Before we begin,
please make yourself
comfortable and
complete the
STAR Pre-Test Quiz
Standardized Testing and
Reporting (STAR) Program
Pre-Test Workshop
January 2013
Objectives
STAR coordinators will:
• Follow current STAR procedures
properly.
• Ensure all materials are handled
securely and appropriately.
• Train site coordinators to conduct
testing consistently.
Handout (H) Page 1
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Agenda
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Introductions
Objectives and agenda
New for STAR 2013
STAR coordinator responsibilities
Writing tests
Multiple-choice tests
California Standards Tests (CSTs)
BREAK
H1
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Agenda (after break)
• California Modified Assessment (CMA)
• Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS)
• California Alternate Performance
Assessment (CAPA)
• After testing
• Expedited return of results
• Summary
• Early Assessment Program (EAP) tests
H1
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NEW FOR STAR 2013
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New for STAR 2013
• Emphasis on heightened security
 New security affidavit
• New and updated videos
• Answer docs:
 No CBEDS (section 14),
collected in CALPADS
 No ASAM
 No SEID
 English-learner program
participation (section 17)
definitions changes
 CAPA Section A1 added
• STS for dual immersion
• Expedited return of results
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Coordinator Manual (M)
Pages 2, 116
DISTRICT AND SITE
COORDINATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
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District Coordinators’ Responsibilities
Q1
• #1 Responsibility—Security
M 10, 30
No unauthorized electronic devices
used in classroom during testing
 For testing purposes, any electronic device
that is not specifically designated as an
accommodation or modification in the
student’s IEP or Section 504 plan is
unauthorized.
Security audits to occur
H2
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Security Audits
• At randomly selected schools and district offices
• Before, during, or after testing
• Are materials secure, accounted for, and
locked up when not in use?
• Are correct administrative procedures being
followed? For example:
 Instructional materials have been removed or
covered.
 Students are not being coached through the
exams.
 Only appropriate accommodations and/or
modifications are being provided, et. al.
 No unauthorized electronic devices are being
used.
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District Coordinators’ Responsibilities
• #2 Responsibility—Train Coordinators:
Emphasis on heightened security
New and updated videos
Additions to DFAs
Room sign with reminder of no
electronic devices
 To be posted in clear view of students
 Included in District Coordinator kit
 Available on startest.org
 Can be photocopied
H2
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M 30
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Video
• Site Coordinator video, General, first
part about security only
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STAR Site Coordinator Responsibilities
M 48
• Train examiners.
• Ensure examiners READ and sign
affidavits. Coordinator retains.
• Prevent errors.
• Secure test materials.
• Verify materials are marked
correctly to ensure correct
student scores.
• Guarantee correct enrollment counts.
• Return materials promptly.
H2
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Site Coordinators: Train Examiners
M 50−52
• READ and sign affidavits.
• Emphasize NO unauthorized electronic
devices.
• MAKE SURE CORRECT TESTS ARE GIVEN.
• Students who are not testing may not stay in
the classroom where a test is being
administered.
• If students need to be taken to another room
to finish testing, BE SURE THEY ARE
ESCORTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF.
Do not allow students to walk to another
room with test materials by themselves.
H2
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Site Coordinators
Train Examiners (cont.)
M 50−52
• Examiners CANNOT:
Review test questions before, during,
or after testing.
Check students’ answers including
(but not limited to):
1. Advise students of wrong answer or to check
an answer; or
2. Withhold answer docs until students
demonstrate they have the right answers.
H2
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Site Coordinators
Train Examiners (cont.)
M 50−52
Examiners shall monitor students throughout
testing to make sure students are:
On correct part
Not going on to other parts or back to a
previously completed part
Not skipping a question on their answer
document (so that they are off by one or
more)
Not using unauthorized electronic devices
during testing session
H2
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Site Coordinators
Train Examiners (cont.)
• Examiners shall ensure there is enough
time to complete a part before
beginning the part.
Training tips
H2
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Other District STAR Coordinator
Responsibilities
M 9, 20, 28−31
• Receive, count, store,
distribute, track, collect, count
and return materials.
• Coordinate testing schedule.
• Coordinate collection of
demographic data.
Pre-ID (preferred)
Or hand-mark answer
documents
Complete the Demographic
Fields Form (if needed)
H2
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WRITING TESTS
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Writing Tests
M 32–36, 53–58
• Writing tests are required.
 CST and CMA
 Grades 4 and 7
• Examiners need to ensure
correct test (CST or CMA) given.
 Check IEPs to determine
whether CST or CMA.
 See bottom of
response booklet
and DFA.
H3
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Writing Tests
• When in 2013?
