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Star Early Literacy™Pretest Instructions

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ContentsPrior to Testing ...................................................................................... 1

Test Administration Procedure .......................................................... 2

Teacher Notes for Student Images ................................................... 2

Student Images .................................................................................... 5

Test Flow Diagram ............................................................................. 14

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Prior to TestingIt is important that you follow standard testing procedures when you administer the Star Early Literacy test to your students. Before you begin testing, please check the following:

� Explain the test to your students. The Pretest Instructions will walk you through a basic orientation with your students.

� Cover or remove any materials on the walls, whiteboards and other areas that might help students answer the test items.

� Make sure there is enough light and ventilation in the test area.

� Make sure the area is free from noise. Try to avoid distracting locations or times when other students, school bells or public address announcements can interfere with student concentration.

� We recommend enabling “full screen” mode on your browser to ensure no scrolling is required. Browsers with customisations (bookmark tabs, extensions, etc.) and low-resolution screen settings result in a smaller available space which could result in needing to scroll to see the Next button during testing.

� Choose a test time that avoids interruptions; try to have students complete the test in one session.

� Make sure the computer or tablet has a set of headphones plugged in and that the volume is set so the student can hear the audio clearly without disturbing other students.

� If you are administering the test with a tablet computer, make sure the battery is adequately charged.

The Star Early Literacy test is intended for students in Reception to year 4, or roughly, ages 3–9. Older students can take the test too, if appropriate—there are no year or age restrictions in the software that would prevent administration to an older student. If a student can work through the training and practice questions unassisted, that student should be able to take a Star Early Literacy test.

Please read the instructions to your students before they take the Star Early Literacy test. Read each section aloud exactly as it is printed so that students know what to expect at each stage of the test.

To help your students understand the test format, use pages 5–13 of this document to make handouts.




Test Administration ProcedureIf you are using a seating chart, make sure all the students are seated correctly. Read aloud, word for word, the material printed in the “Read Out Loud” sections. You may repeat the directions as needed. Text in (italic font) is information meant for you and should not be read to students.

You are going to take a test called Star Early Literacy. You will answer 25 or more questions. It will take about ten minutes to answer all of the questions.

Do not worry if someone finishes the test before you because every test is different. Do not worry about how many questions you think you get right, or how many you think you get wrong. Everyone will probably miss some of the questions. The main goal is for you to do the best you can.

Teacher Notes for Student ImagesPictures 1a–c

This is what the test questions look like. Listen to the question as it is read to you out loud. To hear the question again:

(1a: When using the mouse) Click Listen.

(1b: When using a tablet) Tap Listen.

(1c: When using a keyboard) Press the L key.

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Pictures 2a–c

Choosing your answer on the computer is easy. Each question has three possible answers (shown at the bottom of the screen). Choose the one you think is the right answer to the question. You can change your answer choice before you enter it.

(2a: When using the mouse) Use the mouse to move the hand to your answer choice and click on it with the left mouse button. A box appears around the answer you chose; this does not mean that you have chosen the correct answer.

Once you are satisfied with the answer you have chosen, enter it by clicking Next. After you have entered your answer to the question, the next question will appear on the screen.

(2b: When using a tablet) Tap your answer choice. A box appears around the answer you have chosen; this does not mean you have chosen the correct answer.

Once you are satisfied with the answer you have chosen, enter your answer choice by tapping Next. After you have entered your answer to the question, the next question will appear on the screen.

(2c: When using a keyboard) Each possible answer has a number below it (1, 2 or 3). Press the number on the keyboard that matches the number of your answer choice. If you want to choose a different answer, press the number that matches your new choice.

When you choose an answer, a box appears around it. This shows you which answer you chose; it does not mean you have chosen the correct answer.

Once you are satisfied with the answer you have chosen, enter it by pressing the Enter or return key. After you have entered your answer to the question, the next question will appear on the screen.

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If you see a picture of a clock at the top of the screen, time is almost up for that question. Choose your answer quickly. If you do not choose an answer in time, the test will move on to the next question.

Picture 4

Before you take the test, you may have a training session or practice questions. The training questions look just like the real test, but only have one answer to choose. The practice questions look just like the real test.

If you see this message during the training or practice questions, you should raise your hand and call the teacher or teaching assistant. He or she will know what to do.

