Campus Testing Coordinator Spring 2015 3-5 STAAR Training

Campus TestingCoordinator

Spring 2015

3-5 STAARTraining

NISD 3-5 STAAR Training 22015

What Jodi

looks like at the

Assessment

Conference!

What YOU look like

when you know training is tomorrow!


This training does NOT take the place of reading and the

appropriate manuals

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Early April AdministrationMondayMarch

30TuesdayMarch 31

WednesdayApril 1

ThursdayApril 2

FridayApril 3

Elementary(3-5)

4th Writing

Day 1

4th Writing Day 2

5th Reading

Make- Ups

Return Materials

(make-ups allowed if needed)

Warehouse staff will pick

up Non-Scorables the

week after testing

Student Holiday/

Staff Developme

nt

INCLUDES ALL TEST VERSIONS – STAAR (English & Spanish)

STAAR SOA, STAAR A, STAAR L (on-line)2015


Late April Administration


STAAR SOA, STAAR A & STAAR L (on-line)

MondayApril 20

TuesdayApril 21

WednesdayApril 22

ThursdayApril 23

FridayApril 24

Elementary(3-5)

5th Math3rd Math4th Math

3rd Reading4th Reading5th Science

Make-Ups

Return Materials

Warehouse staff will pick

up Non-Scorables the

week after testing

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May Retest (Reading Only)

MondayMay 12

TuesdayMay 13

WednesdayMay 14

ThursdayMay 15

FridayMay 16

Elementary NO TESTS 5th Reading Make-UpsReturn ALL Materials


STAAR A (on-line)

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June Retest (Reading Only)

MondayJune 22

TuesdayJune 23

WednesdayJune 24

ThursdayJune 25

FridayJune 26

Elementary NO TESTS 5th Reading Make-UpsReturn ALL Materials


STAAR A (on-line)

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Policy & Procedure Highlights



Raw score information provided in spring 2015 New performance standards will be available

summer 2015 No SSI for May or June retests

Math

The purposes for writing have now been assigned to a particular day for grade 4.

Day 1: Personal Narrative Day 2:Expository

Writing

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Online accommodated version of STAAR. TEA does not refer to this test as STAAR “Accommodated”

because it is not a different test version. STAAR A is exactly the same test as STAAR, but has embedded accommodations such as:

visual aids, graphic organizers, clarification of construct-irrelevant terms text-to-speech functionality.

STAAR A

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Online Testing


STAAR SOA


Standardized Oral Administration (SOA)

For regular STAAR test

Can independently select and change his/ her level of reading support during the test administration.

Administered to an eligible student for 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 (SOA webpage) prior to test administration. This tutorial allows students to become familiar with the tools available to them during the online SOA test session.

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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 4 reading and mathematics• grade 5 science


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Resources

Information and student tutorials are available at: http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/SOA/

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http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/SOA/

STAAR A


Accommodated online version of STAAR for students who meet eligibility requirements

Available for all grade 3-8 and EOC test Administered for the first time in spring 2015 Offered ONLY in English (No Braille or Spanish)

Similarities to STAAR Differences in STAAR A

passing standards no field test questions

time limits assessed online administration

curriculum test blueprintembedded

accommodations and accessibility features

progress measures

STAAR A

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Tools Embedded Accommodations

Accessibility Features

Answer Eliminator Pop-ups Text-to-Speech

Highlighter Rollovers Zoom

Eraser Blank Graphic Organizers Color and Contrast

Pencil Writing Checklists Place Marker

Notepad

Dot Tool*

Line Tool*

Ruler*

Calculator*

Reference Materials*

How does STAAR A make test content accessible?

* These tools are subject specific, and only appear in applicable tests.

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Summarize Eligible Text-to-Speech

YES – TTS Provided

and TA can read Pop-

Ups and Rollovers

Math Q & A

Science Q & A

Reading – Pre-

reading Text

Reading Q & A

Writing Revising

Selections

Writing Revising Q &

A Writing Prompt (at

student’s request)

NO – TTS NOT Provided; TAs Must NOT read Pop-Ups

and RolloversReading Test – Reading passages/selectionsWriting test – Editing SelectionsWriting test – Editing Q & A

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STAAR A- Key Points Reference materials available online can also be printed for students –

use non-ruler version. Students must use the online ruler tool.

