Interim Assessments

Illuminate is now called Renaissance DNA - for the 2024-2025 SY you will see both Illuminate and Renaissance on our documents as we work towards updating everything to the new branding. Thank you for your grace and patience during this process.

2024-2025 Irregularity and Incident Report Links

KIPP Texas 2024-2025 Irregularity and Incident Report for ALL Assessments

Supporting Documentation:

Irregularity report signature page (please make a copy and upload with your report google form)

2024-2025 KTX IA CTC Checklist

Please use this checklist for both Interim Assessments

2024-2025 KTX CTC Handbook

Click Here

Request for Testing Date Change

Information document with directions and details about the approval process: Request for Testing Date Change 24-25

Google form (fill this out to place your request): Request for testing date change, step 1

Rollup (Where you can view the status of your request): Change in Testing Date Responses

Renaissance DNA (Illuminate) Quick Access Links

Renaissance Log In

Renaissance Status page

Online testing in Renaissance Step by Step Guide for Renaissance Test Set Up

Renaissance Quick Code Organization Tool for IAs

How to download SCR/CR responses for grading

For downloading student responses go to
1. Click into the assessment
2. Click reports
3. Find and click the “student responses” report
4. Download text file
Use the scoring guides provided in the WAGS to grade constructed response questions
Follow the directions on this guide - How to Manually Enter/Edit Constructed Response Scores into Illuminate
For IA#1 - All constructed response questions must be scored and entered into Illuminate by 12/202/2024 BEFORE the start of Equity Data Day.

Interim Assessment #1 - Fall 2024

IA#1 Overview

Testing Window:

Mandatory Testing Dates for each GL/Subject
All campus testing dates must be updated on the
The last day of the window should be reserved for makeup testing only
Testing outside the designated window is not allowed

Platform: Renaissance DNA Online Tests

Time Limits: 7 hours max

Students have up to 7 hours in the same day to complete the test (7 hours or until the end of the instructional day, whichever comes first)
- Only students with the Extra Day TEA approved designated support may test over two days
The clock starts after the test directions are read
- Clock does not stop for Lunch/Breaks
- Clock is only paused for medical breaks (nurse) or school wide emergencies
Schools should consolidate testers after 3-4 hours into late testing groups
Students may not test beyond the end of the instructional day (dismissal)

Subjects/Grades/Courses Tested:

- Mathematics
  - 3-7 Math
  - Algebra 1 EOC
    - Algebra 1 Retesters will not take IA#1 because they will be taking the December EOC administration

- Reading Language Arts
  - 3-8 RLA
  - English I EOC
    - English I Retesters will not take IA#1 because they will be taking the December EOC administration
  - English II EOC
    - English II Retesters will not take IA#1 because they will be taking the December EOC administration

- Science
  - 5th Science
  - 8th Science
  - Biology EOC
    - Bio Retesters will not take IA#1 because they will be taking the December EOC administration

- Social Studies
  - 8th Social Studies
  - US History EOC
    - There is no IA#1 for US History

Scoring of SCR/ECR

Teachers of record will score constructed response questions using the scoring guide provided in the WAGs and then "Enter/Edit" the scores into Illuminate.
All constructed response questions need to be scored and entered into Illuminate by 12/20/2024 before the start of EDD.
Manually Enter/Edit Student Responses and Constructed Response Grades in Illuminate

STAAR ALT 2 For IA#1

ALT 2 IA Logistics Guide

Who will take STAAR Alt 2 IAs:

Any student who has officially been identified as qualifying for the STAAR Alt examination.
- This qualification must be documented in a student’s IEP through a formal ARD meeting. The documentation includes the STAAR Alt 2 assurance form. HERE
- For any student that will not have an official ARD by 3/27, please contact your regional assessment coordinator for additional guidance.
STAAR Alt 2 Release Assessments are administered on paper for IA#1 & #2 and for Spring STAAR Alt 2
Use the Preliminary list of STAAR ALT 2 Qualifying students

What test?:

