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TEA’s Student Assessment DivisionFall 2020Supplemental Aids for STAAR:What’s Allowed and What’s Not?1
TEA approval is NOT requiredSupplemental AidsDescription of Designated SupportThis designated support allows a student to use paper-based resourcesthat assist in recalling information.AssessmentsFor a student who meets the eligibility criteria, this designated supportmay be used on STAAR STAAR SpanishTexas Education Agency Fall 20202
Student Eligibility CriterionA student may use this designated support if he or she routinely, independently, and effectively uses it duringclassroom instruction and classroom testingNote: Supplemental aids are intended for students who are approved to use them based onthe decisions of an ARD committee, 504 committee, LPAC committee in conjunction with anARD or 504 committee, RTI or student assistance team.The RTI or student assistance teams that make the decisions are formed to address anindividual student’s consistent academic struggles. Supplemental aids should not be used bystudents who are not struggling academically and should not be provided as generalsupport for all students.Texas Education Agency Fall 2020
Authority for Decision and Required Documentation For a student not receiving special education or Section 504 services, the decision is made bythe appropriate team of people at the campus level (e.g., RTI team, student assistance team)based on the eligibility criterion and is documented according to district policies. For a student receiving Section 504 services, the decision is made by the Section 504committee based on the eligibility criteria and is documented in the student’s IAP. For a student receiving special education services, the decision is made by the ARD committeebased on the eligibility criteria and is documented in the student’s IEP. In the case of an EL with a disability, the decision is made by the applicable group above inconjunction with the student’s LPAC. The decision is to be documented by the LPAC in thestudent’s permanent record file and by the applicable group above.Texas Education Agency Fall 20204
Authority for Decision and Required Documentation After state testing, DS must be recorded in the ACCOMM. field on the student’sanswer document or D in the Texas Assessment Management System for onlineadministrations. This indicates that an allowable designated support was madeavailable to the student.TEA approval is NOT requiredTexas Education Agency Fall 20205
Examples/Types ONLY the supplemental aids described in the SupplementalAids policy document are allowed for eligible students. Examples of allowable supplemental aids with different formatsare provided on the following slides. Other formats are allowedas long as they follow the description of the aid in theSupplemental Aids policy document.Texas Education Agency Fall 2020
All Subjects: Mnemonic DevicesA mnemonic device is a learning technique that assists with memory. Onlymnemonic devices that are acronyms or phrases based on an acronym maybe used.Texas Education Agency Fall 20207
All Subjects: Mnemonic DevicesThe subject-specific words that the mnemonic device represents areNOT allowed.Texas Education Agency Fall 20208
All Subjects: Blank Graphic Organizers Blank graphic organizers may be used.Texas Education Agency Fall 20209
All Subjects: Blank Graphic Organizers Blank graphic organizers may NOT contain titles, words, labels, colors usedas labels, pictures, acronyms, mnemonics, numbers, symbols, or variables.Texas Education Agency Fall 202010
Mathematics: Number Chart A number chart (e.g., 100 chart) may be used, however all number charts MUSTbe in sequential order.Texas Education Agency Fall 202011
Mathematics: Number Charts v. Calculation Aids A number chart with a sequence of numbers is allowable as a supplementalaid. However, number charts that identify and/or illustrate a calculationfunction (e.g., , x) are NOT allowable as supplemental aids. A student MUST meet eligibility for the Calculation Aids policy to usethese types of charts on an assessment. For more information please seethe Calculation Aids Policy on the Accommodation Resources webpageor in the District and Campus Coordinator Resources.Texas Education Agency Fall 202012
Mathematics: Number Charts v. Calculation Aids Below are examples of charts that are considered calculation aids.REMEMBER: Multiplication and addition charts are considered calculation aids.Texas Education Agency Fall 202013
Mathematics: Place Value Chart A grade-appropriate place value chart may be used. The chart may containcommas and decimals in the appropriate places; however, it may NOTcontain place value labels (i.e., words) or numbers as specific examples.Texas Education Agency Fall 202014
Mathematics: Pictorial Models of Fractions Pictorial models of fraction bars or fraction circles MAY be used.Texas Education Agency Fall 202015
Mathematics: Pictorial Models of Fractions The models should NOT contain labels and they should NOT show equivalencies(e.g., 1/2 2/4 0.5 50%) or a cumulative sequence (e.g., 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4).Texas Education Agency Fall 202016
Mathematics: Pictorial Models of Geometric Figures Pictorial models of one-, two-, and three-dimensional geometric figures maybe used; however, the figures must be grade- or course-appropriate.Texas Education Agency Fall 202017
Mathematics: Pictorial Models of Geometric Figures A pictorial model of a geometricfigure MAY be provided in eitherthree-dimensional (3-D) forms ORtwo-dimensional (2-D) formsTexas Education Agency Fall 202018
Mathematics: Pictorial Models of Geometric Figures A pictorial model of a geometricfigure MAY NOT be provided inboth three-dimensional (3-D) ANDtwo-dimensional (2-D) forms eitheron the same page or a differentpage.Texas Education Agency Fall 202019
Mathematics: Pictorial Models of Geometric Figures The figures may NOT contain titles, words, labels, colors used aslabels, acronyms, mnemonics, numbers, symbols, or variables.Texas Education Agency Fall 202020