Students NOT required to be eligible for Oral Administration

Text to speech is available for the entire Math, Science, and Social Studies tests, as well as the Pre-reading text, Revising selections, and the Revising test questions for Reading and Writing.

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.

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STAAR A Key Points 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, Bilingual Dictionary, Extra Time)

STAAR A Writing Test is 2 days – students submit test on Day 1, but will need authorization codes to login for Day 2 testing – save those or print 2 sets

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.2015


For the 2015 administration of STAAR A, it is not necessary for students taking 4th grade STAAR A writing to meet the eligibility criteria for Basic Transcribing. • This specific group of students may have their writing

compositions transcribed into the online form in TestNav in accordance with guidelines listed in the accommodations triangle document for Basic Transcribing.

O Note: This is not a requirement of the administration and decisions regarding this provision must be based on individual student need. TEA will review this policy for subsequent administration years.

O Students in all other grades and subjects must meet the eligibility requirements for Basic Transcribing as described in the corresponding document found in the accommodations triangle.

Important

Information

for 4th Grade

Writing

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STAAR A Resources

TEA webpage: http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/STAARA/

STAAR A Student Tutorials: http://texasassessment.com/administrations/STAAR-A/resources/#tutorials

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http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/STAARA/

http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/STAARA/

http://texasassessment.com/administrations/STAAR-A/resources/#tutorials



STAAR L

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 years)

STAAR L is for students who require moderate to substantial linguistic accommodation to understand the English used on STAAR mathematics, science, and social studies assessments.

STAAR L

STAAR L is not for ELLs for whom a bilingual dictionary and/or extra time would suffice. STAAR allows these linguistic accommodations.

STAAR L is for Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies only, not Reading and Writing

No field test items embedded in STAAR L STAAR L is online and each student will

need headphones Offered online – can request permission

for a student to test on paper. (TEA approval process)

STAAR L Eligibility Criteria

• Online interface provided certain linguistic accommodations for qualifying LEP students:

• Clarification in English at the word or phrase level for pre-determined words or phrases

• Words read aloud at the word-by-word level

• Available for mathematics, science, and social studies in all applicable grades

• No test administrator-provided accommodations

• Students will need headphones

• Tutorials should be used to familiarize students with clarification and read aloud accommodations and standard TestNav tools.

STAAR L Online Tests

Linguistic accommodations to be recorded along with other applicable accommodations on the Student Test Details screen in the Assessment Management System.

STAAR test administrator manuals include instructions for how to record this in the online system.

Can only be recorded after student has completed test.

STAAR L Online TestsEnter Accommodations Information


STAAR L Resources TEA webpage:

http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/ell/staarl/ STAAR L Student Tutorials:

http://www.texasassessment.com/administrations/STAAR-L/tutorials/

STAAR L Practice Sets: http://www.texasassessment.com/administrations/STAAR-L/practice/

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http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/ell/staarl/

http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/ell/staarl/



http://www.texasassessment.com/administrations/STAAR-L/practice/



Things to Remember about Online Testing


Remember:Students are NOT permitted Internet access during testing. Also, electronic devices with Internet or photographic capabilities are NOT allowable.

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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, STAAR L or SOA

May need a more isolated setting for certain types of accommodations

Make certain TAs and students practice with the online tutorials for STAAR A, STAAR L and SOA

Campus Logistics

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Warning: You can

combine, but

directions are

different!


Ensure student records are verified and score codes and demographics entered in TAMS for STAAR A, STAAR L or SOA 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

Campus Logistics

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STAAR Policies


Allowable Test Administration Procedures and Materials, DCCM Pg.O12

O Are allowed for any student who uses them Regularly, Independently, and Effectively (RIE). Examples are:O Signing test administration directions for students who

are deaf or hard of hearingO Translating test administration directions into the

native language of a studentO Allowing student to read the test aloud to themselvesO Reading aloud or signing the Writing prompt for any

student who requests itO General reminders to stay on task

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ATAPMS, ContinuedO Providing the following assistive tools:

O Scratch paper, extra graphing paperO Blank place markersO Colored OverlaysO Magnifying devicesO Highlighters, colored pencils

O Tools to minimize distractions (Stress balls or noise-reducing headphones

O Preferential seatingO Small group or individual administrations

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Start and Stop Times, DCCM, pg. S-5

O Students provided 4 hours for each test (3-5)

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NISD 3-5 STAAR Training

Late Arriving Students, DCCM, p. S5

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)

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Breaks, DCCM, p. S6 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

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Dictionary Policy, DCCM, pg. S-8Calculator Policy, DCCM, pg. S-9

Dictionary/Thesaurus is not allowable for grades 3-5 and is considered an accommodation if used.

