WELCOME CAASPP

Test AdministratorWorkshop

March, 2014

CAASPP Workshop OBJECTIVESEnsure all materials are handled securely

and appropriately

Ensure your school follows correct, current

CAASP procedures

Train and oversee test administrators and

proctors

Purpose of the Smarter Balanced Field Test

• Evaluate testing software• Ensure quality of test questions• Evaluate the effectiveness of the test

administration and training materials• Establish scoring and reporting levels• “Dress rehearsal” for operational assessments in

2015− “Stress test” LEA technology − Familiarize educators, administrators, and students

with online testing− ONLY FAILURE IS SECURITY FAILURE

Field Test Participation:Who Will Take the Field Test?

− Grades 3–6: All students

• The only students exempt from participating in the Field Test are:− Students participating in the California Alternate

Performance Assessment (CAPA)

− For the English language arts/literacy (ELA) test only, English learners (ELs) who have been attending school in the United States for less than 12 months

− Students who have SIGNED OPT OUT LETTERS ON FILE IN SCHOOL (TO BE UPDATED YEARLY) under Ed Code Section 60615

Test Administrator Responsibilities

READ and sign security affidavitEnsure all policies and procedures are

followed including… TEST SECURITY Complete Smarter Balanced test

administration training (TODAY) Review all policies and administration

documents prior to testingVerify student information in the TIDE

system Administer Smarter Balanced Assessment Report all potential test security incidents

to SC IMMEDIATELY

Additional Resources

Smarter Balanced Manuals & User Guides

California Online Field Test Administration ManualTIDE User Guide for California Users

Technical Specifications Manual for Online Testing

http://sbac.portal.airast.org/ca/field-test-ca/resources

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Smarter Balanced Training Modules (Video)

http://sbac.portal.airast.org/ca/field-test-ca/resources

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Site Coordinators’ Responsibilities

#1 Responsibility—Security No unauthorized electronic devices used

in classroom during testing (NO CELL PHONES) For testing purposes, any electronic device

that is not specifically designated as an accommodation or modification in the student’s IEP or Section 504 plan is unauthorized.

Section 1

Security Affidavits Breaches IrregularitiesImproprieties

Test SecuritySecurity Affidavits NEW!!• ANYONE with direct

contact with materials must sign one

• Sign & place in envelope today

• Return in envelope to District at the end of CAASPP testing

ALL materials must be kept SECURE… no review of test items… secure destruction of any materials that result from testing.

Visit from state auditors (before, during, or after testing)

SecurityONGOING FOCUS No unauthorized electronic devices are being

used. 400 instances of test item posting to social

media sites last year (after security emphasis began)

Securing Student Information SSIDs and Student Info are Confidential

Must be securely destroyed May not be communicated over email Mishandling is a violation of State and

Federal Law including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

School Sites May: Collect and secure log-on cards to be

handed out each day to students

Site Coordinators Train Examiners: (A few obvious reminders)

Test Administrators CANNOT: Review test questions before,

during, or after testing.Check students’ answers including

(but not limited to):1. Advise students of wrong answer or to check an

answer; or2. Halt a student from continuing their test until they

demonstrate that they have the right answers.

What is a Testing Impropriety?

Disruptions

Fire alarms Power outages Evacuations

Test Administration ErrorsNot following testing

schedule

Not collecting/ accounting for STAR

tests before dismissing

Formerly Called ‘Incidents’

What is a Testing Irregularity?

Assisting students during testingLeaving informational materials on

the wallAllowing students to use books,

calculators, tables, etc.

Coaching StudentsGuiding students in marking correct answers

Discussing questions with students during test

Inappropriate Test PreparationReviewing test questions Providing instruction related to

test

Student CheatingDiscussing tests Copying tests

Irregularities affect the results of a testing administration

What is a Testing Breach?

Saving / Reviewing Test ItemsTaking Screenshots and Saving Copying questions with paper and

pencil

Inappropriate Handling of MaterialsFailure to destroy printed test

itemsPrinting to public, non-secure

printer

Social Media PostingPosting Items Posting Passages

Breaches affect the security of the test

Section 2

Testing Timeline and Schedules

Examples of Field Test Participation in California

Example: Elementary School X

− Grade 3 was assigned a single content area (ELA), which includes an ELA performance task (PT).

