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Training on Linguistic
Accommodations for the STAARTM Program
TEA Student Assessment DivisionFebruary 12, 2013
TETN Event #: 19014
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Disclaimer• These slides have been prepared by the Student
Assessment Division of the Texas Education Agency.
• If any slide is changed for local use, please remove the TEA footer at the bottom of the slide.
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Important Note • This PowerPoint does not take the place of reading
the appropriate administrative manuals and related resources on the Student Assessment Division website
• In addition, this PowerPoint should be used in conjunction with the LPAC decision-making process training PowerPoint (for
information about ELL assessment policy, test participation, and linguistic accommodation decisions)
ESC testing coordinator training PowerPoint (for information about test administration procedures)
Linguistic Accommodation GuideLinguistic Accommodations for ELLs Participating in the STAAR Program • Linguistic accommodation guide is principal source of
linguistic accommodation information for testing personnel
• Coordinators and test administrators should read and review the contents of this guide carefully
• Available at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/accommodations/
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STAAR Decision-Making Guide for LPACs2012–2013 STAAR Decision-Making Guide for LPACs•Contains details about the LPAC decision-making and
documentation process •Available at
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/lpac/
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Topics•Overview•Linguistic accommodations for students taking STAAR
and STAAR L•STAAR example test items to use in training•Answer document coding for ELLs•Linguistic accommodations for students taking STAAR
Modified•STAAR L paper administrations
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Overview
Review of STAAR Assessments for ELLs
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Participation in General STAAR AssessmentTaken by ELLs and other students not administered STAAR
Spanish, STAAR L, STAAR Modified, or STAAR AlternateRemember:
STAAR L is for mathematics, science, and social studies, not reading and writing
STAAR Spanish is for grades 3–5 only Linguistic accommodations beyond testing in native
language not permitted for STAAR Spanish ELLs taking general STAAR assessments permitted
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Alignment of STAAR, STAAR Spanish, and STAAR L
Same: • Assessed curriculum and item types • STAAR blueprints for building tests • Achievement standard alignment • Focus on readiness for next grade level or course with goal of
postsecondary readiness
Differences have to do with language accessibility: • STAAR Spanish uses native language to help students understand
test• STAAR L provides English-language accommodations
to help students understand test
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STAAR L Eligibility 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 is for students for whom clarification of word meaning in English and/or reading words aloud (in addition to potentially using a bilingual dictionary and having extra time) is important to their ability to understand challenging material written in English
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STAAR L Eligibility
•All students taking STAAR L will have access to the accommodations of clarification in English and reading aloud of text in online system
•As part of the decision-making process, LPACs should determine and document whether the student needs at least one of these accommodations. If not, the student should take STAAR
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ELL Participation in STAAR Modified and STAAR Alternate•ELLs receiving special education services who
meet requirements for STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternate may take these assessments
•Small number of ELLs
•ELLs participate only on basis of disability, not second language acquisition
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Differing Degrees ofLinguistic Accommodation for STAAR
STAAR Spanish: Assessment is provided in student’s native language; other linguistic accommodations not applicable
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ELLs with Parental Denials TAC §101.1005 (f)
Reminder: These students are not eligible for special ELL assessment, accommodation, or accountability provisions• No testing in Spanish• No linguistic accommodations during testing• No English I/II EOC special provisions• No unschooled asylee/refugee provisions
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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Linguistic Accommodations
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About Linguistic Accommodations•Linguistic accommodations are language supports
that decrease the language barrier ELLs experience when learning and demonstrating knowledge and skills in English
•Texas English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) require that all teachers linguistically accommodate the instruction of ELLs according to students’ English language proficiency levels
•STAAR linguistic accommodation policies support these ELPS requirements
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Linguistic Accommodations in Instruction
•Support learning of both subject matter and English•Are expected to change and be needed less often as
students learn more English•Are monitored and adjusted by teachers as students
learn more English
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Linguistic Accommodations During State Assessment
•Not all accommodations suitable for instruction are allowable during state assessments
