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Pre-Test Workshop

Pre-Test Workshop. January – February 2006. Objectives and Agenda. District STAR coordinators will follow correct STAR procedures and train site coordinators to conduct testing consistently What’s new? Preparation Before testing Security During testing After testing. H 1. Prepare.

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Pre-Test Workshop

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  1. Pre-Test Workshop January – February 2006 Pre-Test Workshop

  2. Objectives and Agenda District STAR coordinators will follow correct STAR procedures and train site coordinators to conduct testing consistently What’s new? Preparation Before testing Security During testing After testing H 1 Pre-Test Workshop

  3. Prepare Pre-Test Workshop

  4. Prepare Before Testing Pre-Test Workshop

  5. Prepare Before Testing During Testing Pre-Test Workshop

  6. Prepare Before Testing After Testing During Testing Pre-Test Workshop

  7. What’s New? M 2 • Science operational in grades 8 and 10 • No below-level testing • Answer docs • A1, A2, A3, A4 • EL in U.S. less than 12 months Pre-Test Workshop

  8. More New M 3 • Report irregularities using form • SGID • 0000001 only for NPCS • 9999999999 for Katrina-relocated students • SSID (CSIS) code on answer docs labels Pre-Test Workshop

  9. More New M 3 • Braille: uncontracted at grade 2 only • Writing test: plan page with directions in DFA; no scratch paper • End-of-Course (EOC) Science: no UC d, g requirement • Supplemental Orders: call in Pre-Test Workshop

  10. Preparation for Testing M 4-19 • Train site coordinators • Who train examiners • Schedule • Either by district OR • By site • Correct data in Pre-ID Pre-Test Workshop

  11. Training Tips Mnemonic Devices • P is for Parent Exemption. • Every good boy does fine. • Item and Time Chart • Recommended 1 part/day, grades 2-3 H 2 Scheduling Tips M A-27 Pre-Test Workshop

  12. CST Test Parts M A-27 Multiple-Choice • Multiple sections of each subject • Parts administered consecutively • Options for scheduling: • Same day, with break • Consecutive days; recommended for grades 2-3 Writing: No break CAT/6 test parts: timed • All of one subject on same day • 10 minute break Pre-Test Workshop

  13. How much testing time does a 7th grader need? H 2 Writing 75 Multiple-Choice 320 Breaks in MC 20 CAT/6 Survey 180 Total Time 595 Pre-Test Workshop

  14. Correct Pre-ID Data without ChargeTwo chances before testing: • When first uploading, receive zip file of all students with blanks in key fields (ethnicity, language fluency, disability, CBEDS, mobility, NSLP) • Resubmit, Enter data on screen or hand-grid • At cut-off date, receive zip file of all students with blanks in key fields • Hand-grid on answer doc During scoring and after data reporting, districts charged for corrections Pre-Test Workshop

  15. Before Testing • Delivery • How do you know when? • What if scheduled during spring break? • Keep secure • Inventory materials • Track • How are they packaged? • Distribute M 6 - 7 M 20 M A-52 - 65 Pre-Test Workshop

  16. Delivery: How do you know when? H 3 • MC: 10-20 days before testing; writing Feb 21-28 (April 18-25) • See Test Administration Summary screen on STAR Management System • No deliveries during district office breaks (not included in delivery window) Pre-Test Workshop

  17. Inventory Materials H 3 • Keep secure • Inventory • Use Tracking Sheets • CAPA and EAP in separate boxes M A-52 - 65 Pre-Test Workshop

  18. Box 1 District Box 1 One copy of each DFA SGIDs Freight Kits Paper Rulers Paper Bands Processing Form Materials Receipt Acknowledgement Form District Overage School Box 1 Test Site Manual Info SGIDs Freight Kits Paper Rulers Paper Bands Master File Sheets Instructions for Pre-ID Documents Site Overage Pre-Test Workshop

  19. EAP CAPA Test Booklets, Answer Documents Labels, separate shipment Other Boxes For Each Site Pre-Test Workshop

  20. Supplemental Orders H 3 • What you receive with initial order: • Booklets ordered • Plus 5% overage at district; 10% overage at site • Packaged by 5s and 20s • To order more, call STAR TAC (800-955-2954) • Caution: Excessive ordering charged if less than 90% of booklets ordered are used Pre-Test Workshop

  21. Distribute to Testing Sites H 3 • Writing tests: Feb. 27 – March 3 (April 24 – 28) • To examiner day of test only • Multiple-Choice: 5 – 10 days before first test • To examiner day of test only • CAPA: 5 – 10 days before first test • Examiners should review the week before first test Pre-Test Workshop

  22. During Testing • Ensure correct booklets go to right student (EOC math and science) • Emphasize following DFAs and reading “Say Boxes” exactly • Report • Irregularities to CDE; use form or e-mail • Administrative errorsto district coordinator M A-18 - 19 M A-31 - 35 Pre-Test Workshop

  23. One Book For Each Grade Grade 3: 2 books (CAT/6 timed) Writing (March 7, May 2) CAPA (10 questions each subject) EAP Essay (admin before May 3) EOC Math/Science Test Books H 4 Pre-Test Workshop

