Before we begin please make yourself comfortable and

Before we begin, please make yourself comfortable and complete the STAR Pre-Test Quiz

Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program Pre-Test Workshop January 2011

Objectives STAR coordinators will: • Follow correct, current, STAR procedures • Ensure all materials are handled securely and appropriately • Provide training and monitoring 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 3

• • • • Agenda Registration and take quiz Introductions Objectives and agenda New for STAR 2011 STAR coordinator responsibilities Writing tests California Standards Tests (CSTs) California Modified Assessment (CMA) Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS) Multiple-choice tests California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) After Testing Summary Early Assessment Program (EAP) tests 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 4

New for STAR 2011 Overview Coordinator Manual (M) Page 2 • CST and CMA writing test in grade 4 • New CMA tests ØCMA for English–Language Arts (ELA) in grade 10 ØCMA for English–Language Arts (ELA) in grade 11 ØCMA for Geometry in grades 8– 11 • Answer documents: A 3 a and A 3 b Q 1 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 5

STAR District Coordinator Responsibilities M 9 • Handle testing materials Ø Ensure test security Ø Receive, inventory, store, distribute, track, collect, and return materials • Coordinate testing schedule • Coordinate collection of demographic data Ø Pre-ID (preferred) Ø Or hand-mark answer documents Ø Complete the Demographic Fields Form (if needed) • Train and oversee site coordinators Q 2 Ø Train examiners 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 6

STAR Site Coordinator Responsibilities M 54 • Prevent errors • Keep secure • Verify materials are marked correctly to ensure correct student scores • Guarantee correct enrollment counts • Return materials promptly 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 7

Writing Tests • CST and CMA • Grades 4 and 7 • Give correct test (CST or CMA) See bottom of response booklet and DFA 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 8 M 31, 52

Writing Tests • When? Ø March 1 (makeup March 2) Ø May 3 (makeup May 4) Only if not in session March 1 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 9

After Writing Testing M 34, 55 • If the student used a word processor: Ø Mark Section A 3, “Accommodations and Modifications, ” D or T § If A 3 is not marked, the test will not be processed Ø Place print-out inside Writing Response Booklet • Return all materials with either the scorables (student was given test) or nonscorables • Return by Ø Sites: one day after testing Ø Districts: two days after testing Q 3 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 10

STAR Program Multiple-Choice Tests M 3, 36 • CSTs Ø Most students take CSTs Ø Grades 2– 11 unless taking CMA or CAPA • CMA Ø Grades 3– 11; varies by grade and content area Ø Must have IEP and meet eligibility criteria • STS Ø For Spanish-speaking English learners Ø Grades 2– 11 Ø Must also take CST and/or CMA 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 11

California Standards Tests (CSTs) • Grades 2– 11 • Unless taking CMA or CAPA M 36, 82 • Subjects tested: Ø English–Language Arts (ELA): all grades writing for grades 4 and 7 Ø Mathematics: grades 2– 7 and end-of-course (EOC) 7– 11 Ø Science: grades 5, 8, 10, and EOC 9– 11 Ø History–Social Science: grades 8, 11, and EOC 9– 11 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 12

Who Takes Which CST for Mathematics? M 15, • Grades 2– 6: Grade-level test required • Grade 7: Grade 7 math test or Algebra I required 81 • Grades 8– 9: One of the following is required: ØEOC mathematics CST; or ØCST for Summative High School Mathematics (grade 9 only); or ØCST for General Mathematics (if no math course or completing a course for which there is not an EOC mathematics CST) • Grades 10– 11: One of the following is required: ØEOC mathematics CST; or ØCST for Summative High School Mathematics ØNo assessment required if not taking a mathematics course 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 13

Summative High School Mathematics M 15, 81 Students in grades 9– 11 will take the CST for Summative High School Mathematics if: Ø Previously completed Algebra I and Algebra II and Geometry courses, and completing an advanced mathematics course this year; or Ø Previously completed a course aligned with the Integrated Mathematics 3 test blueprint, and completing an advanced mathematics course this year; or Ø Previously completed Algebra I and Algebra II and Geometry courses and are taking no mathematics course this year; or Ø Previously completed a course aligned with the Integrated Mathematics 3 test blueprint and are taking no mathematics course this year. Ø Previously took the CST for Summative High School Mathematics. Q 4 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 14