IA#1 - Each student should take one STAAR Alt 2 2023 Released RLA/ENG test at their grade level.
- HS students not enrolled in English I or II will take one released test for the courses they are eligible (BIO, US HIST, or ALG 1)
IA#2 - Each student should take one STAAR Alt 2 2023 Released Math/Algebra test at their grade level. HS student’s not taking ENG I or II should take a different released EOC.
- HS students not enrolled in Algebra 1 will take one released test for the courses they are eligible (BIO, US HIST, or ENG I/II)

When:

Testing Window (longer than regular IA window)
- IA#1 - 12/2/2024-12/19/2024
- IA#2 - 2/24/2024- 3/14/2024
One content area test needs to be administered during the testing window
- Please see above for additional guidance on which test to administer

Required Materials:

Student Test Booklet (one per student)
Teacher Test Administrator Manual Booklet (one per each test administration)
Answer Document (one per assessment)

Where can I find testing materials: 2023 Tests (IA#1 and IA#2)

Click here STAAR ALT 2 IA#1 Materials for Printing
- Please download the 2023 Released test for the subject you are administering to students
- Students will take Reading for IA#1 and should take Math for IA#2. HS students not enrolled in English I, II, or Algebra will take one released test for the courses they are eligible.
- You will have to download the Test Administrator Book Manual & Student Test Booklet
- Answer document is located in the appendix of the Test Administrator Book Manual or here
  - RLA tests have 28 questions; M/S/SS tests have 24 questions
  - Released tests may have less questions overall

Printing Testing Materials:

School is responsible for printing their own materials
Please coordinate with your SL/Sped Lead/GAIN Teacher to create a printing plan

IA#1 Training Materials

Training Slide Decks

Additional resources can be found on the IA page of the hub.

Recordings

Wednesday Recording; Thursday Recording; Master Class 11.19, Master Class 11.20 - Testhound Setup

IA#1 Important Links

Interim Assessment #2 - Spring 2025

IA#2 Overview

Testing Window:

Mandatory Testing Dates for each GL/Subject
All campus testing dates must be updated on the
The last two days of the window should be reserved for makeup testing only
Testing outside the designated window is not allowed

Platform: Renaissance DNA Online Tests (Illuminate)

Time Limits: 7 hours max

Students have up to 7 hours in the same day to complete the test
- Only students with the Extra Day TEA approved designated support may test over two days
The clock starts after the test directions are read
- Clock does not stop for Lunch/Breaks
- Clock is only paused for medical breaks (nurse) or school wide emergencies
Schools must consolidate testers after 3-4 hours into late testing groups. Consolidation plans are required by TEA.
Students may not test beyond the end of the instructional day (dismissal)

Subjects/Grades/Courses Tested:

- Mathematics
  - 3-7 Math
  - Algebra 1 EOC
    - Retesters who did not pass the December EOC administration should remain in an intervention group and prepare for the spring administration. These students do not take the IA#2 unless they are currently enrolled in the class.

- Reading Language Arts
  - 3-8 RLA
  - English I EOC
    - Retesters who did not pass the December EOC administration should remain in an intervention group and prepare for the spring administration. These students do not take the IA#2 unless they are currently enrolled in the class.
  - English II EOC
    - Retesters who did not pass the December EOC administration should remain in an intervention group and prepare for the spring administration. These students do not take the IA#2 unless they are currently enrolled in the class.

- Science
  - 5th Science
  - 8th Science
  - Biology EOC
    - AP Bio students the IA2 is required
    - Retesters who did not pass the December EOC administration should remain in an intervention group and prepare for the spring administration. These students do not take the IA#2 unless they are currently enrolled in the class.

- Social Studies
  - 8th Social Studies
  - US History EOC
    - APUSH students the IA2 is required.
    - Retesters who did not pass the December EOC administration should remain in an intervention group and prepare for the spring administration. These students do not take the IA#2 unless they are currently enrolled in the class.