•Accommodations in instruction are designed to foster and support learning
•STAAR measures degree to which students have met curriculum and performance standards
•Accommodations during assessment must not alter what is fundamentally assessed
• Issues of test standardization and test administration logistics must be considered during state assessments
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STAAR Linguistic Accommodation Eligibility Criteria
•Made on individual student basis by LPAC•Decisions must be based on —
student’s particular needs for second language acquisition support
whether student is routinely provided the accommodation in instruction and testing
•Providing unfamiliar accommodations may hinder rather than help student
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Role of LPAC
Preparing for Test
Administrations
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LPAC Role•LPACs are responsible for coordinating with subject area
teachers to make linguistic accommodation decisions in accordance with the eligibility criteria; the LPAC’s role should not be simply to process paperwork
•The LPAC process provides opportunities for guiding teachers, supporting ELPS and TEKS implementation, and determining needs for teachers’ professional development
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Coordination Between LPAC and Testing Coordinators
•Testing coordinators and LPACs must coordinate so that participation and accommodation decisions are available in time to make testing arrangements
•Remember, linguistic accommodations not just for STAAR L
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Coordination Between LPAC and Testing Coordinators
Sample Forms for Documenting Participation & Accommodation Decisions
•Record of STAAR participation and linguistic accommodation decisions
•STAAR eligibility for special English I/II EOC provisions•Student history worksheet •Forms on LPAC assessment resources webpage at
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/lpac/
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Planning for Test Administrations –STAAR, STAAR L, STAAR Modified•In some cases, students taking different assessments
may be grouped across programs, grades, and subject areas/courses Examples: STAAR and STAAR Modified paper tests, STAAR
and STAAR L online assessments•Organize test sessions in a way that keeps students
from being confused or disturbed by differences in directions read aloud or accommodations provided
•Keep in mind: Certain accommodations require an individual or small group administration
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Planning for Test Administrations – STAAR, STAAR L, STAAR Modified
Extra Time (Same Day) as a Linguistic Accommodation•Permitted for any ELL if student meets eligibility criteria
as determined by LPAC•Not “automatic” •Extra time within regularly scheduled school day only•Schools with both morning and afternoon 4-hour test
sessions must include these students in morning session
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Planning for Test Administrations – STAAR and STAAR Modified
Linguistic Accommodations Provided by Test Administrator•Examples
Clarification in English of word meaning in writing prompts (STAAR)
Clarification in English of word meaning in short answer reading questions (STAAR)
Clarification in English of word meaning (STAAR Modified) Oral translation (STAAR Modified)
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Planning for Test Administrations – STAAR and STAAR Modified
Linguistic Accommodations Provided by Test Administrator•Require additional training for test administrators• Individual or small group administrations may be
necessaryTest administrators who provide clarification of word
meaning should be ― familiar with the subject matter assessed and linguistic
needs of the students, and work routinely with the students in assisting with or
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Planning for Test Administrations – STAAR L
•District and campus coordinators, in conjunction with technology staff, will need to follow steps to prepare for, conduct, and complete online testing
•Technology staff must be available for assistance during test administration
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Planning for Test Administrations – 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) As an option, students may bring their own headphones from
home•Keep in mind that students taking STAAR L online may be
eligible to use a bilingual dictionary and/or receive extra time
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Preparing ELLs for Testing with Linguistic Accommodations – STAAR L•STAAR L Online Student Tutorials
Now available at http://www.texasassessment.com/STAARL-tutorials and http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/staarl/
Administration directions for each tutorial will also be posted
Should be used to familiarize students with clarification and read aloud accommodations and standard TestNav tools
Test administration directions for spring 2013 STAAR L assessments will assume some familiarity with online interface
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Preparing ELLs for Testing with Linguistic Accommodations – STAAR, STAAR L, STAAR Modified•In training test administrators with ELLs in their
sessions, make sure to review this section of test administrator manuals
•Administration “SAY” directions assume ELLs have been told in advance how their sessions will be conducted what type of accommodations they may receive
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Helping ELLs Understand Test Directions – STAAR, STAAR L, STAAR ModifiedFor 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 translate repeat read directions aloud
TA is not allowed to add directions that are substantively different (no pointers, no test-taking strategies, etc.)
