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PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTDISTRICT

2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop2010 STAR Pre-Test WorkshopSecondary SchoolsSecondary Schools

February 16, 2010February 16, 2010Educational Services Training RoomEducational Services Training Room

Testing Schedules

TestsTests Test DatesTest Dates Pick Up DatesPick Up Dates

77thth Grade Grade WritingWriting

3/2/103/2/10

3/3/10 Make-ups3/3/10 Make-ups

3/4/10 Warehouse 3/4/10 Warehouse pick uppick up

EAP EAP WritingWriting

3/2/10 – 3/31/103/2/10 – 3/31/104/1/10 Warehouse 4/1/10 Warehouse pick uppick up

Multiple-Multiple-ChoiceChoice

4/19/10 – 5/13/104/19/10 – 5/13/10Oversight Dates Oversight Dates 5/17/10 & 5/18/105/17/10 & 5/18/10

2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 4

ObjectivesObjectives

STAR coordinators will:STAR coordinators will:

• Follow correct, current STAR proceduresFollow correct, current STAR procedures

• Ensure all materials are handled securely and Ensure all materials are handled securely and appropriatelyappropriately

• Provide training and monitoringProvide training and monitoring

AgendaAgenda• Registration and Take QuizRegistration and Take Quiz• New for STAR 2010New for STAR 2010• STAR Coordinator ResponsibilitiesSTAR Coordinator Responsibilities• Writing TestsWriting Tests• California Standards Tests (CSTs)California Standards Tests (CSTs)• Early Assessment Program (EAP) TestsEarly Assessment Program (EAP) Tests• California Modified Assessment (CMA) California Modified Assessment (CMA) • Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS)Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS)• Multiple-Choice TestsMultiple-Choice Tests• California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA)California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA)• After TestingAfter Testing• Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers


STAR Site CoordinatorsSTAR Site Coordinators

January 2009

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New for STAR 2010New for STAR 2010OverviewOverview

• No 2010 STAR Pre-Test VideosNo 2010 STAR Pre-Test Videos ( (http://http://www.mavricmedia.com/startestwww.mavricmedia.com/startest))

• No audio CDsNo audio CDs• Changes to answer documents or test bookletsChanges to answer documents or test booklets

– Separate CMA answer documents for grades 8–11 Separate CMA answer documents for grades 8–11 – Section 7c, “Assessed with CMA”Section 7c, “Assessed with CMA”– Sections 8 and 9, “Ethnicity/Race”Sections 8 and 9, “Ethnicity/Race”– Version numbers on second and third pagesVersion numbers on second and third pages

• Additional CMA testsAdditional CMA tests– CMA for English–Language Arts (ELA) in grade 9CMA for English–Language Arts (ELA) in grade 9– CMA for Life Science in grade 10CMA for Life Science in grade 10– CMA for Algebra I in grades 7–11CMA for Algebra I in grades 7–11

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• No updated videos; no DVDs distributedNo updated videos; no DVDs distributed

• ““2010 STAR and CAPA” video access Web 2010 STAR and CAPA” video access Web page at page at http://http://www.mavricmedia.com/startestwww.mavricmedia.com/startest

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


New for STAR 2010New for STAR 2010Videos 2010Videos 2010

New for STAR 2010New for STAR 2010

• Changes to answer documents or test bookletsChanges to answer documents or test booklets– Separate CMA answer documents for grades Separate CMA answer documents for grades

8–11 8–11 – Students taking one or more CMA tests will need Students taking one or more CMA tests will need

to return a CMA to return a CMA ANDAND a CST answer document a CST answer document– Section 7c, “Assessed with CMA”Section 7c, “Assessed with CMA”

• StudentsStudents in grades 4–7 taking a in grades 4–7 taking a CMA must complete Section 7c CMA must complete Section 7c

• For grades 8–11, For grades 8–11, staffstaff must must complete Section 7c on the CSTcomplete Section 7c on the CST for each of the CMA takenfor each of the CMA taken

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Quiz (Q) #1

Answer Documents 2010Answer Documents 2010GRADE CST CMA

22 N/A

33 SeparateSeparate Separate / return bothSeparate / return both

4- 74- 7 Combined

8 - 118 - 11 SeparateSeparate Separate / return bothSeparate / return both

• 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.

