Understanding STAR Reports for Parents

The video explains the STAR Early Literacy assessment and its parent report. It covers the adaptive nature of the test, which adjusts question difficulty based on responses. The report provides a percentile rank comparing a child's performance to peers nationally. It also details sub-domain mastery, showing expected correct answers in various skill areas. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers for further information.

What should you do if you receive a STAR report that does not belong to your child?

• Share it with other parents.

• Keep it for future reference.

• Return it to your child's teacher.

• Ignore it.

What is the purpose of the STAR Early Literacy Assessment?

• To measure a child's physical fitness.

• To evaluate a child's math skills.

• To assess early reading skills.

• To determine a child's favorite subject.

What does it mean when a test is described as 'computer adaptive'?

• The test is taken on a computer.

• The test adapts to different subjects.

• The difficulty of questions changes based on the student's answers.

• The test is only for advanced students.

How is the STAR test used in relation to a child's academic progress?

• It replaces all other assessments.

• It helps in developing early reading skills.

• It is the only measure of a child's progress.

• It is used for grading purposes.

What does the STAR report help to develop?

• Artistic skills.

• Early reading skills.

• Mathematical skills.

• Physical skills.

What does a percentile rank of 73 indicate about a student's reading level?

• The student reads at a level greater than 73% of peers.

• The student has answered 73% of questions correctly.

• The student reads at a level below 73% of peers.

• The student is at the 73rd grade level.

What is the significance of the diamond symbol in the percentile rank section?

• It shows the student's favorite subject.

• It indicates the student's percentile rank compared to the average.

• It marks the student's highest score.

• It represents the student's grade level.

What does the STAR report compare your child's performance to?

• Other students in the same school.

• Other students nationally in the same grade.

• Other students in the same state.

• Other students in the same city.

What information is provided in the narrative section of the report?

• A list of books the child should read.

• A description of what the child can do based on the assessment.

• The child's favorite activities.

• The child's attendance record.

What does the mastery section of the report show?

• The child's extracurricular activities.

• The child's favorite subjects.

• The child's mastery of each sub-domain.

• The child's attendance record.