NONSECURE - CAASPPGrade 8 Page 1 Directions for Administration of the CAA for ELA and Mathematics About the Practice Test Directions for Administration (DFA) This manual contains directions

© California Department of Education, 2019. Published January 2019.

CALIFORNIA Assessment of Student Performance and Progress

NONSECURE

Directions for Administration for the California Alternate Assessments

Spring 2019 │ English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics

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January 2019

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Table of Contents About the Practice Test Directions for Administration (DFA) 1

Additional Information 1

Using the Directions for Administration 1

“POINT,” “SAY,” and “READ” 2

Mathematical Symbols 2

Student Responses 3

English Language Arts/Literacy 5

Math 24

Graphics Attributions 36

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Page 1 Directions for Administration of the CAA for ELA and Mathematics

About the Practice Test Directions for Administration (DFA) This manual contains directions and the specific scripts you will need to administer practice tests for the California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for English language arts/literacy and mathematics. It is a companion document to the online practice tests.

The purpose of the CAA practice tests is to allow students and test examiners to become familiar with grade-level CAA test questions. The practice tests provide a sample of the question types and grade-level content that appear on the CAA operational tests. There is a grade-specific CAA practice test available for each tested grade, three through eight and eleven.

Please note that the practice tests and training tests do not produce scores. These training tests are available all year and may be used at any time in preparation for the operational CAA tests that are administered in the spring.

Practice tests can be administered in one of two ways:

Using the same procedures as the operational tests, with the Test Administrator Interface, secure browser, and individual student logon information; or

Using a standard supported Web browser to access the training tests directly, without use of the Test Administrator Interface or secure browser.

For more information on all aspects of the CAAs, including test security, item types, and guidelines, refer to the Online Test Administration Manual for California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Testing that is linked on the Manuals and Instructions Web page at http://www.caaspp.org/administration/instructions/.

Additional Information

How to Start a Practice Test Session for the CAAs web document: http://www.caaspp.org/rsc/pdfs/CAA.Assessment-Practice-QRG.pdf

California Alternate Assessments web page on CAASPP.org: http://www.caaspp.org/administration/about/caa/

Using the Directions for Administration

There are two parts in this DFA, one for each content area. All DFAs begin with English language arts/literacy (ELA), but either content area may be administered first.

The scripts are presented in table formats with two columns. The first column contains the administration scripts to be read to the student. The text associated with the “POINT,” “SAY,” and “READ” prompts apply to all students. The second column

contains alternative text, which should only be read to students with visual impairments

http://www.caaspp.org/administration/instructions/index.html


http://www.caaspp.org/rsc/pdfs/CAA.Assessment-Practice-QRG.pdf

http://www.caaspp.org/rsc/pdfs/CAA.Assessment-Practice-QRG.pdf

http://www.caaspp.org/administration/about/caa/

http://www.caaspp.org/administration/about/caa/

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to describe images. Follow the scripts exactly as written and in the item order

presented in the document.

“POINT,” “SAY,” and “READ”

This DFA contains a script for administration of a CAA for ELA and Mathematics. Keyword instructions for test examiners will be as follows:

Instruction in the DFA How the Test Examiner Should Proceed

SAY

The test examiner reads the material out loud to the student.

POINT to the flowers.

The test examiner points to the information on the screen.

READ each option and POINT TO

or

POINT TO and SAY What is the total number of flowers?

The test examiner reads each option on the screen out loud while pointing to the information on the screen.

DO The test examiner performs an action.

Actions are listed as bullet points.

Mathematical Symbols

In the mathematics test, some of the DFAs will use mathematical expressions rather than spell out in words the expressions. Please use the following table guide to how these are read aloud to the student.

Symbol Mathematical expression How to read aloud

+ 4 + 4 four plus four

= 4 + 4 = 8 four plus four equals eight

x 3 x 2 three times two

– 3 – 2 three minus two

÷ 4 ÷ 2 four divided by two

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Symbol Mathematical expression How to read aloud

> 4 > 3 four is greater than three

≥ x ≥ 3 x is greater than or equal to three

< 3 < 4 three is less than four

≤ x ≤ 3 x is less than or equal to three

/ 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 one-half, one-third, one-fourth

( , ) (2, 3) two, three

2 32 three squared

. 2.6 two point six

% 50% fifty percent

Student Responses

The CAAs are designed for one-on-one administration between a student and a test examiner familiar with the student. When able, students provide responses directly into the testing device. In some cases, the test examiner selects the responses indicated by the student by means that may include, but are not limited to gesture, eye gaze, and an alternative communicative device. In all cases, responses must come from the student and not from the test examiner. Hand-over-hand or other physical prompting by the test examiner is not permitted on any CAA test.

