STAAR Test Administrator Training

Vela Middle SchoolSTAAR Test Administrator TrainingPlease Note:

This training does NOT take the place of reading the appropriate manuals.STAAR Overview

STAAR- writing, reading, math, science, social studies, EOC Algebra ISTAAR-L- math, science, social studiesSTAAR Modified- writing, reading, math, science, social studiesSTAAR Alternate- writing, reading, math, science, social studies

STAAR Time Limits Policy and Procedures page 11

- Start and stop timesMust be recorded on seating chartAll responses must be recorded before the end of the four-hour time periodOnce time has ended students must be directed to put down their pencils and close their test booklet, or exit their online test

- Test administrator SAY directionsNot included in 4 hour window

STAAR Time Limits Policy and Procedures page 11

- Announcement of time to testCommunicate orally or writtenOne hour intervals; shorter intervals during the last hour

- Late-arriving studentsCTC will determine if student has enough time to start and finish test within school dayCTC determine settingDocument start/stop time and communicate time left

STAAR Time Limits Policy and Procedures page 11

- BreaksIncluded in 4 hour time limitWater breaks, restroom breaks, snack breaks, short physical or mental breaksNOT included in 4 hour time limitLunchEmergency situationsMedical breaks

- Lunch - Multiple test sessions - Extended time accommodationsExtra time- same dayExtra day

Optional Test Administration Procedures & Materials& MaterialsWhat procedures and materials are available to ALL students?Available to any student who needs themNot intended for every student in a class or disability categoryNot recorded on answer document

Optional Test Administration Procedures & MaterialsAllowed for any student NOT every student; test administrators should not distribute these materials on test day; make them available in front of room or ask students if they need it

What procedures and materials are available to ALL students?

Highlighters or colored pencilsminimize distractions Reading test aloud to selfTA may read aloud writing prompt to any student who requests itPreferential seating

Signing or translating test administration directionsScratch paper or other workspaceColored overlaysMagnifying devicesBlank place markersSpecial lighting

What Accommodations are Available?What are Type 1 Accommodations?

1For students with a specific needOne eligibility criterion:Student must routinely, independently (when applicable), and effectively use the accommodation during classroom instruction and testingWhat does Routinely, Independently, and Effectively mean?

RoutinelyUsed often enough that student is familiar and comfortable using accommodation on a statewide assessment Not necessarily used every day

IndependentlyOnly applicable to some accommodations (e.g., applies to use of a calculator but not to an oral administration)

EffectivelyAccommodation meets student needs as evidenced by scores and observations with or without accommodation use

What are Type 2 Accommodations?2Two or more eligibility criteria, including:Student must routinely, independently (when applicable), and effectively use the accommodation during classroom instruction and testingAdditional criteria based on specific student needs

What are Type 3 Accommodations?3For a very small number of studentsStudent must meet all eligibility criteria listedAppropriate team of people at campus level determines eligibility for listed accommodations or other accommodations not listed in the triangle AND submits an ARF to TEA

Linguistic Accommodations STAAR *Dictionary access to be provided for all students in grade 6 and up as part of STAAR dictionary policy

Math, Science, Social StudiesReading, WritingBilingual dictionaryExtra time (same day)Grades 35: Dictionaries of various types*Extra time (same day) Clarification in English of meaning ofwords in writing promptwords in short-answer reading questions (English IIII)Linguistic Accommodations STAAR L

Math, Science, Social Studies Clarification in English of word meaning Reading aloud of text Bilingual dictionary Extra time (same day)16Linguistic Accommodations STAAR Modified

*Unique to STAAR Modified**Dictionary access to be provided for all students in grade 6 and up as part of STAAR dictionary policy

Math, Science, Social StudiesReading, WritingClarification in English of word meaningOral translation*Reading aloud of textBilingual dictionaryBilingual glossary*Extra time (same day)Clarification in English of word meaningOral translation*Reading aloud of eligible textDictionaries of various types (grades 35)**Extra time (same day)Each person participating in the state assessment program is required to maintain and preserve the security and confidentiality of all test material and student data, and must also handle this information in strict accordance with the instructions contained in this manual.Test SecurityTest SecurityAccurately complete documents used to account for secure materials: Materials Control Form (checking in and out materials)Completing seating chartsPlacing test books and answer documents in secure storage when not in useCollecting and returning any scratch paper, graph paper, or reference materials (campus testing coordinator will destroy)Ensuring when testing has concluded that all secure materials have been accounted for and returned to the campus coordinatorInvolves protecting the contents of all test booklets, online assessments, and completed answer documentsConfidentiality20ConfidentialityBefore handling secure testing materials must attend training and sign security oathThose administering online assessments must read and accept a statement of confidentiality.Tests must be administered in strict accordance with instructions in test administration materials.No person may view, reveal, or discuss contents of a test booklet before, during, or after a test administration

ConfidentialityNo person can duplicate, print, record, write notes about, or capture by any means any portion of the test.No individuals, other than students, can perform calculations, solve, or respond to test questions. T.A. performing oral administrations must be aware they are viewing secure content and responding to test items, recording information, or discussing the content is strictly prohibited (additional statement on oath)No person may review or discuss student responses during or after test administrationPlacement of restrictions on the issuance, renewal, or holding of a Texas educator certificate, either indefinitely or for a set term.Issuance of an inscribed or non-inscribed reprimandSuspension of a Texas educator certificate for a set term

Penalties for Prohibited ConductPenalties for Prohibited ConductRevocation or cancelation of a Texas educator certificate without opportunity for reapplication for a set term or permanentlyRelease or disclosure of confidential test content could result in criminal prosecutionInvalidation of students assessments

