jan/feb 2008pre-test workshop1 star pre-test workshop january – february 2008

Jan/Feb 2008 Pre-Test Workshop 1

STAR Pre-Test WorkshopSTAR Pre-Test Workshop

January – February 2008


Objectives and AgendaObjectives and Agenda

District STAR coordinators will

• Follow correct, current STAR procedures

•Train site coordinators to conduct testing consistently

•Conduct quality control on site procedures and related documents

Handout (HO) Page 1


AgendaAgenda

• New for 2008• District Coordinator Responsibilities Overview• Multiple Choice• Writing, CMA, CST• CAPA• STS• EAP Tests• Summary

HO 1


New for 2008New for 2008

• CMA: grades 3, 4, 5• STS: grades 5, 6, 7• CAPA:

– Linked to grade-level content standards

– CAPA Online

• Extended Data Corrections• Scratch paper now available for

science tests

HO 1


2008 Answer Documents2008 Answer Documents

• 3-digit disability code• Section A2

– Y for answer document lost or destroyed– Now on writing response booklet

• Section A3, Z for examiner read questions aloud; P only for audio CD

• Unlisted accommodations, modifications require calling CDE before testing

• Grade 3: complete demographics on CAT/6 Survey booklet

• Grade 7: Need to indicate Math or Algebra I

HO 1


District STAR CoordinatorDistrict STAR CoordinatorResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

• Security• Train site coordinators

– Train examiners• Coordinate testing schedule

– One schedule for district (preferred)OR– Determined by individual schools

• Coordinate collection of demographic data– Pre-ID (preferred)– Or hand-code answer documents

• Distribute and collect materials

HO 2


Administration: Train ExaminersAdministration: Train Examiners

• Distribute test materials to correct students– Be very careful with similar names – Check date of

birth– Make sure students code correct EOC math or

science test taken– Make sure students code correct test version

number

• Follow Directions For Administration (DFA)– Read “Say” boxes exactly as written

• Students cannot go back to previous part of test

HO 2


Train Correct CodingTrain Correct CodingAccommodations, Modifications, Accommodations, Modifications,

and Variationsand Variations

•Accommodations and Modifications are IEP-determined

•IEP cannot exempt from testing

•Variations for EL do not need IEP

– Regularly used in the classroom

– Score counted as is

HO 2


Train Correct CodingTrain Correct CodingAccommodations and ModificationsAccommodations and Modifications

(Continued)(Continued)

• Accommodations– Change conditions, but not measurement

– Score counted as is

• Modifications– Change conditions and measurement

– Score counted as far below basic for state accountability

– Score not counted as participating for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)

HO 2


Training: Code Back of Answer Training: Code Back of Answer DocumentsDocuments

Codes in DFA, Coordinator Manual Codes in DFA, Coordinator Manual (Ap K)(Ap K)• A1 if irregularities

– Complete form– If CDE says, complete A1

• A2 Special Conditions– C for cheating– Y for answer document lost,

destroyed• A3 Accommodations,

Modifications– X Unlisted Accommodations

check with CDE before testing– Z Examiner read questions aloud– P Audio CD

• A4 Variations for ELs

Grade 6 Example

HO 2


• Item and Time Charts– CST, CMA, STS, CAPA, Aprenda, EAP: untimed– CAT/6 timed

• Recommended 1 part/day, grades 2–3

• CST, CMA, CAPA, STS – Administered during same testing window

• CST Writing– Specific date only

• CAPA– Allow time to assemble manipulatives

SchedulingSchedulingHO 3


Multiple-Choice Delivery Schedule Multiple-Choice Delivery Schedule InventoryInventory

• Materials to district 10–20 days before 1st testing day– STAR Management System

• Test Administration Summary screen • Order Status screen

• District delivers to test sites 5–10 days before 1st testing day

• Site distributes to examiners – CST, Writing, CMA, STS day of test only– CAPA at least 5 days before testing (as soon

as possible)


Multiple ChoiceMultiple ChoiceReturning Scorable MaterialsReturning Scorable Materials

ORANGEORANGE label• Test materials for

– Students enrolled on first day testing (including absent or exempted)

– Students enrolled later and tested

– Used grades 4–11 answer documents

– Used grades 2, 3 test booklets

• Package CAPA on TOP of lowest CST grade answer document or test booklets

• All STS under CST, sorted by grade• SGIDs for each test/grade, Master File Sheets

for each school

HO 4


Multiple ChoiceMultiple ChoiceReturning Secure Nonscorable MaterialsReturning Secure Nonscorable Materials

GREENGREEN label

• Grades 4–11 test booklets

• Grades 2, 3 unused test booklets

• CAPA Examiner’s Manuals

• Grade 2 DFAs

• Special versions, including CDs, test question transparencies

• Voided answer documents, booklets


CST Writing Administration DeliveryCST Writing Administration Delivery

• Grades 4 and 7 CST• No STS or CMA writing tests• Districts 5–10 working days before testing

– March 4 administration: Delivered Feb 19–26– April 29 administration: Delivered April 15–22

• District delivers to test sites 2–6 days before

day of testing– March 4 administration: Delivered Feb 25–29– April 29 administration: Delivered April 21–25