STAAR ALT 2 For IA#2

ALT 2 IA Logistics Guide

Who will take STAAR Alt 2 Interim Assessment:

Any student who has officially been identified as qualifying for the STAAR Alt examination.
- This qualification must be documented in a student’s IEP through a formal ARD meeting. The documentation includes the STAAR Alt 2 assurance form. HERE
- For any student that will not have an official ARD by 3/27, please contact your regional assessment coordinator for additional guidance.
STAAR Alt 2 Release Assessments are administered on paper for IA#1 & #2 and for Spring STAAR Alt 2

What test?:

IA#2 - Each student should take one STAAR Alt 2 2023 Released Math/Algebra test at their grade level. HS student’s not taking ENG I or II should take a different released EOC.
- HS students not enrolled in Algebra 1 will take one released test for the courses they are eligible (BIO, US HIST, or ENG I/II)
- EOC - if they are only taking 1 test, and they took it during IA1, please reach out to your RAC and we can provide you with a different released test version for that student

When:

Testing Window (longer than regular IA window)
- IA#2 - 2/24/2024- 3/14/2024
One content area test needs to be administered during the testing window
- Please see above for additional guidance on which test to administer

What are the testing procedures?

Print student-facing hard copies of the Release test and one administrator-facing hard copy
- See above for link to materials
For students who can take the assessment by circling their answer choice, the test may be administered as a group
- This means there will be no ‘option B’. Students will either answer correctly or incorrectly without additional prompting for a second attempt
For students who require alternate response accommodations (pointing, saying answer choice, utilizing eye gaze, velcro-ing answer choice, etc.), administer Release 1-on-1
- Use Answer document/bubble sheet provided here to document answers

Required Materials:

Student Test Booklet (one per student)
Teacher Test Administrator Manual Booklet (one per each test administration)
Answer Document (one per assessment)

Scoring of Tests (done by SPED/GAIN Teacher):

Tests and data analysis will be done by the teacher
After testing, please complete the following
- Primary - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19Dq6moR1utYYrwqMh7B6qFBdQUQq7svNknl69ATQ5mc/copy
- Middle - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CHAfXtEGEKf0Fa9ZrPYcpBaVf97-OxgxLYqQUiSyokw/copy
- High - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VvEdS2CAAvswrrQz61aHG5RxSAs2jq93pyuFhY2yraM/copy
- slide deck - Data Analysis protocol training -
  - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19ImvfC82okNsnEFElUoMltQ1TTCIJR0WpwLiqeHMg1Y/edit?usp=sharing
Once you have completed the Data Analysis for your campus, please submit in this Google Folder- IA1- STAAR ALT 2 Data Spreadsheets - All Campuses

Google Folder- IA2- STAAR ALT 2 Data Spreadsheets - All Campuses

IA#2 Important Links

2023-2024 IA Archived Resources

Test Security Training and Testing Oath Reminder Due 2.2.2024

The 2023-2024 KTX Test Security Training Module and Oath of Test Security will be released to all KTX staff by 11/2/2023 via Cornerstone. This training is required for all BIG KIPPsters who will be on campus during District and State testing this year, who will be directly assisting/participating in District/State testing this year, and/or if you will need access to secure test results and data.

Cornerstone - All staff will be required to complete the 2023-2024 KTX Test Security Training Module via cornerstone, prior to testing. This will be available on or before November 2, 2023
Oath - All staff will be required to complete the 2023-2024 Test Security Oath via cornerstone (link at end of training), prior to testing. This will be available on or before November 2, 2023
Optional: Cambium Account - There will be a link at the end of the Cornerstone training for staff members who wish to sign up for a Cambium Account. For more information about access levels please click here. Accounts will only be made if the training and oath are completed.
CTCs will monitor training and oath completion for their school and for any additional volunteers who will be on campus during testing. CTCs will receive access to the training rollup and the Oath folder once it has launched.

If you do not have access to Cornerstone, please put in a Zendesk Help Ticket to the Applications team.

If you are a parent volunteer or contracted employee, please reach out to the CTC of the campus you will be testing/volunteering/located at for more information on how to access this training.

Update on Content Language Supports for Illuminate IAs

Content Language Supports and Spanish Tests Updates

Content Language Supports will be a separate assessment in Illuminate with the .CLS at the end of it. There will be no paper content language supports for ANY assessment this year. CTCs will need to make separate quick codes for students needing CLS.
Spanish language tests for 3rd-5th grade will are labeled in Illuminate with .SPA at the end of the test. Separate quick codes are required for Spanish tests.
Please use the Illuminate Org Tool to help you keep track of your illuminate quick codes (access codes).

