1. Test Chairperson Training February 4 and 6, 2015
STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TEST, 10th EDITION (SAT-10) Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
Test Chairperson Training
February 4 and 6, 2015

2. Agenda Registration Sign-in SAT-10, K-2 District-wide
Schedule of Activities and Who’s Tested
Preparing for Testing
Review of the SAT-10 Program Guide
Training Test Administrators and Proctors
Test Security
Administering the Test
Returning Materials
Questions and Answers

3. Key Dates March 5 ID Header Sheets preprinted by ITS
April SAT-10 materials delivered to schools
April Deadline for schools to conduct training sessions
April Testing window for visually impaired students
April Sentence Reading subtest: Kindergarten
Reading Comprehension subtest: Grades 1 and 2
April Mathematics subtest: Kindergarten
Mathematics: Problem Solving subtest: Grades 1 and 2
April Make-up testing for all grade levels
Program Guide pg. 2

4. Key Dates, Continued
April Hand deliver all “To Be Scored” and “Not To Be Scored” documents directly to the Test Distribution Center (TDC) by 3:30 p.m.
May 1 Deadline for submitting missing materials/security investigations
Program Guide pg. 2

5. STUDENTS TO BE TESTED
All kindergarten, grade 1 and 2 students in the district, including:
English Language Learners (ELLs) regardless of time in an ESOL program; and
Most students with disabilities
Home Education Program Students (Location #8015)
Miami-Dade Online Academy Students
(Location #7001).
Program Guide pg. 3

6. The only students who may be exempted are:
Students with disabilities who have a current Individual Education Plan (IEP) that specifies the student is exempt from standardized testing; OR
Student who has a temporary physical disability (e.g., broken arm) or temporary emotional problem, (e.g., recent death in the family).
Students designated exempt from standardized testing on the IEP.
Students who are visually impaired and the test format is not available.
List exempt students on the Record of Absences, Exemptions and Invalidations form.
Division of Special Education,
Program Guide pg. 5

7. OPT(ional) Field Codes
Codes for Students with Disabilities and Section 504
Code
Code Description
Category of Student A
Not Tested- Exempt- Exceptional
Students with disabilities who have a current IEP that specifies no standardized testing. Exempt students with disabilities may be assessed with an alternate assessment procedure. H
Program Guide 10
Not Tested- Other
Any student who was present during the administration of the SAT-10 but did not participate because of a temporary physical disability (Section 504) (e.g., broken arm), emotional problem (e.g., recent death in the family) or test format not available.

8. ACCOMMODATIONS Determine which students need accommodations.
Any student with accommodations documented on an IEP must receive them.
Review accommodations for LEP students on page 4 in the program guide.
Review accommodations for students with disabilities on pages 5-6 in the program guide.
Program Guide pgs. 4-6

9. Test Chairperson Responsibilities – Preparing for Testing
Carefully check all received testing materials and make sure quantities are sufficient.
Secure materials in an access-restricted area.
Ensure that a list of students entering on or after March 5 is maintained.
Make testing room arrangements.
Inform parents of testing schedule.
Sort and arrange testing materials for each test administrator.
Prepare teacher count sheets.
Account for and distribute testing materials each day of testing.
Program Guide pgs. 7, 29-33

10. Test Chairperson Responsibilities – Preparing for Testing Continued
Train test administrators and proctors on the following:
Who must be tested
Testing schedule
Administration Procedures
Test room conditions
Following the script for administering the SAT-10
Handling special considerations such as invalidations and absences
Procedures to account for and handle
secure test materials
Test security video
Program Guide pgs. 7, 26-28

11. A Note about Testing Time
The times provided for the SAT-10 are approximate times only, and should be appropriate for most standard curriculum students.
Students who need additional time to complete the assessment should be allowed to finish the test.
Accommodations may be provided to students with disabilities and LEP students, as determined appropriate.
Program Guide pgs

12. Reading Comprehension
Testing Schedule
Monday
April 13
Tuesday
April 14
Wednesday
April 15
Thursday
April 16
Friday
April 17
Kindergarten
Sentence Reading
Mathematics
Make-up
Testing
Grade 1
Reading Comprehension
Mathematics:
Problem
Solving
Grade 2
Reading
Comprehension

13. Administration Reminders
District provided paper rulers
Kindergarten
Sentence Reading subtest: Use the blank side as a marker
Mathematics: Use the blank side as a marker.
Grades 1 and 2
Reading Comprehension subtest: Use the blank side as a marker
Mathematics Problem Solving: Ruler is required to complete test items.
Mathematics/Mathematics Problem Solving
Test questions can only be read once for all standard curriculum students in grades K-2. However, ELL and SPED students in grades K-2 may have test questions reread or clarified on a one -on-one basis IF students request it.
Program Guide pg. 11 and 13