• Site delivers to examiner day of test only

HO 5


Writing Administration Writing Administration Answer DocumentAnswer Document

Minimal demographic data required in sections1 – Name of School, District3 – Date of Birth5 – Student name6 – Gender7 – Grade 11 – Student ID (if applicable)12 – SSID13 – NPS School Code (if applicable)

HO 5


CST WritingCST WritingReturning Materials Returning Materials

• Scorables packaged by grade, BLUEBLUE labels

– SGID Sheet• Code Grade, Number of documents• Do not code Group name

– Writing Prompt Response booklet only for students who tested

• Nonscorables, REDRED labels

– Unused test materials– DFAs

Site: 3/6 or 5/1; District: 3/10 or 5/5


CMACMA

• Multiple-choice in ELA, math, and grade 5 science• An assessment aligned to the California content

standards• For students

– With an IEP– In grades 3–5– Received a score report showing below basic or far

below basic– May take CST for some subjects, CMA for other

subjects• IEP specifies CMA and subject(s)• No modifications

HO 6


CMA MaterialsCMA Materials

• Grade 3– Students taking CMA for either or both subjects also

take all of CAT/6– CAT/6 Survey booklets have all demographics; must

be returned even if student not tested– CMA and CST booklets: name, grade, DOB, SSID,

gender• Grades 4, 5 answer docs: both CMA and CST;

packed with CST materials• Grade 4 students taking the CMA for ELA do NOT

take the 2008 Writing test.• No braille, audio CDs


ELA, Math CSTsELA, Math CSTs

• ELA all grades• Math

– Grades 2–6 all students take grade-level test

– Grade 7 or Algebra I– Grades 8–9 math required– Grades 9–11 Summative High

School Math offered – 8–11 EOC math test based on

standards-based math course completed during school year

HO 7


Science, History CSTsScience, History CSTs

• Science– Grades 5, 8, 10– Grades 9–11 EOC based on standards-based

science course completed during school year• History–Social Science

– Grades 8, 11– Grades 9–11 EOC World History based on

standards-based World History course completed during school year

• Code correct EOC test and version number on answer document

HO 7


CAPACAPA

• Performance-based, one-on-one test for students with significant cognitive disabilities unable to take CST even with modifications

• All tasks now linked to grade-level standards

• Allow CAPA examiners extensive preparation and training time

• Encourage beginning CAPA administration at start of testing window to complete on time

HO 8


CAPACAPA Administer Correct Level Administer Correct Level

Students who repeat grade eleven for multiple years continue to take CAPA Level I or Level V until enrolled in grade 12.

HO 8


CAPACAPAObserversObservers

• Double Rating• 10% students randomly selected for each CAPA level

at each site• Observer must meet same qualifications as examiner• Observer must be trained to score CAPA• Observer scores at the same time as examiner, but

independently• Observer must complete and sign blank answer

document with:

HO 8

1.Name, examiner, school, district

3. DOB

5. Student name 6. Gender7a. CAPA Level

7b. Grade 11. Student ID12. SSID


CAPACAPAAnswer DocumentAnswer Document

• Pre-ID documents pre-coded as “Examiner”

• Examiner signs• Observer completes name, signs, dates

and codes “Observer”

Signature Block

HO 8


Who Takes STS?Who Takes STS?

• Required for Spanish-speaking English learners (EL), grades 2–7, who either:– Receive instruction in Spanish; or– Have been enrolled in a school in the

U.S. less than 12 cumulative months.

• Districts may also administer to other Spanish-speaking EL in grades 2–7.

• STS not to be administered to English-only, I-FEP, or R-FEP students

HO 8


STS STS

• Students also take CST or CMA

• DFA “SAY” boxes in Spanish

• Translation of demographics is in Coordinator Manual, Appendix K

• Section 9a País de Origen– Optional– Only one should be coded


EAP EssayEAP EssayDelivery & PackagingDelivery & Packaging

• Required if English score is desired for CSU• ETS delivers to district 10–20 days before testing

– Separate shipment from CST Writing Administration– March 4–31 administration

• District delivers to test sites 5–10 days before testing after taking inventory of materials

• Site delivers to examiner day of test administration


EAP Essay EAP Essay Answer DocumentAnswer Document

Minimal demographic data required in sections

1 – Name, School etc.

3 – Date of Birth

5 – Student Name

6 – Gender

7 – Grade

11 – Student ID (if applicable)

12 – SSID

13 – NPS School Code (if applicable)


EAP EssayEAP EssayReturning MaterialsReturning Materials

• Scorables, MAGENTAMAGENTA labels – Separate return shipment, NOT return with scorables

for Grade 4 and 7 CST Writing – SGID Sheet

• Code Grade, Number of Documents• Do not code Test Type• Do not code Group Name

– Response booklets for students who test, only

• Nonscorables, YELLOWYELLOW– Unused test materials– DFAs


SummarySummary

• Security• Training• Accommodations/Modifications• Scheduling• Writing Tests• CMA/CST• CAPA• STS• EAP Essay


Questions Questions Quiz AnswersQuiz Answers

1. A

2. C

3. D

4. B

5. C

6. D

7. B

8. A

9. C


For more information go to:For more information go to:

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/capa.asp

http://www.startest.org/capa.html

Or call STAR Technical Assistance Center800-955-2954

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