− Grade 4 was assigned both ELA and math, with a mathematics PT.

− Grade 5 was assigned both ELA and math, with an ELA PT.

Field Test Format The Field Test is computer-based, not computer

adaptive. • Need to try out the test questions during the Field Test

before tests can be made adaptive for the first operational administration in 2015.

Two components: Performance task (PT)

A set of complex questions that is centered on a common theme or problem; requires classroom activity

Non–performance task (non-PT) E.g., Selected Response, Drag and Drop, Matching

Tables

Testing Times (p. 35 and 36)

95% of students

Reminders…

NEVER begin a part that cannot be completed in

one sitting

Students may NOT go back to previous

segments of test after they end the segment

Section 3

Universal Tools, Designated Supports and Accommodations

New Guidelines

Universal Tools Available to all students (no

documentation is needed) Can be digitally delivered or in

real world Nothing must be turned on… it is

automatically there Can be turned on or off by teacher

on TIDE system if it is distracting Already there for everyone…

nothing is needed to set up

Designated Supports Available to students identified as

English learners, struggling readers, students with attention deficits, or any student

Determined by educators who know the student’s instructional and assessment needs

Can be turned on or off by teacher on TIDE system

Communicated to parents Awaiting guidelines

“Consistent with state designated practices”

Accommodations Available to students with

IEPs or 504 plans Determined by IEP teams or

educators responsible for 504 plans

Can be turned on or off by TIDE system

Invalidation of Scores Students who use these accessibility

supports will have invalidated scores on both Smarter Balanced and / or CST/CMA. English Dictionary for Listening, Math, Science Thesaurus for Reading, Listening, Math, Science Translated Test directions for Reading, Writing,

Listening Bilingual dictionary for Reading, Listening,

Math, Science Translations (glossary) for Reading, Writing,

Listening

Invalidation of Scores (cont’d) Students who use these accessibility

supports will have invalidated scores on both Smarter Balanced and / or CST/CMA. Read aloud for Reading Passages in grades

3 – 5 ASL for Reading passages in grades 3 – 5 Calculator for Non-specified Math or Science

items Math tools(ruler, protractor) for Non-

specified Math Multiplication Table for Math in grade 3

All Requests Must Be Submitted 10 Days Prior to CDE

Who Decides Who Gets What? Students with 504s and IEPs

IEP Team Non-504 or IEP Students

Recommended by an school site individual who knows the child’s educational abilities.

Should only receive a designated support if it is already regularly done in class.

School Team reviews the recommendation and will approve or deny.

Who Codes the Support in TIDE?

Students with 504s and IEPs Test Site Coordinator (based on information attained

from Case Managers)

Non-504 or IEP Students Test Site Coordinator and Principal are responsible

for ensuring that all students are adequately coded in TIDE

Hand or Arm Injuries

School must complete an emergency 504 Plan prior to testing

• Use a scribe• Use a computer• Use a speech to text converter

The 504 Plan options are:

Section 4

Test Site Coordinator, Test Administrator, Proctor Responsibilities

Planning/ Staff

TrainingSend Parent

Reminder week of

March 17✔

Add Test Administrat

ors in TIDE✔

Determine Supports & Accomodati

ons

Send Supports &

Accommodations to District for upload by

March14

Have teachers

verify student

info in TIDE (March 17 –

21) ✔

Report / Correct Student

Demographics Changes

Administer Tests

According to Schedule

Resolve Technical

Issues Calmly

Report Security Issues to District

(If Necessary)

Test Site Coordinator Responsibili

ties(before,

during, after testing)

Staff Training Reminders

Security Affidavits

Testing Schedule

Room Environment

Training Modules

Test Administrator Checklist

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Preparing Test Environment

Make arrangements for students with IEPs/504s

SECURE from technology and Free from noise and interruptions

Check rooms to make sure teachers covered or removed instructional

materials:Tables of

mathematical facts or formulas

Vocabulary or spelling lists Phonics charts Help charts

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Directions for Administration (DFA)