Pausing and Stopping the Test during Testing

Students who orient and respond typically take approximately 95 cumulative minutes or less to successfully complete an ELA or mathematics test. The test examiner may pause and resume testing if the student is no longer engaged, is not actively participating, or is showing signs of behavioral or functional concerns related to the test. The test may be paused and resumed as many times as necessary to allow students to perform well, including testing over multiple days.

If a student does not regain productivity and engagement, even after allowing breaks over multiple days, a test examiner may end a student’s test. To end the test early, advance through the remaining test items and then submit the test. In the post-testing survey—the Survey of Student Characteristics (SSC)—indicate that the test ended early.

For more information on all aspects of the CAAs, including test security, item types, and guidelines, refer the CAASPP Manuals and Instructions Web page, Online Test Administration Manual for CAASPP Testing.


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English Language Arts Practice Test

Administration Script Alternative Text for Studentswith Visual Impairments

SAY:We will read about Carrizo Plain. Firstlet’s read vocabulary.[Proceed to the Vocabulary Preview.]READ the vocabulary words and POINTTO each picture as the words are read.SAY:Now we will read about Carrizo Plain.Follow along as I read aloud. Then Iwill ask you questions.[Proceed to the passage.]READ the passage aloud and POINT TOthe corresponding pictures as the passageis read.After the passage has been read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you questions.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows some land with grassand mountains.The picture shows an owl sitting in a holein the dirt.The picture shows a small fox with earspointing straight up.The picture shows some land with grassand mountains.Two pictures are shown. The first pictureshows an owl sitting in a hole in the dirt.The second picture shows a small fox withears pointing straight up.The picture shows a field of flowers atCarrizo Plain.

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READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.If the student provides only one response(correctly or incorrectly),SAY:Which other words tell us about

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Carrizo Plain?



SAY:Which animals can be found atCarrizo Plain? Pick two answers. Asea turtle [POINT], a burrowing owl[POINT], or a kit fox [POINT]?If the student provides only one response(correctly or incorrectly),SAY:Which other animal can be found atCarrizo Plain?

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a swimming turtle.The picture shows an owl sitting in a holein the dirt.The picture shows a small fox with earspointing straight up.



SAY:Now I will ask you one more questionabout what we read.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.

DESCRIBE:The Yes picture shows a thumbs-upsymbol in a green box.The No picture shows a thumbs-downsymbol in a red box.

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SAY:We will read about jogging safety.First let’s read vocabulary.[Proceed to the Vocabulary Preview.]READ the vocabulary words and POINTTO each picture as the word is read.SAY:Now we will read about joggingsafety. Follow along as I read aloud.Then I will ask you questions.[Proceed to the passage.]READ the passage aloud and POINT TOthe corresponding pictures as the passageis read.After the passage has been read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you questions.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a teenage boy and girljogging outdoors.The picture shows a woman with her legup on a fence. She is reaching out andtouching her toes.The picture shows a teenage boy and girljogging outdoors.The picture shows a teenage girl drinkingwater.The picture shows a man holding onto theback of his foot.The picture shows a woman with her legup on a fence. She is reaching out andtouching her toes.



READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.If the student provides only one response(correctly or incorrectly),SAY:What else can wearing shoes that fitwell help you avoid?

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a blister on the heel ofa foot.The picture shows a man pressing hishand to the side of his face.The picture shows a man holding onto theback of his foot.

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SAY:Listen as I read a sentence.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a woman with her legup on a fence. She is reaching out andtouching her toes.The yes picture shows a thumbs-upsymbol in a green box.The no picture shows a thumbs-downsymbol in a red box.



SAY:Now I will ask you one more questionabout what we read.SAY:Where can we learn more aboutjogging? Pick two answers. A videoabout classic cars [POINT]? A bookabout exercise [POINT]? Or, a Website about athletic activities [POINT]?If the student provides only one response(correctly or incorrectly),SAY:Where else can we learn more aboutjogging?

