Ready to STAAR Assessment Guide
Spring 2013 Grades 3-11 Local Assessment Office Office: Fax: Email: Web Site:
(972) 925-4430 (972) 925-4440
[email protected] http://assessment.dallasisd.org
Table of Contents
Page Ready to STAAR Overview ..................................................................................................................
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Test Design ..............................................................................................................
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Test Security ............................................................................................................
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Test Preparation and Planning Testing Windows ......................................................................................................
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Training ....................................................................................................................
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Testing Environments ...............................................................................................
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Shipment of Testing Materials ..................................................................................
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Teacher Headers ......................................................................................................
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Student Answer Sheets ............................................................................................
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Test Administration Before the Testing ....................................................................................................
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During the Testing ....................................................................................................
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After the Testing .......................................................................................................
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Test Results .............................................................................................................
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Test Analysis ............................................................................................................
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Testing Accommodations .........................................................................................
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Appendices List of Assessments and Test Codes ........................................................................
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Additional Test Order Form ......................................................................................
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Seating Chart – Option 1 ..........................................................................................
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Seating Chart – Option 2 ..........................................................................................
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Student Testing Roster .............................................................................................
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Corrections Form ......................................................................................................
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Ready to STAAR Guide Overview This manual only addresses the Ready to STAAR assessment. The purpose of this test is to measure your students’ conceptual knowledge and skills using the design attributes of the STAAR: focus, clarity and depth. This summative test will also help with the transition toward more rigorous test items.
Test Design The Ready to STAAR Assessment is criterion-referenced. The test results will not be used for students’ grade or teacher evaluations. The test items focus on the core areas for Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies. The test items were created in collaboration between Local Assessment and Teaching and Learning. o
Eligibility – Students should be enrolled in the corresponding grade of the test.
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Test Length – Each test must be completed within a 3-hour testing period and in one sitting. Note: The actual STAAR time limit is 4 hours. Schools will stay within the 3-hour time limit for the practice experience and total number of test items.
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Question Format – The test questions will be in a multiple-choice format. Math and Science tests may include free-response questions that must be computed and recorded on a freeresponse grid. Each test item has instructions that explain how to answer the question.
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Academic Levels – No alternate or modified test versions are available. All Ready to STAAR tests are written on-level.
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Testing Accommodations – Reference the students’ IEPs. Accommodations used routinely for daily instruction are acceptable for this test.
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Start and Stop Times – The start time is recorded as when the Test Administrator instructs the class to begin. Breaks for the restroom, stretching, or minor medical needs do not stop the clock.
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Testing Materials – Consumable test booklets and answer sheets will be shipped by request only. The test booklets are not scannable. Language Translations – Grades 3, 4 and 5 have Spanish for Reading and grade 5 Science. Large Print and Braille – Contact your Vision Services Specialist for Braille tests. Large print tests will be printed upon request.
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Test Security Schools should adhere to the district’s expectations for ethics and professionalism to ensure the validity and reliability of districtwide testing. The following items are specific to the Ready to STAAR Assessment: o
Classroom teachers of record are permitted to test their own students, unless campuses decide to switch teachers.
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Oaths of test security are not required, but may be filled out if desired.
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Seating charts are available to note the start and stop times of each test.
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Students should not review, study or discuss content within the test in advance.
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Tests may not be taken home by the students, parents, or campus personnel after testing.
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Apply the current campus cell phone and backpack policies for students and Test Administrators.
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Certification is not required for Test Administrators.
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All students should work independently with no verbal or physical types of cluing and prompting. Testing accommodations documented in pre-existing IEPs may be used as directed.
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Calculators and dictionaries may be used for the approved grades and test subjects based on the STAAR policies.
Testing Window Schools will decide and schedule their own testing windows.
Training Test Coordinators will train their Test Administrators.
Testing Environments Testing areas require adequate lighting, spacing and proper ventilation to allow the students to test comfortably. Additional areas may be required for small group testing.