• Examiners and Proctors must familiarize themselves with DFA before administering tests

Review DFA

• Must be read verbatimSay

Boxes in DFA

• Anything is the Say Box can be orally translated (on the spot) for EL students if regularly done in the classroom (no test questions or test passages… just DFA directions)

Say Boxes for ELs

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BEFORETESTIN

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Test Administration Manual

Proctors

Need to be trained & must sign Security Affidavit

It is strongly recommended every classroom has a proctor in addition to the teacher during all testing administration.

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Proctors may cover multiple rooms.

Section 5

Secure Browser

Secure Browser• Specifically designed by Smarter Balanced to provide

secure access to the Field Test.

• Prevents students from accessing other hardware and software functions.

• Volume must be UP prior to start of testing

• A secure browser must be installed on all • student computers/devices.

• Updated and reinstalled annually• http://sterling3a/cmapplicationcatalog• Any Site Tech can install…

TIDE

Section 6

Access to TIDESite

Coordinators Receive An Email TIDE PASSWORD

Log On and

Change Password

Enroll Teachers as Test

Administrators

Teachers Will Log On and

Change Password

Teachers Verify

Student Info

Students Receive

Confirmation Code and

SSID

Students Log On

for Testing

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Student Sign In

Test Session: CARR1234 (generated by computer when TA signs in to open a session)

Confirmation Code: Robert (first name in CALSPADS)

CA – 1020304050 (SSID)

SECURE!!

Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)

TIDE is a password-protected Web site that provides administrators with tools to manage users and students participating in the Smarter Balanced Field Test.

• Database of student information, including initial test settings and accommodations

TIDE: First-Time Users• When a user is added to TIDE, the user will receive

an automated email from Smarter-CA-DoNotReply@airast.org that contains the following:– User role– Temporary password that must be changed upon

initial login• If user has not received the e-mail with temporary

password, he or she should contact the school coordinator.

Accessing TIDE

• Select the Online TIDE System for California Users card.

• Use password sent in email.

• When logging into TIDE for the first time, users will be prompted to change their password.

Accessing TIDE

Navigating TIDE

The TIDE interface uses tabs as the principal means of navigating between tasks. Some tasks in the TIDE interface contain multiple sub-tasks.

TIDE shows only the features that are available to the user based on his or her role.

TIDE: Manage Users Tab

The Manage Users tab may be used to:− Upload users (group of users)− Add new user (individual user)− Search for existing user records− Export a list of existing user records− View and/or edit existing user records− Delete an existing user record

TIDE: Export a List of Users• For reference purposes, a user may choose to

export a list of users in his or her school or district.− Users may conduct a search for other users.− To export the resulting list of users, select [Export] and

select the desired format (Excel or CSV). − You may select a subgroup of users for export by

selecting the check box next to each record you want to include in the export.

TIDE: Student Information Tab

The Student Information tab may be used to:• Search for existing student records• Export a list of existing student records• View an existing student record• View and update student test settings

TIDE: View Student Information• To search for existing student records, select

the sub-tab [View Students].• Select a district and school from the drop-down

menu.

TIDE: Export a List of Students• The search will result in a table similar to the one

shown below.• Results may be sorted by selecting the column

header above the data.• It may be helpful to export a list of students in order

to verify the correctness of their information and assist them in logging in to the test.− Users may export the full results table or a subset of those

results in Excel or CSV format.

TIDE: View Student Information• Student

demographic data is read-only.

• Changes must be submitted to CALPADS via correction in eSchoolPlus and submission to R&E and will be reflected in 48 hours AT EARLIEST.

Field Test Administration

Section 7

Establishing Appropriate Testing Conditions

Testing students in classroom-sized groups is preferable. Reduces test fear and anxiety Facilitates monitoring and control for TAs

Administer in a room that does not crowd students. Room should have good lighting, ventilation, and

freedom from noise and interruptions. Displayed information (on bulletin boards,

chalkboards, or dry-erase boards, etc.) that might be used by students to help answer questions must be removed or covered, including: Rubrics, vocabulary charts, student work, posters, graphs,

charts, etc.

