California STAR CST, STS, CMA, CAPA

1. California STARCST, STS, CMA, CAPA EUSD STAR Site Coordinator Pre-test Workshop March 14, 2011

2. STAR Testing Window April 04 – May 13 (includes make-ups)

3. New for STAR 2011Overview Coordinator Manual (M) Page 2 • CST and CMA writing test in grade 4 • Answer documents: A3a and A3b Q 1 2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 3

4. Videos New • No updated videos; no DVDs distributed • “2011 STAR and CAPA” video access Web page at http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/ • Includes Introduction, Site, and Examiner Update documents

5. STAR Site Coordinator Responsibilities • Keep secure • Train examiners (use sign-in sheet) • Obtain all necessary signed test security agreements and keep on file at site (to be forwarded to district after window closes) • Inventory materials and track daily movement of testing materials • Keep secure

6. STAR Site Coordinator Responsibilitiescontinued • Manage emergency situations • Prevent errors • Verify materials are marked correctly to ensure correct student scores • Report any irregularities or administrative errors to district coordinator immediately; with follow-up in writing • Guarantee correct enrollment counts • Return materials promptly

7. Site Coordinators Train Examiners • Distribute test materials to correct students • Be very careful with similar names – check date of birth • Make sure students code correct End of Course (EOC) math • Make sure students code correct test version when applicable • Follow Directions for Administration (DFA) • Read “Say” boxes exactly as written • Students MAY NOT go back to previous parts of test

8. Site CoordinatorsTrain Correct Coding for Accommodations, Modifications, and Variations What are the differences among these? • Accommodations and Modifications are IEP-determined • IEP cannot exempt a student from testing • Regularly used in the classroom • Variations for ELs do not need IEP • See Matrix 1 and Matrix 2 “Allowable Test Variations, Accommodations and Modifications”

9. Site CoordinatorsAccommodations and Modifications • Accommodations • Change conditions, but not measurement • Score counted as is • Modifications • Change conditions and measurement • Score counted as far below basic for state accountability • Score not counted as participating for AYP

10. Before Testing • Delivery; Materials arrive at sites approx 5-10 days prior to testing • Keep secure • Inventory materials • Use tracking sheets • Site will receive a 10% overage • SAVE BOXES

11. STAR ProgramMultiple-Choice Tests • CSTs • Most students take CSTs • Grades 2-8 unless taking CMA or CAPA • CMA • Grades 3-8; varies by grade and content area • Must have IEP and meet eligibility criteria • STS • For Spanish-speaking English learners • Grades 2-8 • Must also take CST and/or CMA

12. California Standards Tests (CSTs) • Grades 2-8 for most students • Unless taking CMA or CAPA • Subjects tested: • English-Language Arts: all grades • Mathematics: grades 2-7 and EOC 7-8 • Science: grades 5 & 8 • History-Social Science: grade 8

13. Who Takes Which CST for Mathematics? • Grades 2-6: Grade-level test required • Grade7: Grade 7 math test or Algebra 1 required • Grades 8: One of the following is required: • EOC CST for Mathematics; or • CST for General Mathematics

14. CST for Science • Required grade-level science • Grades 5 & 8: all students take grade-level test

15. CMA Tests for 2011 • Multiple-choice • ELA grades 3-8 • CMA for Writing in grade 4 & 7 • Math grades 3-7 • CMA for Algebra 1 (EOC for grades 7 and 8) Science grades 5 & 8

16. Who Takes CMA? • Students: • Have an IEP • Meet the SBE-adopted eligibility criteria • Enrolled in grades 3-8 • May take CMA for some subjects, CST for other subjects • Must take grade-level CSTs when a CMA is not offered • May have previously taken CMA, regardless of score • Not eligible to take CAPA • IEP specifies CMA and subject(s) • No modifications

17. CMA Materials 2011 • CMA booklets for grade 3 • Separate scorable test booklet • Must also return CST test booklet if test is taken • CST answer documents • 7c for CMA tests taken • CMA for Grades 4-7 • CST and CMA in same answer document

18. CMA Materials 2011 continued • CMA for Grade 8 • Separate answer documents and test booklets • Must return CST answer document (all students will take one or more grade-level CSTs or EOC in mathematics)

19. CST/CMA Answer DocumentRight Inside • CMA section has: • Different subject icons from CST • Alternate row shading for the response bubbles • Three answer choices • Fewer number of questions

20. CMA Grade 7 Mathematics Answer Document Grade 7 math and Algebra I have different numbers of questions

21. STS - RLA, Math • Reading Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2-8 • Mathematics in grades 2-7 • Algebra 1 (EOC for grades 7-8) • If Algebra 1 course completed in 09-10 school year • Geometry (EOC for grade 8) • If Geometry course completed in 09-10 school year Students in grade 8 who are not taking Algebra 1 or Geometry courses take NO STS math, but do take CST math.