Mathematics: Pictorial Models of Geometric Figures Providing a pictorial model of a geometric figure in one form (e.g., net) anda manipulative of the same figure in another form (e.g., three-dimensionalsolid) is NOT allowed.OR(NOT both)Texas Education Agency Fall 202021
Written Composition: Grammar & Mechanics RulesType/ SymbolRuleExampleColon [:]Introduce a list ofthree or moreitemsThere are threethings I want to dobefore I die: go ona cruise, goskydiving, and surf.Colon [:]Introduce anexplanation (whatfollow “explains”or “answers” whatprecedes) A list of grade-appropriategrammar and mechanics rulesmay be used. The list may NOTcontain any specific examples.You know whatthey say about realestate: Location iseverything.Texas Education Agency Fall 2020 Things I Want to Remember:Capitalization First word in a sentence Names- person, city, state Quote- first word at the beginningof a sentence in dialogue Example: “ The girl is good atvolleyball.”22
Science: GraphicsGraphics of scientific concepts may be used as long as the graphics do NOT provide adirect source of answers on the assessmentTexas Education Agency Fall 202023
Science: Graphics The graphics may NOT contain titles, words, labels, colors used as labels,acronyms, mnemonics, numbers, symbols, or variables.Texas Education Agency Fall 202024
Science: Formula Triangles Formula triangles representing relationships between variables may be used. Onlyformulas that appear on the appropriate state-supplied reference materials may berepresented. The triangles may only include variables; for example, a triangle showingthe relationship between mass, density, and volume can contain only the variables m,D, and V. Symbols for mathematical operations (e.g., , ) are NOT allowed.Texas Education Agency Fall 202025
Social Studies: Blank Maps Blank maps may be used. Blank maps should NOT contain titles, words,labels, colors used as labels, pictures,acronyms, mnemonics, numbers, symbols, orvariables. Unlabeled maps that represent historicevents may be used (e.g., an unlabeled mapthat represents the stages of U.S. territorialexpansion). A student could use BOTH physical andpolitical world or U.S. blank maps.Texas Education Agency Fall 202026
Social Studies: Timelines Timelines may be used if they contain only datesTexas Education Agency Fall 202027
Social Studies: Timelines Labeling (e.g., color, letters, numbers, pictures, words) the events connectedwith those dates in any way is NOT allowed.Texas Education Agency Fall 202028
Special Instructions/Considerations1. A student who uses this designated support may complete the test in aseparate setting to eliminate distractions to other students and to ensurethe confidentiality of the test.2. Supplemental aids can be provided in the language that is mostappropriate for the student.3. Colors may be used in a supplemental aid to enhance readability orimprove tracking but may NOT be used as a label.4. Pictures may be used in pictorial models of geometric figures and graphicsof scientific concepts but not in other supplemental aids.Texas Education Agency Fall 202029
Special Instructions/Considerations5. Using a supplemental aid as an accommodation during classroom instructionand classroom testing should not replace the teaching of subject-specific skillsas outlined in the TEKS. The student must be able to understand theinformation that the supplemental aid provides and simply need assistancerecalling the concepts.6. Supplemental aids should be individualized for each student. Students havedifferent strengths and needs, so it is not appropriate to provide all studentsthe exact same set of supplemental aids.7. The test administrator may not remind the student to use the supplementalaid or explain to the student the information included on the supplemental aid.Texas Education Agency Fall 202030
Special Instructions/Considerations8. An instructional environment should be maintained during testing windows. Itis not necessary to conceal or remove instructional or reference materials in thetesting area, the classroom, or hallways unless they could assist a student withanswering questions on the subject-area assessment being administered. Thispolicy is different from the Supplemental Aids designated support policy,because supplemental aids are intended for students requiring individualizedsupport and should be made available specifically to them.Texas Education Agency Fall 202031
Special Instructions/Considerations9. The supplemental aid must be error-free, concise, and well organized so that astudent can easily access the information. The supplemental aid must notcontain numerous pages, as this may be more cumbersome than helpful whenused during the state assessment.10. If a student writes on the supplemental aid while taking the state assessment,the supplemental aid must be destroyed after testing.Texas Education Agency Fall 202032
Disclaimer These slides have been prepared and approved by the Student AssessmentDivision of the Texas Education Agency. If any of the slides are changed for local use, or regional trainings, pleaseremove any TEA logos. (You may need to edit the Master slide.)Texas Education Agency Fall 202033
TEA Resources and Contact InformationFor More Information About Accessibility Policy go to:2020-2021 Accommodation Resources WebpageDistrict and Campus Coordinator ResourcesContacts for the Office of School Programs:Division of Student Assessment: 512-463-9536Curriculum Standards and Student Support: 512-463-9581Special Student Populations (Dyslexia, Special Education, ESL):512-463-9414Student Assessment Help DeskTexas Education Agency Fall 202034
9. The supplemental aid must be error-free, concise, and well organized so that a student can easily access the information. The supplemental aid must not contain numerous pages, as this may be more cumbersome than helpful when used during the state assessment. 10. If a student writes on the supplementa