Establishing Appropriate Testing Conditions (cont.)

• Cell phones or other electronic devices are not allowed to be used during testing (i.e., turned off and put away).

• Place a “TESTING—DO NOT DISTURB” sign on the door.

• Post an “Unauthorized Electronic Devices May Not Be Used at Any Time During the Testing Session” sign so that it is clearly visible to all students.

• May also be helpful to post signs in halls and entrances rerouting hallway traffic.

Establishing Appropriate Testing Conditions (cont.)

Make appropriate seating arrangements prior to test administration. Students should be seated so that they cannot

view the answers of others**** to the best extent possible****.

Establish procedures to maintain a quiet testing environment throughout the test session. Remember that some students will finish more

quickly than others. A student may read a book following the

completion of testing – Field Test Manual

General Rules During the Field Test

• Students must answer all test items on a page before moving on to the next page.

• Students may not return to a test segment once it has been completed and submitted.

• Students must answer all test items before the test can be submitted.

• Students may not return to a test once it has been completed and submitted.

• There is a difference between “segment” and “session.”

• Expiration and pause rules vary between PT and non-PT.

Test Administrator Interface

• TAs need to use the interface to administer a test session.

• The Test Administrator User Guide will be available on the California Smarter Balanced portal under Field Test > Resources and Documentation.

• This document will contain complete instructions on how to complete tasks in the Test Delivery System (TDS).

• Reminder: The easiest way to reach the California Smarter Balanced Portal is by visiting http://californiatac.org and selecting the portal button.

Accessing the Test Administrator Interface

• On the California Smarter Balanced Portal, select [Field Tests] on the left-hand side of the page.

• The TA Interface button will be available to select.

Test Administrator Home Page

• After you log in, you will see the home page of the TA Interface.

Figure 1. Before Starting a Test Session

Figure 2. After Starting a Test Session

Starting a Test• Using the TA Interface (not TIDE), TAs must start a

test session before students can log in to a test. • A test can be selected by selecting the checkbox

next to the test’s name.

Student Login

• To log in to the FT, each student will need:− Confirmation Code: Student’s legal first name as

spelled in CALPADS− State-SSID: State abbreviation (CA) followed by a

hyphen and the student’s Statewide Student Identifier− Session ID

Note: TAs must follow the “DFA SAY” script exactly each time a test is administered. Refer to the DFA section of the Test Administration ManualPAGE 51 – PAGE 62

Distributing Student Login Information • TAs need to provide students with the Test Session ID,

SSID, and confirmation code (CALPADS student first name) for login.− This may be provided on a card or piece of paper. − TAs may also write the Test Session ID on the board or

where students can see it.− Make sure students know that the Test Session ID must

be entered exactly as it is written, without extra spaces or characters.

• NOTE: Student personal information is secure and must be collected and securely destroyed at the end of a test session.

Student Lookup Feature

Viewing Student Test Settings and Approvals

• [Approvals] button is not selectable.

• [Approvals] button says “[Approvals (0)].”

• Preview table says “No students awaiting approval.”

• [Approvals] button is selectable.

• [Approvals] button says “[Approvals (#)].”

• Preview table lists each student and his or her selected test.

Approving Students for Testing

TAs can either select [Approve] for each individual student (recommended) or select [Approve All Students]. Reminder: If any student’s test settings are

incorrect, do NOT approve that student. To refresh the list of students awaiting approval at

any time, select the [Refresh] button at the top of the pop-up window.

Test Settings and Accommodations

• Confirm or select settings.

• Select [Set] to confirm the current test settings and return to the list of students awaiting approval. You will still have to approve the student for testing.

• Select [Set & Approve] to establish the updated settings and approve the student for testing.

• Select [Cancel] if you want to return to the Approvals and

Student Test Settings screen.

Monitoring Student Progress

• The “Students in Your Test Session” table displays students who have logged in and been approved for testing.

