California STARCalifornia STARCST, STS, CMA, CAPACST, STS, CMA, CAPA

EUSD STAR Site Coordinator EUSD STAR Site Coordinator Pre-test WorkshopPre-test Workshop

March 14, 2011March 14, 2011

STAR Testing WindowSTAR Testing Window

April 04 – May 13April 04 – May 13

(includes make-ups)(includes make-ups)

New for STAR 2011New for STAR 2011OverviewOverview

• CST and CMA writing test in grade 4CST and CMA writing test in grade 4

• Answer documents: Answer documents: A3a and A3bA3a and A3b

Coordinator Manual (M) Page 2

2011 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 3 Q 1

VideosVideos

• No updated videos; no DVDs No updated videos; no DVDs distributeddistributed

• ““2011 STAR and CAPA” video 2011 STAR and CAPA” video access Web page at access Web page at http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/

– Includes Introduction, Site, and Includes Introduction, Site, and Examiner Update documentsExaminer Update documents

New

STAR Site Coordinator STAR Site Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

• 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

STAR Site Coordinator STAR Site Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities continuedcontinued

• 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

Site CoordinatorsSite CoordinatorsTrain ExaminersTrain 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

Site CoordinatorsSite Coordinators Train Correct Coding for Accommodations, Train Correct Coding for Accommodations, Modifications, and VariationsModifications, 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 See Matrix 1 and Matrix 2 “Allowable Test

Variations, Accommodations and Variations, Accommodations and Modifications”Modifications”

Site CoordinatorsSite Coordinators Accommodations and Modifications Accommodations 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

Before TestingBefore 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

STAR ProgramSTAR ProgramMultiple-Choice TestsMultiple-Choice Tests

• CSTsCSTs– Most students take CSTsMost students take CSTs– Grades 2-8 unless taking CMA or CAPAGrades 2-8 unless taking CMA or CAPA

• CMACMA– Grades 3-8; varies by grade and content Grades 3-8; varies by grade and content

areaarea– Must have IEP and meet eligibility criteriaMust have IEP and meet eligibility criteria

• STSSTS– For Spanish-speaking English learnersFor Spanish-speaking English learners– Grades 2-8Grades 2-8– Must also take CST and/or CMAMust also take CST and/or CMA

California Standards Tests California Standards Tests (CSTs)(CSTs)

• Grades 2-8 for most studentsGrades 2-8 for most students• Unless taking CMA or CAPAUnless taking CMA or CAPA• Subjects tested:Subjects tested:

– English-Language Arts: all gradesEnglish-Language Arts: all grades– Mathematics: grades 2-7 and EOC 7-8Mathematics: grades 2-7 and EOC 7-8– Science: grades 5 & 8Science: grades 5 & 8– History-Social Science: grade 8History-Social Science: grade 8

Who Takes Which CST for Who Takes Which CST for Mathematics?Mathematics?

• Grades 2-6: Grade-level test Grades 2-6: Grade-level test requiredrequired

• Grade7: Grade 7 math test or Grade7: Grade 7 math test or Algebra 1 Algebra 1 requiredrequired

• Grades 8: One of the following is Grades 8: One of the following is requiredrequired::– EOC CST for Mathematics; orEOC CST for Mathematics; or– CST for General MathematicsCST for General Mathematics

CST for ScienceCST for Science

• Required grade-level scienceRequired grade-level science– Grades 5 & 8: all students take grade-Grades 5 & 8: all students take grade-

level testlevel test

CMA Tests for 2011CMA 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

Who Takes CMA?Who Takes CMA?