Picture 5

When you finish answering the practice questions, the program will show you the message in this picture. The test will start automatically. Relax and get ready; the first question will come up soon. Keep answering the questions until the computer tells you that you have finished the test.

If you don’t know the answer to a question, go ahead and choose what you think is the best answer.

When you have finished the test, tell the teacher or teaching assistant that you are finished so the next student can get started.

If you have any questions about this test, please ask them now. Once the test starts, the teacher or teaching assistant will not be able to tell you if you have picked the right answer.

Have fun, and do your best!

Read Out Loud

This student needs help using the mouse or keyboard. Please show the student how they work.

Click on the map to dismiss this alert and resume practice.

Read Out Loud

Great job on the practice.Now we will go to the test.

Read Out Loud

Read Out Loud


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Picture 1a

This is what the test questions look like. Listen to the question as it is read to you out loud. To hear the question again, click Listen.

Student Images


Picture 1b

This is what the test questions look like. Listen to the question as it is read to you out loud. To hear the question again, tap Listen.


Picture 1c

This is what the test questions look like. Listen to the question as it is read to you out loud. To hear the question again, press the L key.

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Picture 2a

Choosing your answer on the computer is easy. Each question has three possible answers (shown at the bottom of the screen).

Choose the one you think is the right answer to the question. You can change your answer choice before you enter it.

Use the mouse to move the hand to your answer choice and click on it with the left mouse button. A box appears around the answer you chose;

this does not mean that you have chosen the correct answer.

Once you are satisfied with the answer you have chosen, enter it by clicking Next. After you have entered your answer to the

question, the next question will appear on the screen.


Picture 2b



Tap your answer choice. A box appears around the answer you have chosen; this does not mean you have chosen the correct answer.

Once you are satisfied with the answer you have chosen, enter your answer choice by tapping Next. After you have entered your

answer to the question, the next question will appear on the screen.


Picture 2c



Each possible answer has a number below it (1, 2 or 3). Press the number on the keyboard that matches the number of your

answer choice. If you want to choose a different answer, press the number that matches your new choice.

When you choose an answer, a box appears around it. This shows you which answer you chose; it does not mean you have

chosen the correct answer.

Once you are satisfied with the answer you have chosen, enter it by pressing the Enter or return key. After you have entered your

answer to the question, the next question will appear on the screen.

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Picture 3

If you see a picture of a clock at the top of the screen, time is almost up for that question. Choose your answer quickly. If you do not choose an answer

in time, the test will move on to the next question.


Picture 4

Before you take the test, you may have a training session or practice questions. The training questions look just like the real test, but only have one answer to choose. The practice questions look just like the real test.

If you see this message during the training or practice questions, you should raise your hand and call the teacher or teaching assistant.

He or she will know what to do.

This student needs help using the mouse or keyboard. Please show the student how they work.

Click on the map to dismiss this alert and resume practice.


Picture 5

When you finish answering the practice questions, the program will show you the message in this picture. The test will start automatically. Relax and get ready; the first question will come up soon. Keep answering the

questions until the computer tells you that you have finished the test.

If you don’t know the answer to a question, go ahead and choose what you think is the best answer.

Great job on the practice.Now we will go to the test.



Test Flow Diagram = Yes

= NoN

Y

Open Renaissance

in a web browser.

Select I am a

Student.

Is the student asked if

they are taking the Star Early

Literacy test inside the school?

Is the student enrolled in more than one class

that is using Star Early Literacy?

Is the Demonstration

Video Preference set to show the demonstration

video?

Did the student pass the hands-on

practice?

Is the Password Requirement

Preference set to require an

authorisation password?

Enter student’s user

name and password.

Select Log In.

Enter the authorisation

password.

Select Start.

Select a class.

Select Star Early Literacy.

Test will not begin; student is

automatically logged out.

START

Y

Student selects No, Yes or Skip.

Select Next.

N

Y

Y

Test ends; student is

automatically logged out.

FINISH

Did the student pass the practice questions?

Test begins; student answers questions 1–25.

N

Is the Hands-On

Practice Preference set to require the student to pass

a hands-on practice?

N

Student watches the

video.

Y

Student answers hands-on practice

questions.

Student answers practice

questions.

Y

N

N

NN

Y

Y


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