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Ready to STAAR Assessment Guide
Spring 2013
Grades 3-11
Local Assessment Office
Office: (972) 925-4430
Fax: (972) 925-4440
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: http://assessment.dallasisd.org
Table of Contents
Page Ready to STAAR
Overview .................................................................................................................. 1
Test Design .............................................................................................................. 1
Test Security ............................................................................................................ 2
Test Preparation and Planning
Testing Windows ...................................................................................................... 2
Training .................................................................................................................... 2
Testing Environments ............................................................................................... 3
Shipment of Testing Materials .................................................................................. 3
Teacher Headers ...................................................................................................... 3
Student Answer Sheets ............................................................................................ 5
Test Administration
Before the Testing .................................................................................................... 8
During the Testing .................................................................................................... 8
After the Testing ....................................................................................................... 8
Test Results ............................................................................................................. 9
Test Analysis ............................................................................................................ 9
Testing Accommodations ......................................................................................... 9
Appendices
List of Assessments and Test Codes ........................................................................ 11
Additional Test Order Form ...................................................................................... 12
Seating Chart – Option 1 .......................................................................................... 13
Seating Chart – Option 2 .......................................................................................... 14
Student Testing Roster ............................................................................................. 15
Corrections Form ...................................................................................................... 16
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Ready to STAAR Guide
Overview
This manual only addresses the Ready to STAAR assessment. The purpose of this test is to
measure your students’ conceptual knowledge and skills using the design attributes of the STAAR:
focus, clarity and depth. This summative test will also help with the transition toward more rigorous
test items.
Test Design
The Ready to STAAR Assessment is criterion-referenced. The test results will not be used for
students’ grade or teacher evaluations. The test items focus on the core areas for Math, Reading,
Science and Social Studies. The test items were created in collaboration between Local Assessment
and Teaching and Learning.
o Eligibility – Students should be enrolled in the corresponding grade of the test.
o Test Length – Each test must be completed within a 3-hour testing period and in one sitting.
Note: The actual STAAR time limit is 4 hours. Schools will stay within the 3-hour time limit
for the practice experience and total number of test items.
o Question Format – The test questions will be in a multiple-choice format. Math and Science
tests may include free-response questions that must be computed and recorded on a free-
response grid. Each test item has instructions that explain how to answer the question.
o Academic Levels – No alternate or modified test versions are available. All Ready to STAAR
tests are written on-level.
o Testing Accommodations – Reference the students’ IEPs. Accommodations used routinely for
daily instruction are acceptable for this test.
o Start and Stop Times – The start time is recorded as when the Test Administrator instructs the
class to begin. Breaks for the restroom, stretching, or minor medical needs do not stop the clock.
o Testing Materials – Consumable test booklets and answer sheets will be shipped by request
only. The test booklets are not scannable.
Language Translations – Grades 3, 4 and 5 have Spanish for Reading and grade 5
Science.
Large Print and Braille – Contact your Vision Services Specialist for Braille tests. Large
print tests will be printed upon request.
o Manipulatives – Grades 3, 4 and 6 have a ruler printed within the test booklets to answer
questions related to measurements.
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Test Security
Schools should adhere to the district’s expectations for ethics and professionalism to ensure the
validity and reliability of districtwide testing. The following items are specific to the Ready to
STAAR Assessment:
o Classroom teachers of record are permitted to test their own students, unless campuses decide
to switch teachers.
o Oaths of test security are not required, but may be filled out if desired.
o Seating charts are available to note the start and stop times of each test.
o Students should not review, study or discuss content within the test in advance.
o Tests may not be taken home by the students, parents, or campus personnel after testing.
o Apply the current campus cell phone and backpack policies for students and Test Administrators.
o Certification is not required for Test Administrators.
o All students should work independently with no verbal or physical types of cluing and prompting.
Testing accommodations documented in pre-existing IEPs may be used as directed.
o Calculators and dictionaries may be used for the approved grades and test subjects based on
the STAAR policies.
Testing Window
Schools will decide and schedule their own testing windows.
Training
Test Coordinators will train their Test Administrators.
Testing Environments
Testing areas require adequate lighting, spacing and proper ventilation to allow the students to test
comfortably. Additional areas may be required for small group testing.
