Administering Computer-Adaptive Tests Flashcards
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Under STAR testing guidelines, what is the recommended maximum group size for a single proctor administering the assessment?
Answer: 30 students or the standard class size
Renaissance recommends using a standard class size with one proctor, as the computer-based format reduces the need for small-group administration.
What is the purpose of the 'Instructional Reading Level' (IRL) provided by STAR Reading?
Answer: To identify the text difficulty level where the student reads with support
The IRL indicates the level at which a student can read with teacher guidance, useful for instructional planning and text selection.
A STAR Math score report shows a student's Grade Equivalent (GE) as 7.5. What does this mean?
Answer: The student performs like an average student in the 5th month of 7th grade
Grade Equivalent compares a student's performance to the national average for students at a given grade and month, not a placement decision by itself.
Which accommodation is NOT permitted during a standard STAR assessment administration?
Answer: Reading test questions aloud to students on STAR Math
Reading STAR Math questions aloud can provide unintended comprehension support and is generally not a standard permitted accommodation.
What Renaissance tool allows teachers to set a specific testing window during which students can access STAR?
Answer: Testing Preferences panel
The Testing Preferences panel in Renaissance lets administrators or teachers define start and end dates for testing windows.
A student's STAR Early Literacy score falls in the 'Below Basic' benchmark. What is the recommended next step?
Answer: Use the diagnostic data to plan targeted intervention in foundational literacy skills
STAR benchmark categories guide instructional decisions; a Below Basic result indicates the need for targeted, evidence-based intervention.
Which feature of STAR's computer-adaptive algorithm ensures test security across multiple test administrations?
Answer: Drawing items from a large randomized item bank so different questions appear each session
STAR's large, randomized item bank means students rarely see the same questions across sessions, preserving test validity and security.