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California STAR CST, STS, CMA, CAPA. EUSD STAR Site Coordinator Pre-test Workshop March 14, 2011. STAR Testing Window. April 04 – May 13 (includes make-ups). New for STAR 2011 Overview. Coordinator Manual (M) Page 2. CST and CMA writing test in grade 4 Answer documents: A3a and A3b. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
California STARCalifornia STARCST, STS, CMA, CAPACST, STS, CMA, CAPA
EUSD STAR Site Coordinator EUSD STAR Site Coordinator Pre-test WorkshopPre-test Workshop
March 14, 2011March 14, 2011
STAR Testing WindowSTAR Testing Window
April 04 – May 13April 04 – May 13
(includes make-ups)(includes make-ups)
New for STAR 2011New for STAR 2011OverviewOverview
• CST and CMA writing test in grade 4CST and CMA writing test in grade 4
• Answer documents: Answer documents: A3a and A3bA3a and A3b
Coordinator Manual (M) Page 2
2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 3 Q 1
VideosVideos
• No updated videos; no DVDs No updated videos; no DVDs distributeddistributed
• ““2011 STAR and CAPA” video 2011 STAR and CAPA” video access Web page at access Web page at http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/
– Includes Introduction, Site, and Includes Introduction, Site, and Examiner Update documentsExaminer Update documents
New
STAR Site Coordinator STAR Site Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
• Keep secure• Train examiners (use sign-in sheet)• Obtain all necessary signed test security
agreements and keep on file at site (to be forwarded to district after window closes)
• Inventory materials and track daily movement of testing materials
• Keep secure
STAR Site Coordinator STAR Site Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities continuedcontinued
• Manage emergency situations• Prevent errors• Verify materials are marked correctly to ensure
correct student scores• Report any irregularities or administrative
errors to district coordinator immediately; with follow-up in writing
• Guarantee correct enrollment counts• Return materials promptly
Site CoordinatorsSite CoordinatorsTrain ExaminersTrain Examiners
• Distribute test materials to correct students– Be very careful with similar names – check date of
birth– Make sure students code correct End of Course (EOC)
math– Make sure students code correct test version when
applicable
• Follow Directions for Administration (DFA)– Read “Say” boxes exactly as written
• Students MAY NOT go back to previous parts of test
Site CoordinatorsSite Coordinators Train Correct Coding for Accommodations, Train Correct Coding for Accommodations, Modifications, and VariationsModifications, and Variations
What are the differences among these?• Accommodations and Modifications are IEP-
determined• IEP cannot exempt a student from testing• Regularly used in the classroom• Variations for ELs do not need IEP • See Matrix 1 and Matrix 2 “Allowable Test See Matrix 1 and Matrix 2 “Allowable Test
Variations, Accommodations and Variations, Accommodations and Modifications”Modifications”
Site CoordinatorsSite Coordinators Accommodations and Modifications Accommodations and Modifications
• 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 AYP
Before TestingBefore Testing
• Delivery; Materials arrive at sites approx 5-10 days prior to testing
• Keep secure• Inventory materials
– Use tracking sheets– Site will receive a 10% overage– SAVE BOXES
STAR ProgramSTAR ProgramMultiple-Choice TestsMultiple-Choice Tests
• CSTsCSTs– Most students take CSTsMost students take CSTs– Grades 2-8 unless taking CMA or CAPAGrades 2-8 unless taking CMA or CAPA
• CMACMA– Grades 3-8; varies by grade and content Grades 3-8; varies by grade and content
areaarea– Must have IEP and meet eligibility criteriaMust have IEP and meet eligibility criteria
• STSSTS– For Spanish-speaking English learnersFor Spanish-speaking English learners– Grades 2-8Grades 2-8– Must also take CST and/or CMAMust also take CST and/or CMA
California Standards Tests California Standards Tests (CSTs)(CSTs)
• Grades 2-8 for most studentsGrades 2-8 for most students• Unless taking CMA or CAPAUnless taking CMA or CAPA• Subjects tested:Subjects tested:
– English-Language Arts: all gradesEnglish-Language Arts: all grades– Mathematics: grades 2-7 and EOC 7-8Mathematics: grades 2-7 and EOC 7-8– Science: grades 5 & 8Science: grades 5 & 8– History-Social Science: grade 8History-Social Science: grade 8
Who Takes Which CST for Who Takes Which CST for Mathematics?Mathematics?