Calculators are not allowable for grades 3-5 unless the student qualifies for the accommodation.

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ACCOMMODATIONS


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Type 1 Accommodations

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

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Oral Administration

O Who is eligible for an Oral Administration?

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Reminders for Oral Administration

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Evidence of Reading Difficulties 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

O The problem could be caused by a learning disability in reading.

O 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)

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Types of Oral Administration Guidelines for oral admins apply to paper tests and braille

tests. Reminder – all guidelines for oral admins apply to SOA

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 gr. 3-5 is always 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

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Grouping for Oral AdministrationsO Consider

O level of reading supportO pace at which students workO number of students one Test Administrator can handleO the environment and how distractible are individual

students

O Plan for mixtures of support level and paceO know what level of support each student receivesO remember the four-hour time limit O move around the room and read aloud to students

individually or to small groups of students working at a similar pace

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Extra Time (Same Day) (Type 1) vs. Extra Day (Type 2)

Accommodations, DCCM, p. S7 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


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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

& STAAR


ELLs with Parental Denials TAC §101.1005 (f)

Reminder: These students are not eligible for special ELL assessment, accommodation, or accountability provisions

O No testing in SpanishO No linguistic accommodations during testing

ELLs with parental denials may, however, use bilingual, ESL, or other allowable dictionaries as part of dictionary policy for STAAR reading and writing tests in grade 6 and up; under this policy, use of dictionaries not considered linguistic accommodation

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ELL Participation in General STAAR AssessmentRemember:

OSTAAR L on-line is for mathematics, science, and social studies. No STAAR L version for reading and writing

OSTAAR Spanish is for grades 3–5 only

OLinguistic Accommodations are NOT permitted for STAAR Spanish

OELLs taking general STAAR assessments are permitted some linguistic accommodations

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Ell RemindersOAll ELLs participate in STAAR assessments; no

exemptions from testingO Exception: ONLY Asylee/Refugee students who meet criteria are

exempt from STAAR Assessments for 1 year.

O“Linguistic Accommodations for ELLs Participating in the STAAR Program” available at http://www.tea.state.tx.us

/student.assessment/accommodations/ Linguistic Accommodation policies differ by the type of test

O ELL test participation information can be found at: www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/lpac/

• STAAR

• TELPAS Note: Decisions for an entire grade or program are not authorized (e.g., all 4th grade students in a bilingual program take the Spanish-version reading assessment and English-version mathematics assessment)

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http://www.tea/

http://www.tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/staar/reading/

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/reading/

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/accommodations/

http://www.tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/ell/lpac/

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/reading/

http://www.tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/ell/lpac/


Helping ELLs Understand Test Directions

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, orRead 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

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Linguistic Accommodation Summary

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Planning for STAAR L 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

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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

Planning for STAAR L

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RESPONSIBILITIES


Principal Responsibilities

If your Principal is not a Campus Testing Coordinator, they are still required to be involved in test administration

Minimize interruptions for CTCs during test preparation Attend trainings and sign oath Support attendance at campus training sessions Ensure security and confidentiality of the test

materials Approve Test Administrators, campus plans,

and schedules for testing days Walk the building and evaluate test locations Assist with First Hour Checks

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CTC Responsibilities Contact person for all test-related communication on

your campus Required to read TA manuals Responsible for:

planning, training, and execution of testing test security on your campus verifying precoded test material supervise and actively monitor testing accountability of all test material and for the

accurate completion of all answer documents reporting any suspected testing irregularities

and/or security violations immediately to the District Test Coordinator

All of this is done with the support of your Principal

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Preparing your TA Allow enough time for your

TAs to READ the Test Administrator Manual between training and test administration

Ensure that TAs observe all rules regarding test security and confidential integrity of the state testing system

Administer the tests in strict compliance with the directions in the TA Manual

Remind them the importance of supervising and actively monitoring testing

Review and walk your building to ensure all inappropriate material has been removed