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• Changes to answer documents or test Changes to answer documents or test bookletsbooklets– Sections 8 and 9,Sections 8 and 9,

“Ethnicity/Race”“Ethnicity/Race”• Make sure that Make sure that

students mark only students mark only one circle in Section 8.one circle in Section 8.

• Make sure studentsMake sure studentsmark at least one circlemark at least one circlein Section 9.in Section 9.

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Q 2


• Changes to answer documents or test Changes to answer documents or test bookletsbooklets– Version Version

numbers on numbers on second andsecond andthird pagesthird pages

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STAR Site Coordinator STAR Site Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

• Handle testing materialsHandle testing materials

– Ensure test securityEnsure test security

– Receive, inventory, store, distribute, Receive, inventory, store, distribute, track, collect, and return materialstrack, collect, and return materials

• Prevent errorsPrevent errors

• Verify materials are marked correctly to Verify materials are marked correctly to ensure correct student scoresensure correct student scores

• Return materials promptlyReturn materials promptly


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Writing TestsWriting Tests• CST and CMA CST and CMA

• ONLYONLY Grade 7Grade 7

• Give correct test (CST or CMA)Give correct test (CST or CMA)See bottom of responseSee bottom of responsebooklet and DFAbooklet and DFA

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2010 STAR Pre-Test Workshop || Slide 14 Q 4

Writing TestsWriting Tests• When?When?

– March 2March 2(makeup March 3)(makeup March 3)

– May 4 May 4 (makeup May 5)(makeup May 5)Only if not in Only if not in session March 2session March 2


After Writing TestingAfter Writing Testing• If the student used a word processor:If the student used a word processor:

– Mark A3, “Accommodations and Mark A3, “Accommodations and Modifications,” D or TModifications,” D or T

– If A3 is not marked, the test will not be If A3 is not marked, the test will not be processedprocessed

• Return all materials with either the Return all materials with either the scorables or nonscorablesscorables or nonscorables

• Return byReturn by– Sites: one day after testingSites: one day after testing– Districts: two days after testingDistricts: two days after testing


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Writing TestWriting Test

January 2009



STAR ProgramSTAR ProgramMultiple-Choice TestsMultiple-Choice Tests

• CSTsCSTs– Most students take CSTsMost students take CSTs

– Grades 2–11 unless taking CMA or CAPAGrades 2–11 unless taking CMA or CAPA

• CMACMA– Grades 3–11; varies by grade and content areaGrades 3–11; varies by grade and content area

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

• STSSTS– For Spanish-speaking English learnersFor Spanish-speaking English learners

– Grades 2–11 Grades 2–11

– Must also take CST and/or CMAMust also take CST and/or CMA


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California Standards Tests (CSTs)California Standards Tests (CSTs)• Grades 2–11 for most studentsGrades 2–11 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 end-of-course (EOC) Mathematics: grades 2–7 and end-of-course (EOC)

7–11 7–11 – Science: grades 5, 8, 10, and EOC 9–11Science: grades 5, 8, 10, and EOC 9–11– History–Social Science: grades 8, 11, and EOC 9–11History–Social Science: grades 8, 11, and EOC 9–11

• See “Allowable Test Variations, Accommodations and See “Allowable Test Variations, Accommodations and Modifications” at Modifications” at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sahttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa


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


• Grades 2–6: Grade-level test required• Grade 7: Grade 7 math test or Algebra I required• Grades 8–9: One of the following is required:

EOC CST for Mathematics; orCST for Summative High School Mathematics

(grade 9 only); orCST 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 is required:EOC CST for Mathematics; orCST for Summative High School MathematicsNo assessment required if not taking a

mathematics courseQ 7

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CST High SchoolCST High School

January 2009



Summative High School MathematicsSummative High School MathematicsStudents in grades 9–11 will take the CST for Students in grades 9–11 will take the CST for

Summative High School Mathematics if:Summative High School Mathematics if:– Previously completed Algebra I, Algebra II and Previously completed Algebra I, Algebra II and

Geometry courses (or Integrated Mathematics 3), Geometry courses (or Integrated Mathematics 3), and completing an advanced mathematics course and completing an advanced mathematics course this year;this year; oror

– Previously completed Algebra I, Algebra II and Previously completed Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry courses (or Integrated Mathematics 3), Geometry courses (or Integrated Mathematics 3), and are taking no mathematics course this year;and are taking no mathematics course this year; oror

– Previously took the CST for Summative High Previously took the CST for Summative High School Mathematics.School Mathematics.


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CST for ScienceCST for Science• Required grade-level scienceRequired grade-level science

– Grades 5, 8, 10: all students take grade-level testGrades 5, 8, 10: all students take grade-level test• Grades 9–11 EOCGrades 9–11 EOC

– Based on standards-based science course completed Based on standards-based science course completed during the school year or the previous summer, during the school year or the previous summer, whichever is more recentwhichever is more recent

– If more than one standards-based science taken, If more than one standards-based science taken, which test taken determined by districtwhich test taken determined by district

• Mark correct EOC test and version number on answer Mark correct EOC test and version number on answer documentdocument


Q 8

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Early Assessment ProgramEarly Assessment Program



• Grade 11 Grade 11 ONLYONLY• To receive status for ELA, students must complete:To receive status for ELA, students must complete:

– Writing essay in March; andWriting essay in March; and– CST multiple choice questions; andCST multiple choice questions; and– Additional EAP multiple choice questions.Additional EAP multiple choice questions.

• For mathematics, students must complete additional questions For mathematics, students must complete additional questions on the EOC Algebra II or Summative High School Mathematicson the EOC Algebra II or Summative High School Mathematics

• Students must mark Students must mark ONLYONLY ONEONE circle circle

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CMA Tests for 2010CMA Tests for 2010

• CMA for ELA in grades 3–9 CMA for ELA in grades 3–9 (added grade 9)(added grade 9)– CMA for Writing in grade 7CMA for Writing in grade 7

• CMA for Mathematics in grades 3–7CMA for Mathematics in grades 3–7• CMA for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11) CMA for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11) (new)(new)• CMA for Science in grades 5 and 8CMA for Science in grades 5 and 8• CMA for Life Science in grade 10 CMA for Life Science in grade 10 (new)(new)

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CMA Tests for 2011CMA Tests for 2011• CMA for ELA in grades 3–11CMA for ELA in grades 3–11

(add grades 10 and 11)(add grades 10 and 11)

• CMA for Mathematics in grades 3–7CMA for Mathematics in grades 3–7

• CMA for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11)CMA for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11)

• CMA for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11) CMA for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11) (new)(new)

• CMA for Science in grades 5 and 8CMA for Science in grades 5 and 8

• CMA for Life Science in grade 10CMA for Life Science in grade 10

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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 3–11Enrolled in grades 3–11– May take CMA for some subjects, CST for other subjectsMay take CMA for some subjects, CST for other subjects– 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• Allowable Testing Variations and Accommodations for the 2010 Allowable Testing Variations and Accommodations for the 2010

CMA is available on the STAR Web site at CMA is available on the STAR Web site at http://www.startest.org/pdfs/CMA.acc_table.2010.dochttp://www.startest.org/pdfs/CMA.acc_table.2010.doc


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CMA Materials for 2010CMA Materials for 2010• CMA for Grades 4–7CMA for Grades 4–7

CST and CMA in same answer documentCST and CMA in same answer document

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

• CMA for Grades 8–11CMA for Grades 8–11– Separate answer documents and test bookletsSeparate answer documents and test booklets– Must return CST answer document (all students Must return CST answer document (all students

will take one or more grade- level CSTs or EOC in will take one or more grade- level CSTs or EOC in either EOC mathematics, science, and/or history–either EOC mathematics, science, and/or history–social science)social science)

– Single DFA covers 9–11Single DFA covers 9–11


CST/CMA Answer DocumentCST/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


CMA Grade 7 MathematicsCMA Grade 7 MathematicsAnswer DocumentAnswer Document

Grade 7 math and Algebra I have different numbers of questions


CMA Middle SchoolCMA Middle School


STSSTS

• STS for Reading/Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2–11STS for Reading/Language Arts (RLA) in grades 2–11• STS for Mathematics in grades 2–7STS for Mathematics in grades 2–7• STS for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11)STS for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11)

– If Algebra I course completed in 2009-10 school yearIf Algebra I course completed in 2009-10 school year

• STS for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11)STS for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11) If Geometry course completed in 2009-10 school yearIf Geometry course completed in 2009-10 school year

Students in grades 8 and 9 who are not taking Algebra Students in grades 8 and 9 who are not taking Algebra I or Geometry courses take I or Geometry courses take NONO STS math, but do STS math, but do take CST math.take CST math.