• Students:Students:– Have an IEPHave an IEP– Meet the SBE-adopted eligibility criteriaMeet the SBE-adopted eligibility criteria– Enrolled in grades 3-8Enrolled in grades 3-8– May take CMA for some subjects, CST for other May take CMA for some subjects, CST for other

subjectssubjects– Must take grade-level CSTs when a CMA is not offeredMust take grade-level CSTs when a CMA is not offered– May have previously taken CMA, regardless of scoreMay have previously taken CMA, regardless of score– Not eligible to take CAPANot eligible to take CAPA

• IEP specifies CMA and subject(s)IEP specifies CMA and subject(s)• No modificationsNo modifications

CMA Materials 2011CMA Materials 2011

• CMA booklets for grade 3CMA booklets for grade 3– Separate scorable test bookletSeparate scorable test booklet– Must also return CST test booklet Must also return CST test booklet if test is if test is

takentaken

• CST answer documentsCST answer documents– 7c for CMA tests taken7c for CMA tests taken

• CMA for Grades 4-7CMA for Grades 4-7– CST and CMA in same answer documentCST and CMA in same answer document

CMA Materials 2011 CMA Materials 2011 continuedcontinued

• CMA for Grade 8CMA for Grade 8– Separate answer documents and test Separate answer documents and test

bookletsbooklets– Must return CST answer document (all Must return CST answer document (all

students will take one or more grade-students will take one or more grade-level CSTs or EOC in mathematics)level CSTs or EOC in mathematics)

CST/CMA Answer DocumentCST/CMA Answer DocumentRight InsideRight Inside

CMA section has:

• Different subject icons from CST

• Alternate row shading for the response bubbles

• Three answer choices

• Fewer number of questions

CMA Grade 7 Mathematics CMA Grade 7 Mathematics Answer DocumentAnswer Document

Grade 7 math and Algebra I have different numbers of questionsGrade 7 math and Algebra I have different numbers of questions

STS - RLA, MathSTS - RLA, Math

• Reading Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2-8Reading Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2-8• Mathematics in grades 2-7Mathematics in grades 2-7• Algebra 1 (EOC for grades 7-8)Algebra 1 (EOC for grades 7-8)

– If Algebra 1 course completed in 09-10 school yearIf Algebra 1 course completed in 09-10 school year

• Geometry (EOC for grade 8)Geometry (EOC for grade 8)– If Geometry course completed in 09-10 school yearIf Geometry course completed in 09-10 school year

Students in grade 8 who are not taking Students in grade 8 who are not taking Algebra 1 or Geometry courses take Algebra 1 or Geometry courses take NONO STS STS math, but do take CST math.math, but do take CST math.

Who takes STS?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

Distribution of Test Distribution of Test Materials to ExaminersMaterials to Examiners

• CST, CMS, STS day of test onlyCST, CMS, STS day of test only• Secure DFA (grade 2) day of testingSecure DFA (grade 2) day of testing• Non-secure DFA (grades 3-8) may be Non-secure DFA (grades 3-8) may be

prior to test dayprior to test day• CAPA – at least 5 days before testingCAPA – at least 5 days before testing

Multiple-choice TestsMultiple-choice Tests

Receive deliverySchool 5–10 days before testing

Test

Return for scoringSchool 2 days after testing

Prepare materials

Distribute and track materials

Ensure correct Master File and SGID

Pack with complete labels

Before Multiple-Choice Before Multiple-Choice Testing – Testing – Answer DocumentsAnswer Documents

• Use 2010 answer documents onlyUse 2010 answer documents only• Do NOT copy answer documentsDo NOT copy answer documents

• Complete Sections 8 and 9 if not in Pre-IDComplete Sections 8 and 9 if not in Pre-ID• Make sure that students mark only Make sure that students mark only

one circle in Section 8.one circle in Section 8.• Make sure students mark Make sure students mark at least one circle in Section 9.at least one circle in Section 9.