  24. Math (grades 8-11) M A-18 • Given to students completing standards-based course • Must code appropriate test or not scored • Required of all 8th and 9th graders • General Math • All 8th, 9th grade students not completing standards-basedcourse this year (e.g. taking business math) • Grades 10, 11 take Math CST if • Completing course aligned with standards • If no Algebra II and no CST math currently, no test Pre-Test Workshop

  25. High School Summative Math M A-18 • Completed Algebra II or Integ. III CST • Enrolled in more advanced math • Or taking no math • May be repeated Pre-Test Workshop

  26. Science (grades 9-11) M A-19 • EOC science given to students completing standards-based course • Must code appropriate test or not scored • All 8th and 10th grade booklets include science; reference sheets for grade 8 • Some 10th graders will take 2 science tests; up to 5 CST tests Pre-Test Workshop

  27. DFAs H 5 SAY Look at the front cover of your test booklet. Be sure your name is written in Section 1 at the top of the front cover. If your name is not written there, please raise your hand. T What are differences among DFA excerpts? Pre-Test Workshop

  28. Report Irregularities M A-31 - 35 • Only by form or e-mail; no calls • CDE may direct you to enter something in A1. • Track administrative errors in district Pre-Test Workshop

  29. After Testing • Grid A2, A3, A4 • Ensure all demographics correct if hand-gridded • Separate scorables from non-scorables • Complete paperwork for scorables • Return all secure materials; use correct labels M A-11 - 13 Pre-Test Workshop

  30. Accommodationsvs. Modifications H 6; M A-20 - 25 • Accommodations result in valid test • Testing accommodations must match instructional accommodations • Decided by IEP or 504 only • IEP cannotexempt any students • Modifications change test interpretation (not a valid result) • Far Below Basic on aggregated reports • Actual score on individual reports • Not counted as tested for AYP Pre-Test Workshop

  31. Adults Grid A2, A3, A4 H 6-7; M A-11 - 13 By Individual Tests: see key in DFA (inside back cover, manual pp. A-11-13) A2: Special Conditions • Not tested: PATEM • Enrolled after first day and tested: L • Tried to test: F, Z • Leave blank: N, C Pre-Test Workshop

  32. A3, A4 H 6-7; M A-11 - 13 • A3: Accommodations and Modifications • A4: English Learner Test Variations • A: Translated directions • B: Breaks • C: Tested separately with other ELs • D: Used Glossary/Word list Work with a partner to discuss how to handle A2, A3, A4 in your districts. Pre-Test Workshop

  33. Secure Non-Scorables Scorables • 2, 3 test booklets • Writing booklets • EAP essays • 4 – 11 Answer docs • CAPA Answer docs • SGIDs • Master File Sheets • Processing Form (district only) • CAPA Examiner’s Manuals • 4 – 11 booklets • EOC math, science booklets • Grade 2, writing DFAs • Voided answer docs • Braille, large print booklets • EAP Essay prompts • Unused 2, 3 booklets Pre-Test Workshop

  34. Pack Scorables H 8 Inspect scorables for completeness • 1 Master File for school for each admin for each school on top • SGID for each grade; 1 for all of CAPA • CAPA on top of lowest grade (not return stimulus cards) • Lowest grades on top • Highest grades on bottom List the order that a site coordinator should pack the scorable documents. Pre-Test Workshop

  35. If Scorables Found Later, Call STAR TAC H 8 • If processing not started, rush return (cost: shipping) • If processing occurring, return with P.O. for $4.75 per document; reported with rest • If processing completed, return with P.O. for $360; not in reports, but counted in AYP, API Pre-Test Workshop

  36. SGID • 0000001 only for NPCS • 9999999999 for students relocated due to Katrina • No grade for CAPA • Back • Instructional Materials for grades 2 – 8 only • Teacher names (optional) Caution: If SGID is a different grade than answer sheets, no scores for students, but counted as participating Pre-Test Workshop

  37. Teacher Names on SGID Group Name for Teacher Reports • Take precedence over teacher names on Pre-ID • Use teacher names with separate SGID for each classroom • Teacher reports then have stats for a single teacher names rather than for a whole grade Pre-Test Workshop

  38. When to Return Writing H 9 • Site to District: working day after testing (March 9, May 4) • District to Scoring Center: working day after receipt from site (March 13, May 8) • Do not return with scorables if not answered Pre-Test Workshop

  39. When to Return Multiple-choice and CAPA H 9 • Site: 2 working days after last test of that admin • District: 5 working days after last test of that admin • Keep each administration separate Pre-Test Workshop

  40. When to Return EAP Essay H 9 • Site to District: • Working day after testing • No later than May 4 • District to Scoring Center: • 5 working days after testing • No later than May 5 or not counted Pre-Test Workshop

  41. Summary • Security: Most important • Prepare: train, schedule, correct Pre-ID • Before: inventory, supplemental orders, keep secure, distribute • During: correct booklets to students; DFAs, irregularities • After: Grid A2, A3, A4; scorables, non scorables; pack; SGID; when to return • Quiz answers • Evaluations Pre-Test Workshop

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