2009 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 1 January 2009 STAR Pre-Test Workshop January 2009

2009 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 1January 2009

STAR Pre-Test WorkshopSTAR Pre-Test Workshop

January 2009


Objectives and AgendaObjectives and Agenda

District STAR coordinators will:

• Follow correct, current STAR procedures

• Ensure all materials are handled securely and appropriately

• Train site coordinators to conduct testing consistently

Handout (HO) Page 1


AgendaAgenda• Introduction

• New for 2009

• District STAR coordinator responsibilities

• Multiple-choice tests

• Writing tests for CSTs and CMA

• CMA

• CST

• CAPA

• STS

• EAP tests

• Q & A

• Summary

HO 1


New for 2009New for 2009• CMA grades 6, 7, 8 • CMA writing: grades 4, 7• Reading writing passage or prompt aloud:

acceptable accommodation• STS Algebra I, Geometry: grades 8, 9, 10, 11, • No CAT/6• Grade 3 demographics on CST or CMA; booklet

must be returned for every grade 3 student• CAPA: New rubric for Level I• Answer document: A2, Special Conditions, “X” if

student was offered accommodations or modifications, but refused.

Which change will impact your district the most?

HO 1


District STAR CoordinatorDistrict STAR CoordinatorResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

• Ensure test 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-mark answer documents

• Receive, distribute, track, and collect materials

HO 2


Administration: Train ExaminersAdministration: Train Examiners

• Distribute test materials to correct studentsBe very careful with similar names—check date of

birthMake sure students mark correct EOC math or

science test taken, including grade 7 math or Algebra I

Make sure students mark correct test version number

• Follow Directions for Administration (DFAs)Read “SAY” boxes exactly as printed

• Students may not go back to previous parts of a test• Recommend students not use marks to eliminate

answers

HO 2


Train How to Correctly Mark Train How to Correctly Mark Accommodations, Modifications, Accommodations, Modifications,

and Variationsand Variations

What are differences among these?• Accommodations and modifications are

IEP-determined• IEP cannot exempt a student from testing

• Regularly used in the classroom• Variations for ELs do not need IEP

HO 2


Train Correct MarkingTrain Correct MarkingAccommodations and ModificationsAccommodations and Modifications

(Continued)(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


Training: Mark Back of Answer Training: Mark Back of Answer DocumentsDocuments

Codes in DFA, Coordinator Manual Codes in DFA, Coordinator Manual (App K)(App K)• A1 if irregularities

Complete form (Appendix C) If CDE instructs, complete A1

• A2 Special Conditions Alphabetical order “X” if accommodations or

modifications offered, but not used• A3 Accommodations and

Modifications• A4 Variations for ELs• Training tip: Active Participation to

facilitate memory. What other training tips do you have? Grade 11

Example

HO 2


• Item and Estimated Time Charts CST, CMA, CAPA, STS: untimed

• Recommended 1 part/day, grades 2–3• CST, CMA, CAPA, STS

Administered during same testing window

• CST and CMA Writing Tests administered on specific date only

• CAPA Allow time to assemble manipulatives Start testing early in testing window. Why?

SchedulingScheduling

HO 3

What advice do you have for new coordinators about scheduling?


Multiple-Choice Delivery Schedule Multiple-Choice Delivery Schedule InventoryInventory

• Materials to district 10–20 days before first testing daySTAR Management System

• Test Administration Summary screen • Order Status screen

• District delivers to test sites 5–10 days before first testing day

• Site distributes to examiners CST, Writing, CMA, STS day of test onlyMay distribute non-secure DFAs earlierCAPA (at least 5 days before testing) as soon as

possible

HO 4


Multiple ChoiceMultiple ChoiceReturning Scorable MaterialsReturning Scorable Materials

ORANGEORANGE label• These test materials are for

Students enrolled on first day of testing (including absent or exempted)

Students enrolled later and testedUsed grades 4–11 answer documentsUsed grades 2 and 3 test booklets (including

CST or CMA for every grade 3 student)• Package CAPA on TOP of lowest CST grade

answer documents or test booklets• All STS under CST, sorted by grade• SGIDs for each test/grade, Master File Sheets for

each school

HO 4


Multiple ChoiceMultiple ChoiceReturning Secure Nonscorable MaterialsReturning Secure Nonscorable Materials

GREENGREEN label

• Grades 4–11 test booklets

• Grades 2 and 3 unused test booklets• CAPA Examiner’s Manuals• Grade 2 DFAs• Special versions, including CDs, test

response transparencies• Voided answer documents, booklets


CST and CMA Writing Administration CST and CMA Writing Administration Delivery Delivery

How many points does writing count for in an ELA score?•Grades 4 and 7 CST and CMA•No STS writing tests•District receives 5–10 working days before testing

March 3 administration: Receive Feb 17–24May 5 administration: Receive April 21–28

•District delivers to test sites 2–6 days before day of testing

March 3 administration: Deliver Feb 23–27May 5 administration: Deliver April 27–May 1

•Site delivers to examiner day of test only

HO 5


CMA Writing TestsCMA Writing Tests

• If CMA ELA multiple-choice test taken in grades 4 or 7

• May not mix CST and CMA ELA (e.g., May not take CST for ELA multiple-choice and CMA for Writing)

• Same date as CST writing (March 3; May 5)• Larger font• Graphic organizer• More space between lines

HO 6


Writing Administration Writing Administration Answer DocumentAnswer Document

Minimal demographic data required in sections

1 – Name of Student, Examiner, School, District

3 – Date of Birth5 – Student name6 – Gender7 – Grade 11 – Local Student ID

(if applicable)12 – SSID (required for

all students)13 – NPS School Code

(if applicable)

