MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TESTING COORDINATORS. take the place of reading all required Test Administrator Manuals. 2 Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TESTING COORDINATORS

6-8/EOC Training, Spring 2015

2Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

take the place of reading all required Test Administrator Manuals.

This training does not

Spring 2015 Coordinator Training - HS EOC

LATE MARCH-EARLY APRIL

MondayMarch

30TuesdayMarch 31

Wednesday

April 1Thursday

April 2FridayApril 3

MIDDLE SCHOOL

7th Writing Day 1

7th Writing Day 2

8th Reading

Make-ups

Return Materials

(make-ups allowed if needed)

Warehouse staff will pick

up Non-Scorables the

week after testing .

Student Holiday/Staff Development

HIGH SCHOOL English1 English I

Make-Ups English II

3

Late March AdministrationIncludes STAAR and STAAR A (online)

Late April Administration

Student Assessment 2015 4

INCLUDES ALL TEST VERSIONS – STAAR (English & Spanish)

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

MondayApril 20

TuesdayApril 21

WednesdayApril 22

ThursdayApril 23

FridayApril 24

Middle School(6-8)

8th Math

6th Math7th Math8th Social Studies

6th Reading7th Reading8th Science Make-Ups

Return Materials

Warehouse staff will pick

up Non-Scorables the

week after testing


MondayMay 4

TuesdayMay 5

WednesdayMay 6

ThursdayMay 7

FridayMay 8

MIDDLE SCHOOL NO TESTS

Algebra I

Make-ups

Make-upsScorable

Materials ShippedHIGH

SCHOOLUS History Biology

5

May Administration

Includes: STAAR, STAAR L (online), and STAAR A (online) Campuses may adjust schedule as necessary

MondayMay 12

TuesdayMay 13

Wednesday

May 14ThursdayMay 15

FridayMay 16

MIDDLE SCHOOL

NO TESTS 5th Reading Make-Ups

Return ALL

Materials


MondayJuly 6

TuesdayJuly 7

Wednesday

July 8Thursday

July 9FridayJuly 10

HIGH SCHOOL

English IUS

History

TAKS ELA

Algebra I

TAKS Math

English IIBiology

TAKS Science

TAKS Social Studies

Return scorable Materials

Closed

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SUMMER RETESTS

Includes: STAAR, STAAR L (online), and STAAR A (online)

MondayJune 22

TuesdayJune 23

Wednesday

June 24ThursdayJune 25

FridayJune 26

MIDDLE SCHOOL

NO TESTS 8th Reading Make-Ups

Return ALL

Materials

STAAR SOASTAAR ASTAAR L

ONLINE TESTING


STAAR SOA – Standard Oral AdministrationONLINE TESTING


For regular STAAR test

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

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

Standard Oral Administration (SOA)


Text-to-speech panel that students can use to hear selected text:Test questionsAnswer choicesGraphics as allowed in a traditional oral

administration of a paper assessmentAvailable in the following grades and subjects

for students eligible for an Oral AdministrationGrade 6 Reading and MathGrade 7 Reading and MathGrade 8 Science and Social Studies



Resources:Information and student tutorials are available at:http://tea.texas.gov/student.a

ssessment/soa/


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

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

STAAR A

ONLINE TESTING


Accommodated online version of STAAR for students who meet eligibility requirements

Available for all grades 3-8 and EOC testsOffered only in English (No Braille or

Spanish)Administered for the first time in Spring 2015

STAAR A

Similarities to STAAR Differences in STAAR A

passing standards no field test questions

time limits assessed online administration

curriculum test blueprint embedded accommodations and accessibility features

progress measures


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

How does STAAR A make test content accessible?

