2012 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program
Pre-Test Training for Examiners and Proctors
Sample Middle School
April 12, 2012
3:00-4:00 PM
Library
Objectives
 Provide an overview and key requirements for the 2012
Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program
 Test examiners responsibilities before, during, and after
testing
 Proctor responsibilities
 Test security and incidents
 Testing schedule
 Distribution and collection
 Questions and answers
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STAR Program Overview
 California Standards Tests (CST)
Grades 7-8 for most students, includes separate writing test in grade 7
 California Modified Assessment (CMA)
Grades 7-8 for students with IEP specification, includes separate writing
test in grade 7
 California Alternate Performance Assessment
(CAPA) for students with significant cognitive disabilities
 Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS)
English learners grades 7-8 whose primary language is Spanish and:
 Receive instruction in Spanish, or
 Have been enrolled in US school < 12 months
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Testing Requirements
 All students enrolled on the first day of testing
for each school in grades 7-8 need to be assessed
with one of the following:
 CST/CMA
 CAPA
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Testing Requirements by CST Content
California Standards Test
Mathematics
Grade
English
Language Arts
(Choose one end-of-course (EOC) completed in summer 2011 or
will complete in 2011-12 school year)
Grade-level Math
7
8
Required +
Required if not in
separate Writing
Algebra I or higher math
Test
Required
N/A
History-Social
Science
Science Grade
Grade 8
8
General Math
Algebra I
Geometry
N/A
EOC
N/A
N/A
N/A
Required if not
in Algebra I or
higher math
EOC
EOC
Required
Required
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Testing Requirements by CMA Content
California Modified Assessment
Mathematics
Grade
English Language Arts
(Choose one end-of-course (EOC) completed in summer
2011 or will complete in 2011-12 school year)
Science
Algebra I
Geometry
Science Grade 8
7
Available+separate Writing Test
Available
N/A
N/A
8
Available
Available
Available
Available
Note: If current Individual Education Plan (IEP) specifies CMA content area for a student, the
student does not take that corresponding part on the CST.
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CMA Participation
 Current IEP specifying CMA & content area(s)
 Previous participation
 Previous CST Score of FBB or BB in subject area assessed and
may have taken the CST with modifications; or
 2 years scoring Proficient or Advanced on CAPA
 Not be eligible to take the California Alternate
Performance Assessment (CAPA).
 Response to appropriate instruction
 Receiving grade level instruction and has goals written to
grade level standards
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Testing Requirements by CAPA Content
California Alternate Performance Assessment
Level
Grades
English
Language
Arts
I
2-11
Required
Required
Required
IV
6-8
Required
Required
Required
Mathematics
Science
Note: If current Individual Education Plan (IEP) specifies CAPA for a student, the student takes
CAPA for all content areas.
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CAPA Overview
 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
 Answer document:
 Use only 2012 answer document
 Ensure correct CAPA Level
is marked in 7a
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CAPA Overview Continued
 CAPA is to be administered by trained licensed or certificated
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individuals
10% of the CAPA tests by level must be second rated
CAPA testing window is the same as the multiple-choice
window.
CAPA materials are include with multiple-choice materials.
For questions regarding training for CAPA examiners,
contact:
 Linda Kawahara-Matsuo, District CAPA trainer
 Special Education Department
 643-9122
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CAPA Observers
 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 the answer document
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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
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Testing Requirements by STS Content
Standards-based Tests in Spanish
Mathematics
Grade
Reading/Language Arts
7
Available
Available
8
Available
Available
(Algebra I and Geometry are available for grade 8)
Note: Students in grade 8 who are not taking Algebra I or Geometry courses take NO STS math, but do take CST
math.
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STS Overview
 Required for English learners (ELs) in grades 7-8 whose
primary language is Spanish and who either:
 Receive instruction in Spanish regardless of the
length of time they have been enrolled in the U.S.;
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, R-FEP, or dual immersion who do not meet the
inclusion criteria stated.
 Students taking the STS must also take CSTs or the CMA
 Students who take CAPA do NOT take STS
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View Training Videos
http://www.startest.org/training/star/index.html
 Examiner Segments
 General
 CST Middle
 CMA Middle
 STS Middle
 Refer to Examiner Updates for 2012 PDF
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Test Examiners Responsibilities-Before Testing
 Attend training by Test Site Coordinator (TSC)
 Read and sign 2012 STAR Test Security
Affidavit
 Review Directions for Administration (DFA)
ahead of testing day. DFAs are available from
TSC prior to the test for grades 7-8 and posted
at http://www.startest.org/dfa.html
 Removed or covered instructional materials
related to content being tested prior to testing
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Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing
 Make sure students clear their desks.
 Make sure students have and use only No. 2 pencils.
 Read verbatim the “Say” boxes in the DFA.
 Ensure that each student has the correct pre-coded
answer document (grades 7-8).
 Students must complete Section 1 of the answer
document and write their own name on the test
booklet.
