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Summative AssessmentsSummative Assessments

1 – 2 p.m.March 4, 2015

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Why haven’t my Test Administrators (TAs)

and Test Site Coordinators (SCs) received their temporary passwords? 

A: This known issue has been resolved and the users that you have added should now receive their temporary passwords.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Does the secure browser for Chromebooks

need to be uninstalled?

A: No. However, if your local educational agency (LEA) uses Chromebooks for testing and have upgraded to Google Chrome v40, ensure that your Chromebooks are running version 40.0.2214.115 to ensure that your devices will work properly with the Secure Browser for Chromebooks.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: How can I set text-to-speech for both

English language arts/literacy (ELA) items and mathematics stimuli and items?

A: The TOMS User Interface will allow LEA CAASPP coordinators and Test Site Coordinators to select text-to-speech for both ELA items and mathematics stimuli and items for a student. The current upload file allows the configuration of both.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Where can I find translated test directions?

A: The translated test directions will be posted to the Test Administrator Resources for summative assessments Web page at http://caaspp.org/ta-resources/summative.html.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: How much are Pre-ID labels? Where can I

indicate that I want parent addresses? 

A: Basic student pre-ID labels are $0.38 per student. Late student pre-ID labels are $0.44 per student. LEA CAASPP coordinators can indicate parent/guardian addresses in the Test Operations Management System (TOMS).

Questions?Questions?

Updates and Updates and AnnouncementsAnnouncements

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Updates and Announcements

• Release of Summative Assessments is next Tuesday, March 10.

• Next Webcast: California Alternate Assessments Field Test Training – Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2015– Time: 1 – 2 p.m.

Resources and SupportResources and Support

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Help Desk Support

The California Technical Assistance Center (CalTAC) is here to support all LEA CAASPP

coordinators!

Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. PTE-mail: caltac@ets.orgPhone: 800-955-2954

Web site: http://caaspp.org