ToolsEmbedded

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*


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Summarize Eligible Text-to-Speech YES – TTS Provided and TA can read

Pop-Ups and Rollovers Math/Algebra I Q & A

Science/Biology Q & A

Social Studies/US History Q & A

Reading/E1 and E2 Reading – Pre-reading Text

Reading/E1 and E2 Reading Q & A

Writing/E1 and E2 Revising Selections

Writing/E1 and E2 Revising Q & A

Writing Prompt (at student’s request)

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

Reading Test – Reading passages/selections

Writing Test – Editing Selections and Q&A

E1 and E2 – Reading passages/selections

E1 and E2 – Editing Selections and Q&A


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 of any “construct-irrelevant” words, Bilingual Dictionary, Extra Time)

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

Character count for short-answer responses is 675 characters

A progress bar indicates character capacity

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

Handheld calculators must be provided for tests requiring calculators

Students NOT required to be eligible for Oral Administration

Text to speech is available for the entire Math/Algebra I, Science/Biology, and Social Studies/US History tests, as well as the Pre-reading text, Revising selections, and the Revising test questions for Reading, Writing, ELA I and ELA II

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

STAAR A Key Points CONTINUED


For students receiving Section 504 services Students are required by TEC §28.025(c) to meet all

curriculum requirements and pass all five EOC assessments in order to receive a Texas high school diploma

For students receiving special education services The admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee makes

educational decisions for a student, including whether satisfactory performance on an EOC assessment shall also be required for graduation per Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §89.1070(b)The proposed revisions to this rule (graduation

requirements for students receiving special education services graduating on the Foundation High School Program) have not been finalized as of September 2014

STAAR A Graduation Requirements


For students receiving special education services graduating on the Minimum High School Program (MHSP), Recommended High School Program (RHSP), or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)

Student must meet all curriculum requirements and pass all 5 EOC general assessments (STAAR or STAAR A) in order to graduate on the RHSP or DAP

The MHSP is the only option if The student did not meet the standard on at least one EOC

general assessment, and the ARD committee determined no retesting is necessary

The student took at least one STAAR Modified EOC assessment

Graduation Requirements CONTINUED


For students receiving Section 504 servicesStudents are required to pass all five EOC

assessments in order to receive a Texas high school diploma

For students receiving special education servicesThe ARD committee makes educational decisions

for a student, including whether satisfactory performance on an EOC assessment shall also be required for graduation

What if a student fails a STAAR A EOC – must s/he continue to retest?


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

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

STAAR A Resources

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



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



STAAR L

ONLINE TESTING

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)STAAR L is for Math/Algebra,

Science/Biology, and Social Studies/US History only – not Reading, Writing, English I and English II

STAAR L is for students who require moderate to substantial linguistic accommodations to understand the English used on STAAR.


ELLs and STAAR-L


Offered online – can request permission for a student to test on paper. (TEA approval process)

Provides highest level of linguistic accommodations

When receiving linguistic accommodations, students may not be provided any direct or indirect assistance or reinforcement that identifies or aids in identifying a correct response to the test question

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.

Students in high school will login without assistance, but if they are struggling, Test Administrators may assist

All STAAR L tests contain 3 test administrator-guided sample questions to familiarize students with linguistic accommodation tools available in interface

Remember, the best way to prepare students for testing in the online interface is to have them complete the applicable online tutorial

STAAR L Online Test Administrations


Linguistic accommodations to be recorded along with other applicable accommodations on the Student Test Details screen in the Texas Assessment Management System (TAMS)

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

Can only be recorded after student has completed test

Recording Linguistic Accommodations for Online Tests


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 (and answer keys): http://www.texasassessment.com/administrations/STAAR-L/practice/

STAAR L Resources

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



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



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




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Things to Remember about Online Testing


REMEMBER:Students are NOT permitted Internet access

during testing. Also, electronic devices with Internet and photographic capabilities are NOT allowable.

Schedule and Organize testing sessionsAccess TAMS to place students in testing

sessions, confirm demographicsPrepare for other accommodations and

materialsWork with Technology Staff to prepare

computersStudents may be grouped across grade

levels and subject-area tests for STAAR A and STAAR L.

May need a more isolated setting for certain types of accommodations

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


Prepare for Online Administrations, DCCM, p. S-33

Warning: You can

combine, but

directions are

different!

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


Complete Online Testing, DCCM, pp. S67

EligibilityWho will test or retest?


