Stanford Achievement Test

Stanford Achievement Test Series, Tenth Edition Online:

The Stanford Achievement Test Series,Tenth Edition is now offered online for evaluating student development toward high academic standards. Stanford 10 Online is a multiple-choice assessment that helps educators determine student achievement in real time for grades 3 through 12.
Online assessments allow for automated capture, real-time reporting and scoring, and immediate normative analysis. There is no physical commitment on the part of school administrators and instructors to store, distribute, organize, and ship thousands of booklets and answer documents. The online testing format has minimal computer system requirements and provides computer readiness downloads and updates. These value-added benefits to test administrators and support staff dramatically reduce the investment of time and energy when evaluating student achievement.

This technically excellent, turnkey assessment solution provides the instrument needed for objective measurement of achievement coupled with the automation of online testing, scoring, and reporting.

Features of the Stanford Achievement Test Series

• The standard of achievement testing for over 80 years
• Valid and reliable evaluations trusted by the education community
• Peer-reviewed and scientifically based content and normative standards
• Grade-appropriate content reflecting current state and national standards
• Easy-hard-easy question format – items arranged to facilitate student engagement and test completion
• Materials to support interpretation, instruction, and parent communication

Stanford 10 Online

• Determines student achievement in real time
• Engaging for students
• Ease of online administration
• Immediate and reliable data
• Reduces costs and time needed to evaluate student achievement
• No commitment on the part of the school to store, distribute, organize and ship test booklets or answer documents
• Available for grades 3 through 12
• Online testing tools such as rulers, highlighter, calculator, and mathematics reference sheets are included
• Content areas include reading, language, spelling, mathematics, science, and social science
• Proctoring functionality that allows the proctor or teacher to follow the progress of each student

Scoring and Reporting

• Immediate scoring and reporting
• Immediate normative analysis
• 2002 and 2007 norms available
• Reports available for the home (in English or Spanish), student, group, school, and district levels
• Reports can be disaggregated

Online Testing Features

• Minimal computer system requirements
• Online computer system check tool to evaluate student computers for readiness
• Mac® and PC compatible
• Online web-based testing platform requiring minimal bandwidth
• Delivery via an Application Service Provider (ASP) model requiring no additional software or hardware installation
• Secure browser feature ensures security of the test and student data

Minimum System Requirements for Stanford 10 Online Testing

The following system specifications will provide the best online testing experience. The

specifications which must be met are noted with an asterisk. All other specifications are

recommendations.

Windows Computers:

Supported Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher and the Secure Browser for Windows

Operating System: Windows 98, 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista

Processor: 233 MHz or higher Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Althlon/Duron

family; or compatible processor

RAM: 128 MB or higher

Display: 17" display at 1024 x 768 with 16-bit color (65,536 High Color) or higher

Internet Connection: Broadband/High-Speed connection

Macintosh Computers:

Supported Browser: Apple Safari 2.0 or higher and the Secure Browser for Mac OS X

Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4 or higher

Processor: PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor; or Intel-based Mac

RAM: 256 MB or higher

Display: 17" display at 1024 x 768 with 16-bit color or higher

Internet Connection: Broadband/High-Speed connection

Additions to Student Workstations:

Browser: Pearson Browser

Tools: Flash v8

Alternate for Administrators and Proctors:

Supported Browser: May alternately use Firefox 2.0 or higher

All Computers Used for Sample Tests:

Pop-Up Blockers: Pop-up blockers must allow pop-up windows from the testing site

Cookies: Cookies must be enabled