Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop1 STAR Pre-Test Workshop January – February 2008

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop2 Objectives and Agenda District STAR coordinators will Follow correct, current STAR procedures Train site coordinators to conduct testing consistently Conduct quality control on site procedures and related documents Handout (HO) Page 1

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop3 Agenda New for 2008 District Coordinator Responsibilities Overview Multiple Choice Writing, CMA, CST CAPA STS EAP Tests Summary HO 1

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop4 New for 2008 CMA: grades 3, 4, 5 STS: grades 5, 6, 7 CAPA: –Linked to grade-level content standards –CAPA Online Extended Data Corrections Scratch paper now available for science tests HO 1

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop Answer Documents 3-digit disability code Section A2 –Y for answer document lost or destroyed –Now on writing response booklet Section A3, Z for examiner read questions aloud; P only for audio CD Unlisted accommodations, modifications require calling CDE before testing Grade 3: complete demographics on CAT/6 Survey booklet Grade 7: Need to indicate Math or Algebra I HO 1

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop6 District STAR Coordinator Responsibilities Security Train site coordinators –Train examiners Coordinate testing schedule –One schedule for district (preferred) OR –Determined by individual schools Coordinate collection of demographic data – Pre-ID (preferred) –Or hand-code answer documents Distribute and collect materials HO 2

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop7 Administration: Train Examiners Distribute test materials to correct students –Be very careful with similar names – Check date of birth –Make sure students code correct EOC math or science test taken –Make sure students code correct test version number Follow Directions For Administration (DFA) –Read “Say” boxes exactly as written Students cannot go back to previous part of test HO 2

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop8 Train Correct Coding Accommodations, Modifications, and Variations Accommodations and Modifications are IEP-determined IEP cannot exempt from testing Variations for EL do not need IEP –Regularly used in the classroom –Score counted as is HO 2

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop9 Train Correct Coding Accommodations and Modifications (Continued) Accommodations –Change conditions, but not measurement –Score counted as is Modifications –Change conditions and measurement –Score counted as far below basic for state accountability –Score not counted as participating for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) HO 2

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop10 Training: Code Back of Answer Documents Codes in DFA, Coordinator Manual (Ap K) A1 if irregularities –Complete form –If CDE says, complete A1 A2 Special Conditions –C for cheating –Y for answer document lost, destroyed A3 Accommodations, Modifications –X Unlisted Accommodations check with CDE before testing –Z Examiner read questions aloud –P Audio CD A4 Variations for ELs Grade 6 Example HO 2

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop11 Item and Time Charts –CST, CMA, STS, CAPA, Aprenda, EAP: untimed –CAT/6 timed Recommended 1 part/day, grades 2 – 3 CST, CMA, CAPA, STS –Administered during same testing window CST Writing –Specific date only CAPA –Allow time to assemble manipulatives Scheduling HO 3

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop12 Multiple-Choice Delivery Schedule Inventory Materials to district 10–20 days before 1 st testing day –STAR Management System Test Administration Summary screen Order Status screen District delivers to test sites 5–10 days before 1 st testing day Site distributes to examiners –CST, Writing, CMA, STS day of test only –CAPA at least 5 days before testing (as soon as possible)

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop13 Multiple Choice Returning Scorable Materials ORANGE ORANGE label Test materials for –Students enrolled on first day testing (including absent or exempted) –Students enrolled later and tested –Used grades 4 – 11 answer documents –Used grades 2, 3 test booklets Package CAPA on TOP of lowest CST grade answer document or test booklets All STS under CST, sorted by grade SGIDs for each test/grade, Master File Sheets for each school HO 4

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop14 Multiple Choice Returning Secure Nonscorable Materials GREEN GREEN label Grades 4 – 11 test booklets Grades 2, 3 unused test booklets CAPA Examiner’s Manuals Grade 2 DFAs Special versions, including CDs, test question transparencies Voided answer documents, booklets

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop15 CST Writing Administration Delivery Grades 4 and 7 CST No STS or CMA writing tests Districts 5 – 10 working days before testing –March 4 administration: Delivered Feb 19 – 26 –April 29 administration: Delivered April 15 – 22 District delivers to test sites 2–6 days before day of testing –March 4 administration: Delivered Feb 25 – 29 –April 29 administration: Delivered April 21 – 25 Site delivers to examiner day of test only HO 5