With the exception of STAAR L, STAAR tests have no sample items; familiarize new ELLs with item formats ahead of time using released items on TEA websiteTEA Student Assessment Division
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Assessing New Immigrants Who Know Little English – STAAR, STAAR L, STAAR Modified
In isolated situations in which completing an assessment is not in best interest of student (e.g., newly arrived ELL who knows too little English), campus coordinator, with other appropriate personnel, may decide to submit test for scoring without requiring student to complete test
Score code is “S”Circumstances should be documented and
communicated to student’s parents after test administration
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Affective Needs of ELLsRecently Arrived ELLsMeeting affective needs of ELLs who are new to the U.S. is
important in instruction and testingSending encouraging, calm vibrations goes a long wayHelp new ELLs look at first year of test results as good
information to use in setting and meeting goals for following year
All ELLsEncourage practices that involve all ELLs in setting and reaching
goals for English acquisition and academic achievement
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Linguistic Accommodations for Students Taking STAAR and STAAR
L
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Linguistic Accommodations STAAR
*Dictionary access to be provided for all students in grade 6 and up as part of STAAR dictionary policy
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Linguistic Accommodations STAAR L
*Provided in online interface beginning spring 2013
STAAR and STAAR L Linguistic Accommodations―
Dictionaries
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Dictionaries as a Linguistic Accommodation
•Four categories:Bilingual dictionaryEnglish/ESL dictionaryNon-English monolingual dictionaryPicture dictionary
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Bilingual DictionaryAllowable for STAAR and STAAR L (any subject) •Considered a linguistic accommodation for
math, science, social studies (all grades) grades 3–5 reading and grade 4 writing
•Reminder: Allowed for grade 6 and up reading and writing as part of STAAR dictionary policy (and not considered a linguistic accommodation)
•Used to translate words (and sometimes common phrases) from one language to another
•Bilingual dictionaries that include pictures are fine as long as they do not illustrate content terminology or concepts
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Bilingual Dictionary
Examples of translated words — English to Spanish (useful when reading in English)
evenly uniformemente; imparcialmente, equitativamente live broadcast emisión en directo photosynthesis fotosíntesis
Examples of translated words — Spanish to English (useful when writing in English)
cita appointment, meeting; date; quotation decepcionar disappoint débil weak
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Bilingual Dictionary
Example entry — English to Spanish
age [eIdƷ] noun (general) edad; old age vejez; (period) época; (fam: long time) we waited for ages esperamos una eternidad; verb envejecer
The Spanish translation for the word “age,” which seems like a simple word in English, has multiple meanings and is a different word in each case.