Shipment of Testing Materials
Testing materials will be provided by request only. Your shipment will consist of the following items:
o Test booklets – (consumable tests in bundles of 25)
o Teacher headers - (pre-coded by request)
o Answer sheets – (pre-coded by request)
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Shipment of Testing Materials
Testing materials will be provided by request only. Your shipment will consist of the following items:
o Test booklets – (consumable tests in bundles of 25)
o Teacher headers - (pre-coded by request)
o Answer sheets – (pre-coded by request)
Teacher Headers
If requested, headers will be pre-coded for each grade, based on the course enrollment for each
subject. Blank headers will be provided.
o This is a campus-wide, grade level test. Schools have the option to scan by submitting one
teacher header for each subject, or separate headers for different teachers.
o Required information for elementary teacher headers:
1. Teacher’s last name and first name
2. English or Spanish – (this cannot be pre-coded and must be bubbled!)
3. Grade Level
4. Subject
5. Employee ID # – (if number is < than 6 digits, then enter a leading 0 first)
6. TEA number
o Required information for secondary teacher headers:
1. Employee ID # – (if ID number is less than 6 digits, then enter a leading 0 first)
2. Teacher’s last name and first name
3. TEA number – (If TEA number is less than 3 digits, then enter a leading 0 first)
4. YR – (enter “01”)
5. Test Code – (see p. 11 or the test booklet cover)
6. Form Number – (enter “28”)
7. Course number
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o Sample pre-coded elementary teacher header for spring 2013:
o Sample pre-coded secondary teacher header for spring 2013:
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Student Answer Sheets
Answer sheets will arrive pre-coded.
o Required information for elementary student answer sheets:
1. Student ID # - (9999999 will no longer scan in place of an unidentified or unassigned ID #)
2. Student’s last name and first name
** Test Code
** Year
** Form
o Required information for secondary student answer sheets:
1. Student ID # - (9999999 will no longer scan in place of an unidentified or unassigned ID #)
2. Student’s last name and first name
** Test Code
** Year
** Form
o Sample pre-coded Grade 3 student answer sheet for spring 2013: (Teal Color)
Will not affect scanning if missing
Will not affect scanning if missing
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o Sample pre-coded Grade 5 student answer sheet for spring 2013: (Brown color)
o Sample pre-coded Grade 8 student answer sheet for Spring 2013: (Blue color)
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o Sample pre-coded grade 9 student answer sheet for spring 2013: (Green color)
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Test Administration
Before the Testing
Account for all testing materials that were shipped to your campus.
Create a testing schedule for your campus.
Locate alternate testing sites for small groups.
Sort and distribute the student answer sheets to your teachers. Include extra blanks.
Spend extra time to fill out the headers and answer sheets correctly.
Decide how and when blank headers and answer sheets will be filled in.
Plan activities for early finishers who complete their tests before the time limit.
Explain your process for turning in testing materials upon completion.
Fax in requests for additional tests, Spanish tests and large-print tests. (See p. 12).
During the Testing
Practice active test monitoring and support teachers during the testing window.
Remind students to bubble their answers onto the answer sheets.
Ensure that your campus plans for cell phone use, lunches and bathroom breaks are followed
correctly during the testing window.
Remain aware of the 3-hour time for the testing window.
After the Testing
Collect the headers, answer sheets and test booklets from your teachers.
Double-check that all teachers turned in their scorables.
Call the Service Center I at (972) 925-4430 to schedule an appointment to scan.
Stack answer sheets under the correct header with all sheets facing the same direction.
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Test Results
Test results will be posted into MyData Portal within 24 hours of scanning. The following items must
be addressed for your teachers to access their test data:
o The MyData Portal web site is: http://mydata.dallasisd.org.
o New user accounts can be created by filling out and submitting a Special Access Request Form
located at: https://mydata.dallasisd.org/resources/documents/AccountRequestForm.pdf.
o User IDs = universal district log-in ID
o Passwords = universal network password
o Class roster reports must be printed out locally at the campuses.
o Submit the corrections form to research or correct inaccurate test data for teachers. (See p. 16.)
Test Analysis
Testing data from the Ready to STAAR assessment will be displayed within MyData Portal at the
SE level. Item analyses will also be provided.
Testing Accommodations
The administration of testing accommodations will be driven by ARD committee decisions noted
within the students’ IEPs.
o Special Education students
Review the current IEPs and administer the documented testing accommodations.
o ELL students
Review the current IEPs and administer the documented linguistic testing accommodations.