• Grades 2-6: Grade-level test Grades 2-6: Grade-level test requiredrequired
• Grade7: Grade 7 math test or Grade7: Grade 7 math test or Algebra 1 Algebra 1 requiredrequired
• Grades 8: One of the following is Grades 8: One of the following is requiredrequired::– EOC CST for Mathematics; orEOC CST for Mathematics; or– CST for General MathematicsCST for General Mathematics
CST for ScienceCST for Science
• Required grade-level scienceRequired grade-level science– Grades 5 & 8: all students take grade-Grades 5 & 8: all students take grade-
level testlevel test
CMA Tests for 2011CMA Tests for 2011
• Multiple-choice – ELA grades 3-8
•CMA for Writing in grade 4 & 7– Math grades 3-7– CMA for Algebra 1 (EOC for grades 7
and 8) Science grades 5 & 8
Who Takes CMA?Who Takes CMA?
• Students:Students:– Have an IEPHave an IEP– Meet the SBE-adopted eligibility criteriaMeet the SBE-adopted eligibility criteria– Enrolled in grades 3-8Enrolled in grades 3-8– May take CMA for some subjects, CST for other May take CMA for some subjects, CST for other
subjectssubjects– Must take grade-level CSTs when a CMA is not offeredMust take grade-level CSTs when a CMA is not offered– May have previously taken CMA, regardless of scoreMay have previously taken CMA, regardless of score– Not eligible to take CAPANot eligible to take CAPA
• IEP specifies CMA and subject(s)IEP specifies CMA and subject(s)• No modificationsNo modifications
CMA Materials 2011CMA Materials 2011
• CMA booklets for grade 3CMA booklets for grade 3– Separate scorable test bookletSeparate scorable test booklet– Must also return CST test booklet Must also return CST test booklet if test is if test is
takentaken
• CST answer documentsCST answer documents– 7c for CMA tests taken7c for CMA tests taken
• CMA for Grades 4-7CMA for Grades 4-7– CST and CMA in same answer documentCST and CMA in same answer document
CMA Materials 2011 CMA Materials 2011 continuedcontinued
• CMA for Grade 8CMA for Grade 8– Separate answer documents and test Separate answer documents and test
bookletsbooklets– Must return CST answer document (all Must return CST answer document (all
students will take one or more grade-students will take one or more grade-level CSTs or EOC in mathematics)level CSTs or EOC in mathematics)
CST/CMA Answer DocumentCST/CMA Answer DocumentRight InsideRight Inside
CMA section has:
• Different subject icons from CST
• Alternate row shading for the response bubbles
• Three answer choices
• Fewer number of questions
CMA Grade 7 Mathematics CMA Grade 7 Mathematics Answer DocumentAnswer Document
Grade 7 math and Algebra I have different numbers of questionsGrade 7 math and Algebra I have different numbers of questions
STS - RLA, MathSTS - RLA, Math
• Reading Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2-8Reading Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2-8• Mathematics in grades 2-7Mathematics in grades 2-7• Algebra 1 (EOC for grades 7-8)Algebra 1 (EOC for grades 7-8)
– If Algebra 1 course completed in 09-10 school yearIf Algebra 1 course completed in 09-10 school year
• Geometry (EOC for grade 8)Geometry (EOC for grade 8)– If Geometry course completed in 09-10 school yearIf Geometry course completed in 09-10 school year
Students in grade 8 who are not taking Students in grade 8 who are not taking Algebra 1 or Geometry courses take Algebra 1 or Geometry courses take NONO STS STS math, but do take CST math.math, but do take CST math.
Who takes STS?Who takes STS?
• Required for Spanish-speaking English learners (ELs), grades 2-8, who either:– Receive instruction in Spanish; or– Have been enrolled in a school in the U.S.
less than 12 cumulative months.
• STS not to be administered to English-only, I-FEP, or R-FEP students
• Students also take CST or CMA
Distribution of Test Distribution of Test Materials to ExaminersMaterials to Examiners
• CST, CMS, STS day of test onlyCST, CMS, STS day of test only• Secure DFA (grade 2) day of testingSecure DFA (grade 2) day of testing• Non-secure DFA (grades 3-8) may be Non-secure DFA (grades 3-8) may be
prior to test dayprior to test day• CAPA – at least 5 days before testingCAPA – at least 5 days before testing
Multiple-choice TestsMultiple-choice Tests
Receive deliverySchool 5–10 days before testing
Test
Return for scoringSchool 2 days after testing
Prepare materials
Distribute and track materials
Ensure correct Master File and SGID
Pack with complete labels
Before Multiple-Choice Before Multiple-Choice Testing – Testing – Answer DocumentsAnswer Documents
• Use 2010 answer documents onlyUse 2010 answer documents only• Do NOT copy answer documentsDo NOT copy answer documents
• Complete Sections 8 and 9 if not in Pre-IDComplete Sections 8 and 9 if not in Pre-ID• Make sure that students mark only Make sure that students mark only
one circle in Section 8.one circle in Section 8.• Make sure students mark Make sure students mark at least one circle in Section 9.at least one circle in Section 9.
• If NPS student not in Pre-ID, If NPS student not in Pre-ID, write NPS code in Section 13write NPS code in Section 13(NOT 0000001)(NOT 0000001)
During TestingDuring Testing
• Correct test to students• Report
– Any irregularities or administrative errors to district coordinator immediately; with a follow-up in writing. The only time you may bubble in something in A1 is if CDE advises the district coordinator to do so.
• Handle Defective Booklets• Manage Emergency Situations• Monitor the Test Administration• Track all irregularities and administrative errors
During Testing During Testing continuedcontinued
•Use Directions for Administration (DFAs) correctly
Read “SAY” boxes exactly as written
Translate boxes with “T” ONLY (NO questions, prompts, or passages)
During Testing During Testing continuedcontinued
• Give correct test booklets and answer Give correct test booklets and answer documents to students (e.g. grade 7 documents to students (e.g. grade 7 math or Algebra I to grade 7)math or Algebra I to grade 7)
• Give breaks only at end of partGive breaks only at end of part• Answer documentsAnswer documents
– Section 7c for CMA tests takenSection 7c for CMA tests taken– Correctly mark Correctly mark TestTest– Correctly mark Correctly mark Version #Version #
Multiple-choice TestsMultiple-choice Tests
Receive deliverySchool 5–10 days before testing
Test
Return for scoringSchool 2 days after testing
Prepare materials
Distribute and track materials
Ensure correct Master File and SGID
Pack with complete labels
Paperwork•Back of answer document•Void, transcribe•Master File Pack: scorables vs. nonscorables•Labels
After Multiple-choice Testing After Multiple-choice Testing Complete Back of Answer DocumentComplete Back of Answer Document
• A1A1– DO NOT complete without CDE notificationDO NOT complete without CDE notification
• A2 A2 Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions– ““All tests” column removedAll tests” column removed
• A3 A3 Accommodations and ModificationsAccommodations and Modifications– ““All tests” column removedAll tests” column removed– “ “P” student used an audio CD presentation P” student used an audio CD presentation
has been removedhas been removed• A4 A4 English Learner Test VariationsEnglish Learner Test Variations
– No changeNo change
CAPACAPA Administered under supervision of SpEdAdministered under supervision of SpEd