HO 5


CST and CMA WritingCST and CMA WritingReturning Materials Returning Materials

• Scorables packaged by grade, BLUEBLUE labels SGID Sheet

• Mark Grade, Number of documents• Do not mark Group name

Writing Prompt Response booklet only for students who tested

• Nonscorables, REDRED labels Unused test materialsDFAs

Site: 3/5 or 5/7; District: 3/9 or 5/11


CMACMA• Multiple-choice in ELA (grades 3–8), math (grades

3–7), and science (grades 5 and 8) (no EOC math)• An assessment aligned to the California content

standards• For students who

Have an IEPAre in grades 3–8Received a score report showing below basic or far

below basic in a previous yearMay take CST for some subjects, CMA for other subjects

• IEP specifies CMA and subject(s)• No modifications

HO 7


CMA MaterialsCMA Materials• Grade 3

Students may test in one subject with CST and other subject with CMA; return both booklets

Return a grade 3 CMA or CST booklet for students not tested

• Grades 4–8 answer documents: both CMA and CST; packed with CST materials; CMA booklets packed separately

• Braille, audio CDs for Grades 3, 4, and 5 multiple choice only. Grades 6–8: read aloud ELA math, science or take CST

HO 7

What differences do you see between the CST and CMA materials on HOs 7 and 8?


CSTs for ELA, MathematicsCSTs for ELA, Mathematics• ELA all grades• Mathematics

Grades 2–6 all students take grade-level test Grade 7 or Algebra I Grades 8–9 mathematics required

• General Mathematics there are other math tests grade 8–9 can take

• No Summative High School Mathematics grade 8 Grades 9–11 Summative High School Mathematics

available Grades 10, 11: no General Mathematics Grades 8–11 EOC math test based on standards-based

math course completed during school year Mark correct EOC test and version taken for grades 7–11

on answer document

HO 9


CSTs for Science, HistoryCSTs for Science, History

• ScienceGrades 5, 8, 10: all students take grade-level testGrades 9–11 EOC: based on standards-based

science course completed during the school year or the previous summer, whichever is more recent

• History–Social ScienceGrades 8 and 11: all students take grade-level testGrades 9–11 EOC World History based on

standards-based World History course completed during school year or the previous summer, whichever is most recent.

• Mark correct EOC test and version number on answer document

HO 9


• Performance-based, one-on-one test for students with significant cognitive disabilities unable to take the CSTs (even with modifications) or the CMA;

• IEP-determined• All tasks linked to grade-level standards• Allow CAPA examiners extensive preparation

and training timeTraining required: new rubric for Level I What can you do?

• Encourage sites to begin CAPA administration at start of testing window to complete on time

HO 10CAPACAPA


CAPACAPA Administer Correct Level Administer Correct Level

Students who repeat grade eleven for multiple years continue to take CAPA Level I or Level V until enrolled in grade twelve.

HO 10


CAPACAPAObserversObservers

• Double rating• 10% students randomly selected for each CAPA level at each

siteIf a school has fewer than 10 CAPA students, how many have an observer?

• 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:

1. Name, examiner, school, district

3. DOB

5. Student name 6. Gender7a. CAPA Level

7b. Grade 11. Student

local ID12. SSID

HO 10


CAPACAPAAnswer DocumentAnswer Document

• Pre-ID documents pre-coded as “Examiner”

• Examiner signs• Observer completes name, signs, dates

and codes “Observer”

Signature Block

HO 10


Who Takes the STS?Who Takes the STS?• Required for Spanish-speaking English learners

(EL), grades 2–11, who either:Receive instruction in Spanish; orHave been enrolled in a school in the U.S. less

than 12 cumulative months. • Districts may also administer to other Spanish-

speaking ELs in grades 2–11• STS not to be administered to English-only, I-FEP,

or R-FEP students• RLA: Grades 2–11• Grade-level math, 2–6; grade 7, grade-level math

or EOC Algebra I; EOC Algebra I and Geometry, grades 8–11

What’s unique about STS?

HO 10


STS STS

• Students also take CST and/or CMA• DFA “SAY” boxes in Spanish• Translation of demographics is in

Coordinator Manual, Appendix K• Section 9a “País de Origen”

OptionalOnly one should be marked


Early Assessment Program (EAP) Early Assessment Program (EAP)

• Early Assessment Program for CSU placement• Additional multiple-choice questions in Algebra II or

High School Summative Mathematics and English• Essay required if English score is desired for CSU• ETS delivers to district 10–20 days before testing

Separate shipment from CST Writing AdministrationMarch 3–31 administration

• District delivers to test sites 5–10 days before testing after taking inventory of materials

• Site delivers to examiner day of test administration


EAP Essay EAP Essay Response BookletResponse Booklet

Minimal demographic data required in sections

1 – Name, School etc.

3 – Date of Birth

5 – Student Name

6 – Gender

7 – Grade

11 – Local Student ID (if applicable)

12 – SSID (required for all students)

13 – NPS School Code (if applicable)


EAP EssayEAP EssayReturning MaterialsReturning Materials

• Scorables, MAGENTAMAGENTA labels Separate return shipment, NOT returned with

scorables for Grade 4 and 7 CST Writing SGID Sheet

• Mark grade, number of documents• Do not mark test type• Do not mark group name

Response booklets for students who test, only

• Nonscorables, YELLOWYELLOWUnused test materialsDFAs


Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers


SummarySummary

• Security• Training• Accommodations/Modifications• Scheduling• Writing Tests• CMA/CST• CAPA• STS• EAP Essay


Questions Questions Quiz AnswersQuiz Answers

1. D

2. A

3. C

4. B

5. B

6. C

7. A

8. B

9. C

10. D


For more information go to:For more information go to:

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/

http://www.startest.org/

Or call the STAR Technical Assistance Center800-955-2954