 March 5
(makeup March 6)
 May 7
(makeup May 8)
Only if not in
session March 5
H3
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M6
Before Writing Essay:
Section 1
• All students must complete, even if
Pre-ID was used.
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After Writing Test
Q2
M 35–36, 57–58
If the student used a word processor:
• Mark Section A3, “Accommodations and
Modifications,” D or T.
 If A3 is not marked, the test will not be scored
• Print out pages and write name of student,
school, and district on back of each page.
• Place print-out inside Writing Response
Booklet.
• Return with scorables.
H3
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After Writing Test (cont.)
If a student with an accommodation, wrote
response on loose-leaf paper or in large
print or in braille document:
• Essay must be transcribed into Writing
Response booklet or it will not be scored.
• Mark A3, Accommodations.
 B if student wrote on separate paper
 G if student used braille
 H if student used large print
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After Writing Test (cont.)
M 35–36, 57–58
• Return all materials with either the
scorables (if student given test) or
nonscorables (if student not given test).
• Return by:
Sites: 1 day after testing
Districts: 2 days after testing
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MULTIPLE-CHOICE TESTS
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STAR Program Multiple-Choice Tests
• CSTs
M3
 All students take CSTs unless taking CMA or
CAPA
 Grades 2–11
• CMA
 Grades 3–11; varies by grade and content area
 Must have IEP and meet eligibility criteria
• STS
 For Spanish-speaking English-learners and for
English-speaking Spanish-learners (purchased
separately)
 Grades 2–11
 MUST also take CST and/or CMA
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Before Multiple-Choice Testing
• Receive boxes:
 All boxes may not come in single delivery.
 Before signing receipt, check number of
boxes.
• Prep answer documents:
 2013 only
 No copying
 Provide examiners with information about
which demographics are to be completed.
 Ensure correct NPS code.
H4
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Before Multiple-Choice Testing (Cont’d)
• Confirm which tests each student takes.
• Confirm any accommodations or modifications
students will use and where they will be tested.
• Prepare materials:
 Test booklets
 No. 2 pencils
 Scratch paper
 Rulers, if required (used with regular-print
booklets only)
 Signs
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During Multiple-Choice Testing
• Monitor for use of unauthorized
electronic devices.
• Give correct test booklets and answer
documents to students whose names are on
answer documents.
• Make sure students are taking the correct test
and marking answers in the correct section of
the answer document.
• Ensure students complete all parts of each
test.
H5
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During Multiple-Choice Testing (cont.)
• Give breaks only at end of a part as indicated
by stop sign.
• Mark answer documents:
 Correctly mark test name
 Note: if the test name is not marked, the test
will not be scored. Tests that are hand
scored in the fall do not go into API/AYP.
 Correctly mark version #
H5
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At Start of Testing: Section 1
• All students must complete, even if
Pre-ID was used.
• At start of end-of-course testing,
mark EOC test name:
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During Multiple-Choice Testing (cont.)
• Use Directions for Administration (DFAs)
correctly.
 Read ALL “SAY” boxes
exactly as written.
 Be sure to read and complete
“First Day of Testing” section
with students.
 ONLY translate boxes
with “T” (NO CST/CMA/STS
questions, prompts, or
passages may be translated).
 Grades 9−11 are in single DFA
for each test: CST, CMA, STS.
H5
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During Multiple-Choice Testing (cont.)
• Schedule breaks
Ensure there is enough time to
complete a part before beginning the
part.
See DFA for more information on
breaks.
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CALIFORNIA STANDARDS
TESTS (CSTs)
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California Standards Tests (CSTs)
• Grades 2–11
• Unless taking CMA or CAPA
• Subjects tested:
M 37–40, 59–62
 English–Language Arts (ELA): all grades;
writing for grades 4 and 7
 Mathematics: grades 2–7 and end-of-course
(EOC) grades 7–11
Note: Rulers used for grade 2 CST only
 Science: grades 5, 8, 10, and EOC 9–11
 History–Social Science: grades 8, 11, and EOC
9–11
H6
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Who Takes Which CST for Mathematics?
M 14–17, 84
• Grades 2–6: Grade-level test required
Note: Rulers used for grade 2 CST ONLY
• Grade 7: Grade-level mathematics
test or Algebra I required
H6
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Who Takes Which CST for Mathematics?
Q5
M 14–17, 84
• Grade 8: One of the following is
required:
CST for General Mathematics (if no
math course or completing a course for
which there is not an EOC mathematics
CST); or
Algebra I; or
Geometry; or
Algebra II; or
Integrated Math 1, 2, or 3
H6
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Who Takes Which CST for Mathematics?
