Upcoming postings on the staar alternate 2 resources page front section of the staar alternate 2 test. The instructions in this manual explain the responsibilities of test administrators for the. The first administration of staar alternate 2 will be in february 2015. Staar alternate 2 is a standardized itembased assessment administered to students in a oneonone setting. Test administration directions for staar grade 4 writing. Sessions can start before the regularly scheduled school day or, if started late in the day, may extend beyond the regularly. Use the following links to view the manuals for the state of texas assessments of academic readiness staar, and the texas english language proficiency.
The text located below the icons links to specific online. Guidelines for reading aloud various types of test questions can be found in the oral signed administration appendix of the appropriate test administrator manuals. The test administration manual tam replaces what was formerly the test coordinators manual and directions for administration manual. Staar district and campus coordinator manual dccm staar test administrator manuals grades 35 grades 68 eoc. This icon indicates a link to the calendar of events. Staar grades 35 2020 test administrator manual texas. The next step in the development process was a pilot test to gather further student performance data and survey test administrators regarding the staar alternate 2 test questions. All other assessments staar, staar spanish, staar l. Test administration directions for staar and staar modified. Use the links below to access parts of the manual as portable document format pdf files. Basic training for test administrators at mansfield isd campuses during the 201819 school year. Task card will outline the steps for student approval. Cmas computerbased testing test administration manual spring 2018. Administrator manual educator guide updated teks vertical alignment documents teks curriculum framework documents including.
They have been named to match the binder checklist. Maintaining testing confidentiality involves protecting the contents of all secure test materials, online assessments, student authorizations, and completed answer documents. Staar alternate test administration training 2014 description. Students will respond to questions provided in a test booklet, and answers will be submitted by the test administrator in an online form. Also known as the staar alternate 2, telpas, and telpas alternate assessment management system, this feature allows users to locate resources and information specific to the administration of staar alternate 2, telpas and telpas alternate assessments. Star supplementary test of achievement in reading, 2nd edition. Student assessment 20142015 accommodations training and. Nov 17, 2014 at any point during the test session, the test administrator may use the say directions in the test administrator manual to assist students if they have trouble navigating through the assessment or need reminders of how to turn the tools and accessibility features on and off. As part of the teas ongoing efforts to improve security measures in the states testing program and to help ensure that test results are meaningful and valid, the student assessment division has developed webbased training modules for test administrators. Staar reading for 3rd grade worksheets learny kids.
This site and materials listed as resources are not meant to replace or override contents. Grade 7 staar math 2019 displaying top 8 worksheets found for this concept some of the worksheets for this concept are mathematics grade 7, staar grades 3 5 2018 2019 test administrator manual, staar standards snapshot math new teks feb 2014 grade 7, staar grade 8 mathematics practice test 2, sample booklet, mathematics grade 6, teksstaar based lessons, north. Notes this icon in the notes column indicates additional information that is available online. The department of student assessment and accountability will send a staar and taks test administrator manual order form via email and will need to be completed and submitted electronically. State of texas assessments of academic readiness staar and. Worksheets are staar standards snapshot, teksstaar spiraled practice, 2014 texas staar test grade 3, texas test support, gr3 reading study guide, staar vocabulary unit, texas essential knowledge and skills for grade 3, staar grades 3 5 2018 2019 test administrator manual. Staar alternate 2, telpas, and telpas alternate assessment management systems users guide. The state of texas assessments of academic readiness, commonly referred to as its acronym staar s t r star, are a series of standardized tests used in texas public primary and secondary schools to assess a students achievements and knowledge learned in the grade level. There will be no more training modules for test administrators to view or qualifications. Staar alternate 2 notes 4 2018 staar alternate 2 test administrator manual icons the icons shown below are used throughout the manual. Texas assessment management system for administrators. Campus test administrator training signin sheet author.
