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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

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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

Seat #

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