STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TEST, 10th EDITION (SAT-10)
Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
Test Chairperson Training
February 4 and 6, 2015
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Agenda
• Registration
• Sign-in
• SAT-10, K-2 District-wide
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Schedule of Activities and Who’s Tested
Preparing for Testing
Review of the SAT-10 Program Guide
Training Test Administrators and Proctors
Test Security
Administering the Test
Returning Materials
Questions and Answers
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Key Dates
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March 5
ID Header Sheets preprinted by ITS
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April 1-7
SAT-10 materials delivered to schools
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April 10
Deadline for schools to conduct training sessions
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April 13-17
Testing window for visually impaired students
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April 13
Sentence Reading subtest: Kindergarten
Reading Comprehension subtest: Grades 1 and 2
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April 14
Mathematics subtest: Kindergarten
Mathematics: Problem Solving subtest: Grades 1 and 2
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April 15-17
Make-up testing for all grade levels
Program Guide pg. 2
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Key Dates, Continued
• April 17-21
Hand deliver all “To Be Scored” and “Not To Be
Scored” documents directly to the Test Distribution
Center (TDC) by 3:30 p.m.
• May 1
Deadline for submitting missing materials/security
investigations
Program Guide pg. 2
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STUDENTS TO BE TESTED
• All kindergarten, grade 1 and 2 students in the
district, including:
– English Language Learners (ELLs)
regardless of time in an ESOL
program; and
– Most students with disabilities
• Home Education Program Students (Location
#8015)
• Miami-Dade Online Academy Students
(Location #7001).
Program Guide pg. 3
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The only students who may be
exempted are:
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Students with disabilities who have a current Individual Education
Plan (IEP) that specifies the student is exempt from standardized
testing;
OR
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Student who has a temporary physical disability (e.g., broken arm)
or temporary emotional problem, (e.g., recent death in the family).
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Students designated exempt from standardized testing on the IEP.
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Students who are visually impaired and the test format is not
available.
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List exempt students on the Record of Absences, Exemptions and
Invalidations form.
Division of Special Education,
305-995-1721
Program Guide pg. 5
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OPT(ional) Field Codes
Code
Code Description
Category of Student
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Not Tested- ExemptExceptional
Students with disabilities who have a current
IEP that specifies no standardized testing.
Exempt students with disabilities may be
assessed with an alternate assessment
procedure.
H
Not Tested- Other
Any student who was present during the
administration of the SAT-10 but did not
participate because of a temporary physical
disability (Section 504) (e.g., broken arm),
emotional problem (e.g., recent death in the
family) or test format not available.
Program
Guide 10
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ACCOMMODATIONS
• Determine which students need accommodations.
• Any student with accommodations documented on an IEP
must receive them.
• Review accommodations for LEP students on page 4 in the
program guide.
• Review accommodations for students with disabilities on
pages 5-6 in the program guide.
Program Guide pgs. 4-6
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Test Chairperson Responsibilities
– Preparing for Testing
• Carefully check all received testing materials and make sure
quantities are sufficient.
– Secure materials in an access-restricted area.
– Ensure that a list of students entering on or after March 5 is
maintained.
• Make testing room arrangements.
• Inform parents of testing schedule.
• Sort and arrange testing materials for each test administrator.
• Prepare teacher count sheets.
• Account for and distribute testing materials each day of testing.
Program Guide pgs. 7, 29-33
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Test Chairperson Responsibilities
– Preparing for Testing Continued
• Train test administrators and proctors on the
following:
• Who must be tested
• Testing schedule
• Administration Procedures
• Test room conditions
• Following the script for administering the SAT-10
• Handling special considerations such as invalidations and
absences
• Procedures to account for and handle
secure test materials
• Test security video
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Program Guide pgs. 7, 26-28
A Note about Testing Time
• The times provided for the SAT-10 are
approximate times only, and should be
appropriate for most standard
curriculum students.
• Students who need additional time to
complete the assessment should be
allowed to finish the test.
• Accommodations may be provided to
students with disabilities and LEP
students, as determined appropriate.
Program Guide pgs. 10-11
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Testing Schedule
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
April 13
April 14
April 15
April 16
April 17
Sentence Reading
Mathematics
Make-up
Make-up
Make-up
Testing
Testing
Testing
Make-up
Make-up
Make-up
Testing
Testing
Testing
Make-up
Make-up
Make-up
Testing
Testing
Testing
Reading
Comprehension
Reading
Comprehension
Mathematics:
Problem
Solving
Mathematics:
Problem
Solving
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Administration Reminders
• District provided paper rulers
– Kindergarten
• Sentence Reading subtest: Use the blank side as a marker
• Mathematics: Use the blank side as a marker.
• Grades 1 and 2
• Reading Comprehension subtest: Use the blank side as a marker
• Mathematics Problem Solving: Ruler is required to complete test
items.
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Mathematics/Mathematics Problem Solving
– Test questions can only be read once for all standard curriculum students in grades K-2.
However, ELL and SPED students in grades K-2 may have test questions reread or clarified
on a one -on-one basis IF students request it.