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Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Continued
Read “Say” Boxes Verbatim
Students
check for
correct pre-ID
document
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Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Continued
Check Pre-ID Answer Documents
On the first day of testing,
per teacher-read
instructions, all students
must complete Section 1
Pre-ID Document:
Check student name and give to correct student.
You do not have to hand-bubble any
demographic information, only A2, A3, or A4, if
applicable after each testing section.
Blank Document:
A pre-ID label will be ordered and may arrive
late. Make sure to complete at least #1, 3, 5, 7.
When label arrives, place label on answer
document and treat as pre-ID document.
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Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Continued
Complete Section 1 on Day 1
All students
complete
Section 1,
pre-ID or not
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Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Continued
Code Version # and EOC Test Subject Taken
 For grades 7-8, make sure students mark the correct grade-
level test booklet version number inside their answer
documents and
 For grades 7-8 end-of-course test for mathematics, make
sure the students mark the correct test subject taken and test
booklet version number above the test question response
circles inside their answer documents
 Walk around the room to ensure bubbling of required fields
and test booklet number by students
 Check that students are responding in the appropriate
sections and are working independently
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Test Examiners Responsibilities-During Testing Continued
Check Version # and EOC Test Subject Taken
 Students in grade 8 will have 2 answer documents if they are
taking any part with CMA
 Must mark EOC test taken and version # for grade level tests
Gr. 8 CST, pp. 2 & 3
Gr. 8 CMA, p. 2
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Test Examiners Responsibilities-After Testing
Code Section A2, A3, or A4 After Each Test (if applicable)
A2: Special Conditions
• Test coordinator
completes A, E, M, P, & T
• Teacher completes C, F, L,
X,Y, & Z
A3: Accommodations and
Modifications
Examiner marks
• whether student has IEP or
504 Plan and
• which accommodations
were used
A4: English Learner (EL) Test Variations
Examiner completes if any EL variations
were used
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Test Examiners Responsibilities-After Testing
Refer to Codes for Sections A2, A3, A4
Located
inside
back
cover of
DFA
 Mark accommodations/modifications used after each test for students
with IEP and 504 Plan
 Mark test variations used after each test for students as appropriate
 Account for all test materials before dismissing students
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Proctor Responsibilities
 The proctor assists the test examiner with the following:
 Distribute materials
 Monitor during testing by walking around the room to
ensure bubbling of required fields, test booklet version
number, test subject taken by students
 Check that students are responding in the appropriate
sections and are working independently
 Collect materials
 Take students who need extra time and test materials to
testing location
Note: The proctor assists and should not be reading the DFA.
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Standardized Test Practices
 Test administration is standardized.
• Students may use only materials specified in the DFA.
• Test preparation and administration procedures must
be followed exactly so that all students will have an
equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic
achievement.
• Students may not return to a previous section or work
ahead in the test booklet.
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STAR Test Security
 Testing materials must be locked in secured storage.
 Materials must be checked out and returned daily using
inventory control forms.
 2012 STAR Test Security Affidavit must be completed by
anyone having access to STAR tests.
 Test administrations are monitored by test site and district
staff.
 Security audits may be conducted by Global Compliance.
 Any irregularities/administration incidents must be reported
to test site coordinator at _________________________.
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2012 STAR Test Security Affidavit
Have all those
having access
to STAR tests
read Security
Affidavit and
sign before
having access
to any test
materials.
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Test Administration Errors
• Failure to administer the test according to the
directions in the DFA
• Randomly distributing Pre-ID answer
documents rather than distributing each
document to the student listed on the bar code
• Note: If this occurs, you will have to transcribe all
documents!
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How to Ensure Test Security
• Keep the tests secure at all times
• Limit access to the test materials to only the testing
period
• Collect and account for all test materials BEFORE
dismissing students
• Return all test materials to the STAR test site
coordinator upon completion of testing
• Administer the test in accordance with the DFA
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Breach of Test Security Examples
• Review any test items independently or with
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students before, during, or after testing
Disclose, or allow to be disclosed, the contents of
the test to anyone through verbal, written, or any
other means of communication
Copy any part of the test or test materials
Permit students to remove test materials from the
testing room
Review or score any student responses
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Testing Irregularities
• Failure to maintain test security
• Leaving informational materials on the walls in the
testing room
• “Coaching” students (anything that may assist with
responding to an item)
• Changing/correcting students’ responses
• Allowing students to have additional unauthorized
materials during testing
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Incident Report Form
• This form may be
included in each
teacher’s materials
• If any incident arises
during test, use it to
document the incident
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Testing Schedule
• Provide school specific testing schedule
for:
• CST
• CMA
• CAPA
• STS
• Include revised prep schedule for testing
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Distribution and Collection
 Teachers will pick up and sign out materials in
Room ___ before school no later than 8:00 AM
 Teachers will return and sign in materials in Room
___ after school
 Leave class list in box
 Materials will be counted and verified each testing
day
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Test site Coordinator
 Name:
 Phone:
 Email:
 Room#:
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Questions and Answers
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