Jan/Feb 2006 Pre-Test Workshop 1
Pre-Test WorkshopPre-Test Workshop
January – February 2006
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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
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Prepare
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Prepare Before Testing
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Prepare Before Testing
During Testing
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Prepare Before Testing
During Testing After Testing
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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
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More NewMore New
• Report irregularities using form
• SGID
– 0000001 only for NPCS
– 9999999999 for Katrina-relocated students
• SSID (CSIS) code on answer docs labels
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Inventory MaterialsInventory Materials
• Keep secure
• Inventory– Use Tracking Sheets
– CAPA and EAP in separate boxes
H 3
M A-52 - 65
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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
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Other Boxes For Each SiteOther Boxes For Each Site
EAP
CAPA
Test Booklets, Answer Documents
Labels, separate shipment
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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
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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
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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
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M A-31 - 35
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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What are differences among DFA excerpts?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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..
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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