Pausing Tests• Through the TA Interface, TAs may:

– Stop an entire session; or – Pause individual student tests.

• Users should exit or log out of the Test Administrator Interface only after stopping the test session.

• If there is a technical issue (i.e. power outage or network failure), students will be logged out and the test will automatically be paused.

• Regardless of when or how users log out or navigate away from the Test Administrator Interface, student data will NOT be lost.

Note: If a test is paused for any reason or length of time, the student must log in again to resume testing. Highlighted text and item notes will not be preserved.

Pause Rules During the Field Test: Non–Performance Task

• During the non-PT test, if testing is paused for more than 20 minutes, the student is:− Presented with the test page containing the test item

he or she was last working on (if page contains at least 1 unanswered item) OR

− Presented with the next test page (if all items on the previous test page were answered);

− NOT permitted to review or change any test items on previous test pages.

Pause Rules During the Field Test: Performance Task

• There is no pause rule for the performance task.− Even if a test is paused for 20 minutes or more, the

student can return to the current section and continue. • ELA PTs are divided into 2 parts. After a student

completes Part 1, he or she cannot return to it.

Test Timeout Due to Inactivity• As a security measure, students are automatically

logged out of the test after 20 minutes of inactivity.• Activity means:

− Selecting an answer− Using a navigation option in the test (i.e.

selecting [Next] or [Back], using the Past/Marked Questions drop-down list)

− NOTE: Moving the mouse or selecting an empty space on the screen is NOT considered activity.

Test Timeout Due to Inactivity (cont.)

• Before the system logs out, a warning message will be displayed. − If a student does NOT select [Ok] within 30 seconds,

the student will be logged out.− Selecting [Ok] will restart the 20 minute inactivity

timer.

Stopping Tests: Entire Session• To stop the session (and pause tests for all students in

the session):– Select the [Stop Session] button in the upper-left corner

of the screen. An “Important!” box will appear, requesting verification to end the session and log students out.

– Select [OK] to continue or [Cancel] to keep the test session open.

Pausing Tests: Individual Students

• TAs may pause an individual student’s test in the Students in Your Test Session table. − This will not affect other students’ tests.

Student View of Testing

• When the secure browser is launched, it opens to this page.

Student View of Testing: Verifying Information

ALL Demographics must be verified but this is all thatstudents will see….

Student View of Testing: Test Selection

Student View of Testing: Test Administrator Approval

• The student will see the display above while waiting for the Test Administrator to approve the request for entry into the session.

Student View of Testing: Is This Your Test?

Student View of Testing: Sound Check

Student View of Testing: Test Instructions

Universal Tools

All students have the ability to:• Highlight text in passages and test

questions• Zoom in and out of test pages (affects all

item content)• Mark specific items for review• Strikethrough (cross out answer options)• Use the Notepad or Calculator (depending

on the test)• Use the [Expand] button to display a

reading passage or a science simulation

Context Menus

Context Menu for Questions

Context Menu for Answer Options

Proceeding Through the Test

• To answer multiple-choice items, students must select the desired answer option or select the circle with A, B, C, or D.

• To answer machine-scored constructed-response items, students need to carefully follow the instructions given for each question.

Reviewing Items

Ending the Test

Classroom Activity Administration Guidelines Classroom Activity Purpose: To provide

students with important context, concepts, and key terms prior to taking the PT.

All students will have a classroom activity before they complete a PT in the assigned content area.

May be administered in a classroom or any other appropriate space.

Takes place on a separate day from the PT. Recommended: One day prior to PT

administration. TA may need a chalkboard or dry-erase board.

Classroom Activity Administration Guidelines (cont.)

Computers, projectors, and other technology are allowed but not required for the classroom activity.

Involves the participation of all students in an instructional task.

PT will be completed by individual students in the computer-based test delivery system.

Students may take notes during the classroom activity, but the notes must be collected before proceeding to the PT.

Classroom Activity Administration Guidelines (cont.)

Designed to fit into a 30-minute window. Will vary due to complexity of topic and

individual student needs. After receiving the activity from the SC, the

TA or classroom teacher should administer the classroom activity.