NOT Required to participate: Students who previously met passing standard ELL Students who met criteria for English I Special

Provisions Must participate in Early April/May:

Students who have not met Level II Satisfactory Students who will complete a course at the end of the

Spring Semester Students who received credit for a course outside of

a Texas ISD after September 2014, and are graduating on the Foundation PlanOut-of-state, Out-of-country, Private School or

Home School Uncommon now, but as time goes on, this

circumstance will be more prevalent. Substitute Assessments will help; hopefully legislation will address this

Eligibility


ELA I Special Provision

Transfers from outside Texas Public

School

Special Provisio

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s

STAAR POLICIES

Are allowed for any student who uses them Regularly, Independently, and Effectively (RIE). Included are:

Signing test administration directions for students who are deaf or hard of hearing

Translating test administration directions into the native language of a student

Allowing student to read the test aloud to themselves

Reading aloud or signing the Writing prompt for any student who requests it

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Allowable Test Administration Procedures and Materials, DCCM, p. O-12

Providing the following assistive tools: Scratch paper, extra graphing

paper Blank place markers Color overlays Magnifying devices Highlighters, colored pencils

Permission for a student to use tools to minimize distractions (i.e., stress balls or noise-reducing headphones)

Preferential seatingSmall group or individual

administrations


Allowable Test Administration Procedures and Materials, CONTINUED


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Start and Stop Times, DCCM, p. S5

Students provided 4 hours for Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Writing, Alg I, Biology, and US History

Students provided 5 hours for E1 and E2

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)


Late Arriving Students, DCCM, p. S5

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


Breaks, DCCM, p. S6

Dictionary/Thesaurus must be available for all students taking Reading, Writing, English I and II

Types allowed for all students, including parent denials:Standard dictionaries in EnglishDictionary/thesaurus combinationsBilingualESLSign language

NOT considered a linguistic accommodation, since a variety of dictionaries are allowed.


Dictionary Policy, DCCM, p. S8

Electronic – no internet or photographic capabilities AND cleared of note taking or file-uploading before and after testing

Bilingual dictionaries are the only allowable dictionary for ELL students taking Alg I, Bio, US Hist. This is considered a linguistic accommodation and an LPAC decision


Dictionary Policy, CONTINUED

Ratios:1:5 required

1:3 preferable

1:1 best – particularly considering the timed nature of the tests. ELL students would benefit, in most cases, with a lower student to dictionary ratio


Dictionary Policy, CONTINUED

Graphing calculators are required for each student taking Algebra I

Handheld calculators must be provided for students taking STAAR A or STAAR L online

One Calculator must be available for every five students taking Biology

Use the same calculators for testing that are used in class

Calculator memory must be cleared between students and/or tests

Have sufficient supply of batteries on hand45Spring 2015 Coordinator

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Calculator Policy, DCCM, p. S9

Calculator Policy

AccommodationsGENERAL ED; SPECIAL ED; SECTION 504


Type 1 and Type 2: for General Ed, Special Ed, and 504

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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

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Type 1 Accommodations


The accommodation most asked about What portion of each test is eligible for OA?

Math & EOC Algebra I – test questions, answer choices, and required reference materials

Science & EOC Biology – test questions and answer choices

Soc Stud & EOC US History- test questions and answer choices

Reading & English I and II Reading – test questions, answer choices, and required reference materials (dictionary/thesaurus) NO READING SELECTIONS MAY BE READ ALOUD

Writing & English I and II Writing – required reference materials (dictionary/thesaurus) NO REVISING AND EDITING PASSAGES, NO TEST QUESTIONS, and NO ANSWER CHOICES MAY BE READ ALOUD

Oral Administration (Type 1)


Who is eligible for an Oral Administration?

Oral Administration CONTINUED


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

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

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)

Evidence of Reading Difficulties


Guidelines for oral admins apply to paper tests and braille tests.

