Transcript STAR Reading

STAR Reading
Pre Test Instructions

What is the Star Reading Assessment?
 STAR Reading Assessment is a
computer-adaptive reading
assessment that will help you and
your teacher to make decisions
about your learning, track your
reading progress, and help you
know if you’re mastering the skills
you need to learn.
How is the test designed?
 The STAR Reading Assessment is
made up of sentences and
passages. For each passage
there is only one question to
answer.
 The test is computer-adaptive.
This means that the passages
and questions adjust in difficulty
based on how you answer each
question.
When will I take the test?
 You will complete the
assessment in your reading
class.
 You can expect to take this
assessment up to four times
this year. Each time will give you
and your teacher more
information about how your
reading is improving.
How do I get started?
How do I get started?
 You will enter your district-issued username and password
to access the test.
How do I get started?
 Click on the blue STAR Reading button to begin the test.
How do I get started?
 You may be asked to select a teacher’s name. Please
select your reading teacher’s name from the choices listed
on the screen.
How do I get started?
 When everyone is ready, your teacher will share the
monitor password with you.
During Testing
 The questions in the first part of the test each have a
sentence with a word missing. There will be a list of
three or four words that could fit in the blank.
During Testing
 Your job is to choose the word that best completes the
sentence.
During Testing
 The next group of questions will have more than one sentence. One
of the sentences will have a word missing. From the list of answers,
choose the word that best completes the sentence. You will be given
enough time for these questions, so don’t rush.
During Testing
 Additional passages will have questions used to gather information
about your comprehension. Read the passage, then read the
question for the passage. From the list of choices, choose the best
answer for the question. You will be given enough time for these
questions, so don’t rush.
During Testing
 Choosing your answer is easy. Click on your answer choice
using the left mouse button. Then, enter your answer choice
by clicking
on the screen.
During Testing
 When you choose an answer, a blue highlight will appear
around it. This only shows you which answer you selected.
It does not mean that you selected the correct answer.
During Testing
 To change your answer, select the number of your new answer
choice by clicking on it with the mouse. The program will
highlight your new choice. You cannot change your answer or
go back to previous questions after you click
During Testing
 If you see a picture of a clock at the top of the screen, time to
answer the question is ending. Choose your answer quickly. If
you don’t choose an answer in time, you will see a message
that says time is up for that question. The next question will
come up in a few seconds, so be ready.
During Testing
 Before you take the test, you will get some practice questions.
The practice questions look just like the real test.
 If you see this message when you are answering the practice
questions, you should raise your hand so the teacher can assist
you. He or she will know what to do.
After Testing
 Upon completion of the test, you will receive a message
letting you know you are finished. You will be returned to the
Renaissance Place Welcome screen. Please read your
personal reading book while you wait for classmates to finish.
 Do not be concerned if
you are still testing while
others are finishing. Every
test is different because it
adjusts based on answers
you give. Some tests will
take longer than others.
STAR Reading
 If you have any questions about this test, please ask them now.
Once the test starts, the teacher will not be able to explain any
of the words to you or tell you if you have picked the right
answer.