Pre-Test Workshop

Jan/Feb 2006 Pre-Test Workshop 1

Pre-Test WorkshopPre-Test Workshop

January – February 2006


Objectives and AgendaObjectives and Agenda

District STAR coordinators will follow correct STAR procedures and train site coordinators to conduct testing consistently

• What’s new?• Preparation• Before testing• Security• During testing• After testing

H 1


Prepare


Prepare Before Testing



During Testing



During Testing After Testing


What’s New?What’s New?

• Science operational in grades 8 and 10

• No below-level testing

• Answer docs– A1, A2, A3, A4– EL in U.S. less than 12 months

M 2


More NewMore New

• Report irregularities using form

• SGID

– 0000001 only for NPCS

– 9999999999 for Katrina-relocated students

• SSID (CSIS) code on answer docs labels

M 3


More NewMore New

• Braille: uncontracted at grade 2 only

• Writing test: plan page with directions in DFA; no scratch paper

• End-of-Course (EOC) Science: no UC d, g requirement

• Supplemental Orders: call in

M 3


Preparation for TestingPreparation for Testing

• Train site coordinators– Who train examiners

• Schedule– Either by district

OR– By site

• Correct data in Pre-ID

M 4-19


Training TipsTraining Tips

Mnemonic Devices• P is for Parent Exemption.• Every good boy does fine.

• Item and Time Chart • Recommended 1 part/day, grades 2-3

Scheduling TipsScheduling Tips

H 2

M A-27


CST Test PartsCST Test PartsMultiple-Choice• Multiple sections of each subject• Parts administered consecutively• Options for scheduling:

– Same day, with break– Consecutive days;

recommended for grades 2-3

Writing: No breakCAT/6 test parts: timed• All of one subject on same day• 10 minute break

M A-27


How much testing time How much testing time does a 7does a 7thth grader need? grader need?

Writing 75

Multiple-Choice 320

Breaks in MC 20

CAT/6 Survey 180

Total Time 595

H 2


Correct Pre-ID Data without ChargeCorrect Pre-ID Data without ChargeTwo chances before testing:Two chances before testing:

•When first uploading, receive zip file of all students with blanks in key fields (ethnicity, language fluency, disability, CBEDS, mobility, NSLP)

– Resubmit, Enter data on screen or hand-grid

•At cut-off date, receive zip file of all students with blanks in key fields

– Hand-grid on answer docDuring scoring and after data

reporting, districts charged for corrections


Before TestingBefore Testing

• Delivery– How do you know when?– What if scheduled during spring break?

• Keep secure • Inventory materials

– Track– How are they packaged?

• Distribute

M 6 - 7

M 20

M A-52 - 65


Delivery: How do you know when?Delivery: How do you know when?

• MC: 10-20 days before testing; writing Feb 21-28 (April 18-25)

• See Test Administration Summary screen on STAR Management System

• No deliveries during district office breaks (not included in delivery window)

H 3


Inventory MaterialsInventory Materials

• Keep secure

• Inventory– Use Tracking Sheets

– CAPA and EAP in separate boxes

H 3

M A-52 - 65


Box 1Box 1

District Box 1One copy of each DFASGIDsFreight KitsPaper RulersPaper BandsProcessing FormMaterials Receipt

Acknowledgement FormDistrict Overage

School Box 1Test Site Manual Info SGIDsFreight KitsPaper RulersPaper BandsMaster File SheetsInstructions for Pre-ID

DocumentsSite Overage


Other Boxes For Each SiteOther Boxes For Each Site

EAP

CAPA

Test Booklets, Answer Documents

Labels, separate shipment


Supplemental OrdersSupplemental Orders

• What you receive with initial order:– Booklets ordered– Plus 5% overage at district;

10% overage at site– Packaged by 5s and 20s

• To order more, call STAR TAC (800-955-2954)

• Caution: Excessive ordering charged if less than 90% of booklets ordered are used

H 3


Distribute to Testing SitesDistribute to Testing Sites

• Writing tests: Feb. 27 – March 3 (April 24 – 28)– To examiner day of test only

• Multiple-Choice: 5 – 10 days before first test– To examiner day of test only

• CAPA: 5 – 10 days before first test– Examiners should review the week

before first test

H 3


During TestingDuring Testing

• Ensure correct booklets go to right student (EOC math and science)

• Emphasize following DFAs and reading “Say Boxes” exactly

• Report – Irregularities to CDE; use form or e-mail– Administrative errors to district

coordinator

M A-18 - 19

M A-31 - 35


Test BooksTest Books

• One Book For Each Grade

• Grade 3: 2 books (CAT/6 timed)

• Writing (March 7, May 2)

• CAPA (10 questions each subject)

• EAP Essay (admin before May 3)

• EOC Math/Science

H 4


Math (grades 8-11)Math (grades 8-11)

• Given to students completing standards-based course

• Must code appropriate test or not scored • Required of all 8th and 9th graders• General Math

– All 8th, 9th grade students not completing standards-based course this year (e.g. taking business math)

• Grades 10, 11 take Math CST if– Completing course aligned with standards– If no Algebra II and no CST math currently,

no test

M A-18


High School High School Summative MathSummative Math

• Completed Algebra II or Integ. III CST– Enrolled in more advanced math

– Or taking no math

• May be repeated

M A-18


Science (grades 9-11)Science (grades 9-11)

• EOC science given to students completing standards-based course

• Must code appropriate test or not scored • All 8th and 10th grade booklets include

science; reference sheets for grade 8 • Some 10th graders will take 2 science

tests; up to 5 CST tests

M A-19


DFAsDFAs

SAY Look at the front cover of your test booklet. Be sure your name is written in Section 1 at the top of the front cover. If your name is not written there, please raise your hand.