22. Who takes STS? • Required for Spanish-speaking English learners (ELs), grades 2-8, who either: • Receive instruction in Spanish; or • Have been enrolled in a school in the U.S. less than 12 cumulative months. • STS not to be administered to English-only, I-FEP, or R-FEP students • Students also take CST or CMA

23. Distribution of Test Materials to Examiners • CST, CMS, STS day of test only • Secure DFA (grade 2) day of testing • Non-secure DFA (grades 3-8) may be prior to test day • CAPA – at least 5 days before testing

24. Multiple-choice Tests Receive deliverySchool 5–10 days before testing Distribute and track materials Prepare materials Ensure correct Master File and SGID Test Pack with complete labels Return for scoring School 2 days after testing

25. Before Multiple-Choice Testing – Answer Documents • Use 2010 answer documents only • Do NOT copy answer documents • Complete Sections 8 and 9 if not in Pre-ID • Make sure that students mark only one circle in Section 8. • Make sure students mark at least one circle in Section 9. • If NPS student not in Pre-ID, write NPS code in Section 13(NOT 0000001)

26. During Testing • Correct test to students • Report • Any irregularities or administrative errors to district coordinator immediately; with a follow-up in writing. The only time you may bubble in something in A1 is if CDE advises the district coordinator to do so. • Handle Defective Booklets • Manage Emergency Situations • Monitor the Test Administration • Track all irregularities and administrative errors

27. During Testing continued • Use Directions for Administration (DFAs) correctly • Read “SAY” boxes exactly as written • Translate boxes with “T” ONLY (NO questions, prompts, or passages)

28. During Testing continued • Give correct test booklets and answer documents to students (e.g. grade 7 math or Algebra I to grade 7) • Give breaks only at end of part • Answer documents • Section 7c for CMA tests taken • Correctly mark Test • Correctly mark Version #

29. Multiple-choice Tests Receive deliverySchool 5–10 days before testing Distribute and track materials Prepare materials • Paperwork • Back of answer document • Void, transcribe • Master File • Pack: scorables vs. nonscorables • Labels Ensure correct Master File and SGID Test Pack with complete labels Return for scoring School 2 days after testing

30. After Multiple-choice Testing Complete Back of Answer Document • A1 • DO NOT complete without CDE notification • A2 Special Conditions • “All tests” column removed • A3 Accommodations and Modifications • “All tests” column removed • “P” student used an audio CD presentation has been removed • A4 English Learner Test Variations • No change

31. CAPAAdministered under supervision of SpEd • Performance-based, one-on-one test • Student must have an IEP • IEP specifies CAPA and Level • For students with significant cognitive disabilities unable to take the CSTs even with accommodations and/or modifications or the CMA with accommodations • Do not take STS • Answer document if not in Pre-ID: • Ensure correct CAPA Levelis marked in 7a

32. CAPAObservers • Districts must double rate at a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the CAPA students per level / per site • Double ratings are randomly selected • Observers must markObserver and sign the answer document

33. Preparing to Administer the CAPA Observers must mark sections 1 - Name, etc. 3 - Date of Birth 5 - Name 6 - Gender 7a - CAPA Level 7b - Grade 11 - Student ID 12 - SSID

34. After Testing • Transcribe braille and large print (or not processed) • Write VOID on any answer document(s), with marks, not to be scored; return with nonscorables

35. After TestingMaster File Sheets • Return with each school • Required: • Write “0” (zero), no blanks • If not tested, note that school did not test

36. After TestingPack and Return • Return all documents within an administration in same shipment • Separate scorables (with SGID) from nonscorables • Return Home/Hospital with student’s school NOT NPS

37. Numbering Box Labels • Immediately after packing boxes for shipping, the site coordinator completes school site information on each LABEL, including "SCH: BOX __ of __" information. This is the only area sites complete for box count. DO NOT WRITE ON BOX.

38. Complete Labels Correctly LEAVE BLANK LEAVE BLANK School counts required here ONLY

39. When to Return Materials • Site must have all materials packed per directions in manual, in original boxes, labels numbered properly, and ready for pick up by warehouse first thing Monday morning, May 16. If ready for pick-up prior to Monday call Kathleen ext 380.

40. After Testing Send to Ed Services by May 20: • All Security Affidavits • Any Parent Exemptions Requests • Copy of Training Sign-in Sheet • Copy of Master File Sheet • Completed STAR School/Test Site Data Collection Form • Inventory Records

41. Summary • Security • Training • Inventory • Accommodations/Modifications • CST, CAPA, STS, CMA • Return of materials

42. Questions and Answers

43. Questions/Concerns • Any questions or concerns during testing, please call Kathleen Sorensen at extension 380

44. THANK YOU Your attendance here today and adherence to detail during STAR testing is very much appreciated and will reflect in the outcome!