Shipment of Testing Materials Testing materials will be provided by request only. Your shipment will consist of the following items: o
Test booklets – (consumable tests in bundles of 25)
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Teacher headers - (pre-coded by request)
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Shipment of Testing Materials Testing materials will be provided by request only. Your shipment will consist of the following items: o
Test booklets – (consumable tests in bundles of 25)
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Teacher headers - (pre-coded by request)
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Answer sheets – (pre-coded by request)
Teacher Headers If requested, headers will be pre-coded for each grade, based on the course enrollment for each subject. Blank headers will be provided. o
This is a campus-wide, grade level test. Schools have the option to scan by submitting one teacher header for each subject, or separate headers for different teachers.
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Required information for elementary teacher headers: 1. Teacher’s last name and first name 2. English or Spanish – (this cannot be pre-coded and must be bubbled!) 3. Grade Level 4. Subject 5. Employee ID # – (if number is < than 6 digits, then enter a leading 0 first) 6. TEA number
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Required information for secondary teacher headers: 1. Employee ID # – (if ID number is less than 6 digits, then enter a leading 0 first) 2. Teacher’s last name and first name 3. TEA number – (If TEA number is less than 3 digits, then enter a leading 0 first) 4. YR – (enter “01”) 5. Test Code – (see p. 11 or the test booklet cover) 6. Form Number – (enter “28”) 7. Course number
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Sample pre-coded elementary teacher header for spring 2013:
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Sample pre-coded secondary teacher header for spring 2013:
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Student Answer Sheets Answer sheets will arrive pre-coded. o
Required information for elementary student answer sheets: 1. Student ID # - (9999999 will no longer scan in place of an unidentified or unassigned ID #) 2. Student’s last name and first name ** Test Code ** Year
Will not affect scanning if missing
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Required information for secondary student answer sheets: 1. Student ID # - (9999999 will no longer scan in place of an unidentified or unassigned ID #) 2. Student’s last name and first name ** Test Code ** Year
Will not affect scanning if missing
** Form
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Sample pre-coded Grade 3 student answer sheet for spring 2013: (Teal Color)
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Sample pre-coded Grade 5 student answer sheet for spring 2013: (Brown color)
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Sample pre-coded Grade 8 student answer sheet for Spring 2013: (Blue color)
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Sample pre-coded grade 9 student answer sheet for spring 2013: (Green color)
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Test Administration Before the Testing Account for all testing materials that were shipped to your campus. Create a testing schedule for your campus. Locate alternate testing sites for small groups. Sort and distribute the student answer sheets to your teachers. Include extra blanks. Spend extra time to fill out the headers and answer sheets correctly. Decide how and when blank headers and answer sheets will be filled in. Plan activities for early finishers who complete their tests before the time limit. Explain your process for turning in testing materials upon completion. Fax in requests for additional tests, Spanish tests and large-print tests. (See p. 12).
During the Testing Practice active test monitoring and support teachers during the testing window. Remind students to bubble their answers onto the answer sheets. Ensure that your campus plans for cell phone use, lunches and bathroom breaks are followed correctly during the testing window. Remain aware of the 3-hour time for the testing window.
After the Testing Collect the headers, answer sheets and test booklets from your teachers. Double-check that all teachers turned in their scorables. Call the Service Center I at (972) 925-4430 to schedule an appointment to scan. Stack answer sheets under the correct header with all sheets facing the same direction.
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Test Results Test results will be posted into MyData Portal within 24 hours of scanning. The following items must be addressed for your teachers to access their test data: o
The MyData Portal web site is: http://mydata.dallasisd.org.
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New user accounts can be created by filling out and submitting a Special Access Request Form located at: https://mydata.dallasisd.org/resources/documents/AccountRequestForm.pdf.
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User IDs = universal district log-in ID
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Passwords = universal network password
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Class roster reports must be printed out locally at the campuses.
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Submit the corrections form to research or correct inaccurate test data for teachers. (See p. 16.)
Test Analysis Testing data from the Ready to STAAR assessment will be displayed within MyData Portal at the SE level. Item analyses will also be provided.
Testing Accommodations The administration of testing accommodations will be driven by ARD committee decisions noted within the students’ IEPs. o Special Education students Review the current IEPs and administer the documented testing accommodations. o
ELL students Review the current IEPs and administer the documented linguistic testing accommodations. Teachers may need to consult LPAC folders for additional information.
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Additional Time: Considered on a case-by-case basis and follow the STAAR guidelines. Note the additional time allotted on the seating charts. Students must also continue their work in the presence of a Test Administrator.