H 5

T

What are differences among DFA excerpts?


Report IrregularitiesReport Irregularities

• Only by form or e-mail; no calls

• CDE may direct you to enter something in A1.

• Track administrative errors in district

M A-31 - 35


After TestingAfter Testing

• Grid A2, A3, A4 • Ensure all demographics correct if

hand-gridded• Separate scorables from non-

scorables• Complete paperwork for scorables• Return all secure materials; use

correct labels

M A-11 - 13


AccommodationsAccommodationsvs. Modificationsvs. Modifications

• Accommodations result in valid test• Testing accommodations must match

instructional accommodations• Decided by IEP or 504 only

– IEP cannot exempt any students

• Modifications change test interpretation (not a valid result)– Far Below Basic on aggregated reports– Actual score on individual reports– Not counted as tested for AYP

H 6; M A-20 - 25


Adults Grid Adults Grid A2, A3, A4A2, A3, A4

By Individual Tests: see key in DFA (inside back cover, manual pp. A-11-13)

A2: Special Conditions • Not tested: PATEM• Enrolled after first day and tested: L• Tried to test: F, Z• Leave blank: N, C

H 6-7; M A-11 - 13


A3, A4A3, A4

• A3: Accommodations and Modifications• A4: English Learner Test Variations

– A: Translated directions

– B: Breaks

– C: Tested separately with other ELs

– D: Used Glossary/Word list

Work with a partner to discuss how to Work with a partner to discuss how to handle A2, A3, A4 in your districts.handle A2, A3, A4 in your districts.

H 6-7; M A-11 - 13


ScorablesScorables

• 2, 3 test booklets• Writing booklets• EAP essays• 4 – 11 Answer docs• CAPA Answer docs• SGIDs• Master File Sheets• Processing Form

(district only)

Secure Secure Non-ScorablesNon-Scorables

• CAPA Examiner’s Manuals

• 4 – 11 booklets

• EOC math, science booklets

• Grade 2, writing DFAs

• Voided answer docs

• Braille, large print booklets

• EAP Essay prompts

• Unused 2, 3 booklets


Pack ScorablesPack Scorables

Inspect scorables for completeness• 1 Master File for school for each admin for

each school on top• SGID for each grade; 1 for all of CAPA• CAPA on top of lowest grade (not return

stimulus cards) • Lowest grades on top• Highest grades on bottom

List the order that a site coordinator should List the order that a site coordinator should pack the scorable documentspack the scorable documents..

H 8


If Scorables Found Later, If Scorables Found Later, Call STAR TACCall STAR TAC

• If processing not started, rush return (cost: shipping)

• If processing occurring, return with P.O. for $4.75 per document; reported with rest

• If processing completed, return with P.O. for $360; not in reports, but counted in AYP, API

H 8


SGIDSGID• 0000001 only for NPCS• 9999999999 for students relocated due to

Katrina• No grade for CAPA• Back

– Instructional Materials for grades 2 – 8 only

– Teacher names (optional)Caution: If SGID is a different grade than

answer sheets, no scores for students, but counted as participating


Teacher Names on SGID Group Name Teacher Names on SGID Group Name for Teacher Reportsfor Teacher Reports

• Take precedence over teacher names on Pre-ID

• Use teacher names with separate SGID for each classroom

• Teacher reports then have stats for a single teacher names rather than for a whole grade


When to Return WritingWhen to Return Writing

• Site to District: working day after testing (March 9, May 4)

• District to Scoring Center: working day after receipt from site (March 13, May 8)

• Do not return with scorables if not answered

H 9


When to Return When to Return Multiple-choice and CAPAMultiple-choice and CAPA

• Site: 2 working days after last test of that admin

• District: 5 working days after last test of that admin

• Keep each administration separate

H 9


When to Return EAP EssayWhen to Return EAP Essay

• Site to District: – Working day after testing– No later than May 4

• District to Scoring Center: – 5 working days after testing– No later than May 5 or not counted

H 9


SummarySummary• Security: Most important• Prepare: train, schedule, correct Pre-ID• Before: inventory, supplemental orders,

keep secure, distribute• During: correct booklets to students;

DFAs, irregularities• After: Grid A2, A3, A4; scorables, non

scorables; pack; SGID; when to return• Quiz answers• Evaluations