[Pibe-division] STAR testing alternative for Braille readers?

Tue Sep 6 19:47:30 UTC 2016

Jerry Johns is an alternative. It is available in hard copy braille and you
can have the student read until she/he has reached an appropriate reading
level. The thing I like about the computerized tests is the variety of
readings and questions over time. I would think the math portion could be
read aloud to the student since this is an acceptable testing method.  Your
student could use an abacus or brailler to complete the math problems and
give the answer.  Extended time is also an option on the STAR tests. I
believe they could find a way to make these tests accessible if they were
forced to do so.

On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 3:31 PM, Kristen Sims via PIBE-Division <
pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> We are using the Jerry Johns Reading Inventory. Our district uses
> Dibles testing which is also not appropriate for braille readers.
>
>
> Kristen J. Sims, MEd
> Teacher of Blind Students
> Ouachita Parish Student Support
> 432-5481 office or 432-5496 desk
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> *“I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” ― Robert Frost
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> *From:* PIBE-Division <pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of
> Albert Rizzi via PIBE-Division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:08:10 PM
> *To:* Professionals in Blindness Education Division List
> *Cc:* Albert Rizzi
> *Subject:* Re: [Pibe-division] STAR testing alternative for Braille
> readers?
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>
> According to the statement as posted, they are without a doubt in
> violation of the ADA and the Rehab Act.
>
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> *From:* PIBE-Division [mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Amy_Brush--- via PIBE-Division
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 6, 2016 3:06 PM
> *To:* nfb group <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Amy_Brush at caboces.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Pibe-division] STAR testing alternative for Braille
> readers?
>
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> I had explained to them that she uses online technology but the link they
> sent me expressly states the following:
>
> Computer-adaptive tests including the STAR Enterprise assessments are not
> appropriate for blind students because the student completing the test must
> be able to read the text visually; the Braille format is not compatible
> with computer-adaptive testing. To take a STAR Early Literacy or STAR
> Reading assessment, a student must be able to respond to on-screen prompts
> that assess the ability to read print-based text. STAR Math also requires
> that a student respond to visual representations of mathematics symbols and
> notations. Educators working with a student with a visual impairment are
> encouraged to evaluate the suitability of STAR for that particular student
> and decide on an appropriate course of action.
>
> Each item in star testing prompts/predicts the next item, so downloading
> and creating a test each month is not possible.
>
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>
> Thanks for your input.  Amy
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> From: Marianne Denning via PIBE-Division
> Sent by: "PIBE-Division"
> Date: 09/06/2016 02:56PM
> Cc: Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
> Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] STAR testing alternative for Braille readers?
>
> I think this is reprehensible.  According to OSEP the school district is
> out of compliance. I know that isn't your question but it is a big problem.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 2:51 PM, Amy_Brush--- via PIBE-Division <
> pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello all,
>
> One of my schools using STAR testing to set and track learning benchmarks
> in both math and literacy skills for their students.  It is expressly not
> recommended by renaissance learning that this system be used with blind
> individuals.  However; I'd like to find something comparable that can be
> either loaded in her Braille Sense or made into hardcopy Braille for
> monthly benchmark testing.
>
> Does anyone have ideas to help with this solution?
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Amy B
>
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