1. Sample High School April 12, 2012 3:00-4:00 PM Library 2012 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program Pre-Test Training for Examiners and Proctors

2. Objectives Provide an overview and key requirements for the 2012 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program Test examiners responsibilities before, during, and after testing Proctor responsibilities Test security and incidents Testing schedule Distribution and collection Questions and answers 2

3. STAR Program Overview California Standards Tests (CST) Grades 9-11 for most students, includes separate EAP writing test in grade 11 California Modified Assessment (CMA) Grades 9-11 for students with IEP specification California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) for students with significant cognitive disabilities Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS) English learners grades 9-11 whose primary language is Spanish and have been enrolled in US school < 12 months 3

4. Testing Requirements All students enrolled on the first day of testing for each district in grades 9-11 need to be assessed with one of the following: CST/CMA CAPA 4

5. Testing Requirements by CST Content California Standards Test Grade English Language Arts Mathematics (Choose one end-of-course (EOC) completed in summer 2011 or will complete in 2011-12 school year) Science (Choose one end-of-course (EOC) completed in summer 2011 or will complete in 2011-12 school year) History- Social Science General Math Algebra IGeometryAlgebra II Summative High School Math Grade 10-Life Science BiologyChemistry Earth Science PhysicsU.S. History World History 9Required Required if not in Algebra I or higher math EOC N/AEOC N/AEOC 10RequiredN/AEOC RequiredEOC N/AEOC 11 Required (additional EAP questions + separate EAP Writing Essay) N/AEOC EOC + Additional EAP questions N/AEOC RequiredEOC 5

6. Testing Requirements by CMA Content Note: If current Individual Education Plan (IEP) specifies CMA content area for a student, the student does not take that corresponding part on the CST. California Modified Assessment Grade English Language Arts Mathematics (Choose one end-of-course completed in summer 2011 or will complete in 2011-12 school year) Science Algebra IGeometry Grade 10-Life Science 9Available N/A 10Available 11Available N/A 6

7. CMA Participation Current IEP specifying CMA & content area(s) Previous participation Previous CST Score of FBB or BB in subject area assessed and may have taken the CST with modifications; or 2 years scoring Proficient or Advanced on CAPA Not be eligible to take the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). Response to appropriate instruction Receiving grade level instruction and has goals written to grade level standards 7

8. Testing Requirements by CAPA Content Note: If current Individual Education Plan (IEP) specifies CAPA for a student, the student takes CAPA for all content areas. California Alternate Performance Assessment LevelGrades English Language Arts MathematicsScience I2-11Required V9-11Required 8

9. 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 Answer document: Use only 2012 answer document Ensure correct CAPA Level is marked in 7a CAPA Overview 9

10. CAPA Overview Continued CAPA is to be administered by trained licensed or certificated individuals 10% of the CAPA tests by level must be second rated CAPA testing window is the same as the multiple-choice window. CAPA materials are include with multiple-choice materials. For questions regarding training for CAPA examiners, contact: Linda Kawahara-Matsuo, District CAPA trainer Special Education Department 643-9122 10

11. CAPA Observers 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 the answer document 11

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

13. Testing Requirements by STS Content Standards-based Tests in Spanish GradeReading/Language Arts Mathematics (Algebra I and Geometry are available for grades 8-11) 9Available 10Available 11Available Note: Students in grades 8 who are not taking Algebra I or Geometry courses take NO STS math, but do take CST math. 13

14. STS Overview Required for English learners (ELs) in grades 9-11 whose primary language is Spanish and who either: Receive instruction in Spanish regardless of the length of time they have been enrolled in the U.S.; or Have been enrolled in a school in the U.S. less than 12 cumulative months. Not to be administered to English-only, I-FEP, R-FEP, or dual immersion who do not meet the inclusion criteria stated. Students taking the STS must also take CSTs or the CMA Students who take CAPA do NOT take STS 14

15. View Training Videos http://www.startest.org/training/star/index.html Examiner Segments General CST High CMA High STS High Refer to Examiner Updates for 2012 PDF 15

16. Test Examiners Responsibilities-Before Testing Attend training by Test Site Coordinator (TSC) Read and sign 2012 STAR Test Security Affidavit Review Directions for Administration (DFA) ahead of testing day. DFAs are available from TSC prior to the test for grades 9-11 and posted at http://www.startest.org/dfa.htmlhttp://www.startest.org/dfa.html Removed or covered instructional materials related to content being tested prior to testing 16

17. Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Make sure students clear their desks. Make sure students have and use only No. 2 pencils. Read verbatim the “Say” boxes in the DFA. Ensure that each student has the correct pre-coded answer document (grades 9-11). Students must complete Section 1 of the answer document and write their own name on the test booklet. 17

18. Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Continued Read “Say” Boxes Verbatim Students check for correct pre-ID document 18

19. Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Continued Check Pre-ID Answer Documents Pre-ID Document: Check student name and give to correct student. You do not have to hand-bubble any demographic information, only A2, A3, or A4, if applicable after each testing section. Blank Document: A pre-ID label will be ordered and may arrive late. Make sure to complete at least #1, 3, 5, 7. When label arrives, place label on answer document and treat as pre-ID document. On the first day of testing, per teacher-read instructions, all students must complete Section 1 19

20. Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Continued Complete Section 1 on Day 1 All students complete Section 1, pre-ID or not 20

21. Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Continued Code Version # and EOC Test Subject Taken For grades 9-11 end-of-course tests such as science, mathematics, and/or world history, make sure the students mark the correct test subject taken and test booklet version number above the test question response circles inside their answer documents. Walk around to ensure bubbling of required fields and test booklet number by students. Check that students are responding in the appropriate sections and are working independently. 21

22. Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Continued Check Version # and EOC Test Subject Taken Students will have 2 answer documents if they are taking CMA (Gr. 8-11) Must mark EOC test taken and version # for grade level tests Gr. 8 CST, pp. 2 & 3 Gr. 8 CMA, p. 2 22

23. A2: Special Conditions Test coordinator completes A, E, M, P, & T Teacher completes C, F, L, X, Y, & Z A4: English Learner (EL) Test Variations Examiner completes if any EL variations were used Test Examiners Responsibilities-After Testing Code Section A2, A3, or A4 After Each Test (if applicable) A3: Accommodations and Modifications Examiner marks whether student has IEP or 504 Plan and which accommodations were used 23

24. Test Examiners Responsibilities-After Testing Refer to Codes for Sections A2, A3, A4 Located inside back cover of DFA 24 Mark accommodations/modifications used after each test for students with IEP and 504 Plan Mark test variations used after each test for students as appropriate Account for all test materials before dismissing students

25. Proctor Responsibilities The proctor assists the test examiner with the following: Distribute materials Monitor during testing by walking around to ensure bubbling of required fields, test booklet version number, test subject taken by students Check that students are responding in the appropriate sections and are working independently Collect materials Take students who need extra time and test materials to testing location The proctor assists and should not be reading the DFA. 25

26. Standardized Test Practices  Test administration is standardized. Students may use only materials specified in the DFA. Test preparation and administration procedures must be followed exactly so that all students will have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic achievement. Students may not return to a previous section or work ahead in the test booklet. 26

27. STAR Test Security Testing materials must be locked in secured storage. Materials must be checked out and returned daily using inventory control forms. 2012 STAR Test Security Affidavit must be completed by anyone having access to STAR tests. Test administrations are monitored by test site and district staff. Security audits may be conducted by Global Compliance. Any irregularities/administration incidents must be reported to test site coordinator at _________________________. 27

28. 2012 STAR Test Security Affidavit Have all those having access to STAR tests read Security Affidavit and sign before having access to any test materials. 28

29. Test Administration Errors Failure to administer the test according to the directions in the DFA Randomly distributing Pre-ID test booklets or answer documents rather than distributing each document to the student listed on the bar code NOTE: You will have to transcribe all documents! 29

30. How to Ensure Test Security Keep the tests secure at all times Limit access to the test materials to only the testing period Collect and account for all test materials BEFORE dismissing students Return all test materials to the STAR test site coordinator upon completion of testing Administer the test in accordance with the DFA 30

31. Breach of Test Security Examples Review any test items independently or with students before, during, or after testing Disclose, or allow to be disclosed, the contents of the test to anyone through verbal, written, or any other means of communication Copy any part of the test or test materials Permit students to remove test materials from the testing room Review or score any student responses 31

32. Testing Irregularities Failure to maintain test security Leaving informational materials on the walls in the testing room “Coaching” students (anything that may assist with responding to an item) Changing/correcting students’ responses Allowing students to have additional unauthorized materials during testing 32

33. Incident Report Form This form may be included in each teacher’s materials If any incident arises during test, use it to document the incident 33

34. Testing Schedule Provide school specific testing schedule for: CST CMA CAPA STS Include revised prep schedule for testing 34

35. Distribution and Collection Teachers will pick up and sign out materials in Room ___ before school no later than 8:00 AM Teachers will return and sign in materials in Room ___ after school Leave class list in box Materials will be counted and verified each testing day 35

36. Test site Coordinator Name: Phone: Email: Room#: 36

37. Questions and Answers 37