STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TEST, 10th EDITION (SAT-10)

Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2

Test Chairperson Training February 18, 19 and 21, 2014

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Agenda• Registration• Sign-in

• SAT-10, K-2 District-wide

• 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

• February 24 ID Header Sheets preprinted by ITS

• March 10-14 SAT-10 materials delivered to schools • April 4 Deadline for schools to conduct training sessions

• April 7-16 Testing window for visually impaired students

• April 7 Sentence Reading subtest: Kindergarten• Reading Comprehension subtest: Grades 1 and 2

• April 8 Mathematics subtest: Kindergarten• Mathematics: Problem Solving subtest: Grades 1 and 2

• April 9-11 Make-up testing for all grade levels

Program Guide pg. 2

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Key Dates, Continued• April 11-16 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 2 Deadline for submitting missing materials/security investigations

Program Guide pg. 24

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:

• Students with disabilities who have a current Individual Education Plan (IEP) that specifies the student is exempt from standardized testing;

OR• Student who has a temporary physical disability (e.g., broken arm)

or temporary emotional problem, (e.g., recent death in the family).

• Students designated exempt from standardized testing on the IEP.

• Students who are visually impaired and the test format is not available.

• List exempt students on the Record of Absences, Exemptions and Invalidations form.

Division of Special Education, 305-995-1721

Program Guide pg. 5 6

OPT(ional) Field Codes

CodeCode Code DescriptionCode Description Category of StudentCategory of Student

AA Not Tested- Exempt- Not Tested- Exempt- ExceptionalExceptional

Students with disabilities who have a current Students with disabilities who have a current IEP that specifies no standardized testing. IEP that specifies no standardized testing. Exempt students with disabilities may be Exempt students with disabilities may be assessed with an alternate assessment assessed with an alternate assessment procedure.procedure.

HH

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Not Tested- OtherNot Tested- Other Any student who was present during the Any student who was present during the administration of the SAT-10 but did not administration of the SAT-10 but did not participate because of a temporary physical participate because of a temporary physical disability (Section 504) (e.g., broken arm), disability (Section 504) (e.g., broken arm), emotional problem (e.g., recent death in the emotional problem (e.g., recent death in the family) or test format not available.family) or test format not available.

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Codes for Students with Disabilities and Section 504

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 February 24 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, 29-339

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

Program Guide pgs. 7, 26-2810

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 11

Testing Schedule

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Monday

April 7

Tuesday

April 8

Wednesday

April 9

Thursday

April 10

Friday

April 11

KindergartenSentence Reading

MathematicsMake-up

Testing

Make-up

Testing

Make-up

Testing

Grade 1Reading

Comprehension

Mathematics:

Problem

Solving

Make-up

Testing

Make-up

Testing

Make-up

Testing

Grade 2Reading

Comprehension

Mathematics:

Problem

Solving

Make-up

Testing

Make-up

Testing

Make-up

Testing

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.

• 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. 1314

“OTHER INFORMATION”FIELD CODES

“OTHER INFORMATION” Field on ID Header Sheet Absences, Invalidations, or Accommodations

SubtestAbsence

CodeInvalidation

CodeAccommodation

Code

Sentence Reading or Reading Comprehension

5 6 9

Mathematics orMathematics: Problem Solving

3 4 8

All Applicable Subtests 1 2 7

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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 16

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 February 24, 2014, will have pre-printed ID

Header Sheets. • ID Header Sheets must be hand bubbled for all other students.

Program Guide pgs. 8, 41-4217

ID HEADER SHEETREQUIRED FIELDS

• Student’s Name• ID Number (7 digits)• School Location (4 digits)• Student’s Current Grade

Program Guide pg. 8 and 41 18

Back Cover of SAT-10 Test Booklet

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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 7-digit 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

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.

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Test Chairperson Responsibilities- Following 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 2, 2014.

• Submit all original forms and make copies for your records.

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Program Guide pgs. 15--17

PACKING “TO BE SCORED” DOCUMENTS

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Program Guide pg. 18

PACKING “NOT TO BE SCORED” DOCUMENTS

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Tentative Report Schedule

• June 2014 Student Listing of Results

• July 2014 School Summary Report Posted to ARDA Website

August 2014 Individual Student Reports (ISRs)

Program Guide pg. 21

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Required Forms

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• 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

Reminders

• Testing window: April 7-11, 2014• 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 IStudent Assessment and Educational Testing

1450 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 208 Phone: 305-995-7520Mail Code: 9023 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 Phone: 305-995-3743Mail Code: 9038 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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