Teachers may need to consult LPAC folders for additional information.
o Additional Time: Considered on a case-by-case basis and follow the STAAR guidelines. Note
the additional time allotted on the seating charts. Students must also continue their work in the
presence of a Test Administrator.
o Large-Print Tests: Available upon request.
o Spanish Test Versions: Available upon request for grades 3, 4 and 5 Reading and grade 5
Science.
o Calculators: Follow the STAAR policy.
o Dictionaries: Follow the STAAR policy.
o Small Group Testing: Use as required base on students’ needs.
o Transcribing: Permissible for students requiring physical assistance or with injuries.
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o Oral Test Administration: Follow the STAAR policy.
o Dyslexia: No bundled accommodations will be provided. Students can be allotted additional time
and oral test administration assistance.
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Appendix A - List of Assessments and Test Codes
MATHEMATICS
Test Code Test Name
1031128 Grade 3 Mathematics
1041128 Grade 4 Mathematics
1051128 Grade 5 Mathematics
1061128 Mathematics 6
1071128 Mathematics 7
1081128 Mathematics 8
1091128 Algebra I
1101128 Geometry
1111128 Algebra I I
ELA
Test Code Test Name
2031128 Grade 3 Reading
2032128 Grade 3 Spanish Reading
2041128 Grade 4 Reading
2042128 Grade 4 Spanish Reading
2051128 Grade 5 Reading
2052128 Grade 5 Reading Spanish
2061128 Reading 6
2071128 Reading 7
2081128 Reading 8
2091128 English I
2101128 English I I
SCIENCE
Test Code Test Name
3051128 Grade 5 Science
3052128 Grade 5 Spanish Science
3081128 Science 8
3091128 Biology
SOCIAL STUDIES
Test Code Test Name
4081128 U.S. Studies 8
4091128 World Geography
4101128 World History
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Appendix B – Additional Test Order Form
Spring 2013 - Ready to STAAR Order Form
Warehouse: (972) 925-4430
Ready to STAAR Tests
MATH Regular
Print Large Print
READING / LANGUAGE ARTS Regular
Print Large Print
Grade 3 Mathematics Grade 3 Reading Grade 4 Mathematics Grade 3 SPANISH Reading Grade 5 Mathematics Grade 4 Reading
Mathematics 6 Grade 4 SPANISH Reading Mathematics 7 Grade 5 Reading Mathematics 8 Grade 5 SPANISH Reading
Algebra I Reading 6
Algebra I I Reading 7
Geometry Reading 8
English I
English I I
SOCIAL STUDIES Regular
Print Large Print
SCIENCE Regular
Print Large Print
U.S. Studies 8 Grade 5 Science
World Geography Grade 5 SPANISH Science
World History Grade 8 Science
Biology
Chemistry
Headers
Answer sheets
Requestor: TEA:
School Name: Phone:
-up hours: 7:30am-4:30pm)
Fax to: (972) 925-4440
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Appendix C – Seating Chart Form – Option 1
Classroom Seating Chart
Assessment___________________________________ Room #_____
Test Administrator__________________________ Date___________
Start time: _______ Stop time: _______
Start time: _______ Stop time: _______ Reason: _________________________
Start time: _______ Stop time: _______ Reason: _________________________
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Appendix D – Seating Chart Form – Option 2
Dallas ISD Test Administration Seating Chart – Spring 2013
Campus: Room Description: Room #:
Test Administrator: Subject: Grade Level: Date:
Start time_______ Stop time_______ Reason_______
Start time_______ Stop time_______ Reason_______
Start time_______ Stop time_______ Reason_______
Start time_______ Stop time_______ Reason_______
Instructions for the seating chart grid: 1. Mark the location of the test administrator(s) by placing an “X” in the margin surrounding the grid. 2. Mark the seat number on the grid that corresponds to each student on the list of examinees. 3. Mark the location of any entrances into the testing area.
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Appendix E – Student Testing Roster Form
Dallas ISD Student Testing Roster – Spring 2013
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Last Name First Name Student ID# Test Booklet # Form # Transferred
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Appendix G – Correction Form for Class Rosters
Teacher Name & ID Number
Grade/Subject (Elementary) Test Number (Secondary)
Please explain your requested correction
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Test Name:
School Name: TEA #:
Test Coordinator: Phone:
Fax your completed form to: (972) 925-4440, or email your completed form to: [email protected]
Correction Form for Class Rosters