pre-test workshop
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Pre-Test Workshop. January – February 2006. Objectives 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. H 1. Prepare. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Jan/Feb 2006 Pre-Test Workshop 1
Pre-Test WorkshopPre-Test Workshop
January – February 2006
Jan/Feb 2006 Pre-Test Workshop 2
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
H 1
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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
M 2
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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
M 3
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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
M 3
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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
H 2
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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
M 20
M A-52 - 65
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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)
H 3
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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
H 3
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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
H 3
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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
M A-18 - 19
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
H 4
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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.
H 5
T
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
H 6; M A-20 - 25
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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
H 6-7; M A-11 - 13
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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..
H 8
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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
H 8
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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
H 9
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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
H 9
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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
H 9
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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