Q 3, 4
M 14–17, 84
• Grade 9: One of the following is required:
 CST for General Mathematics (if no math
course or completing a course for which there
is not an EOC mathematics CST); or
 EOC mathematics CST; or
 CST for Summative High School Mathematics
• Grades 10–11: One of the following is required:
 EOC mathematics CST; or
 CST for Summative High School Mathematics
 No assessment required if not taking a
mathematics course UNLESS eligible to take
Summative High School Mathematics
H6
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Summative High School Mathematics
Q3
M 14−17
• Students in grades 9–11 will take the CST
for Summative High School Mathematics
based on:
Completion of Algebra I, Geometry, AND
Algebra II courses in previous years; or
Completion of course aligned with
Integrated Math 3 blueprint in a
previous year; or
Previously took the CST for Summative
High School Mathematics.
H6
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Mark Correct Mathematics Test Taken . . .
. . . or student will not receive a SCORE.
Also include correct version number.
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Video
• Site Coordinator video, CST HS video
through math only
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CST for Science
• Required grade-level science
M 15, 18
 Grades 5, 8, 10: all students shall take the
grade-level test.
 Found in grade-level test booklets: no need to
order separately.
 Students in grade 10 shall also take an end-ofcourse science test:
 If enrolled in standards-based science
course
 EOC test booklets must be ordered
separately
H6
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CST for Science
• Grades 9–11 EOC
 Completed an applicable science
course in the 2012 summer
session or will complete it during
2012–13 school year:
 Review state blueprints.
 Review curriculum.
 Determine which, if any, EOC
science CST students in each
course will take.
 Mark correct EOC test and
version number on the answer
document.
H6
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M 15, 18, 85
CST for History-Social Science
• Grades 8, 11 required
• EOC World History, grades 9−11
M 19, 85
Students in grade 11 who are
completing a world history course will
take BOTH the U.S. History test AND the
EOC CST for World History.
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BREAK
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CALIFORNIA MODIFIED
ASSESSMENT (CMA)
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CMA Participation Criteria
M 13, 15, 17–18, 74–75, 85
• Have an IEP
• Meet the SBE-adopted eligibility criteria
• Previously took CST and scored below
basic or far below basic
• Previously took CAPA and scored proficient
or advanced in previous 2 years
• See full participation criteria:
 STAR District and Test Site Coordinator Manual
 http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/participcriteria.asp
H7
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CMA Participation Criteria (cont.)
M 13, 15, 17–18, 74–75, 85
• ANNUALLY, IEP specifies:
 Whether the student takes the CMA or the CST
with appropriate accommodations and/or
modifications, regardless of previous CMA
performance levels
 CMA subject(s)
 Variations and/or accommodations
• Examiners should check the student’s IEP
to see whether and which CMA test the
student should take.
H7
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CMA Participation
M 13, 15, 17–18, 74–75, 85
• No additional modifications are
allowed.
If modifications needed, student should
take CST with modifications.
• Enrolled in grades 3–11.
• May take the CMA for some subjects,
CST for other subjects.
• Must take grade-level CSTs when a
CMA is not offered.
H7
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CMA Tests for 2013
Q 4 • CMA for ELA in grades 3–11 M 13, 15, 17–18, 74–75, 85
 CMA for Writing in grades 4 and 7
• CMA for Mathematics in grades 3–7
• CMA for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11)
• CMA for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11)
 Note: If CMA students in grades 8 or 9 are NOT
taking Algebra I or Geometry, the IEP should
designate the appropriate CST math test
accordingly. There is no CMA for General
Mathematics.
• CMA for Science in grades 5 and 8
• CMA for Life Science in grade 10
*Required History–Social Science for
grades 8 and 11 MUST be taken with CST.
H8
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2013 CMA Materials for Grades 3−7
• CMA booklets for grade 3:
M 37–39
 Separate scorable test booklet
 If no CST taken, return CST test booklet with
nonscorables.
• CMA for grades 4–7:
 CST and CMA in same answer document
 Grade 5 ONLY allows calculator
(if written into the IEP).
• If both CST and CMA taken, must
mark Section 7c for CMA tests
taken.
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2013 CMA Materials for Grades 8−11
• CMA for grades 8 and 11
 Must order both CST and CMA grade-level test
booklets for each student taking one or more CMA
exams.
 All students MUST take the CST History–Social
Science in grade 8 and U.S. History in grade 11.
• CMA for grades 9 and 10
 Order the grade-level CMA test booklets for only
the CMA tests to be administered.
 Order CST only if needed.
 Students in grades 9 and 10 may take only CMA
(ELA, Algebra I, Geometry, grade 10 Life
Science).
H8
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2013 CMA Materials for Grades 8−11
(cont.)
M 20–21, 37–39
• Answer docs separate from CSTs
• If Pre-ID’d:
For grades 8–11, if at least one CMA test
is pre-identified for a student, the student
will receive both the CMA and the CST
pre-identified answer documents.
Return only used answer documents for
scoring.
• If NOT Pre-ID’d:
Answer documents sent based on test
booklets ordered.
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CST/CMA Answer Document
Right side of inside of answer doc grades 4−7
M 129
CMA section has:
• Different subject
icons from CST
• Alternate row
shading for the
response
bubbles
• Three options
choices
• Fewer number
of questions
H9
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CMA Grade 7 Answer Document
Mathematics Section
• Grade 7 mathematics and Algebra I have
different numbers of questions
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Video
• CMA 7-11 Video
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STANDARDS-BASED
TESTS IN SPANISH (STS)
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Who Takes the STS?
M 14–15
• Required for Spanish-speaking English
learners (ELs), grades 2–11, who either:
Receive instruction in Spanish
regardless of the length of time they
have been enrolled in schools in the
U.S. or one of its territories; or
Have been enrolled in a school in the
U.S. or one of its territories less than
12 cumulative months.
H 10
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Who Takes the STS?
M 14–15
• As an option, districts may also test
Spanish-speaking ELs in grades 2–
11 who are not receiving instruction
in Spanish.
H 10
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Other STS Stipulations
• Students taking the STS must also
take CSTs or the CMA.
• Students who take CAPA do NOT
take STS.
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2013 STS Materials
Q5
M 14-15
• STS for Reading/Language Arts (RLA) in grades
2–11
• STS for Mathematics in grades 2–7
 Rulers for grades 2 and 5
• STS for Algebra I (EOC for grades 7–11)
• STS for Geometry (EOC for grades 8–11)
Students in grades 8 and 9 who are not taking
Algebra I or Geometry courses take NO STS
mathematics, but do take the appropriate CST
end-of-course mathematics test.
H 10
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Video
• Site Coordinator video, STS
Elementary
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CALIFORNIA ALTERNATE
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
(CAPA)
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CAPA
M 13, 15
• Performance-based, one-on-one test
• For students with significant
cognitive disabilities unable to take
the CSTs even with accommodations
and/or modifications or the CMA with
accommodations
• Student must have an IEP
• IEP specifies CAPA and level
• Do not take STS
H 11
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CAPA Answer Document
• Use only 2013 answer document.
• Ensure correct CAPA Level
is marked in 7a.
• Level I only can have 5 as a score.
H 11
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M 13, 15
CAPA Observers
M 49–50, 140
Q6
• Districts must double-rate at a minimum of ten
percent (10%) of the CAPA students per level, per
site (including NPS).
• Double ratings are randomly selected.
• Observers must mark Observer and BOTH
examiners and observers must sign their
separate answer documents.
H 11
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Preparing To Administer the CAPA
Observer’s Answer Doc
Use blank from overage.
Observers must mark
sections
1 – Name, etc.
3 – Date of Birth
5 – Name
6 – Gender
7a – CAPA Level
7b – Grade
11 – Student ID
12a – SSID
H 11
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Video
• Site Coordinator video, CAPA
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AFTER TESTING
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After Testing
• Paperwork
Complete back of answer document.
Transcribe voided answer documents.
Complete SGID.
Complete Master File.
• Pack: scorables vs. nonscorables
Attach correct shipping labels.
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After Testing
Answer Documents
• Train examiners to:
Erase NOTHING in answer circles.
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After Testing
Answer Documents (cont.)
• Avoid teaching students in second
and third grade to mark through
answer circles to eliminate answers.
Such marks MAY NOT be erased by
adults.
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After Testing
Complete Back of Answer Document
• A1 DO NOT complete without CDE notification M 41, 134,
Inside back
• A2 Special Conditions
cover
• A3 Accommodations and Modifications
 Part a: mark “IEP” and/or “Section 504 plan” to
indicate which program/plan student has,
WHETHER USED ACCOMMODATIONS OR
MODIFICATIONS OR NOT.
Note: IEP is required to take CMA, CAPA.
 Part b, mark codes for all accommodations
student used as specified in IEP and/or 504 plan.
• A4 English Learner Test Variations
 For each test, what was actually used
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16a—Disability Code
Q7
H 12
• If not in Pre-ID, mark after testing.
• For CST and STS:
 Mark “000” if no IEP; or
 Disability Code from IEP.
• For CMA and CAPA:
 Disability code is
REQUIRED.