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English/ESL Dictionary•Allowable for STAAR reading and writing only; not other
STAAR subjects; not STAAR L•Considered a linguistic accommodation below grade 6•Reminder: Allowed for grade 6 and up reading and
writing as part of STAAR dictionary policy (and not considered a linguistic accommodation)
•Unlike bilingual dictionaries, English dictionaries contain definitions of English words
•ESL dictionaries define words using simpler English•Some dictionaries (e.g., children’s dictionaries, ESL
dictionaries) include some pictures
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Non-English Monolingual Dictionary•Allowable for STAAR reading and writing only•Considered a linguistic accommodation in grade 3 and up•Single-language standard (definition) dictionary in a language
other than English (e.g., dictionary of Spanish language; dictionary of Vietnamese language)
•Would likely need to be used in combination with other dictionaries; this requires skill and experience
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Picture Dictionary •Allowable for STAAR reading and writing only• Linguistic accommodation in grade 3 and up•Conveys word meaning through drawings or photos; includes
only words that can be pictured •May be monolingual, bilingual, or multilingual (may show
picture plus word in one language or more than one language)
•Contains small body of words; has limited usefulness as stand-alone linguistic accommodation
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Allowable and Nonallowable Formats
Within four categories of allowable dictionaries, keep in mind the following guidelines: Paper and electronic dictionary formats (including hand-
held electronic devices) are permittedElectronic devices:
must not be Internet-based (it is not sufficient to disable Internet)
any features that allow entering and saving text or uploading files must be cleared before and after test administration
if device has additional capabilities (e.g. calculator) that cannot be disabled, the test administrator must actively monitor to ensure that these features are not accessed
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Allowable and Nonallowable Formats•Subject-specific/topic-specific dictionaries (e.g.,
science dictionaries, academic language dictionaries, etc.) are not permitted
•Bilingual dictionaries must be word/phrase translation dictionaries only; must not define words or illustrate or explain content terminology or concepts
•Bilingual, ESL, and standard monolingual dictionaries that contain occasional pictures are acceptable as long as the pictures do not illustrate content terminology or concepts
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Allowable and Nonallowable Formats•Electronic devices that translate beyond the level of
words and set phrases are not considered bilingual dictionaries and are not permitted
•Only dictionaries by reputable dictionary publishing companies should be used (no dictionaries produced by school districts, service centers, etc.)
•A state list of approved dictionaries will not be issued
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STAAR Reading and Writing Dictionary Policy Grade 6 and Up•For reading and writing only•For all Texas students in grade 6 and up, including
ELLs (new immigrants too) and students with disabilities
•Standard English dictionaries allowed, as well as bilingual and ESL dictionaries
•Policy specifies minimums and recommended numbers of dictionaries per number of students
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STAAR Reading and Writing Dictionary Policy Grades 6 and UpPolicy document notes regarding ELLs:Provide in accordance with ELL’s needs and how much used in
instruction and classroom testingFor ELLs who depend heavily on them, recommendation is
one dictionary per student More than one type of allowable dictionary may be provided
to an ELL (or to any student)
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STAAR Reading and Writing Dictionary Policy Grade 6 and Up• Two sources for dictionary policies for ELLs taking STAAR:
STAAR dictionary policy Applies to reading and writing assessments in grade 6 and above Available at
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/reading/
Linguistic Accommodations for ELLs Participating in the STAAR Program guide Outlines policies for the use of dictionaries on all other tests not
covered under the STAAR dictionary policy Available at
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STAAR and STAAR L –Other Linguistic Accommodations
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Extra Time (Same Day) as a Linguistic Accommodation
Allowable for STAAR (any subject or course) and STAAR LEnables ELL to have extra time within regularly scheduled
school day to complete assessmentDoes not mean ELL must take all day; means student may
have additional time needed within school day LPAC does not need to predetermine and document a specific
amount of extra time a student could need; LPAC needs only document that student needs extra time
Not automatically allowed for all ELLsSee eligibility criteria next slide
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Extra Time (Same Day) Specific Eligibility Criteria
Routine use in specified contexts: ELL must need and routinely be provided extra time when completing assignments and assessments that require substantial comprehension or use a substantial amount of English