Scratch Paper Policy Change for Illuminate IAs only

Only for IAs- student/work scratch paper will be collected & scanned
- SL must designate a member of SL Team to progress monitor the collection process by 11/17
- CTC is not responsible for scanning student work & progress monitoring
  - CTC will separate used scratch paper into piles by test.
  - Teachers should pick up scratch paper by the end of their testing day
  - Teachers are responsible for scanning.
  - Teachers should return used scratch paper to the CTC once they are done scanning.
  - CTC should have a shred bucket for scratch paper once it has been returned.
Rationale and additional guidance/actions steps can be found here
No pictures or capturing of student test screens or of student work will be allowed
For STAAR assessments scanning, taking pictures, capturing a digital image of any STAAR screen, test question, scratch paper, or any related item is not allowed.

IA#2 Overview

Testing Window: 2/26/24- 3/6/24

Mandatory Testing Dates for each GL/Subject
All campus testing dates must be updated on the 2023-2024 Testing Date Tracker no later than 2/2/2023
The last two days of the window should be reserved for makeup testing only
Testing outside the designated window is not allowed

Platform: Illuminate Online Tests

Time Limits: 7 hours max

Students have up to 7 hours in the same day to complete the test
- Only students with the Extra Day TEA approved designated support may test over two days
The clock starts after the test directions are read
- Clock does not stop for Lunch/Breaks
- Clock is only paused for medical breaks (nurse) or school wide emergencies
Schools should consolidate testers after 3-4 hours into late testing groups
Students may not test beyond the end of the instructional day (dismissal)

Subjects/Grades/Courses Tested:

- Mathematics
  - 3-7 Math
  - Algebra 1 EOC
    - Retesters who did not pass the December EOC administration should remain in an intervention group and prepare for the spring administration. These students should take the IA#2 for EOCs they still need to pass.

- Reading Language Arts
  - 3-8 RLA
  - English I EOC
    - Retesters who did not pass the December EOC administration should remain in an intervention group and prepare for the spring administration. These students should take the IA#2 for EOCs they still need to pass.
  - English II EOC
    - Retesters who did not pass the December EOC administration should remain in an intervention group and prepare for the spring administration. These students should take the IA#2 for EOCs they still need to pass.

- Science
  - 5th Science
  - 8th Science
  - Biology EOC
    - AP Bio students the IA2 is required
    - Retesters who did not pass the December EOC administration should remain in an intervention group and prepare for the spring administration. These students should take the IA#2 for EOCs they still need to pass.

- Social Studies
  - 8th Social Studies
  - US History EOC
    - APUSH students the IA2 is required.
    - Retesters who did not pass the December EOC administration should remain in an intervention group and prepare for the spring administration. These students should take the IA#2 for EOCs they still need to pass.

STAAR ALT 2 For IA#2

ALT 2 IA Logistics Guide

Goal:
- To provide students and teachers with the opportunity to practice taking and administering STAAR Alt 2 and identify necessary accommodations to be most successful
- To target critical need Essence States based on student data
Yes, students will participate in either (focused area)
- Math 2023 STAAR Alt Released test
- Reading 2023 STAAR Alt 2 Released test
- For IA#2 - Each student should take one STAAR Alt 2 2023 Released test at their grade level in one priority content area (Reading or Math). Students who took Reading for IA#1 should take Math for IA#2 and vice versa.
What happens if I already used one or both of those tests?
- Select the subject in which the student struggled the most or alternate subject tested for that grade level (ie Writing, Social Studies, and Science
Window for Alt 2: 2/19-3/7
- Longer than regular IA due to test design & allow time to administer
Administering the test:
- Group
  - Students with paper/pencil skills
- Individual
  - Students who need one to one

Where can I find the assessments?