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop16 Writing Administration Answer Document Minimal demographic data required in sections 1 – Name of School, District 3 – Date of Birth 5 – Student name 6 – Gender 7 – Grade 11 – Student ID (if applicable) 12 – SSID 13 – NPS School Code (if applicable) HO 5

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop17 CST Writing Returning Materials BLUEScorables packaged by grade, BLUE labels –SGID Sheet Code Grade, Number of documents Do not code Group name –Writing Prompt Response booklet only for students who tested REDNonscorables, RED labels –Unused test materials –DFAs Site: 3/6 or 5/1; District: 3/10 or 5/5

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop18 CMA Multiple-choice in ELA, math, and grade 5 science An assessment aligned to the California content standards For students –With an IEP –In grades 3–5 –Received a score report showing below basic or far below basic –May take CST for some subjects, CMA for other subjects IEP specifies CMA and subject(s) No modifications HO 6

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop19 CMA Materials Grade 3 –Students taking CMA for either or both subjects also take all of CAT/6 –CAT/6 Survey booklets have all demographics; must be returned even if student not tested –CMA and CST booklets: name, grade, DOB, SSID, gender Grades 4, 5 answer docs: both CMA and CST; packed with CST materials Grade 4 students taking the CMA for ELA do NOT take the 2008 Writing test. No braille, audio CDs

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop20 ELA, Math CSTs ELA all grades Math –Grades 2 – 6 all students take grade-level test –Grade 7 or Algebra I –Grades 8 – 9 math required –Grades 9 – 11 Summative High School Math offered –8 – 11 EOC math test based on standards-based math course completed during school year HO 7

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop21 Science, History CSTs Science –Grades 5, 8, 10 –Grades 9–11 EOC based on standards- based science course completed during school year History – Social Science –Grades 8, 11 –Grades 9–11 EOC World History based on standards-based World History course completed during school year Code correct EOC test and version number on answer document HO 7

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop22 CAPA Performance-based, one-on-one test for students with significant cognitive disabilities unable to take CST even with modifications All tasks now linked to grade-level standards Allow CAPA examiners extensive preparation and training time Encourage beginning CAPA administration at start of testing window to complete on time HO 8

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop23 CAPA Administer Correct Level Students who repeat grade eleven for multiple years continue to take CAPA Level I or Level V until enrolled in grade 12. HO 8

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop24 CAPA Observers Double Rating 10% students randomly selected for each CAPA level at each site Observer must meet same qualifications as examiner Observer must be trained to score CAPA Observer scores at the same time as examiner, but independently Observer must complete and sign blank answer document with: HO 8 1.Name, examiner, school, district 3. DOB 5. Student name 6. Gender 7a. CAPA Level 7b. Grade 11. Student ID 12. SSID

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop25 CAPA Answer Document Pre-ID documents pre-coded as “Examiner” Examiner signs Observer completes name, signs, dates and codes “Observer” Signature Block HO 8

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop26 Who Takes STS? Required for Spanish-speaking English learners (EL), grades 2 – 7, 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 EL in grades 2 – 7. STS not to be administered to English- only, I-FEP, or R-FEP students HO 8

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop27 STS Students also take CST or CMA DFA “SAY” boxes in Spanish Translation of demographics is in Coordinator Manual, Appendix K Section 9a País de Origen –Optional –Only one should be coded

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop28 EAP Essay Delivery & Packaging Required if English score is desired for CSU ETS delivers to district 10 – 20 days before testing –Separate shipment from CST Writing Administration –March 4 – 31 administration District delivers to test sites 5 – 10 days before testing after taking inventory of materials Site delivers to examiner day of test administration

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop29 EAP Essay Answer Document Minimal demographic data required in sections 1 – Name, School etc. 3 – Date of Birth 5 – Student Name 6 – Gender 7 – Grade 11 – Student ID (if applicable) 12 – SSID 13 – NPS School Code (if applicable)

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop30 EAP Essay Returning Materials MAGENTAScorables, MAGENTA labels –Separate return shipment, NOT return with scorables for Grade 4 and 7 CST Writing –SGID Sheet Code Grade, Number of Documents Do not code Test Type Do not code Group Name –Response booklets for students who test, only YELLOWNonscorables, YELLOW –Unused test materials –DFAs

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop31 Summary Security Training Accommodations/Modifications Scheduling Writing Tests CMA/CST CAPA STS EAP Essay

Jan/Feb 2008Pre-Test Workshop32 Questions Quiz Answers 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. C

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