Mark Correct Mathematics Test Taken Or student will not receive a SCORE. 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 15

• CST HS video through math only 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 16

CST for Science M 17, 82 • Required grade-level science Ø Grades 5, 8, 10: all students take the grade-level test • Grades 9– 11 EOC Ø Based on standards-based science course completed during the school year or the previous summer, whichever is more recent Ø If more than one standards-based science course will be completed during the school year, the district must determine which test will be taken Ø Mark correct EOC test and version number on the answer document 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 17

CMA Tests for 2011 M 3, 13, 72 • CMA for ELA in grades 3– 11 (added grades 10, 11 in 2011) ØCMA for Writing in grades 4 and 7 • CMA for Mathematics in grades 3– 7 • CMA for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7– 11) • CMA for Geometry (EOC for grades 8– 11) (new in 2011) • CMA for Science in grades 5 and 8 • CMA for Life Science in grade 10 Q 1 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 18

Who Takes the CMA? M 16, 72, 83 • Students: Ø Have an IEP Ø Meet the SBE-adopted eligibility criteria Ø Enrolled in grades 3– 11 Ø May take the CMA for some subjects, CST for other subjects Ø Must take grade-level CSTs when a CMA is not offered Ø May have previously taken the CMA, regardless of score Ø Not eligible to take the CAPA • IEP specifies the CMA and subject(s) • No modifications; if needed, take the CST Q 5 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 19

CMA Materials 2011 • CMA booklets for grade 3 Ø Separate scorable test booklet Ø If no CST taken, return CST test booklet with non-scorables • CMA for Grades 4– 7 ØCST and CMA in same answer document • If both CST and CMA taken, must mark Section 7 c for CMA tests taken on CST answer documents 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 20

CMA Materials for 2011 • CMA for Grades 8– 11 Ø Separate answer documents and test booklets Ø Must return CST answer document only if CST taken § Return a CST answer document for every CMA tester who takes a required grade-level history–social science CST (grades 8 and 11), an EOC science CST (grades 9– 11), and/or an EOC history–social science CST (grades 9– 11). Ø If no CST taken, return CST test booklet with non-scorables Ø Single DFA used for 9– 11 Q 6 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 21

CST/CMA Answer Document Right side of inside of answer doc grades 4− 7 CMA section has: • Different subject icons from CST • Alternate row shading for the response bubbles • Three answer choices • Fewer number of questions 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 22

CMA Grade 7 Answer Document Mathematics Section Grade 7 mathematics and Algebra I have different numbers of questions 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 23

BREAK 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 24

STS M 3, 14, 17 • STS for Reading/Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2– 11 • STS for Mathematics in grades 2– 7 • STS for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7– 11) Ø If Algebra I course completed in 2010− 11 school year • STS for Geometry (EOC for grades 8– 11) Ø If Geometry course completed in 2010− 11 school year Students in grades 8 and 9 who are not taking Algebra I or Geometry courses take NO STS math, but do take CST math. Q 7 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 25

Who Takes the STS? M 3, 14 • Required for Spanish-speaking English learners (EL), grades 2– 11, who either: ØReceive instruction in Spanish; or ØHave been enrolled in a school in the U. S. less than 12 cumulative months. • Districts may also administer to other Spanish-speaking ELs in grades 2– 11 • Not to be administered to English-only, I-FEP, or R-FEP students • All students must also take CSTs or the CMA • Students who take CAPA do NOT take STS 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 26

• Video: STS Elementary 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 27

Multiple-Choice Tests Pre-ID early Train Receive delivery District 10– 20 days before testing School 5– 10 days before testing Inventory Distribute and track materials Test Prepare materials Ensure correct Master File and SGID Return for scoring District 5 days after testing School 2 days after testing Pack with complete labels 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 28

Multiple-Choice Tests Pre-ID early Train Receive delivery District 10– 20 days before testing School 5– 10 days before testing Distribute and track materials Test Inventory Receive boxes Prepare Count before signing materials receipt: not all boxes Ensure correct may come in single Master File and delivery SGID Return for scoring District 5 days after testing School 2 days after testing Pack with complete labels 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 29

Multiple-Choice Tests Pre-ID early Train Receive delivery District 10– 20 days before testing School 5– 10 days before testing Distribute and track materials Inventory Prepare materials Prep answer Ensure correct documents Master File and Test • 2011 only SGID • No copying Pack with Return for scoring • Correct NPS code complete labels District 5 days after testing School 2 days after testing 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 30