 “000” not valid
for CMA or CAPA.
 Also, be sure to mark the “IEP” or
“504 Plan” circle in section A3a
even if the student does not use
any accommodations or modifications.
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M 120–21
CAUTION
Q7
• If no disability is marked, but
CMA answer circles have marks,
Or CAPA answer doc is completed:
Disability defaults to “unknown.”
Must be corrected during Demographic
Data Corrections or not counted as
participating in API/AYP.
H 12
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After Testing
• Transcribe
Braille and large print (or not processed)
 In Section A3 on the back of the
answer document mark
“G” or “H.”
Damaged answer documents
VOID
 Write
on
front of answer document(s)
and return with nonscorables.
H 13
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School and Grade Identification Sheet (SGID)
Q 8, 10
M 25, 92
• Complete for each set of
answer documents or test
booklets.
Pre-printed
• Check counts to be accurate;
include docs of students not
tested with reason why in A2.
• Place on answer documents for
correct:
 Grade
 School
 Processing stops
if not correct.
H 14
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SGID (cont.)
• Make sure the REQUIRED fields are completed to
ensure accurate processing.
 Test
 Grade
 Mark only one
 For CST/CMA, STS only
 Number of documents
 Test start date=first day of testing within window
 Used by CDE accountability office
 School code
 NOT pre-slugged
 For home/hospital or independent study, enter
7-digit district code
H 14
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Q 9, 10
After Testing
Master File Sheets
M 67, 94
• Return for each school and district.
• Check counts of answer docs and SGIDs
to be accurate.
• Required with scorables if materials were
ordered:
 Write “0” (zero), no
blanks, for each item
ordered.
 If not tested, note that
school did not test.
H 15
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Home/Hospital/Independent Study
• On answer document, A3, mark as
accommodation “M” if home/hospital.
• On SGID enter correct home
hospital/independent study school code =
same as 7-digit county district code.
• If test booklets/answer documents
ordered, but those with that school code
did not test, must return Master File Sheet
with zeros next to each unused, ordered
item.
H 15
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Nonpublic School Answer
Documents
M 26, 41–42
• Put on answer doc each NPS unique
school code.
• Put under SGID with 0000001 school
code.
• Return with district materials.
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After Testing
Which Answer Documents to Return
• Return answer documents for students
with special conditions identified
in Section A2.
• Must return CST and/or CMA answer
documents only if test taken.
 Students taking CMA in grades 8 or 11 must
return CST answer document.
• If no CST, CMA, CAPA, or STS test taken,
securely destroy Pre-ID answer
documents.
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After Testing: What to Return
• All students enrolled on the first day of
testing must return an answer document.
• Must return the secure CST and STS DFAs
for grade 2 with nonscorables.
• Return used grades 2 and 3 test booklets
with scorables.
• Must return all CAPA Examiner’s Manuals
with nonscorables.
• Must return all grade 4−11 complete test
booklets and unused grades 2, 3 test
booklets with nonscorables. If only cover or
part returned, considered security breach.
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After Testing: Pack and Return
• Return all documents within an
administration in same
shipment.
• Separate scorables (with SGID)
from nonscorables: make sure
grade on answer documents
matches grade on SGID.
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M 35, 41, 46
Late Material Return
• Contact STAR TAC.
• Indicate school and district with
returns.
• If late scorables: Depending on stage
of processing at scoring center,
there may be a fee to process.
• Late returns are considered a
security breach.
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EXPEDITED RETURN OF
RESULTS
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Expedited Return of
CST & CMA Results
Q 10
• Results available within 2–3 weeks of receipt of
materials at scoring center
 QC process for early tests before results
release.
• Scorable materials must be complete and include
all information, including accurate SGID.
• Downloadable file from STAR Management
System:
 Receive an e-mail notification of a link to a
data file.
 File will include only a subset of fields.
 Use with caution: final results subject to
change.
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SUMMARY & QUIZ
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Summary
• What’s New?
• Responsibilities,
including security
& training
• Writing tests
• Multiple-choice
tests
•
•
•
•
•
•
CSTs
CMA
STS
CAPA
After testing
Expedited return of
results
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Quiz Answers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
D
A
C
C
A
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. B
10.B
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For more information, go to:
• http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/
• http://www.startest.org/
• Or call the STAR Technical
Assistance Center at 800-955-2954
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Next…
EARLY ASSESSMENT
PROGRAM (EAP)
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2013 EAP Updates
• Security is Important
– Only staff administering the tests should
have access to them.
– Students must return all essay topic
booklets and they must be returned.
– No electronic devices during testing
• EAP Information
– www.calstate.edu/eap
– www.csusuccess.org
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