• Performance-based, one-on-one test Performance-based, one-on-one test • Student must have an IEP Student must have an IEP • IEP specifies CAPA and LevelIEP specifies CAPA and Level• For students with significant cognitive disabilities unable For students with significant cognitive disabilities unable
to take the CSTs even with accommodations and/or to take the CSTs even with accommodations and/or modifications or the CMA with accommodationsmodifications or the CMA with accommodations
• Do not take STSDo not take STS• Answer document if not in Pre-ID:Answer document if not in Pre-ID:
– Ensure correct CAPA LevelEnsure correct CAPA Levelis marked in 7ais marked in 7a
CAPACAPAObserversObservers
• Districts must double rate at a minimum of Districts must double rate at a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the CAPA students per ten percent (10%) of the CAPA students per level / per site level / per site
• Double ratings are randomly selected Double ratings are randomly selected • Observers must markObservers must mark ObserverObserver and sign and sign
the answer documentthe answer document
Preparing to Administer the Preparing to Administer the CAPACAPA
1 - Name, etc.1 - Name, etc.3 - Date of Birth3 - Date of Birth5 - Name5 - Name6 - Gender6 - Gender7a - CAPA Level7a - CAPA Level7b - Grade7b - Grade11 - Student ID11 - Student ID
12 - SSID12 - SSID
Observers must markObservers must mark sectionssections
After TestingAfter Testing
• Transcribe braille and large print (or not Transcribe braille and large print (or not processed)processed)
• Write Write VOIDVOID on any answer document(s), on any answer document(s), with with
marks, not to be marks, not to be
scored; return withscored; return with
nonscorablesnonscorables
After TestingAfter TestingMaster File SheetsMaster File Sheets
• Return with each school Return with each school • Required:Required:
– Write “0” (zero), no blanksWrite “0” (zero), no blanks– If not tested, note that school did not If not tested, note that school did not
testtest
After TestingAfter TestingPack and ReturnPack and Return
• Return all documents within an Return all documents within an administration in same shipmentadministration in same shipment
• Separate scorables (with SGID) from Separate scorables (with SGID) from nonscorablesnonscorables
• Return Home/Hospital with student’s Return Home/Hospital with student’s school school NOT NPSNOT NPS
Numbering Box LabelsNumbering Box Labels
• Immediately after packing boxes for Immediately after packing boxes for shipping, the shipping, the site coordinatorsite coordinator completes school site information on completes school site information on each each LABELLABEL, including "SCH: BOX __ of , including "SCH: BOX __ of __" information. __" information. This is the only area This is the only area sites complete for box count. DO NOT sites complete for box count. DO NOT WRITE ON BOX.WRITE ON BOX.
Complete Labels CorrectlyComplete Labels Correctly
School counts required here ONLY
LEAVE BLANK
LEAVE BLANK
When to Return MaterialsWhen to Return Materials
• Site must have all materials packed per directions in manual, in original boxes, labels numbered properly, and ready for pick up by warehouse first thing Monday morning, May 16. If ready for pick-up prior to Monday call Kathleen ext 380.
After TestingAfter Testing
Send to Ed Services by May 20:• All Security Affidavits• Any Parent Exemptions Requests• Copy of Training Sign-in Sheet• Copy of Master File Sheet• Completed STAR School/Test Site Data
Collection Form • Inventory Records
SummarySummary
• Security• Training• Inventory• Accommodations/Modifications• CST, CAPA, STS, CMA• Return of materials
Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers
Questions/ConcernsQuestions/Concerns
• Any questions or concerns during testing, please call Kathleen Sorensen at extension 380
Your attendance here today Your attendance here today and adherence to detail during and adherence to detail during STAR testing is very much STAR testing is very much appreciated and will reflect in appreciated and will reflect in the outcome!the outcome!
THANK YOUTHANK YOU