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tablet(7inches or larger)to take the assessment.Students who are taking Star Early Literacy or are using the audiofeature for Star Math will need headphones or speakers.  \nBefore testing,be sureyou have the following infomation from your school:  \n◆ Renaissance ink  \n·Student usemame and password  \n·  Monitor pasSword (f needed)  \n·Name of test(s)your student should take  \n# Three easy steps to monitoring the test\n\nWhen teachers and test monitors consistentlyfollow the same procedures before,during,and after testing.they helpensure test results which are tnue representations of what the student knows.The information in the following pages ofthis guide will help you prepare for andmonitor your student's testing event effectively.  \nAbout Star Assessments  \nStar assessments help teachers better understand what students know and can do in the areas of early literacy,reading,or math.As a student takes the test,the software selects items based on the student's responses.if thestudent answers correctly,the next item wil be more difficuit if the student answers incorectly,the next item wil beless difficut.By adjusting the difficulty of the items to what students show they can or cannot do,the assessment is anaccurate way to help teachers identify what skills students are ready to leam.Teachers use this information to guidetheir instruction.  \n·Star Early Literacy tests are used for students in grades pre-Kthrough 3(beginning readers who do not yet readindependently or need early fiteracy skills assessed).There are 27 items and it generally takes fewer than 15minutes for the student to complete the test  \n·Star Reading tests are usedfor students in grades K-12.Star reading has 34 items and it generally takes fewerthan 20 minutes for the student to complete the test.  \n·Star Math tests are used for students in grades 1-12.Star Math has 34 items and generally takes fewer than25minutes for the student to complete the test  \n# The role of the test monitor\n\nThe job of the test monitor is to make stre the student dces their very best without help.Star is not a test fora grade.t is used for teachersto know how best to instruct the student.  \nTest monitors should read the test instructions aloud to the student The monitor may helpthe student log in and selectthe correct assessment,but no assistance should be given once the test begins.Test monitors should not readquestions or answer choices to the student or prompt the student in any other way.If your student is having dificuitywith an item,encourage them fo choose the answer they think is best and click next to move on to the next question.  \nNo materials other than headphones and paper and pencil are alowed uness accommodations are discussed with yourstudent's teacher.  \n# Prior totesting\n\n·Be sureyou have folowing information fromyour schoot:The Renaissance web address(URL),your student'susername and password,the monitor password(f appropriate),and the tests your student should take.  \n·Schedule enough time for the test so your student isn't feeling nushed.  \n·Ensure a quiet testing area that is free from distractions.  \n·Remove or cover any materials around the testing area that might helpanswer test items.  \n·Provide scratch paper and pencil for your student to use during testing.  \n·Check that your computer audio is set appropriately and that you have working headphones available if needed.(Star EarlyLiteracy is an audio-based test.Audio for Star Math can be tumed onby the teacher ifaccommodations are needed.)  \n·Share the introductory video with students taking Star Early Literacy the day before they take the test Selectthe video that matches how your student will be taking the test  \no Using a kevboard mouse,or tracknad  \no Using a tablet  \n·Discuss with your student the importance of doing their best in order for their teachers to know how to besthelp them in class. 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