Second language acquisition needs: Needs must relate to second language acquisition factors, that is, the time the ELL needs to read meaningfully in English (or write a response, as applicable to subject assessed) as a function of learning the English language
Nonfactors: Factors that are not ELL-specific must not be considered, such as test anxiety, use of test strategies, or other reasons not related to second language acquisition
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Clarification in English of Word Meaning – Writing Prompts• Allowable for STAAR writing: grades 4, 7, English I-III• On per student request basis only, test administrator may
clarify meaning of words and phrases on writing prompt page (NOTE: For reading excerpt in English III analytical writing prompt, only occasional single words may be clarified)
• Before providing clarification, test administrator should ask whether student has looked up word in dictionary; clarification can be provided to students who still need assistance after using dictionary Grade 4 writing: This requirement does not apply if student is not
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Clarification in English of Word Meaning – Writing Prompts
Test administrator may use simpler English, pictures, and/or gestures
Test administrator is not permitted to reinforce or emphasize any information on prompt page or assist with planning, organizing, or writing of composition
Note: When clarifying the meaning of words, test administrators may reference a dictionary and are not required to give definitions or explanations from memory
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Clarif. in English of Word Meaning– Short-Answer Reading QuestionsAllowable for STAAR English I-III readingOn per student request basis only, test administrator may
clarify meaning of words/phrases in short-answer questionsBefore providing clarification, test administrator should ask
whether student has looked up word in dictionary; clarification can be provided to students who still need assistance after using dictionary
Clarification is not permitted for language arts terms words/phrases that are part of selection title words/phrases that are quoted from selection
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Clarif. in English of Word Meaning – Short-Answer Reading Questions•Test administrator may use simpler English, pictures,
and/or gestures•Test administrator is not permitted to reinforce or
emphasize any part of information or assist with planning, organizing, or writing of response•Note: When clarifying the meaning of words, test
administrators may reference a dictionary and are not required to give definitions or explanations from memory
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Clarif. in English of Word Meaning & Reading Aloud of Text– Math, Science, Social Studies
•Allowable for STAAR L, not STAAR•Provided in the online interface for all students
taking STAAR L•Students receive computer-provided clarification
assistance by clicking on eligible words and phrases in test questions
•Reading aloud of text provided by Hear a Word online tool
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New
Optional Test Administration Procedures•Flexible/frequent breaks
As standard practice test administrators may give all students restroom breaks or short mental breaks as needed
Whether testing within 4-hour limit or with extra time, the test administrator should be aware that some ELLs may need more frequent or flexible breaks than other students
For ELLs testing within the 4-hour time limit, the clock does not stop for these breaks
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Optional Test Administration Procedures •Clarification/translation of test administration
directions As standard procedures for STAAR, any ELL is allowed
assistance in understanding the directions that are read aloud before the test (“SAY” directions) and any directions that introduce a particular test section or item format
Test administrator may paraphrase, translate, repeat, or read aloud these types of directions at student request
Test administrator must not add directions that are substantively different (e.g., give pointers or remind students about using strategies)
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Optional Test Administration Procedures •See the Coordinator Manual Resources page at
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/manuals/dccm/ for more information about optional test administration procedures and STAAR time limits policies and procedures
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STAAR Example Items for Training Test Administrators – Reading and
Writing (Including English I–III)
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STAAR Example 1: Grade 7 Writing (Expository)Clarification of Word Meaning in Writing Prompt
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STAAR Example 2: English III Writing (Analytical)Clarification of Word Meaning in Writing Prompt
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STAAR Example 3: English I ReadingClarification of Word Meaning in Short-Answer
Reading Questions
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Answer Document Coding for ELLs
Paper Answer Document Coding for ELLsSTAAR and STAAR Modified•Linguistic accommodations to be marked along with other
accommodations
STAAR L•STAAR answer documents no longer used for STAAR L•So, no “L” bubble in Test Taken Info field or STAAR L linguistic
accommodations bubbles on STAAR answer documents •Students taking a TEA-approved paper administration of STAAR L will