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Large-Print Tests: Available upon request.
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Spanish Test Versions: Available upon request for grades 3, 4 and 5 Reading and grade 5 Science.
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Calculators: Follow the STAAR policy.
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Dictionaries: Follow the STAAR policy.
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Small Group Testing: Use as required base on students’ needs.
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Transcribing: Permissible for students requiring physical assistance or with injuries. Spring 2013 Test Administration
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Oral Test Administration: Follow the STAAR policy.
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Dyslexia: No bundled accommodations will be provided. Students can be allotted additional time and oral test administration assistance.
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Appendix A - List of Assessments and Test Codes MATHEMATICS Test Code
Test Name
1031128
Grade 3 Mathematics
1041128
Grade 4 Mathematics
1051128
Grade 5 Mathematics
1061128
Mathematics 6
1071128
Mathematics 7
1081128
Mathematics 8
1091128
Algebra I
1101128
Geometry
1111128
Algebra I I ELA
Test Code
Test Name
2031128
Grade 3 Reading
2032128
Grade 3 Spanish Reading
2041128
Grade 4 Reading
2042128
Grade 4 Spanish Reading
2051128
Grade 5 Reading
2052128
Grade 5 Reading Spanish
2061128
Reading 6
2071128
Reading 7
2081128
Reading 8
2091128
English I
2101128
English I I SCIENCE
Test Code
Test Name
3051128
Grade 5 Science
3052128
Grade 5 Spanish Science
3081128
Science 8
3091128
Biology SOCIAL STUDIES
Test Code
Test Name
4081128
U.S. Studies 8
4091128
World Geography
4101128
World History
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Appendix B – Additional Test Order Form Spring 2013 - Ready to STAAR Order Form Warehouse: (972) 925-4430
Ready to STAAR Tests MATH
Regular Print
Large Print
READING / LANGUAGE ARTS
Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 3 Reading
Grade 4 Mathematics
Grade 3 SPANISH Reading
Grade 5 Mathematics
Grade 4 Reading
Mathematics 6
Grade 4 SPANISH Reading
Mathematics 7
Grade 5 Reading
Mathematics 8
Grade 5 SPANISH Reading
Algebra I
Reading 6
Algebra II
Reading 7
Geometry
Reading 8
Regular Print
Large Print
Regular Print
Large Print
English I English I I SOCIAL STUDIES
Regular Print
Large Print
SCIENCE
U.S. Studies 8
Grade 5 Science
World Geography
Grade 5 SPANISH Science
World History
Grade 8 Science Biology Chemistry
Headers Answer sheets
Requestor:
TEA:
School Name:
Phone:
-up hours: 7:30am-4:30pm)
Fax to: (972) 925-4440
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Appendix C – Seating Chart Form – Option 1 Classroom Seating Chart Assessment___________________________________ Room #_____ Test Administrator__________________________
Date___________
Start time: _______ Stop time: _______ Start time: _______ Stop time: _______ Reason: _________________________ Start time: _______ Stop time: _______ Reason: _________________________
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Appendix D – Seating Chart Form – Option 2 Dallas ISD Test Administration Seating Chart – Spring 2013 Campus:
Room Description:
Test Administrator:
Subject:
Room #: Grade Level:
Date:
Start time_______ Stop time_______ Reason_______
Start time_______ Stop time_______ Reason_______
Start time_______ Stop time_______ Reason_______
Start time_______ Stop time_______ Reason_______
Instructions for the seating chart grid: 1. Mark the location of the test administrator(s) by placing an “X” in the margin surrounding the grid. 2. Mark the seat number on the grid that corresponds to each student on the list of examinees. 3. Mark the location of any entrances into the testing area.
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Appendix E – Student Testing Roster Form Dallas ISD Student Testing Roster – Spring 2013 Seat #
Last Name
First Name
Student ID#
Test Booklet #
Form #
Transferred To/From
Time In (Optional)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
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Appendix G – Correction Form for Class Rosters
Correction Form for Class Rosters Teacher Name & ID Number
Grade/Subject (Elementary) Test Number (Secondary)
Please explain your requested correction
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Test Name: School Name:
TEA #:
Test Coordinator:
Phone:
Fax your completed form to: (972) 925-4440, or email your completed form to:
[email protected]
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