Staar changes for 201415 texas classroom teachers association. Students must record all responses on their answer documents before the end of the fourhour time period. The test administration manuals explain the responsibilities of test administrators and testing coordinators. Staar reading for 3rd grade some of the worksheets for this concept are staar standards snapshot, teksstaar spiraled practice, 2014 texas staar test grade 3, texas test support, gr3 reading study guide, staar vocabulary unit, texas essential knowledge and skills for grade 3, staar grades 3 5 2018 2019 test administrator manual. Page 5 even today this right is very limited in some countries around the world. It tests curriculum taught from the texas essential knowledge and skills, which in turn is. Do not copy the hyphen or the digit to the right of the hyphen.
Students must remain seated during testing no talking while tests are open. This includes the bottom section of the oath for test administrators who are authorized to view secure state assessments. Administrator manual texas education agency tea staar alternate 2 educator guide. Ppt staar alternate 2 administration procedures powerpoint.
Test security and confidentiality requirements test security involves accounting for all secure materials and confidential student information. Use the following links to view the manuals for the state of texas assessments of academic readiness staar, and the texas english language proficiency assessment system telpas assessment programs district and campus coordinator resources dccr. Test administration texas assessment management system. Administration appendix of the appropriate test administrator manuals. All other testing personnel will have access to the webbased manuals. The tam includes key information regarding scheduling, test security, student preid and test. To have a student approved for staar alt 2, please complete and submit the form on sharepoint. A trained test administrator must be present in the testing room at all times during the administration 1 ta for 30 students. Test administration instructions and scripts for the day of testing 41. Test materials are in kits that include a student booklet, a set of image cards, and a test administrator manual.
If you are interested in the evaluation of students with disabilities, please go to the student evaluation section of our website. Staar helps to ensure that texas students are competitive with other students both nationally and internationally. Test administration manuals and materials texas education agency. For ells, test administrators are allowed to translate, simplify, or.
Texas test administrator online training module 2 text. Displaying top 8 worksheets found for staar reading for 3rd grade. This page is intended to serve as a local resource for esc 17 test coordinators. Test administration directions for staar grade 7 writing day 2 53 test administration directions for staar mathematics, reading, science, and social studies 61 online administration directions for staar l mathematics. Covers the major concerns of test administration as a supplement to campuslevel training. Any type of oral administration in which the test administrator has to view a secure state assessment requires that the test administrator sign the oath of test security and confidentiality for test administrator document. Staar test administration directions for staar grade 7 writing day 1 you must read the guide to the test administration directions on pages 4143 of this manual before administering any state assessment. Training powerpoints and required forms are sorted by test administration. Student assessment home assessment az directory contact student assessment the instructions in the district and campus coordinator manual dccm explain the responsibilities of testing coordinators for the staar, staar spanish, staar l, staar a, staar alternate 2, and the telpas assessments. Link to student add request form on sharepoint ctcprincipal access only. Only designated test administrators are required to have a manual. For specific administration dates, see the 2014 2015 student assessment testing calendar.
Some of the worksheets for this concept are staar standards snapshot, teksstaar spiraled practice, 2014 texas staar test grade 3, texas test support, gr3 reading study guide, staar vocabulary unit, texas essential knowledge and skills for grade 3, staar grades 3 5 2018 2019 test administrator manual. Region s assessment team offers training, support, and technical assistance that provides districts with the necessary information to comply with state assessment requirements. Worksheets are staar grade 5 reading administered april 2018, fifth grade mathematics staar, 2014 texas staar test grade 5, teksstaar based lessons, mathematics grade 5, texas test support, staar grades 3 5 2018 2019 test administrator manual, staar 8th grade math sample exam. Notes campuses may offer more than one test session per day as long as the specified available time is maintained for each session. Staar notes 26 2018 staar test administrator manual grades 35.