record answers in the test booklet; a test administrator will transcribe responses into special online form
Spanish STAAR •STAAR and STAAR Spanish share same answer document. Remember,
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(3–8 and EOC)
*Dictionaries are linguistic accommodations on reading and writing tests (English versions) in grades 3–5 only; in grade 6 and up, they are part of dictionary policy for all students
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Recording Linguistic Accommodations for Online TestsSTAAR EOC and STAAR L Grades 3–8 and EOC•Linguistic accommodations to be recorded along with other
applicable accommodations on the Student Test Details screen in the Assessment Management System
•All students taking STAAR L have access to the accommodations of clarification in English and reading aloud of text in the online interface
•For this reason, the fields for these accommodations will NOT be active on the Student Test Details screen
•The accommodations of bilingual dictionary and extra time should be recorded if they were made available to the student
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General Guideline for Recording Linguistic Accommodations
Whether the student tested on paper or online, record the accommodations that were pre-
determined by the LPAC and made available to the student during testing, even if the student
did not use the accommodation
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Linguistic Accommodations for
Students Taking STAAR Modified
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Linguistic Accommodations STAAR Modified
*Unique to STAAR Modified**Dictionary access to be provided for all students in grade 6 and up as part of STAAR dictionary policy
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Linguistic Accommodations –STAAR Modified •STAAR policies for the following accommodations
also apply to STAAR Modified: Bilingual dictionary English dictionary (standard or ESL) Monolingual dictionary in languages other than
English Picture dictionary Extra time
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Clarification in English of Meaning of Words in Test Items•Allowable for all STAAR Modified
subjects/courses•Provides same type of clarification as STAAR L
(paper administrations) and STAAR with following exceptions: Allowed on multiple-choice items in reading and writing Writing: Test administrator must be careful not to clarify
word meaning in a way that cues answers to items testing spelling, mechanics, and grammar o Example: Test administrator is not permitted to clarify the
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STAAR Modified
Clarification in English of Meaning of Words in Test Items•Math, science, social studies: no ECG provided for
STAAR Modified•Language simplification is part of development
process of STAAR Modified; test administrators may provide additional clarification at request of student
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STAAR Modified
Clarification in English of Meaning of Words in Test Items•Test administrators should be trained using the STAAR L
example items for paper administrations (provided at the end of this PowerPoint) as reference for the types of words that are not eligible for clarification
•Test administrators are not permitted to clarify or otherwise explain content terminology or concepts, or provide any assistance that aids the student in finding a correct answer
•Note: When clarifying the meaning of words, test administrators may reference a dictionary and are not required to give definitions or explanations from memory
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STAAR Modified
Clarif. in English of Meaning of Words in STAAR Modified Reading and Writing Selections•At request of student, test administrator may clarify
meaning of occasional words and phrases in STAAR Modified reading and writing selections
•Test administrator not permitted to clarify meaning of entire sentences or longer portions of text
•Test administrator may use simpler English, pictures, and/or gestures
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STAAR Modified
Clarif. in English of Meaning of Words in STAAR Modified Reading and Writing Selections•Test administrator must not provide assistance that
aids the student in determining correct answers to test questions
•Note: When clarifying the meaning of words, test administrators may reference a dictionary and are not required to give definitions or explanations from memory
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STAAR Modified
Clarif. in English of Meaning of Words in STAAR Modified Reading and Writing Selections•Reading selections: Test administrator must not clarify the
meaning of vocabulary, expressions, or other phrasing specifically assessed in a test question
•Writing selections: Test administrator must not clarify meaning in a way that provides cues related to spelling, mechanics, or grammar. For example, if a student requests clarification of the meaning of the misspelled word sugest in an editing selection, the test administrator must not comment on the misspelling when clarifying the meaning
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STAAR Modified
Reading Aloud of Words in Test Items•Allowable for all STAAR Modified subjects/courses•Enables ELLs to ask test administrator to read aloud
words, phrases, or occasional sentences in a test item•Provided on per student request basis only• Includes words in stem, question, answer choices, and
any stimuli (e.g., map, diagram, etc.)