Click on this link
Answer documents: STAAR ALT 2 Test Administrator Manual - RLA pg. 30, M/S/SS pg. 31
You will need to print the student book, the teacher guide, and the answer document
- Campuses are responsible for printing STAAR ALT 2 IA#1 materials

Scoring:

Hand score as you go along
Teacher Guide Booklet has the answers
Directions for reporting scores- Here
STAAR ALT 2 Educator and Scoring Guide

IA#2 Important Links

Training Materials

2023-2024.KTX IA#2 Field Test Cambium CTC Training

2024 STAAR SAFT & IA#2 Turnkey Campus Staff Training Slide Deck

Recordings:

1/17/2024 - Returning CTCs; 1/18/2024- New CTCs

Important Links

Interim Assessment:

2023-2024 Interim Assessment CTC Checklist (Updated)
Turnkey SAFT/IA#2 Training (make a copy)
New Testing Script (updated for IA#2)
IA#2 Illuminate Quick Code Organization Tool (Coming 2/5/2024)
2023-2024 Student Electronic Device Policy Sign
2022-2023 KTX Electronics Policy
2023-2024 KTX Dictionary Policy
2023-2024 KTX Calculator Policy
2023-2024 Active Monitoring Help Chart
Guidance on testing in large spaces
Training Sign in Template for CTCs - You must make a copy before editing
Test Hound Test Configuration Cheat Sheet
Testhound Roster Upload Template (make one per test. Local student IDs only)
Live Proctoring in Illuminate
Illuminate Status Page
Illuminate Quick Guide for IA quick code set up - Updated 23-24
Illuminate test ticket examples - One page mail merge template; Excel mail merge template
Student List Actions for Online Testing
Blank Seating Chart #1
Blank Seating Chart #2
Room Ready Checklist
Bin Check in/out Checklist
testing do not disturb signs, break needed, nurse needed, question, emergency signs to bins.
Reference Materials (For Printing)

General Links:

STAAR ALT 2:

SAFT:

IA#1 Overview

Testing Window: 12/11 - 12/20

Schools may choose testing dates within the window
All campus testing dates must be updated on the 2023-2024 Testing Date Tracker no later than 11/3/2023
The last two days of the window should be reserved for makeup testing only
Testing outside the designated window is not allowed

Platform: Illuminate Online Tests

Time Limits: 7 hours max

Students have up to 7 hours in the same day to complete the test
- Only students with the Extra Day TEA approved designated support may test over two days
The clock starts after the test directions are read
- Clock does not stop for Lunch/Breaks
- Clock is only paused for medical breaks (nurse) or school wide emergencies
Schools should consolidate testers after 3-4 hours into late testing groups
Students may not test beyond the end of the instructional day (dismissal)

Subjects/Grades/Courses Tested:

- Mathematics
  - 3-7 Math
  - Algebra 1 EOC
    - Retesters will not take IA#1 because they will be taking the December EOC administration

- Reading Language Arts
  - 3-8 RLA
  - English I EOC
    - Retesters will not take IA#1 because they will be taking the December EOC administration
  - English II EOC
    - Retesters will not take IA#1 because they will be taking the December EOC administration

- Science
  - 5th Science
  - 8th Science
  - Biology EOC
    - For AP Bio students IA1 is optional; the IA2 is required
    - Retesters will not take IA#1 because they will be taking the December EOC administration

- Social Studies
  - 8th Social Studies
  - US History EOC
    - For APUSH students IA1 is optional; the IA2 is required.
    - Retesters will not take IA#1 because they will be taking the December EOC administration

STAAR ALT 2 For IA#1

Goal:
- To provide students and teachers with the opportunity to practice taking and administering STAAR Alt 2 and identify necessary accommodations to be most successful
- To target critical need Essence States based on student data
Yes, students will participate in either (focused area)
- Math 2023 STAAR Alt Released test
- Reading 2023 STAAR Alt 2 Released test
What happens if I already used one or both of those tests?
- Select the subject in which the student struggled the most or alternate subject tested for that grade level (ie Writing, Social Studies, and Science
Window for Alt 2: 11/29-12/21
- Longer than regular IA due to test design & allow time to administer
Administering the test:
- Group
  - Students with paper/pencil skills
- Individual
  - Students who need one to one

Where can I find the assessments?

Click on this link
Answer documents: STAAR ALT 2 Test Administrator Manual - RLA pg. 30, M/S/SS pg. 31
You will need to print the student book, the teacher guide, and the answer document
- Campuses are responsible for printing STAAR ALT 2 IA#1 materials

Scoring: