score Codes: “A” = absent “O” = other (illness, testing irregularity, EOC/above grade level, etc) “*” = student did not test on the answer document for indicated subject “S” = test to be scored NOTE: 1. For each subject area only ONE score code should be gridded 2. If a student takes only one of the two Writing days of testing and is unable to take a “Make Up” test, the score code is ” O ”. Student Assessment 2015 79

80.  For ‘double’ answer documents (Reading and Math or Science and Social Studies): If a student is testing in one subject in STAAR and the other subject on STAAR A or STAAR L: submit one answer document for STAAR, and grid the * (asterisk) to indicate that the test was taken somewhere else during the same test administration Student Assessment 2015 80

81. Writing Tracking Graphic Sample Booklet Sample of mark for ensuring students are on the correct answer document page Student Assessment 2015 81

82. Writing Tracking Graphic Sample Answer Document Same as booklet mark Student Assessment 2015 82

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84. 84 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Precode Label

85. March 2015 STAAR Assessments Answer Documents for Grade 8 Reading –labeled “March 2015 Mathematics and Reading” –contain sections for both mathematics and reading –Make sure students mark their responses to the reading questions on the reading portion of the answer document. –Students should not mark any answers to the reading questions in the mathematics section. –Leave the SCORE CODE and TEST TAKEN INFO for mathematics blank. Student Assessment 2015 85

86. April 2015 STAAR Assessments Answer Documents – Campus will receive two sets of precoded answer documents for students in grades 8 –one set for the administration of grade 8 mathematics –one set for the administration of grade 8 science –both sets of answer documents precoded with the same student data –Make sure students mark their responses to the reading questions on the reading portion of the answer document. –Students should not mark any answers in the Reading section. –Leave the SCORE CODE and TEST TAKEN INFO for Reading blank. Student Assessment 2015 86

87. Student Assessment 2015 87 Program Information – DCCM Appendix A Form Numbers English or Spanish Two Book Numbers

88. Student Assessment 2015 88 General Accommodation Braille Administration Large print Oral Administration Extra Day Linguistic Accommodation Score code Absent Other(Cheating/Sick) When a student is taking a STAAR and a STAAR L SCORE Test to be scored Linguistic accommodations, as well as Type 1 and Type 2 accommodations are to be marked in this area. Mark the accommodation bubble for each accommodation that is documented and made available to a student, even if the student did not use the accommodation during testing.

89.  Grid SCORE CODE, information  A = Absent  O = Other  S = Score  SEE APPENDIX A in the DCCM for the meaning of coding of demographics and special programs 89 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

90. 90 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC Test Taken Information  Grid Test Taken Information Grid the date the test was taken Options will match the testing window Test Date

91. Note: Small Group and Individual Administration is NOT an Accommodation and does NOT need to be marked on the answer document! Student Assessment 2015 91 Check the “S” score code GA~ General Accommodations (Type 1) BR~ Braille (Type 1) LP~ Large Print (Type 1) OA~ Oral Administration (Type 1) (no OA on Writing) XD~ Extra Day (Type 2) LA~ Linguistic Accommodations

92.  High School Equivalency Program 92 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

93.  Substitute Assessments 93 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

94. Student Assessment 2015 94

95.  Secure Materials Check-in  See Secure materials turn-in checklist  Answer documents - accounted for on Class ID sheets  Hand gridded Answer Documents must be on top of group  Voids under a Voided Document ID Sheet  Non Secure Materials  Test Booklets– (used and unused) inventoried in Test Hound and placed in boxes in accordance with your Test Hound documentation. Student Assessment 2015 95

96. Information must be filled in. Student Assessment 2015 96

97. Place on top of answer documents per subject Information must be filled out and bubbled in for each subject test Student Assessment 2015 97

98. Void any precoded answer document that was not used County-District Number 061-911 Fill out all information Student Assessment 2015 98

99.  Place Hand-Gridded answer documents on top!!!  Verify that no answer documents have inadvertently been left in test booklets  Verify that all test booklets and answer documents are accounted for  Make sure that any transcribing that is required for special testing situations has been completed and documented  Make sure the correct score code is marked on each answer document  Verify that student information, test taken information, and accommodations coding on answer documents is accurate Student Assessment 2015 99

100. 100 Student Assessment 2015  Jodi Pafford  817-215-0062 (office)  817-505-6940 (cell)  Melissa DeSimone  817-215-0057  Ronda Cagle  817-215-0083