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Who Takes the STS?Who Takes the STS?

• Required for Spanish-speaking English learners Required for Spanish-speaking English learners (EL), grades 2–11, who either:(EL), grades 2–11, who either:

– Receive instruction in Spanish; orReceive instruction in Spanish; or

– Have been enrolled in a school in the U.S. Have been enrolled in a school in the U.S. less than 12 cumulative months. less than 12 cumulative months.

• Not to be administered to English-only, I-FEP, Not to be administered to English-only, I-FEP, or R-FEP studentsor R-FEP students


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Q 11

STS and EL VariationsSTS and EL Variations

• While English Learner Test Variations are available While English Learner Test Variations are available to ELs, they are NOT to be applied to the STS.to ELs, they are NOT to be applied to the STS.– page 20, paragraph 1of the DC manual : “Matrix page 20, paragraph 1of the DC manual : “Matrix

2 includes variations available for testing English 2 includes variations available for testing English learners on the CSTs and the CMA—there are no learners on the CSTs and the CMA—there are no English learner test variations for students taking English learner test variations for students taking the STS because those tests are administered in the STS because those tests are administered in Spanish.”Spanish.”

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STS Middle SchoolSTS Middle School

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Receive deliveryDist. 10–20 days before testingSchool 5–10 days before testing

Test

Return for scoringDist. 5 days after testingSchool 2 days after testing

Train

Multiple-Choice TestsMultiple-Choice Tests

Inventory

Prepare materials

Distribute and track materials

Ensure correct Master File and SGID

Pack with complete labels


Before Multiple-Choice TestingBefore Multiple-Choice TestingAnswer 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 at leastMake sure students mark at least

one circle in Section 9. one circle in Section 9.


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During Multiple-Choice TestingDuring Multiple-Choice Testing

• Use Directions for Administration (DFAs) Use Directions for Administration (DFAs) correctlycorrectly– Read “SAY” boxes exactly as writtenRead “SAY” boxes exactly as written– Translate boxes with “T” ONLY Translate boxes with “T” ONLY

(NO questions, prompts, or(NO questions, prompts, or

passages)passages)


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During Multiple-Choice TestingDuring Multiple-Choice Testing• Give correct test booklets and answer Give correct test booklets and answer

documents to students (e.g. grade 7 math or documents to students (e.g. grade 7 math or Algebra I to grade 7)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 #

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After Multiple-Choice TestingAfter Multiple-Choice TestingComplete 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 has P” student used an audio CD presentation has

been removedbeen removed• A4 A4 English Learner Test VariationsEnglish Learner Test Variations

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• 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 For students with significant cognitive disabilities

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

CAPACAPA


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CAPA ObserversCAPA Observers

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

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

documentdocument• Examiner uses Pre-ID answer documentExaminer uses Pre-ID answer document• Observer uses blank answer documentObserver uses blank answer document


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Observers must mark Observers must mark sectionssections

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 ID12 - SSID12 - SSID

Preparing To Administer the CAPAPreparing To Administer the CAPA


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CAPACAPA

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After TestingAfter Testing

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

• WriteWrite VOIDVOID on any answer on any answer document(s), with marks,document(s), with marks,not to be scored; return not to be scored; return with nonscorableswith nonscorables


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After TestingAfter TestingMaster File SheetsMaster File Sheets

• Return with each school and districtReturn with each school and district

• Required:Required:– Write “0” (zero), no blanksWrite “0” (zero), no blanks– If not tested, note that school did not testIf not tested, note that school did not test


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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 schoolschool


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Complete Labels CorrectlyComplete Labels Correctly

Both district and school counts required


Q 17

Do NOT Do NOT mark here!!!mark here!!!

• Item and Estimated Time ChartsItem and Estimated Time Charts– CST, CMA, CAPA, STS: untimedCST, CMA, CAPA, STS: untimed

• CST, CMA, CAPA, STS CST, CMA, CAPA, STS – Administered during same testing windowAdministered during same testing window

• CST and CMA WritingCST and CMA Writing– Tests administered on specific date onlyTests administered on specific date only

• CAPACAPA– Allow time to assemble manipulatives Allow time to assemble manipulatives

– Start testing early in testing window. Start testing early in testing window.

SchedulingScheduling

Scheduling Considerations & Scheduling Considerations & Best Practices!Best Practices!

• Promote positive attitudesPromote positive attitudes

• Middle of the weekMiddle of the week

• Avoid days before/after vacations or Avoid days before/after vacations or important school functionsimportant school functions

• Mornings generally recommendedMornings generally recommended

Scheduling Considerations & Scheduling Considerations & Best Practices!Best Practices!

• One test session per day bestOne test session per day best– Consider the rigor of the testing sessionsConsider the rigor of the testing sessions

• Provide for all test variationsProvide for all test variations– Test examiners must know what will be Test examiners must know what will be

provided and to which studentsprovided and to which students– Plan for the individual and small-group testingPlan for the individual and small-group testing

• Make use of all site and district staffMake use of all site and district staff

Scheduling Considerations & Best Scheduling Considerations & Best Practices!Practices!

• Testing all grade level/subject area Testing all grade level/subject area students at the same time during the students at the same time during the same day bestsame day best

• Same teacher/same seat bestSame teacher/same seat best

• Schedule the time for make-upsSchedule the time for make-ups

Scheduling Considerations & Best Scheduling Considerations & Best Practices!Practices!

• What will reduce anxiety in teachers and What will reduce anxiety in teachers and studentsstudents

• Schedule around the test Schedule around the test

– How can noise disruption be avoidedHow can noise disruption be avoided

• How will make-up testing be as effective as How will make-up testing be as effective as during the regular scheduleduring the regular schedule

Test PartsTest Parts• Each subject of the CST and CMA is divided into Each subject of the CST and CMA is divided into

“parts.” Each part must be administered in a “parts.” Each part must be administered in a single sitting.single sitting.

• CST test parts SHOULD be administered CST test parts SHOULD be administered contiguously without another test interrupting. contiguously without another test interrupting.

• Refer to your Coordinator’s Challenge matrix to Refer to your Coordinator’s Challenge matrix to be certain that you have scheduled all parts of all be certain that you have scheduled all parts of all tests.tests.

CST TimesCST Times• Estimates of the time required by most studentsEstimates of the time required by most students• Plan for students who might run over on CSTs or Plan for students who might run over on CSTs or

CMA.CMA.

Coordinator’s ChallengeCoordinator’s Challenge• SecuritySecurity

• CommunicationCommunication

• Quality ControlQuality Control


• Positive Test EnvironmentPositive Test Environment


• SecuritySecurity

District Accuracy Check and Pack-up PlanDistrict Accuracy Check and Pack-up Plan

• To increase the accuracy of our data by To increase the accuracy of our data by increased Oversight without increasing costs increased Oversight without increasing costs to the district or reducing quality of testing at to the district or reducing quality of testing at the sites.the sites.

• Finalize Oversight review at the sites (vs. Finalize Oversight review at the sites (vs. centrally) and utilize all of Educational centrally) and utilize all of Educational Services to inspect answer documents.Services to inspect answer documents.

• This will streamline the process, allowing for This will streamline the process, allowing for 19 testing days while achieving our data 19 testing days while achieving our data accuracy goal. accuracy goal.

District Accuracy Check and Pack-up Plan (Con’t)District Accuracy Check and Pack-up Plan (Con’t)

• Sites will be required to organize student Sites will be required to organize student answer documents for ease of Oversight answer documents for ease of Oversight review (Assessment Division will distribute review (Assessment Division will distribute all procedures, timeframes, etc. to support all procedures, timeframes, etc. to support new processes).new processes).

• Sites will be required to provide resources Sites will be required to provide resources to perform Zangle look-ups for missing to perform Zangle look-ups for missing student data.student data.

District Accuracy Check and Pack-up Plan (Con’t)District Accuracy Check and Pack-up Plan (Con’t)

• District Office personnel will be trained in all District Office personnel will be trained in all requirements of the Oversight procedure, and requirements of the Oversight procedure, and they will be provided with an inspection they will be provided with an inspection checklist.checklist.

• Upon completion and sign-off of Oversight at Upon completion and sign-off of Oversight at the site, the inspection and packaging of the site, the inspection and packaging of materials will be complete and ready for materials will be complete and ready for pickup and delivery directly to the PSUSD pickup and delivery directly to the PSUSD warehouse.warehouse.

Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers


Thank you!!!Thank you!!!