Program Guide pg. 11 and 13
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ABSENCES AND INVALIDATIONS
• Make provisions for make-up testing for students who
are absent during the testing window.
• The following circumstances may require a subtest(s)
to be invalidated:
- A student fails to follow instructions.
- A student is observed giving or receiving
assistance.
- A student exhibits behavior that disrupts
other students.
Program Guide pg. 13
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“OTHER INFORMATION”
FIELD CODES
“OTHER INFORMATION” Field on ID Header Sheet
Absences, Invalidations, or Accommodations
Absence
Code
Invalidation
Code
Accommodation
Code
Sentence Reading or
Reading Comprehension
5
6
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Mathematics or
Mathematics: Problem Solving
3
4
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All Applicable Subtests
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2
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Subtest
Program Guide pg. 9
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Required Materials
• Test materials for each student (test booklet, ID Header)
• Sharpened #2 pencils
• Scratch paper (mathematics subtest K-2)
• Centimeter/inch ruler (both subtests/K-2)
• Directions for Administering SESAT 2 (orange kindergarten)
Directions for Administering the Stanford Select Primary 1 (green
1st grade) and Primary 2 (blue 2nd grade)
• Do Not Disturb sign
Program Guide pgs. 11-12
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Test Materials
Each student must be assigned a ‘set’ of materials consisting of a test booklet
and an ID Header Sheet .
Test Booklets
• Complete student info on top line on the back of test booklet including student
name, teacher, and school.
• NO BUBBLING IS REQUIRED on the test booklet.
• Students bubble answers in the test booklets.
ID Header Sheets
• Students enrolled on or before March 5, 2015, will have pre-printed ID Header
Sheets.
• ID Header Sheets must be hand bubbled for all other students.
Program Guide pgs. 8, 41-42
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ID HEADER SHEET
REQUIRED FIELDS
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Student’s Name
ID Number (7 digits)
School Location (4 digits)
Student’s Current Grade
Program Guide pg. 8 and 41
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Back Cover of SAT-10 Test Booklet
Program Guide pg. 42
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Sample Student
Identification (ID)
Header Sheet
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1 = NAME - Beginning at the left: Student's
last name, first name, and middle initial
2 = STUDENT'S ID NUMBER - Student's 7digit ID number
3 = SCHOOL - School's 4-digit location
number
4 = GRADE - Student's grade level
5 = FORM - Obsolete (Leave Blank)
6 = OPT(ional):
A = Not Tested - Exempt – Exceptional
H = Not Tested - Other
7 = OTHER INFORMATION - Code absent,
invalid, or accommodation, by subtest, as
appropriate
See chart on page s 9-10
Program Guide pg. 41
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Damaged Test Booklets
• Transfer student ID info and student responses to a
new booklet.
• Write “Damaged” across the front cover.
• Verify that the transferred information is correct and
submit replacement test booklet with the other “To
Be Scored” test materials for scoring.
• Pack the damaged test booklet in Box #1 of the “Not
To Be Scored” testing materials.
Program Guide pg. 15
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Test Chairperson ResponsibilitiesFollowing the Completion of All Testing
• Prepare materials for return.
– Assemble sets of student test materials, by grade as
specified.
– Package “To Be Scored” materials and “Not To Be Scored”
materials.
• Submit a written account of any missing test booklets
or testing irregularities to Student Assessment and
Educational Testing by May 1, 2015.
• Submit all original forms and make copies for your
records.
Program Guide pgs. 15--17
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PACKING “TO BE SCORED” DOCUMENTS
Program Guide pg. 18
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PACKING “NOT TO BE SCORED” DOCUMENTS
Program Guide pg. 20
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Tentative Report Schedule
May 2015
Listing of Results (Grade 2)
July 2015
Student Listing of Results (Grades K-1)
School Summary Report Posted
to ARDA Website
August 2015
Individual Student Reports (ISRs)
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Program Guide pg. 21
Required Forms
• Teacher Count Sheets
• Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations
• Return Packing List for “To Be Scored” Documents
• Return Packing List for “Not To Be Scored” Documents
• School Procedural Checklist
Program Guide pgs. 36-39
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Reminders
• Testing window: April 13-17, 2015
• All kindergarten students district-wide will be
testing with the SAT-10 level SESAT 2.
• All students K-2 will be provided the district
centimeter rulers for both subtests tested.
• All students K-2 will have practice test
materials.
• No Preview for Parents
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Contact Information
• For information about when to test, who to test, testing procedures, and testing
accommodations, please contact:
Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I
Student Assessment and Educational Testing
1450 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 208
Mail Code: 9023
Phone: 305-995-7520
Fax: 305-995-7522
Email: mcabeza@dadeschools.net
• For additional testing materials and assistance with packing, please contact:
Ms. Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor I
Test Distribution Center (TDC)
13135 S.W. 26 Street
Mail Code: 9038
Phone: 305-995-3743
Fax:
305-995-3963
Email: mrhernandez@dadeschools.net
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Sources For Information
• For additional Test Chairperson resources, please visit the Student
Assessment and Educational Testing district web page at:
http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp
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Q & A Session
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