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 all STAAR/EOCs is 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

Types of Oral Administration

Consider level of reading support pace at which students work number of students one Test Administrator can handle the environment and how distractible are individual

students

Plan for mixtures of support level and pace know what level of support each student receives remember the 4-hour/5-hour time limit (unless extra time is

provided) move around the room and read aloud to students

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


Grouping for Oral Administrations (OA)

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


Extra Time (Same Day) (Type 1) vs. Extra Day (Type 2) Accommodations, DCCM, p. S7

LINGUISTIC ACCOMMODATIONS

STAAR FOR ELL STUDENTS

All ELLs participate in STAAR/EOC assessments. English I students eligible for Special Provisions will test – they are not required to retest if they do not meet the passing standard

Reminder: Linguistic Accommodations are not eligible for student with Parent Denial of services

Linguistic Accommodation policies differ by test version (STAAR, STAAR A, STAAR L)

Whether the student tested with paper or online, record the accommodations that were designated by the LPAC and made available to the student during testing, even if the student did not use the accommodation


ELLs and STAAR

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


ELLs and STAAR CONTINUED

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/lpac/



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.)

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Helping ELLs Understand Test Directions


Linguistic Accommodations

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


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

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 (Scan) 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


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



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

Other CTC Procedures

Time PolicyBreaksLunchAttendance ProceduresDictionary Policy


How do you handle these procedures on your campus?

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.


Test Manuals

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


Test Administration Directions

Must 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.


Testing Procedures

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.


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


Testing Procedures CONTINUED

If an emergency situation arises during testing, TAs should notify a CTC as quickly as possible

If they cannot be contacted, they should ask a

Hall Monitor to get a CTC or other campus Administrator immediately

Must consider the safety of students and personnel first and foremost

If students cannot continue testing after an emergency, contact the Assessment Dept. 72


Emergencies During Testing, DCCM, p. S41

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 materials


Changing Rooms During Testing, DCCM, p. S42

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


Changing Rooms During Testing CONTINUED

AFTER TESTING, DCCM, pp. S44-55Check in TA test materials

Verify no answer documents have been left in test booklets and no reference material left inside test booklets

Review answer documents for stray marks or tearsTranscribe answers for damaged answer

documents or transcription accommodationsAccount for all test booklets and answer

documentsTest Security Oaths have their additional signature

for an Oral Administration, Complex Transcription, and Math Scribe


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

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CTC Duties After Testing, CONTINUED

Proper Box

Label example image

ANSWER DOCUMENTSTEST MATERIALS

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


Answer Documents Precoded labels – grade 7 writing, ELA I and ELA II Precoded answer documents – STAAR grades 6-8 Reading,

Mathematics, and Science, Algebra I, Biology and US History 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 code is ”O”. Student Assessment 2015 79

Submitting Answer Documents For ‘double’ answer documents (Reading and

Math or Science and Social Studies): If a student is testing in one subject in STAAR and the other subject on STAAR A or STAAR L:

• submit one answer document for STAAR, and

• grid the * (asterisk) to indicate that the test was taken somewhere else during the same test administration



Writing Tracking Graphic Sample

BookletSample of mark for ensuring students are on the correct answer document

page


Writing Tracking Graphic Sample Answer

DocumentSame as booklet mark


Algebra I


English I

Precode Label

March 2015

STAAR Assessments

Answer Documents for Grade 8 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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– Campus will receive two sets of precoded answer documents for students in grades 8

– one set for the administration of grade 8 mathematics

– one set for the administration of grade 8 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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Program Information – DCCM Appendix A

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Extra Day

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Score

code

AbsentOther

(Cheating/Sick)

When a student

is taking a

STAAR and a

STAAR LSCORE 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 accommodation during testing.


Grid SCORE CODE, information A = Absent O = Other S = Score

SEE APPENDIX A in the DCCM for the meaning of coding of demographics and special programs

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Test Taken Information

Grid Test Taken Information

Grid the date the test was taken

Options will match the testing window

Test Date


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

Marking Accommodations onAnswer 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


High School Equivalency Program

Special Fields on EOC Answer Documents


Substitute Assessments

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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.



Information must be filled in.


Place on top of

answer document

s per subject

Information must be filled out and bubbled

in for each subject test


Void any precoded answer document that was not used

County-District Number 061-911

Fill out all information

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100Student Assessment 2015

Contact Information Jodi Pafford

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

Melissa DeSimone817-215-0057

Ronda Cagle817-215-0083