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STAAR Modified
Reading Aloud of Words in Test Items•Voice inflection must be kept neutral•Numbers, symbols, and abbreviations can be read aloud
as long as doing so does not invalidate what item is testing
Grade 3 Math:•As standard test administration procedure, all grade 3
students are permitted to receive reading (decoding) assistance on this assessment
• LPACs do not need to predetermine and document the need for this assistance
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STAAR Modified
Reading Aloud of Words in Test Items•Note the following for STAAR Modified:
Includes test items for reading and writing. Writing: Only single words (not phrases or sentences) in
multiple-choice questions may be read aloud. Test administrator must be careful not to read aloud words that would aid students in determining answers to test questions
For example, words in answer choices that assess spelling must be pronounced correctly even if there is a difference in pronunciation between the misspelled and correctly spelled word
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STAAR Modified
Reading Aloud of Words in Test Items
NOTE: •Oral administrations: For reasons associated with their
particular disabling condition, some students taking STAAR Modified tests may be eligible for an oral administration of test questions (exception: no oral administration of writing test questions). In such a case, oral administration guidelines should be followed
•Writing prompts: Keep in mind that test administrators may read aloud all information on the prompt page if student requests or if documented in IEP
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STAAR Modified
Reading Aloud of Words in STAAR Modified Reading and Writing Selections
•Reading selections: At request of student, test administrator may read aloud occasional words or phrases in a reading test selection. Sentences and longer portions of text must not be read aloud
•Writing selections: At request of student, test administrator may read aloud occasional single words. Reading aloud phrases or longer portions of text is not permitted. Correct pronunciation should be used in reading a misspelled word aloud
•NOTE: Test administrators read aloud the title and prereading text above STAAR Modified reading and writing selections to all STAAR Modified students as part of standard test administration procedures
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STAAR Modified
Oral Translation •Allowable for all STAAR Modified subjects/courses•At request of student, test administrator may orally
translate a word, term, phrase, or occasional sentence that student does not understand •Test administrator is not permitted to define or
explain content terminology, concepts, or skills assessed. Test administrator is permitted only to give equivalent word or words in other language
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STAAR Modified
Oral Translation •Examples:
If a Spanish-speaking student requests assistance with the meaning of the word sodium in an item, the test administrator may say the equivalent term sodio
If the student asks what row means in a sentence in which the context refers to rowing a boat, the test administrator may say remar
•In translating, test administrator must not provide assistance that cues correct answers
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STAAR Modified
Bilingual Glossary (Word List)•Allowable for all STAAR Modified subjects/courses• Students may use locally developed or other customized bilingual
glossary to find the translation of words they have difficulty understanding in English
•Glossary must not include definitions, explanations, examples, or pictures that will aid students in understanding content terminology, concepts, or skills assessed
•Only native-language equivalents are allowed • Example: It would be appropriate to translate square inch as pulgada
cuadrada in Spanish in a bilingual glossary. It would not be appropriate to define what a square inch is or to include a picture of a square inch
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STAAR L Paper Administrations •Paper test booklets (including large print, if applicable)
approved by TEA in rare circumstances Accommodations that are not available in TestNav Unavoidable technological problems that make online testing
impossible Other special situations (e.g., homebound students, JJAEPs,
etc.)