Student seating areas are arranged appropriately

Make sure that all desks are cleared of books and other materials that are not required or allowed for the test 2015

TESTING PROCEDURES AND

TASKS

BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER TESTING


CTC Procedures 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 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

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Provide proper testing supplies to TAs:• Test booklets and answer documents• No. 2 pencils• Dictionary (if applicable)

Have available supplies:• High lighters (per student’s request)• Extra scratch/graph paper (per student’s request)

Secure test materials when:• Going to lunch• Moving to another room (make new seating chart)

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CTC Procedures


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

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CTC Procedures

Due Diligence: Call students who are

absent – Document:Reason AbsentAttempt to contact

For every testing day Keep all copies and

supporting documentation for 5 years in case of TEA audit

Student Absentees


Student Absence

Documentation

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Other CTC Procedures

O Time PolicyO BreaksO LunchO Attendance ProceduresO Dictionary Policy

How do you handle these procedures on your campus?

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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.


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Test Manuals

Test Administration Directions

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


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Testing ProceduresMust 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.


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Testing Procedures CONTINUED

Ensure TAs are actively monitoringArrange lunch schedules and breaks for TAs

with trained Relief staffArrange for and prepare consolidation roomsTrain and supervise staff to perform 1st 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.


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Testing Procedures CONTINUED

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


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Changing Rooms During Testing, DCCM, p. S42

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 materialsNISD 3-5 STAAR Training

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Changing Rooms During Testing CONTINUED

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


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CTC Duties After Testing

AFTER TESTING:Headers – Campus,

Group, and VOIDUse clear tape on bandsTape 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


Proper Box

Label example image

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ANSWERDOCUMENTS


Precodes & DataReview 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 on any student that takes STAAR Alternate

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Answer Documents Precoded labels – grade 4 writing Precoded answer documents – STAAR grades 3-5

Reading, Mathematics, and Science 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

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Submitting Answer Documents

Grade 3-5: submit one answer document for mathematics and reading (With the exception of the date change for 5th Math)

Grade 4: submit one answer document for writing

Grade 5: submit one answer document for science STAAR and STAAR Spanish will use the same document

for a given grade and subject

If a student is testing in one subject in STAAR or STAAR Spanish and the other subject on STAAR A or STAAR L:

• submit one answer document for STAAR/STAAR Spanish, and• grid the * (asterisk) to indicate that the test was taken

somewhere else during the same test administration

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Writing Tracking Graphic Sample

BookletSample of mark for ensuring students are on the correct answer

document page

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Writing Tracking Graphic Sample Answer

DocumentSame as booklet mark

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March 2015

STAAR Assessments

Answer Documents for Grade 5 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.

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STAAR Assessments Answer Documents

– Campus will receive two sets of precoded answer documents for students in grades 5

– one set for the administration of grade 5 mathematics

– one set for the administration of grade 5 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.

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Answer Documents


Program Information – DCCM Appendix A

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Answer Documents


General Accommodation

Braille Administration

Large print

Oral Administration

Extra Day

Linguistic Accommodation

Score code

AbsentOther

(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 accommodationduring testing.

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Note: Small Group and Individual Administration is NOT an Accommodation and does NOT need to be marked on the answer document!

Marking Accommodations on Answer Documents


Check the “S” score codeGA~ 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

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Bubbling for Accommodations

Example 1:O Mark the “GA” bubble to indicate that a Type 1 or Type 2

accommodation not listed in the previous bullets was available to the student

Example 2:O If Oral Administration (for example) is the only

accommodation, mark ONLY “OA”. You do not need to mark the “GA” bubble.

Example 3:O Mark the “LA” bubble to indicate that any Linguistic

Accommodation was available to a student


Students Taking More Than one Test Version

Students taking STAAR and STAAR-L, STAAR A, or STAAR SOA (a combination of paper and online:


RETURNINGMATERIAL


Return and Check-InSecure 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.

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Information must be filled in

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Place on top of

answer document

s per subject

Information must be filled out and bubbled in for each subject test

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Void any precoded answer document that was not used

County-District Number 061-911

Fill out all information

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Preparing Materials for Return

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


Contact Information Jodi Pafford

817-215-0062 (office)817-505-6940 (cell)

Melissa DeSimone817-215-0057

Ronda Cagle817-215-0083