Provide the appropriate accommodations for students who normally use them during instruction.

Classroom Activity and Performance Task Administration

(SCs)Step 1: Download the classroom activity. Materials will be provided 1-2 days prior to the

classroom activity.

(TAs)

Step 2: Review the teacher directions for the classroom activity carefully.

Classroom Activity and Performance Task Administration

(TAs)Step 3: Complete the classroom activity. SCs should ensure that the TA has presented the

classroom activity prior to PT administration. Classroom activities include directions associated

with that specific classroom activity. Note: The classroom activity does not

require computers.

Classroom Activity and Performance Task Administration

(TAs)Step 4: Administer the make-up classroom activity. For students who are absent on the day of the

classroom activity, it is recommended that a make-up session be scheduled.

Teacher may want to record or videotape the activity to show to students who are absent.

Classroom Activity and Performance Task Administration

Step 5. Administer the performance task. The students must work independently The PT is administered online ELA PT: 2 parts (Part 1 and Part 2)

Recommended: Each part administered on separate days. Part 1: Students will read sources and answer three

research questions. Part 2 (full write): Students will provide a written

response using those sources. Mathematics PT: 1 part

The mathematics PT should be administered in 1 session.

Preparing Students & Teachers

Section 8

Practice Tests

• Released in May, 2013.• Available for grades 3–8 and grade 11 in ELA and

mathematics.• Approximately 30 items per test, including one

PT and scoring guide.• Students can practice with content, question

types.

Training Tests• Released on January 30, 2014.• Available by grade band (3–5, 6–8, and high school)• There are 6–8 items per content area per grade band• Allow students to experience interface features and

functionality… universal tools, etc.• Do not include PTs or scoring guides.• Recommendation: All teachers and students should

access the Training Test Site before the FT. • Conduct a group walk-through with students.

• Two ways to access Training Tests: − Web − TA interface

Accessing the Training Tests and Practice Tests

• CDE Web site: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/index.asp

OR• California Smarter Balanced Portal:

http://sbac.portal.airast.org/ca/practice-test-ca/

AVAILABLE NOWNOT YET

Test Administrator Practice and Training Site

• California Smarter Balanced Portal: http://sbac.portal.airast.org/ca/practice-test-ca/

Projected Release: Next Week

Video Training Modules for Students Let’s Talk Universal Tools – Very student

friendly Let’s Talk Universal Tools [14:07 RUNTIME]

Student Interface for Online Testing Student Interface for Online Testing [22.48 RUNTI

ME]

Performance Task Overview Performance Task Overview [11:13 RUNTIME]

What is a Field Test? – Made for students What is a Field Test? [5:52 RUNTIME]

Create a Schedule Ensure that your students have an

opportunity to explore the practice tests, training tests, video training modules prior to testing.

Plan for keyboard typing skills (will be important factor in Operational Test Performance).

Student Data Corrections AT LEAST one week prior to testing,

have your Test Administrators log on and view and confirm student information.

Report any errors. Will need to be fixed in eSchoolPlus BY SCHOOL SITE and in CALPADS by DISTRICT.

48 Hour MINIMUM Turnover in CALPADS to correct student data before the student can test.

Field Test Student Registration

LEA 1

CDE CALPADS System

2

TIDE

3

Student demographic

data

Student registration

Designated supports and

accommodations

(eSchoolPlus)

Part II

CAASPP Paper- Based Testing

CST ScienceCMA Science

CAPA

CAASPP Paper BasedAssessment

ResponsibilitiesOverview

Section 9

Site Coordinators: Train Examiners READ and sign affidavits. Emphasize NO unauthorized electronic devices. MAKE SURE CORRECT TESTS ARE GIVEN. REMINDER: Students who are not testing may

not stay in the classroom where a test is being administered.

REMINDER: If students need to be taken to another room to finish testing, BE SURE THEY ARE ESCORTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF. Do not allow students to walk to another room with test materials by themselves.

If students go to use the restroom, they may not take a phone with them.

