Understanding STAR Scores in 2023

When will schools receive the final STAR scores in 2023?

• August 16, 2023

• August 11, 2023

• June 9, 2023

• May 22, 2023

What is a raw score in the context of STAR assessments?

• The number of correct answers a student gives

• The percentile rank of a student

• The total number of questions on the test

• The final score after scaling

How are raw scores used before the final scale scores are available?

• To decide the difficulty of the test

• To calculate the percentile rank

• To provide a preliminary idea of student performance

• To determine the final grade

What does the 'times 2' mean in the context of essay scoring?

• Each essay score is doubled

• Each essay is graded by two different graders

• Each essay is worth twice as much as other questions

• Each essay is graded twice by the same grader

What do preliminary assessment reports include?

• Final scale scores

• Raw data and student report cards

• Only the highest scores

• Teacher evaluations

When are preliminary assessment reports released?

• May 22, 2023

• June 9, 2023

• August 11, 2023

• August 16, 2023

What is a scale score?

• A score that is the same as the raw score

• A score that reflects the number of correct answers

• A score adjusted for question difficulty

• A score that ranks students by percentile

Why is the scale score particularly important in 2023?

• Because it is easier to calculate

• Because it is released earlier than usual

• Because it is the only score that matters

• Because the test format has changed

How can families access the final STAR scores?

• Through the school's website

• Via the Family and Analytics Portal

• Through a phone call from the school

• By mail

What is the significance of the August 16th date in the STAR score timeline?

• Families receive final scores

• Schools receive raw scores

• Schools receive preliminary reports

• The testing period begins