•If request is approved, TEA will order test booklets
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STAAR L Paper Administrations •Information about special request process, including the
request form, is available on the Coordinator Manual Resources page: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/manuals/dccm/•Keep in mind: Paper testing won’t be approved on the
basis that the student knows very little English or has limited exposure to computers
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STAAR L Paper AdministrationsShipment will include
STAAR L test booklet(s) Coordinator and test administrator supplement for
STAAR L paper administrations* Secure ECG(s) for test administrators to use when
providing clarification in English Transcribing Griddable Answers sheet(s) (one per test
booklet) for some math and science tests**NOTE: “Regular” STAAR administration manuals do not
include instructions for paper-based STAAR L testing*Also posted on Coordinator Manual Resources Page**Also available in Resources section of Assessment Management System 94
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Individual or small group administrations are necessary Test administrators respond to student requests for reading
text aloud and clarifying word meaningStudents taking STAAR L on paper cannot be
grouped with students taking other assessments (i.e., STAAR L online, STAAR, STAAR Spanish, or STAAR Modified)
Organizing Test Sessions
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In addition to receiving training on general test administration procedures and test security, test administrators need to be trained in testing procedures specific to STAAR L paper administrations
Test administrators who provide clarification of word meaning should be ― familiar with the subject matter assessed and linguistic needs
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•ECG instructions page is posted for use during training on STAAR L Resources page at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/ell/staarl/; also available in STAAR L Supplement for Paper Administrations
•Because ECGs are secure documents, reviewing instructions in posted version will help familiarize test administrators with using an ECG
•Remember, ECGs are for test administrator use only and should not be distributed to students
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• There are no paper answer documents for students approved to test on paper
• Students will mark answers in test booklets For griddable questions on STAAR L math and science tests,
students will mark answers on Transcribing Griddable Answers sheet
• Test administrators (or other designated personnel) will transcribe student responses into a special online transcription form
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• Set up test session• Choose correct form group type (transcribe paper
form, not operational online test form)•Transcribe responses
Each question has one screen; test administrators will go screen by screen to transcribe the response to each question
Responses must match exactly the responses indicated by the student in the test booklet
•Submit test for scoring
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• Test administrators must indicate which accommodation(s) an eligible student is provided by marking in the appropriate code(s) in the Assessment Management System
• It may be necessary to mark more than one accommodation
Recording Accommodations
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Clarification in English of Word Meaning – Math, Science, Social Studies
•Allowable for paper administrations of STAAR L•Enables student to ask test administrator to
clarify meaning of eligible words and phrases•Provided on per request basis only•Test administrator may use simpler English,
pictures, and/or gestures
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•Test administrator is not permitted to define, explain, or illustrate content terminology or concepts assessed
•Note: When clarifying the meaning of words, test administrators may reference a dictionary and are not required to give definitions or explanations from memory
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Clarification in English of Word Meaning – Math, Science, Social Studies•Secure ECG provided for test administrators to
use with this accommodation Contains instructions and secure list of words in
each test item that are not eligible for clarification For test administrator use only; not for students
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Reading Aloud of Text – Math, Science, Social Studies •Allowable for STAAR L paper administrations•Enables ELLs to ask test administrator to read aloud
words, phrases, or occasional sentences in a test item
•Provided on per student request basis only• Includes words in stem, question, answer choices,
and any stimuli (e.g., map, diagram, etc.)
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Reading Aloud of Text – Math, Science, Social Studies • Voice inflection must be kept neutral•Numbers, symbols, and abbreviations can be read aloud
as long as doing so does not invalidate what item is testing
Grade 3 Math:• As standard test administration procedure, all grade 3
students are permitted to receive reading (decoding) assistance on this assessment
• LPACs do not need to predetermine and document the need for this assistance
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Paper Administrations of STAAR L•As with online administrations of STAAR L, students
testing on paper may be eligible to use a bilingual dictionary and/or extra time•In addition, optional test administration procedures,
such as flexible/frequent breaks and clarification/translation of test administration directions are available for students taking STAAR L on paper•See previous slides in this PowerPoint for more
information on these linguistic accommodations/optional procedures
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STAAR L Paper AdministrationsItem Examples –
Math, Science, Social Studies
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• Clarification in English of word meaning
• Reading aloud
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STAAR L Paper AdministrationsExample 3: Chemistry EOC
• Clarification in English of word meaning• Bilingual Dictionary
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• Clarification in English of word meaning
• Reading aloud
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STAAR L Paper AdministrationsExample 4: U.S. History EOC
• Reading aloud• Bilingual dictionary
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For More Information•This PowerPoint is posted on the Accommodation Resources page
of the Student Assessment Division website at www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/accommodations
•For additional ELL assessment information — go to http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment and click
on English Language Learner Assessments or consult with a coordinator from your district or education
service center
• If further assistance is needed, contact the TEA Student Assessment Division (512) 463-9536 ELL.tests@tea.state.tx.us
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