Test administrators must be trained in the procedures specific to an oral administration. The second re test administration in june 2015 is not used. Staar alternate 2 january 2014 pilot test technical report pdf 2018 district and campus coordinator manual staar alternate 2 section pdf archive. Test administration directions for staar and staar. Pasadena independent school district employment schools athletics skyward. It is provided to testing personnel as a supplement to further support incident free test administrations. Ppt staar alternate test administration training 2014. This training does not take the place of reading the manual. Test administrators were interviewed regarding the proposed test design and the feasibility of the assessment for students. Test administrators are required to have this manual with them during each test administration. The best result in each subject is selected and only assessments evaluated in 2015 are included for accountability and applied to campus and district performance. Provide test administrators with student rosters and. Staar alternate 2 test administrators must be trained on test security for staar alternate 2 prior to accessing secure test material.
Student assessment staar alternate 2 online testing. Beginning in 2014, the staar and staar modified english i and english ii assessments will have a fivehour time limit. Ppt staar alternate 2 training for test administrators. Test administrators may read aloud any word, phrase, or sentence in the test.
Staar l test administrator manual coming soon lpac manual. All other assessments staar, staar spanish, staar l, and staar modified will have a fourhour time limit. Staar alternate 2 resources texas education agency. Staar, staar spanish, staar l, and staar modified social studies grade 8 and u. Several enhancements have been made to staar alternate 2 materials for the 2018 administration. Online resources texas education agency tea texas education. Tea requesting feedback on enhancements to staar alternate 2. Test administration directions for staar grade 7 writing.
Instead, after reading the test question, say to the student. Maintaining testing confidentiality involves protecting the contents of all secure test materials, online assessments, student. Staar alternate 2, telpas, and telpas alternate assessment management systems. This information will be included in all test administrator manuals and should be part of test administrator training. She is enrolled in algebra i and will need to participate in the staar algebra i test that is scheduled to be administered in three weeks. Detailed information regarding the scheduling and administration of specific staar. Complete this form if a student is not participating in staar alt 2. User roles and permissions for the staar alternate 2, telpas, and. Tea implemented staar to fulfill requirements enacted by the texas legislature.
The staar test administration manuals explain the responsibilities of test administrators and testing coordinators. Staar test administration directions for n o tes staar and staar modified mathematics and science. Displaying all worksheets related to staar grade 5. Oiii overview table of contents notes contact informationresources. A student who uses this accommodation might need to complete the test in a separate setting to eliminate distractions to other students and to ensure the confidentiality of the test. All security measures outlined in the staar test administrator manuals must be followed. Displaying all worksheets related to staar reading for 3rd grade. Test administrators will use the same manual all year overview of significant changes. Jan 28, 2014 before a student who has finished testing leaves the room, the test administrator must ensure that the students test is in submitted status. Test administration directions 39 guide to the test administration directions 41 paper administration directions for staar english i, english ii, and. Mar 03, 2017 staar staar eoc march april 2017 files type.
Test administrators have never been allowed to read the reading selections or the editing selectionsquestions. Training modules for the staar alternate 2, telpas, and telpas alternate assessment management systems. Applies to staar administrations texas education agency, student assessment division, august 2019. Tea to gather feedback on telpas alternate pilot and staar. Test administration resources for ohios state tests. An oral administration must be conducted by a trained test administrator who has. Practice reading the script and following the presentation instructions for actual questions. General information resources for general information related to. The test administrator should also read the specific guidelines for signing test content included in the document titled general instructions for administering state assessments to students who are deaf or hard of hearing, located on the accommodation for students with disabilities webpage. Staar l resources amarillo independent school district.
Texas test administrator online training module 2 text narrative script melinda is a student who is in ninth grade and is new to the campus and the district. All assessment instruments as defined under tec 39. State of texas assessments of academic readiness wikipedia. All teachers administering a staar test must attend the district training and read their test administrator manual. Test administration directions for staar grade 4 writing day 2. Staar alternate 2, telpas, and telpas alternate system. To order additional materials, follow the instructions at the link.
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