1 Affidavit Covers ALL CAASPPSmarter Balanced, CST, CMA, CAPA

ResourcesCalifornia TAC Web Site

http://californiatac.org/training/paper-pencil/index.html

Directions for Administrationhttp://californiatac.org/about/cst/index.html

CAASPP Paper-Based Training Videoshttp://californiatac.org/training/paper-pencil/index.html

Test Administrator Responsibilities

#1 Responsibility—Security No unauthorized electronic devices used

in classroom during testing For testing purposes, any electronic device

that is not specifically designated as an accommodation or modification in the student’s IEP or Section 504 plan is unauthorized.

Mark Discrimination Analysis

2012 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 112

Train examiners to Erase NOTHING in answer

circles.

Mark Discrimination Analysis

2012 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 113

Avoid teaching students in second and third grade to mark through answer circles to eliminate answers. Such

marks MAY NOT be erased by adults.

Erasing Stray Marks No Erasure Parties Test Site Coordinator or Administrator

ONLY May not re-question student regarding

answers, intentions, etc. Answer documents

Stray Marks - YES! Stray Marks in Bubbles - NO!

Reminders…

NEVER begin a part that cannot be completed in

one sitting

Students may NOT go back to previous parts of

test

California Standards Test (CST)

Students with IEP or 504 Plan may use variations/accommodations/modifications if decided by IEP Team (MATRIX forthcoming)

Accommodations and Modifications must be written in IEP or 504

Students in Grades 5, 8, 10 (SCIENCE)

Before Multiple-Choice Testing (Cont’d) Confirm which tests each student takes. Confirm any accommodations or

modifications students will use and where they will be tested.

Prepare materials: (Listed in DFAs) Test booklets No. 2 pencils Scratch paper Whatever materials the DFA Requires Signs

During Multiple-Choice Testing Monitor for use of unauthorized

electronic devices. Give correct test booklets and answer

documents to students whose names are on answer documents.

Make sure students are taking the correct test and marking answers in the correct section of the answer document.

Ensure students complete all parts of each test.

During Multiple-Choice Testing (cont.) Give breaks only at end of a part as

indicated by stop sign. Mark answer documents:

Correctly mark test name Note: if the test name is not marked, the test will not

be scored. Tests that are hand scored in the fall do not go into API/AYP.

Correctly mark version #

Still True for CMA Science!

During Multiple-Choice Testing (cont.)

Use Directions for Administration (DFAs) correctly. Read ALL “SAY” boxes

exactly as written. Be sure to read and complete

“First Day of Testing” section with students.

ONLY translate boxes with “T” (NO CST/CMAquestions, prompts, or passages may be translated).

H 5

CMA

California Modified Assessment

CMA Eligibility Criteria

Students can take CMA only if “directed” by IEP, not 504 plan.

IEP Team determines if CMA is appropriate

Students in Grades 5, 8, 10 must meet the following criteria:Student has an

IEP

Scored FBB or BB on previous

CST

Scored ADV/PROF. on CAPA in two previous

years

Grade level goal on IEP

2013 CMA Materials for Grades 5, 8, 10

CMA for grades 5, 8, 10: CST and CMA in same answer

documentMust mark Section 7c for CMA

tests taken.

CAPA

California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA)

CAPA Eligibility Criteria

IEP Team determines if CAPA is appropriate

Assign correct CAPA level (1-4)

Eligibility requirement:Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Before, During,

After Testing

Section 11

Staff Training Reminders

Security AffidavitsTesting Schedule (CST Science /CMA Science /CAPA)

Room Environment

Review DFA

Examiner Training Checklist

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Directions for Administration (DFA)

• Examiners and Proctors must familiarize themselves with DFA before administering tests

Review DFA

• Must be read verbatimSay

Boxes in DFA

• “T” in Say Box indicates that everything in Say Box can be orally translated (on the spot) for EL students if regularly done in the classroom (no questions or passages)

Say Boxes for ELs

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Packing Up

Section 13

Packing-up SCORABLES

• Place CMA documents on the bottom of CSTs• Bundle entire grade level together with one band

(TAPE band)

1. Alphabetize CSTs (class or grade level)

2. List any make-ups on your daily log