14. ABSENCES AND INVALIDATIONS
Make provisions for make-up testing for students who are absent during the testing window.
The following circumstances may require a subtest(s) to be invalidated:
- A student fails to follow instructions.
- A student is observed giving or receiving assistance.
- A student exhibits behavior that disrupts other students.
Program Guide pg. 13

15. “OTHER INFORMATION” FIELD CODES
“OTHER INFORMATION” Field on ID Header Sheet
Absences, Invalidations, or Accommodations
Subtest
Absence
Code
Invalidation
Accommodation
Sentence Reading or
Reading Comprehension 5 6 9
Mathematics or
Mathematics: Problem Solving 3 4 8
All Applicable Subtests 1 2 7
Program Guide pg. 9

16. Required Materials
Test materials for each student (test booklet, ID Header)
Sharpened #2 pencils
Scratch paper (mathematics subtest K-2)
Centimeter/inch ruler (both subtests/K-2)
Directions for Administering SESAT 2 (orange kindergarten) Directions for Administering the Stanford Select Primary 1 (green 1st grade) and Primary 2 (blue 2nd grade)
Do Not Disturb sign
Program Guide pgs

17. Test Materials
Each student must be assigned a ‘set’ of materials consisting of a test booklet and an ID Header Sheet .
Test Booklets
Complete student info on top line on the back of test booklet including student name, teacher, and school.
NO BUBBLING IS REQUIRED on the test booklet.
Students bubble answers in the test booklets.
ID Header Sheets
Students enrolled on or before March 5, 2015, will have pre-printed ID Header Sheets.
ID Header Sheets must be hand bubbled for all other students.
Program Guide pgs. 8, 41-42

18. ID HEADER SHEET REQUIRED FIELDS
Student’s Name
ID Number (7 digits)
School Location (4 digits)
Student’s Current Grade
Program Guide pg. 8 and 41

19. Back Cover of SAT-10 Test Booklet
Program Guide pg. 42

20. Sample Student Identification (ID) Header Sheet
1 = NAME - Beginning at the left: Student's last name, first name, and middle initial
2 = STUDENT'S ID NUMBER - Student's 7-digit ID number
3 = SCHOOL - School's 4-digit location number
4 = GRADE - Student's grade level
5 = FORM - Obsolete (Leave Blank)
6 = OPT(ional):
A = Not Tested - Exempt – Exceptional
H = Not Tested - Other
7 = OTHER INFORMATION - Code absent, invalid, or accommodation, by subtest, as appropriate
See chart on page s 9-10
Program Guide pg. 41

21. Damaged Test Booklets
Transfer student ID info and student responses to a new booklet.
Write “Damaged” across the front cover.
Verify that the transferred information is correct and submit replacement test booklet with the other “To Be Scored” test materials for scoring.
Pack the damaged test booklet in Box #1 of the “Not To Be Scored” testing materials.
Program Guide pg. 15

22. Test Chairperson Responsibilities- Following the Completion of All Testing
Prepare materials for return.
Assemble sets of student test materials, by grade as specified.
Package “To Be Scored” materials and “Not To Be Scored” materials.
Submit a written account of any missing test booklets or testing irregularities to Student Assessment and Educational Testing by May 1, 2015.
Submit all original forms and make copies for your records.
Program Guide pgs

23. PACKING “TO BE SCORED” DOCUMENTS
Program Guide pg. 18

24. PACKING “NOT TO BE SCORED” DOCUMENTS
Program Guide pg. 20

25. Tentative Report Schedule
May Listing of Results (Grade 2)
July Student Listing of Results (Grades K-1)
School Summary Report Posted to ARDA Website
August Individual Student Reports (ISRs)
Program Guide pg. 21

26. Required Forms Teacher Count Sheets
Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations
Return Packing List for “To Be Scored” Documents
Return Packing List for “Not To Be Scored” Documents
School Procedural Checklist
Program Guide pgs

27. Reminders Testing window: April 13-17, 2015
All kindergarten students district-wide will be testing with the SAT-10 level SESAT 2.
All students K-2 will be provided the district centimeter rulers for both subtests tested.
All students K-2 will have practice test materials.
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28. Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I Ms. Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor I
Contact Information
For information about when to test, who to test, testing procedures, and testing accommodations, please contact:
Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I
Student Assessment and Educational Testing
1450 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite Phone:
Mail Code: Fax:
For additional testing materials and assistance with packing, please contact:
Ms. Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor I
Test Distribution Center (TDC)
13135 S.W. 26 Street Phone:
Mail Code: Fax:

29. Sources For Information
For additional Test Chairperson resources, please visit the Student Assessment and Educational Testing district web page at:

30. Q & A Session ?