Multiple-Choice Tests Pre-ID early Train Receive delivery District 10– 20 days before testing School 5– 10 days before testing Distribute and track materials Inventory Prepare materials Ensure correct Master File and Test SGID • Give correct test to student Pack with • Give breaks only at end of part Return for scoring complete labels • Mark correct math test, version Dist. 5 days after testing • DFA: translate only “T” School 2 days after testing 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 31

During Multiple-Choice Testing • Use Directions for Administration (DFAs) correctly M 50 ØRead “SAY” boxes exactly as written ØTranslate boxes with “T” ONLY (NO questions, prompts, or passages) 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 32

During Multiple-Choice Testing M 50 • Give correct test booklets and answer documents to students (e. g. grade 7 math or Algebra I to grade 7) • Give breaks only at end of part • Answer documents ØCorrectly mark test ØCorrectly mark version # 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 33

CAPA • • M 13− 14 Performance-based, one-on-one test Student must have an IEP specifies CAPA and level For students with significant cognitive disabilities unable to take the CSTs even with accommodations and/or modifications or the CMA with accommodations • Do not take STS • Answer document: Ø Use only 2011 answer document Ø Ensure correct CAPA Level is marked in 7 a 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 34

CAPA Observers M 48− 49 • Districts must double-rate at a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the CAPA students per level, per site • Double ratings are randomly selected • Observers must mark Observer and sign the answer document Q 8 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 35

Preparing To Administer the CAPA Observers must mark sections 1 - Name, etc. 3 - Date of Birth 5 - Name 6 - Gender 7 a - CAPA Level 7 b - Grade 11 - Student ID 12 - SSID 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 36

CAPA video 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 37

Pre-ID Train Receive delivery District 10– 20 days before testing School 5– 10 days before testing Distribute and track materials Inventory Prepare materials Ensure correct Paperwork File and Test • Master Back of answer document • SGID Void, transcribe Pack with • SGID Return for scoring Master File complete labels District 5 days after • testing School 2 days after Pack: scorables vs. nonscorables testing • Attach correct labels 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 38

After Testing Complete Back of Answer Document M 34, 63 • A 1 ØDO NOT complete without CDE notification • A 2 Special Conditions • A 3 Accommodations and Modifications Ø Part a: mark “IEP” and/or “Section 504 plan” to indicate what plan(s) student has. Required to take CMA Ø Part b, mark codes for all accommodations student used as specified in IEP and/or 504 plan • A 4 English Learner Test Variations Ø For each test, what was actually used 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 39

Disability Code, 16 a M 113, 118− 119 • If not in Pre-ID, mark after testing • Required Ø 000 if no IEP ØValid code if IEP ØFor CMA and CAPA Ø 000 not valid for CMA or CAPA • If 16 a is not marked or marked 000 and IEP (A 3 a) is marked, district data file defaults to 999, unknown disability and must be corrected 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 40

After Testing • Transcribe braille and large print (or not processed) • Write VOID on any answer document(s), with marks, not to be scored; return with nonscorables 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 41 M 40, 63

School Grade Identification Sheet SGID • Complete for each set of answer documents or test booklets • Place on answer documents for correct Preprinted ØGrade ØSchool (school code machine. Q 9 marked) 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 42 M 24

After Testing Master File Sheets M 65, 92 • Return with each school and district • Required if materials were ordered: ØWrite “ 0” (zero), no blanks ØIf not tested, note that school did not test 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 43

After Testing Pack and Return M 40, 66 • Return all documents within an administration in same shipment • Separate scorables (with SGID) from nonscorables: make sure grade on answer documents matches grade on SGID. • Ensure correct school code correct (not correctable later) • NPS documents Ø Under SGID with 0000001 code Ø With district materials • Return Home/Hospital with student’s school NOT NPS 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 44

Complete Labels Correctly Both district and school counts required 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 45

• Multiple-choice video if there’s time. 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 46

Summary • • • What’s New? Responsibilities, including training Writing tests CSTs CMA STS Multiple-choice tests CAPA After Testing 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 47

Questions Quiz Answers 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. B 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 48

For more information, go to: http: //www. cde. ca. gov/ta/tg/sr/ http: //www. startest. org/ Or call the STAR Technical Assistance Center 800 -955 -2954 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide