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Welcome to. Bubbling. with the. Stars. Before we begin, please make yourself comfortable and complete the STAR Pre-Test Quiz. PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop Secondary Schools February 16, 2010 Educational Services Training Room. Testing Schedules.

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  1. Welcome to . . . Bubbling with the Stars Before we begin, please make yourself comfortable and complete the STAR Pre-Test Quiz

  2. PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT2010 STAR Pre-Test WorkshopSecondary SchoolsFebruary 16, 2010Educational Services Training Room

  3. Testing Schedules

  4. Objectives STAR coordinators will: Follow correct, current STAR procedures Ensure all materials are handled securely and appropriately Provide training and monitoring 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 4

  5. Agenda Registration and Take Quiz New for STAR 2010 STAR Coordinator Responsibilities Writing Tests California Standards Tests (CSTs) Early Assessment Program (EAP) Tests California Modified Assessment (CMA) Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS) Multiple-Choice Tests California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) After Testing Questions & Answers 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 5

  6. STAR Site Coordinators http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=9 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 6 January 2009

  7. New for STAR 2010Overview No 2010 STAR Pre-Test Videos (http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest) No audio CDs Changes to answer documents or test booklets Separate CMA answer documents for grades 8–11 Section 7c, “Assessed with CMA” Sections 8 and 9, “Ethnicity/Race” Version numbers on second and third pages Additional CMA tests CMA for English–Language Arts (ELA) in grade 9 CMA for Life Science in grade 10 CMA for Algebra I in grades 7–11 Coordinator Manual (M) Page 2 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 7

  8. New for STAR 2010Videos 2010 • No updated videos; no DVDs distributed • “2010 STAR and CAPA” video access Web page at http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest • Includes Introduction, Site, and Examiner Update documents 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 8

  9. New for STAR 2010 Changes to answer documents or test booklets Separate CMA answer documents for grades 8–11 Students taking one or more CMA tests will need to return a CMA AND a CST answer document Section 7c, “Assessed with CMA” Students in grades 4–7 taking a CMA must complete Section 7c For grades 8–11, staff must complete Section 7c on the CST for each of the CMA taken M 2 Quiz (Q) #1 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 9

  10. Answer Documents 2010 M 2, 12 • Students taking the CMA in grades eight through eleven will receive a separate CMA answer document. • Return both answer documents for CMA students. Mark section 7C on CST Answer Document/Test Booklet. 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 10

  11. New for STAR 2010 Changes to answer documents or test booklets Sections 8 and 9,“Ethnicity/Race” Make sure that students mark only one circle in Section 8. Make sure studentsmark at least one circlein Section 9. M 2, 112 Q 2 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 11

  12. New for STAR 2010 Changes to answer documents or test booklets Version numbers on second andthird pages M 2 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 12

  13. STAR Site Coordinator Responsibilities M 54 • Handle testing materials • Ensure test security • Receive, inventory, store, distribute, track, collect, and return materials • Prevent errors • Verify materials are marked correctly to ensure correct student scores • Return materials promptly 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 13

  14. Writing Tests M 31, 52 Q 4 CST and CMA ONLYGrade 7 Give correct test (CST or CMA)See bottom of responsebooklet and DFA 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 14

  15. Writing Tests • When? • March 2(makeup March 3) • May 4 (makeup May 5)Only if not in session March 2 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 15

  16. After Writing Testing M 34, 56 Q 5 • If the student used a word processor: • Mark A3, “Accommodations and Modifications,” D or T • If A3 is not marked, the test will not be processed • Return all materials with either the scorables or nonscorables • Return by • Sites: one day after testing • Districts: two days after testing 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 16

  17. Writing Test http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=11 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 17 January 2009

  18. STAR ProgramMultiple-Choice Tests M 4, 36 Q 6 • CSTs • Most students take CSTs • Grades 2–11 unless taking CMA or CAPA • CMA • Grades 3–11; varies by grade and content area • Must have IEP and meet eligibility criteria • STS • For Spanish-speaking English learners • Grades 2–11 • Must also take CST and/or CMA 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 18

  19. California Standards Tests (CSTs) M 4, 36, 83 • Grades 2–11 for most students • Unless taking CMA or CAPA • Subjects tested: • English–Language Arts: all grades • Mathematics: grades 2–7 and end-of-course (EOC) 7–11 • Science: grades 5, 8, 10, and EOC 9–11 • History–Social Science: grades 8, 11, and EOC 9–11 • See “Allowable Test Variations, Accommodations and Modifications” at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 19

  20. Who Takes Which CST for Mathematics? M 16, 81 • Grades 2–6: Grade-level testrequired • Grade 7: Grade 7 math test or Algebra Irequired • Grades 8–9: One of the following isrequired: • EOC CST for Mathematics; or • CST for Summative High School Mathematics (grade 9 only); or • CST for General Mathematics (if no math course or completing a course for which there is not an EOC CST for Mathematics) • Grades 10–11: One of the following isrequired: • EOC CST for Mathematics; or • CST for Summative High School Mathematics • No assessment required if not taking a mathematics course Q 7 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 20

  21. CST High School http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=3 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 21 January 2009

  22. Summative High School Mathematics Students in grades 9–11 will take the CST for Summative High School Mathematics if: Previously completed Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry courses (or Integrated Mathematics 3), and completing an advanced mathematics course this year;or Previously completed Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry courses (or Integrated Mathematics 3), and are taking no mathematics course this year;or Previously took the CST for Summative High School Mathematics. M 16, 81 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 22

  23. CST for Science Required grade-level science Grades 5, 8, 10: all students take grade-level test Grades 9–11 EOC Based on standards-based science course completed during the school year or the previous summer, whichever is more recent If more than one standards-based science taken, which test taken determined by district Mark correct EOC test and version number on answer document M 17, 82 Q 8 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 23

  24. Early Assessment Program 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 24

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  26. Grade 11 ONLY To receive status for ELA, students must complete: Writing essay in March; and CST multiple choice questions; and Additional EAP multiple choice questions. For mathematics, students must complete additional questions on the EOC Algebra II or Summative High School Mathematics Students must mark ONLYONE circle Early Assessment Program M 4, 36 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 26

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  29. CMA Tests for 2010 M 4, 14, 72 • CMA for ELA in grades 3–9 (added grade 9) • CMA for Writing in grade 7 • CMA for Mathematics in grades 3–7 • CMA for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11) (new) • CMA for Science in grades 5 and 8 • CMA for Life Science in grade 10 (new) 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 29 December 2009

  30. CMA Tests for 2011 • CMA for ELA in grades 3–11 (add grades 10 and 11) • CMA for Mathematics in grades 3–7 • CMA for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11) • CMA for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11) (new) • CMA for Science in grades 5 and 8 • CMA for Life Science in grade 10 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 30 December 2009

  31. Who Takes CMA? Students: Have an IEP Meet the SBE-adopted eligibility criteria Enrolled in grades 3–11 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 Allowable Testing Variations and Accommodations for the 2010 CMA is available on the STAR Web site at http://www.startest.org/pdfs/CMA.acc_table.2010.doc M 14, 72, 89 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 31

  32. CMA Materials for 2010 Q 10 • CMA for Grades 4–7 • CST and CMA in same answer document • CST answer documents • 7c for CMA tests taken • CMA for Grades 8–11 • Separate answer documents and test booklets • Must return CST answer document (all students will take one or more grade- level CSTs or EOC in either EOC mathematics, science, and/or history–social science) • Single DFA covers 9–11 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 32

  33. CST/CMA Answer Document Right inside • CMA section has: • Different subject icons from CST • Alternate row shading for the response bubbles • Three answer choices • Fewer number of questions 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 33

  34. CMA Grade 7 MathematicsAnswer Document Grade 7 math and Algebra I have different numbers of questions

  35. http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=8http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=8 CMA Middle School 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 35

  36. STS STS for Reading/Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2–11 STS for Mathematics in grades 2–7 STS for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11) If Algebra I course completed in 2009-10 school year STS for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11) If Geometry course completed in 2009-10 school year Students in grades 8 and 9 who are not taking Algebra I or Geometry courses take NOSTS math, but do take CST math. M 4, 15, 17 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 36

  37. Who Takes the STS? Required for Spanish-speaking English learners (EL), grades 2–11, who either: Receive instruction in Spanish; or Have been enrolled in a school in the U.S. less than 12 cumulative months. Not to be administered to English-only, I-FEP, or R-FEP students M 4, 15 Q 11 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 37

  38. STS and EL Variations M 20 • While English Learner Test Variations are available to ELs, they are NOT to be applied to the STS. • page 20, paragraph 1of the DC manual : “Matrix 2 includes variations available for testing English learners on the CSTs and the CMA—there are no English learner test variations for students taking the STS because those tests are administered in Spanish.” 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 38

  39. http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=2http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=2 STS Middle School 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 39 January 2009

  40. Multiple-Choice Tests Receive deliveryDist. 10–20 days before testing School 5–10 days before testing Train Inventory Distribute and track materials Prepare materials Ensure correct Master File and SGID Test Pack with complete labels Return for scoring Dist. 5 days after testing School 2 days after testing 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 40

  41. Before Multiple-Choice TestingAnswer Documents M 36, 58 • 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. 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 41

  42. During Multiple-Choice Testing M 50 • Use Directions for Administration (DFAs) correctly • Read “SAY” boxes exactly as written • Translate boxes with “T” ONLY (NO questions, prompts, or passages) 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 42

  43. During Multiple-Choice Testing M 50 Q 1, 13 • 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 # 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 43

  44. After Multiple-Choice TestingComplete Back of Answer Document M 34, 63 • 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 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 44

  45. 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 CAPA M 14 Q 9 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 45

  46. CAPA Observers Districts must double rate at a minimum of (10%) of the CAPA students per level/per site Double ratings are randomly selected Observers must markObserver and sign the answer document Examiner uses Pre-ID answer document Observer uses blank answer document M 48 Q 14 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 46

  47. 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 Preparing To Administer the CAPA 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 47 January 2010

  48. http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=6http://www.mavricmedia.com/startest/displayimage.php?album=23&pos=6 CAPA 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 48 January 2009

  49. After Testing M 40, 55, 57, 63 Q 15 Transcribe Braille and large print (or not processed) WriteVOIDon any answer document(s), with marks,not to be scored; return with nonscorables 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 49

  50. After TestingMaster File Sheets M 64, 93 Q 16 • Return with each school and district • Required: • Write “0” (zero), no blanks • If not tested, note that school did not test 2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 50

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