• If NPS student not in Pre-ID, If NPS student not in Pre-ID, write NPS code in Section 13write NPS code in Section 13(NOT 0000001)(NOT 0000001)

During TestingDuring 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

During Testing During Testing continuedcontinued

•Use Directions for Administration (DFAs) correctly

Read “SAY” boxes exactly as written

Translate boxes with “T” ONLY (NO questions, prompts, or passages)

During Testing During Testing continuedcontinued

• Give correct test booklets and answer Give correct test booklets and answer documents to students (e.g. grade 7 documents to students (e.g. grade 7 math or Algebra I to grade 7)math or Algebra I to grade 7)

• Give breaks only at end of partGive breaks only at end of part• Answer documentsAnswer documents

– Section 7c for CMA tests takenSection 7c for CMA tests taken– Correctly mark Correctly mark TestTest– Correctly mark Correctly mark Version #Version #

Multiple-choice TestsMultiple-choice Tests

Receive deliverySchool 5–10 days before testing

Test

Return for scoringSchool 2 days after testing

Prepare materials

Distribute and track materials

Ensure correct Master File and SGID

Pack with complete labels

Paperwork•Back of answer document•Void, transcribe•Master File Pack: scorables vs. nonscorables•Labels

After Multiple-choice Testing After Multiple-choice Testing Complete Back of Answer DocumentComplete Back of Answer Document

• A1A1– DO NOT complete without CDE notificationDO NOT complete without CDE notification

• A2 A2 Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions– ““All tests” column removedAll tests” column removed

• A3 A3 Accommodations and ModificationsAccommodations and Modifications– ““All tests” column removedAll tests” column removed– “ “P” student used an audio CD presentation P” student used an audio CD presentation

has been removedhas been removed• A4 A4 English Learner Test VariationsEnglish Learner Test Variations

– No changeNo change

CAPACAPA Administered under supervision of SpEdAdministered under supervision of SpEd

• Performance-based, one-on-one test Performance-based, one-on-one test • Student must have an IEP Student must have an IEP • IEP specifies CAPA and LevelIEP specifies CAPA and Level• For students with significant cognitive disabilities unable For students with significant cognitive disabilities unable

to take the CSTs even with accommodations and/or to take the CSTs even with accommodations and/or modifications or the CMA with accommodationsmodifications or the CMA with accommodations

• Do not take STSDo not take STS• Answer document if not in Pre-ID:Answer document if not in Pre-ID:

– Ensure correct CAPA LevelEnsure correct CAPA Levelis marked in 7ais marked in 7a

CAPACAPAObserversObservers

• Districts must double rate at a minimum of Districts must double rate at a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the CAPA students per ten percent (10%) of the CAPA students per level / per site level / per site

• Double ratings are randomly selected Double ratings are randomly selected • Observers must markObservers must mark ObserverObserver and sign and sign

the answer documentthe answer document

Preparing to Administer the Preparing to Administer the CAPACAPA

1 - Name, etc.1 - Name, etc.3 - Date of Birth3 - Date of Birth5 - Name5 - Name6 - Gender6 - Gender7a - CAPA Level7a - CAPA Level7b - Grade7b - Grade11 - Student ID11 - Student ID

12 - SSID12 - SSID

Observers must markObservers must mark sectionssections

After TestingAfter Testing

• Transcribe braille and large print (or not Transcribe braille and large print (or not processed)processed)

• Write Write VOIDVOID on any answer document(s), on any answer document(s), with with

marks, not to be marks, not to be

scored; return withscored; return with

nonscorablesnonscorables

After TestingAfter TestingMaster File SheetsMaster File Sheets

• Return with each school Return with each school • Required:Required:

– Write “0” (zero), no blanksWrite “0” (zero), no blanks– If not tested, note that school did not If not tested, note that school did not

testtest

After TestingAfter TestingPack and ReturnPack and Return

• Return all documents within an Return all documents within an administration in same shipmentadministration in same shipment

• Separate scorables (with SGID) from Separate scorables (with SGID) from nonscorablesnonscorables

• Return Home/Hospital with student’s Return Home/Hospital with student’s school school NOT NPSNOT NPS

Numbering Box LabelsNumbering Box Labels

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

Complete Labels CorrectlyComplete Labels Correctly

School counts required here ONLY

LEAVE BLANK

LEAVE BLANK

When to Return MaterialsWhen 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.

After TestingAfter 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

SummarySummary

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

Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers

Questions/ConcernsQuestions/Concerns

• Any questions or concerns during testing, please call Kathleen Sorensen at extension 380

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

THANK YOUTHANK YOU