Understanding STAR Scores and Reporting Timeline

When are the final STAR scores for high school end-of-course exams expected to be available to schools in 2023?

• May 31, 2023

• June 27, 2023

• August 8, 2023

• August 11, 2023

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

• The percentile rank among all test-takers

• A standardized score adjusted for question difficulty

• The final score after quality control

• The number of correct answers out of the total questions

How is the raw score for an extended constructed response calculated?

• By averaging the scores from two graders

• By summing the scores from two graders

• By multiplying the score by two

• By taking the higher score from two graders

What is the purpose of the early scale scores in the STAR testing process?

• To finalize the scores for graduation decisions

• To compare scores with previous years

• To adjust scores based on question difficulty

• To provide a preliminary pass/fail status

How does the scale score differ from the raw score?

• It is the final score after quality control

• It is adjusted for the difficulty of questions

• It is a direct count of correct answers

• It is the average score of all test-takers

Why might the passing score be scaled down in 2023?

• Due to a decrease in test difficulty

• To align with previous years' scores

• To ensure more students pass

• Because of increased question difficulty

What information is included in the preliminary assessment reports?

• Summary reports and individual student scores

• Raw scores and scale scores

• Final scores and corrections

• Graduation eligibility and percentile ranks

When are the preliminary assessment reports sent to families?

• June 27, 2023

• May 31, 2023

• August 11, 2023

• July 31, 2023

What happens during the finalization of STAR scores?

• Scores are adjusted for question difficulty

• Corrections are made based on school requests

• Preliminary scores are released to families

• Graduation decisions are finalized

When are the absolute final STAR scores released to families?

• August 8, 2023

• August 11, 2023

• June 27, 2023

• May 31, 2023