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a computer tablet. Thescreen shows some classic cars parkednext to each other on a street.The picture shows a book with the word“EXERCISE” on it and a group of peopleexercising outdoors.The picture shows a laptop computerscreen. The screen shows a man movingforward along a sidewalk by swinging hisarms and moving his feet.

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SAY:We will read a story titled “TheScience Project.” Follow along as Iread aloud. Then I will ask you aquestion.READ the story aloud and POINT TO thecorresponding pictures as the story isread.After the story has been read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you a question.SAY:What is the story about? A boy learnshow to save his money [POINT]? Aboy learns that he should keep hisroom clean [POINT]? Or, a boy learnsto be careful when his dog is nearby[POINT]?

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a boy sitting at a table.He is holding a lightbulb.The picture shows a dog with its head andpaws on a kitchen table.Two pictures are shown. The first pictureshows a broken lightbulb. The secondpicture shows a boy who has his hand onhis face and looks upset.The picture shows a person dropping acoin into a piggy bank.The picture shows a room that is neat andclean.The picture shows a dog with its head andpaws on a kitchen table.



SAY:We will read about water. Followalong as I read aloud. Then I will askyou a question.READ the paragraph aloud and POINTTO the corresponding pictures as thepassage is read.After the paragraph has been read,SAY:

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a teenage boy washinghis hands.The picture shows a herd of elephantsstanding in water. Some elephants aredrinking the water.The picture shows a two-door sports car.The picture shows a dog drinking from abowl.

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We have finished reading. Now I willask you a question.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.

The picture shows a tree with no leaveson its branches.



SAY:We will read a story titled “A SpecialGuest.” First let’s read vocabularyfrom the story.[Proceed to the Vocabulary Preview.]READ the vocabulary words and POINTTO each picture as the words are read.SAY:Now we will read the story. Followalong as I read aloud. Then I will askyou questions.[Proceed to the story.]READ the story aloud and POINT TO thecorresponding pictures as the story isread.After the story has been read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you questions.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a service dog standingbeside its owner.The picture shows a group of dogs sittingbeside their owners at obedience training.The picture shows a graduation cap anddiploma.The picture shows a service dog standingbeside its owner.The picture shows a group of dogs sittingbeside their owners at obedience training.The picture shows a woman walking adog.The picture shows a graduation cap anddiploma.

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SAY:Listen as I read some sentences fromthe story.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.If the student responds incorrectly,SAY:Let’s try that question again.READ the item again and POINT TO theremaining two options as each one isread.



SAY:Listen as I read a sentence.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.If the student provides only one response(correctly or incorrectly),SAY:How else do we know this is true?

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a woman walking adog.The picture shows a puppy with a ball inits mouth.The picture shows a girl teaching a dog tosit.The picture shows a group of dogs sittingbeside their owners at obedience training.

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SAY:Now I will ask you one more questionabout this story.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a dog barking.The picture shows some puppies runningin a grassy area.The picture shows a dog helping a womancross the street.



SAY:We will read a story titled “LucasGoes Shopping.” First let’s readvocabulary from the story.[Proceed to the Vocabulary Preview.]READ the vocabulary words and POINTTO each picture as the word is read.SAY:Now we will read the story. Followalong as I read aloud. Then I will askyou questions.[Proceed to the story.]READ the story aloud and POINT TO thecorresponding pictures as the story isread.After the story has been read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you questions.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a teenage boy.The picture shows the outside of a super-market.The picture shows a teenage boy riding abike. He is at a supermarket.The picture shows a teenage boy with abottle of water in one hand and ashopping basket in the other.The picture shows several peoplestanding in a line. They are waiting to payfor some items.The picture shows a teenage boy drinkinga bottle of water in front of a super-market.

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Part ASAY:Listen as I read some sentences.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.Part BREAD the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.If the student provides only one response(correctly or incorrectly),SAY:Which other word helps us under-stand the meaning of the word“specific”?



Part ASAY:Listen as I read a sentence.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.Part BREAD the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a teenage boy holdinga shopping basket with some groceriesinside of it.The picture shows a teenage boy readinga magazine.

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SAY:Now I will ask you one more questionabout this story.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a teenage boy walkingwith an older man who is using a cane.The picture shows several peoplestanding in a line. They are waiting to payfor some items.The picture shows a teenage boy drivinga go-cart on a racetrack.



SAY:We will read about Springwood. Firstlet’s read vocabulary.[Proceed to the Vocabulary Preview.]READ the vocabulary words and POINTTO each picture as the word is read.SAY:Now we will read about Springwood.Follow along as I read aloud. Then Iwill ask you questions.[Proceed to the passage.]READ the passage aloud and POINT TOthe corresponding pictures as the passageis read.After the passage has been read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you questions.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a large house.The picture shows a man wearing glasses.Two pictures are shown. The first pictureshows a man wearing glasses. The secondpicture shows a large house.The picture shows the outside of theFranklin Roosevelt Presidential Library.The picture shows where PresidentRoosevelt and his wife are buried.

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SAY:Listen as I read a sentence.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.If the student provides only one response(correctly or incorrectly),SAY:What else can visitors see atSpringwood?

DESCRIBE:The picture shows the outside of theFranklin Roosevelt Presidential Library.The picture shows a rose in a rosegarden.The picture shows a swimming pool.



READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a small dog in a grassyarea.The picture shows a large elephantdisplayed in the entrance of a museum.The picture shows where PresidentRoosevelt and his wife are buried.



SAY:Now I will ask you one more question

DESCRIBE:The picture shows several past U.S. presi-

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about what we read.SAY:Where can we learn more aboutSpringwood? Pick two answers. AWeb site about past U.S. presidents[POINT]? A book about national parksin New York state [POINT]? A videoabout historic homes [POINT]?If the student provides only one response(correctly or incorrectly),SAY:Where else can we learn more aboutSpringwood?

dents on a computer screen. They arestanding in front of a U.S. flag.The picture shows a National Park Servicesign on a book cover. The word “Parks” ison the book.The picture shows a person holding asmall computer tablet. A large house isshown on the tablet screen.



SAY:We will watch a video and then readabout sunscreen.SAY:Watch the video. There is no sound inthis video.PLAY the video.After the video has played,SAY:Now we will read about sunscreen.READ the passage aloud and POINT TOthe corresponding picture as the passageis read.After the passage has been read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you a question.SAY:Listen as I read a sentence.

DESCRIBE:[As the video plays] The video shows aman relaxing by a swimming pool. He isapplying lotion from a tube to his face.The picture shows a tube of sunscreen.The picture shows someone holding on toher knee with both hands.The picture shows a man. The skin on hisears and neck is a different color than hisback.The picture shows a person’s arm in acast.

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READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.



SAY:We will read about recycling paperitems. Follow along as I read aloud.Then I will ask you a question.READ the passage aloud and POINT TOthe corresponding picture after the title isread.After the passage is read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you a question.SAY:What are some examples of paperproducts that can be recycled? Writetwo examples from the informationthat we read.Refer to the student’s usual mode ofwriting to prompt the student to begin.For example, if the student uses thecomputer or an AAC device to write,SAY:Use the computer/your device [orother familiar word] to write twoexamples of paper products that canbe recycled from the information thatwe read.If the student uses the computer, CLICKON the tool icon in the upper right-handcorner of the student screen and SELECTthe notepad option. After the student has

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a recycle bin filled withpaper items like a toilet paper roll and apaper bag.

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written a response or has attempted aresponse, score the response using therubric provided, and then SAVE andCLOSE the notepad.If the student uses dictation to write,SAY:Tell me two examples of paperproducts that can be recycled fromthe information that we read. I willtype on the computer/write for you[or other wording familiar to the student].ASSESS the student using the rubricbelow. Examples of appropriate responsesinclude: newspapers, old notes, tornwrapping paper, junk mail. Please assessonly the factors mentioned in the scoringrubric. Writing conventions (grammar,capitalization, and spelling) should notinfluence the score.A If the student writes two examples ofpaper products that can be recycled fromthe passage, enter a response of A.B If the student writes one example of apaper product that can be recycled fromthe passage, enter a response of B.C If the student does not attempt to writeany examples of paper products that canbe recycled from the passage, enter aresponse of C.



SAY:We will read about puzzle building.Follow along as I read aloud. Then I

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a jigsaw puzzle that ispartially completed.

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will ask you a question.READ the passage aloud and POINT TOthe corresponding pictures as the passageis read.After the passage has been read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you a question.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.

The picture shows two teenage girlsworking on a jigsaw puzzle.



SAY:We will read about tiny houses.Follow along as I read aloud. Then Iwill ask you questions.READ the paragraphs aloud and POINTTO the corresponding pictures as theparagraphs are read.After the paragraphs have been read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you some questions. Words aremissing from each sentence. You willcorrectly complete the sentencesbased on what we read.Part ASAY:This sentence says “The writer ofParagraph 1 thinks that buying a tinyhouse will— [PAUSE]. Does the writerof Paragraph 1 think that buying atiny house will save you money[POINT] or make you unhappy

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a small house withflowers near the windows.The picture shows a small house with atable and chairs in front of it.The picture shows a very small kitchenwith very few cabinets.The picture shows a small house withflowers near the windows.The picture shows a small house with atable and chairs in front of it.

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[POINT]? Pick the words thatcorrectly finish the sentence.Part BSAY:This sentence says “The writer ofParagraph 2 thinks that a tiny househas— [PAUSE]. Does the writer ofParagraph 2 think that a tiny househas too little space [POINT] or abeautiful yard [POINT]? Pick thewords that correctly finish thesentence.



SAY:Listen as I read a word and one of itsmeanings in the dictionary.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a girl with her armsraised. She has many medals around herneck and is holding a trophy in one hand.The picture shows a boy with his armscrossed. He is wearing a hat, scarf, andcoat.The picture shows a girl singing into amicrophone.

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SAY:A theater student creates a poster topersuade other students to sign upfor a talent show.POINT TO the two blank boxes in theposter andSAY:You will choose words for the posterthat will help persuade students.First, we will read the poster.POINT TO and READ the poster.After the poster has been read,SAY:Which words complete the poster?POINT TO the first sentence of theposter andSAY:This sentence says, “Do you blank[PAUSE and POINT TO the yellow blankbox] to sing, dance, or act?” Whichword would help persuade a studentto enter the talent show – “love”[POINT] or “expect” [POINT]?READ the sentence with the yellow optionwords separated by “or.” PROMPT thestudent to select the word that would helppersuade a student to enter the talentshow.READ the next few sentences of theposter.At the last sentence of the poster,SAY:This sentence says, “The talent showwill be blank [PAUSE and POINT TOthe blue blank box] for all.” Whichword would help persuade a studentto enter the talent show – “boring”[POINT] or “exciting” [POINT]?

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a boy singing.

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READ the sentence with the blue optionwords separated by “or.” PROMPT thestudent to select the word that would helppersuade a student to enter the talentshow.



SAY:We will read about the BrooklynBridge. Follow along as I read aloud.Then I will ask you a question.READ the passage aloud and POINT TOthe corresponding pictures as the passageis read.After the passage has been read,SAY:We have finished reading. Now I willask you a question.SAY:Listen as I read the beginning of alist.POINT TO and READ the contents of thetext box.READ the item and POINT TO eachoption as it is read.If the student provides only one response(correctly or incorrectly),SAY:Which other reason could be added tothe list supporting what the writerthinks about traveling across theBrooklyn Bridge?

DESCRIBE:The picture shows the Brooklyn Bridge inNew York City.The picture shows cars and a bicyclistcrossing the Brooklyn Bridge.

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SAY:Which number line shows 2 point 5?POINT TO each option as you . . .SAY:Is it this one? Or this one?

DESCRIBE:The first picture is a number line with apoint between 2 and 3. The secondpicture is a number line with a point at 4.



POINT TO the table as you . . .SAY:Look at this table.SAY:Which points would appear on agraph of this relationship? Choosetwo.SAY:Does (1, 2) appear on the graph?SAY:Does (2, 20) appear on the graph?SAY:Does (3, 30) appear on the graph?SAY:Does (30, 20) appear on the graph?

DESCRIBE:There is a table titled T-shirt Sale. Thefirst column shows Number of T-shirtsand the second column shows Cost indollars. The first row has 1 and 10. Thesecond row has 2 and 20. The third rowhas 3 and 30.

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POINT TO the box as you . . .SAY:Look at this box.POINT TO each part of the equations asyou . . .SAY:Volume = L × W × H. The volume ofthis box = 12 × 6 × 4.SAY:What is the volume of the box?SAY:Is it 22 cubic inches, 48 cubic inches,or 288 cubic inches?

DESCRIBE:A box is shown. The length is 12 inches,the width is 6 inches, and the height is 4inches.



SAY:Which point is closest to 3 point 3 onthe number line?POINT TO each point on the number lineas you . . .SAY:Is it Point X, Point Y, or Point Z?

DESCRIBE:A number line is shown. There is a pointbetween the 0 and the 1 that is labeledwith an X. There is a point between the 2and the 3 that is labeled with a Y. Thereis a point between the 3 and the 4 that islabeled with a Z.

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POINT TO the scatterplot as you . . .SAY:Look at this scatterplot.SAY:Choose the words that complete thesentence.SAY:Based on the scatterplot, the yeargoes blank and the tree gets blank.POINT TO the first blank as you . . .SAY:Does the year go up or go down?POINT TO the second blank as you . . .SAY:Does the tree get taller or shorter?

DESCRIBE:There is a scatterplot titled Tree Height.The horizontal axis is labeled Year. Thevertical axis is labeled Height in feet. Inyear 1, the height of the tree was 2 feet.In year 3, the height of the tree was 6feet. In year 4, the height of the tree was7 feet. In year 5, the height of the treewas 10 feet.



POINT TO the number sentence asyou . . .SAY:What number makes this numbersentence true?POINT TO each part of the numbersentence as you . . .SAY:6 × box = 54.SAY:Enter your answer in the box or giveme your answer and I will enter it foryou.

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POINT TO the line graph as you . . .SAY:Look at this graph.SAY:Choose the correct answers and dragthem to the boxes.SAY:The line crosses the y-axis at box.SAY:Is it (2, 0)? (0, 2)? Or (0, 0)?SAY:The rate of change of a line is riseover run.SAY:The rate of change of this line is box.SAY:Is it 0 over 2? 2 over 3? Or 3 over 2?

DESCRIBE:There is a graph that shows a linethrough points at (0, 2), (3, 4), and(6, 6). The rise is shown as a vertical linethat is 2 units. The run is shown as ahorizontal line that is 3 units.



POINT TO the graph as you . . .SAY:Look at this bar graph.SAY:On which day were there morevisitors?SAY:

DESCRIBE:The bar graph is titled Museum Visitors.The horizontal axis is titled Day. Thevertical axis is titled Number of Visitors.The bar for Day 1 rises to 40 and the barfor Day 2 rises to 60.

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Was it Day 1 or Day 2?SAY:Choose the word that makes thesentence true.SAY:There were blank visitors on Day 1.SAY:Were there 40 or 60?



POINT TO the boxes as you . . .SAY:Look at these boxes.SAY:Choose the words that make thesentences true.SAY:The sides of Box A are blank than thesides of Box B.SAY:Are they longer or shorter?SAY:Box A has blank space inside of itthan Box B.SAY:Is it more or less?

DESCRIBE:There is a picture of two boxes. Box A islarger than Box B.

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POINT TO the graph as you . . .SAY:Look at this graph.SAY:What is the rate of change of theline?SAY:Is is -3/4, -2/3, or -3/2?

DESCRIBE:The graph of a line is shown. The linepasses through the points (0, 6), (2, 3),and (4, 0). The rise is shown as a verticalline that is 3 units. The run is shown as ahorizontal line that is 2 units.



POINT TO the beach balls as you . . .SAY:Look at these beach balls.SAY:Choose the words that make thesentence true.SAY:These beach balls are blank.SAY:Are they the same shape only? Or thesame size and shape?

DESCRIBE:The picture shows a big beach ball and asmall beach ball.

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POINT TO the shape as you . . .SAY:Look at this box.POINT TO each part of the equation asyou . . .SAY:Volume = L × W × H.SAY:If the width of the box changes from10 feet to 5 feet, what will happen tothe volume?SAY:Will the volume decrease, increase,or stay the same?SAY:If the height of the box changes from7 feet to 8 feet, what will happen tothe volume?SAY:Will the volume decrease, increase,or stay the same?

DESCRIBE:The picture is a box that has a length of 8feet, a width of 10 feet, and a height of 7feet.



SAY:Which number line shows a pointclosest to 3 point 6?POINT TO each option as you . . .SAY:Is it this one? This one? Or this one?

DESCRIBE:There are 3 choices that are numberlines. The first number line has a pointbetween 3 point 5 and 4. The secondnumber line has a point between 3 and 3point 5. The third number line has a pointbetween 2 point 5 and 3.

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SAY:Choose the set that has shapes thatare the same size and the sameshape.POINT TO each option as you . . .SAY:Is it this set? This set? Or this set?

DESCRIBE:There are 3 choices that are pictures. Thefirst picture is a small arrow and a bigarrow. The second picture is a big starand a small star. The third picture is 2pentagons of equal size.