All personnel who participate in state-mandated testing or handle secure test materials must meet eligibility requirements, be trained, and sign an oath.Security Oaths and Confidentiality StatementsSerious and Procedural IrregularitiesTesting IrregularitiesSeriousDirectly of indirectly assisting with student responsesTampering with student responsesViewing secure test content before, during, or after test administrationDiscussing secure test content, student responses, or student performanceScoring student test (formally or informally)Duplicating, recording, or capturing electronically secure test content.ProceduralUsually minor deviations in testing proceduresPage 21-22Eligibility ErrorIEP Implementation IssueImproper accounting for Secure MaterialsMonitoring ErrorOther Procedural ErrorsReporting Testing IrregularitiesNotify Campus Testing Coordinator immediately if you witness an irregularity or suspect one has occurred.Follow reporting proceduresStudents CheatingInvalidate students test- Notify CTCAdditional disciplinary action- submitted to TEAReview manualAttend trainingReceive user ID for TAMS (STAAR L online testing)Review resources for STAAR L online testingComplete web-based test administrator Training Modules (new to campus only)Review and sign the Test Administrator Security OathTrainingPreparing the testing environment (page 26)Rooms- well lighted, well ventilated, quiet, comfortableStudents should have enough space to workSufficiently separated to work without distractionTesting- Do NOT Disturb Bulletin boards clearedClock or stop watchSupport test security for online administrationsHeadphones (STAAR L)Preparing for TestingPreparing for TestingPrepare for online Administrations of STAAR LSet up test sessionsVerify and correct student informationGenerate and print student and proctor authorizations

Preparing for TestingReview of testing rosters (27)Prepare ELLs for testing with linguistic Accommodations (27)Seating Charts (28)Test Material Distribution (28)Inventory Test Materials (29)

Ensure Proper Testing Procedures (30)Trained TA must be present in the testing room at all times1 TA: 30 studentsDesks are cleared of books and other non-allowable materialsUse of cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted during testing (cell phone policy during advisory and Alert Now message)Monitor TestingMonitor TestingActively MonitoringPeriodically remind students to record their answer choices on answer document. Remember that you must record your responses on the answer document.Encourage students to stay on taskOnly students are allowed to erase or darken marks on their answer document and only during the scheduled test session.Be sure to erase any stray marks that you may accidentally made on your answer document.Monitor TestingReinforcing, reviewing for, and/or distributing test strategies during an assessment is strictly prohibited.Students must remain seated during the testing except when they are acquiring or returning authorized reference materials..Students are not allowed to talk to one another while testing is in progress.Students are not allowed to return to a subject-area test administered on a previous day.Monitor TestingCommunicate (orally or written) the amount of time left in one-hour intervals, shorter intervals during the last hour.Students will NOT be allowed to record answers on their answer document after the time limit has ended.Monitor accommodations for extra timeLarge-print accommodations4 hours to take the testAccommodations available BEFORE test begins

Monitor TestingBreaksBrief, in testing roomNot mandatoryStudents must not talk, and test booklets must be closed with answer documents insideOnline tests sessions- students should exit the session for breaks

EmergenciesContact campus coordinator immediatelyIf student leaves the testing room for a long period of time and returns, the campus coordinator must decide whether confidentiality has been breached and if it is appropriate of the student to continue testingSchool Emergency (actual or potential danger)- students should go outside, following campus procedures for exiting the buildingMonitor TestingUnusable or defective test materialsContact CTCAnswering students questionsI cant answer that for you; just do the best you can.Do NOT translate into another languageDo NOT rephrase or add information to questions or promptDo NOT view or discuss test questions before, during, or after testingDo NOT score test questions or discuss with students how they didCollect test materialsYou have not recorded your responses on the answer document. Please go back and mark your answers on it now.Quickly scan answer documents to verify responses have been markedMay NOT look or commentOnly responses on the answer document can be scored

Collect Test MaterialsAfter testing and materials have been collected, students may sit quietly or read a book.Before a student leaves the room, the TA must review the completed answer document to be sure the student has recorded answers as instructed.If not, and time remains in the 4 hour time period, You have not recorded all of your responses on the answer document. Please go back and mark your answers on it now.

Test security and confidentiality in testing roomReport immediately any suspected violations of test security and confidentiality to campus coordinator.Questions/ Uncertainties: Contact campus coordinator immediatelyTest Administrator ResponsibilitiesAccount for all test bookletsMake sure students have written their name on their test booklet before you collect it.Ensure answer document fields have been completedTest Taken Info, Score Code, AccommodationsNo answer documents have been left inside test bookletsReturn materials to campus coordinatorSeparate answer documents and test bookletsSign oathComplete Administration ProcessTentative Testing PlanMarch 19- TELPAS ReadingApril 2- 7th writing/ 8th math/ 6th writing DCA (move to PH/ Sci?)- breakfast & lunch served in testing rooms (all)April 3- 7th writing/ 8th reading/ 6th science and social studies DCA (move to PH/Sci?)- breakfast & lunch served in testing rooms (all)April 23- 6th math/ 7th math/8th science enrichment (PH/Sci) - breakfast & lunch served in testing rooms (all)April 24- 6th math/ 7th math/ 8th science- breakfast & lunch served in testing rooms (all)April 25- 8th SS/ 6th/7th team field trips? -breakfast & lunch served in cafeteria (all) (sack lunch for those still testing)May 9- Algebra I EOC (PH)May 14- 8th math retest (PH)May 15- 8th reading retest (PH)Online STAAR-L- math, science, ss- location TBAQuestions and Answers

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