POINT TO the scatterplot as you . . .SAY:Look at this scatterplot.SAY:Based on the scatterplot, whichsentences are true? Choose two.SAY:All of the students studied.SAY:None of the students scored less than60%.SAY:The students who studied moreusually had higher scores.SAY:All of the students who studied for 1hour or more scored 80% or higher.

DESCRIBE:The scatterplot is titled Exam Scores. Thehorizontal axis is labeled Hours Studied.The vertical axis is labeled Score as apercentage. When a student studied 0hours, the score was 60%. When astudent studied half an hour, the scorewas 70%. When a student studied half anhour, the score was 75%. When a studentstudied 1 hour, the score was 75%. Whena student studied 1 hour, the score was80%. When a student studied an hourand a half, the score was 90%. When astudent studied 2 hours, the score was95%.

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POINT TO the graph as you . . .SAY:This graph shows the total number ofmiles a teacher has walked.SAY:Which sentences are true? Choosetwo.SAY:The number of days and the totalmiles both increase.SAY:The teacher walks 1 mile every 3days.SAY:The line passes through (0, 0).SAY:The line passes through (6, 2).

DESCRIBE:There is a graph titled Miles Walked. Thehorizontal axis is titled Day. The verticalaxis is titled Total Miles. There are pointsthat show that the teacher walked 0 mileson Day 0, 3 miles on Day 1, and 6 mileson Day 2. There is a line that passesthrough the points.


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Administration Script Alternative Text for Studentswith Visual ImpairmentsDESCRIBE:The picture is a scatterplot titled Cost ofBracelets. The horizontal axis is labeledNumber of Bracelets. The vertical axisshows the dollar amount. There arepoints that show that 0 bracelets cost $0,1 bracelet costs $1, 2 bracelets cost $2, 3bracelets cost $3, 4 bracelets cost $4, 5bracelets cost $5, and 6 bracelets cost$6.

POINT TO the scatterplot as you . . . SAY:Look at this scatterplot.SAY:Choose the words that complete the sentence.SAY:The cost of the bracelets, in dollars, is blank the number of bracelets. SAY:Is it less than, greater than, or equalto?




POINT TO the number sentence asyou . . .SAY:Which number makes this numbersentence true?SAY:Choose the number that makes thenumber sentence true and drag it tothe box.POINT TO each part of the numbersentence as you . . .SAY:5 + box = 8SAY:It is 3, 4, or 5?

DESCRIBE:There is a number sentence that says 5 +box = 8. The choices are 3, 4, and 5.


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Administration Script Alternative Text for Studentswith Visual ImpairmentsDESCRIBE:There is a scatterplot titled Fruit Sales. The horizontal axis is labeled Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. The vertical axis is labeled Sales in dollars.When the temperature is 31 degrees, the sales are $90. When the temperature is 55 degrees, the sales are $250. When the temperature is 65 degrees, the sales are$400. When the temperature is 80 degrees, the sales are $250. When the temperature is 90 degrees, the sales are $250.

POINT TO the scatterplot as you... SAY:Look at this scatterplot.SAY:Based on the scatterplot, which sentences are true? Choose two. SAY:When the temperature rises, the sales always rise.SAY:The sales are $400 when the temperature is between 50 and 60 degrees.



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MathPractice Test, No.19 CONT.

SAY:The sales are lowest when the temperature is between 30 and 40 degrees.SAY:The sales are highest when the temperature is between 60 and 70 degrees.


POINT TO the table as you . . .SAY:Look at this table.POINT TO the scatterplot as you . . .SAY:Here is a scatterplot that matches thetable.SAY:Where should the point for Year 2go? Choose the correct box.POINT TO each box as you . . .SAY:Should it be here? Here? Or here?

DESCRIBE:There is a table titled Card Collection. The first column shows Year. The second column shows Number of Cards. The first row has 1 and 25. The second row has 2 and 50. The third row has 3 and 75. The fourth row has 4 and 75. The fifth row has 5 and 150. There is a scatterplot titled Card Collection. The horizontal axis is labeled Year. The vertical axis is labeled Number of Cards. There are 4 points that show that there were 25 cards in Year 1, 75 cards in Year 3, 75 Cards in year 4, and 150 cards in Year 5. There are 3 choices that are points showing 50 cards in Year 2, 150 cards in Year 2, and 50 cards in Year 6.



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