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New assessment program forGrades 3–8 & High school
Begins in 2011–2012
Testing Grades
For grades 3–8, assessments are in the same grades/subjects as TAKS.
Grades 3–8 mathematics Grades 3–8 reading Grades 4 and 7 writing Grades 5 and 8 science Grade 8 social studies
How STAAR is different…
Will have “clearer, fewer, deeper” focus
• Provides a more clearly articulated assessment program
• Focuses on fewer skills
• Addresses those skills in a deeper manner
How STAAR is different…
• Math Standards (TEKS) have NOT changed for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.
• Student Expectations have been categorized.• Readiness Standards
• Supporting Standards
• Other - not eligible for testing
Readiness Standards
• Are essential for success in the current grade or course
• Are important for preparedness for the next grade or course
• Support college and career readiness• Necessitate in-depth instruction• Address broad and deep ideas
Readiness & Supporting Standards
Readiness Standards• Encompass 30–40% of the eligible TEKS• Comprise 60–65% of the assessment
Supporting Standards• Encompass 60–70% of the eligible TEKS• Comprise 35–40% of the assessment
30%
70%
Eligible Content Standards From TEKS
Readiness StandardsSupporting Standards
65%
35%
Assessment Blueprint
Readiness StandardsSupporting Standards
Readiness & Supporting Standards
Grade Readiness TEKS
Supporting TEKS
TEKS Not Assessed on
STAAR3 9 19 74 10 23 15 10 20 06 10 21 0
Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools(Formerly Objective 6)
• Will not be listed as a separate reporting category
• Will be incorporated into a minimum of 75% of test items
• Will be reported along with content skills under other reporting categories
Sample QuestionAkiko sorted a package of foam cut-outs into two groups based on lines of symmetry. Akiko’s groups are shown below.
Which shape below does NOT belong in group 2?
A C
B D
Content TEKS – Reporting Category 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning.
S.E. 4.9C: use reflections to verify that a shape has symmetry
Process TEKS – (Old Objective 6) Mathematical Process Standards
S.E. 4.16A: make generalizations from patterns or sets of examples and non-examples
Griddable Items
• Small increase in the number of griddable items on each test
– 3 griddable items on grades 3-5
– 4 griddable items on grades 6-8
• Same grid as TAKS for grades 3–8
Additional Changes
• Time Limit of 4 hours for spring 2012• Separate answer document for Grade 3• Six additional math assessment items
per grade
What is it?
• Motivation Math is a supplemental math resource that prepares students for state assessments.
• The Student Edition provides ample learning opportunities to build student confidence and success in mathematics.
• Motivation Math is developed by educators and is available in English (1-8) and Spanish (1-5).
Benefits
• Revised based on STAAR resources from TEA
• Integrates math process skills into each unit with a minimum of 75% of items addressing both content AND process TEKS
• Reflects the increased rigor, depth, and complexity of STAAR
• Includes units for both readiness and supporting standards
• Expands units for all readiness standards
• Provides additional griddable and open-ended questions
Benefits
• Allows students’ needs to drive instruction and determine the pages used
• Allows the teacher to follow the scope and sequence of campus/district
• Encourages students to “chart their success”
• Provides a glossary of grade-level appropriate terms
• Offers suggestions for parent involvement
Layout and Organization: Student Edition
• Organized numerically by TEKS• Provides multiple choice and open-ended
griddable questions as outlined for STAAR• Follows lesson cycle• Compatible with the 5E approach
Layout and Organization: Student Edition
Units for Readiness Standards8 pages for Levels 3-5
• Introduction
• Guided Practice
• Independent Practice
• Assessment
• Extended Practice
• Motivation Station
• Critical Thinking/Math Journal
• Homework/Parent Activities
Layout and Organization: Student Edition
Units for Supporting Standards 6 pages for Levels 3-5
• Introduction
• Guided Practice
• Independent Practice
• Assessment
• Critical Thinking/Math Journal
• Homework/Parent Activities
Layout and Organization: Student Edition
Readiness and Supporting Standards
Grade Readiness Units
Supporting Units
Total Units
3 9 19 28
4 10 23 33
5 10 20 30
Introduction Page
• Use to bridge the gap from concrete to abstract
• Open-ended
• Read, discuss, and work together
• Vocabulary
Student Edition
Guided Practice Page• Students practice with
teacher supervision
• Students may practice with a partner or in small groups
• Includes multiple choice items with a griddable as appropriate
Student Edition
Independent Practice Page• Students work
independently
• Includes multiple choice items with a griddable as appropriate
Student Edition
Assessment Page
• May be used to assess the standard
• May be tracked on the Chart Your Success page
• Includes multiple choice items with a griddable as appropriate
Student Edition
Extended Practice Page(for Readiness Units only)
• Includes 3-4 items with a deeper focus
• Targets student problem solving skills
• Provides open-ended or short constructed response format
Student Edition
Motivation Station Page (for Readiness Units only)
• Provides skill practice in a game or activity format
• Provides opportunities for partner interaction
Student Edition
Critical Thinking Page• Addresses higher levels
of Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Expanded to include 2 open-ended questions
• Provides a prompt for math journaling
Student Edition
Homework Page withParent Activities• Reinforces and
extends skills
• Offers suggestions for parent involvement
Student Edition
Chart Your Success Page
• Students record correct and incorrect responses for each assessment page
• Students and teachers track student success and monitor progress
Student Edition
Math Glossary
• Identifies and defines key vocabulary
• Provides a handy reference tool
Student Edition
Layout and Organization: Teacher Edition
• Revised based on STAAR guidelines
• Gives Reporting Category, TEKS Knowledge & Skills statement, Student Expectation, labeled as Readiness or Supporting
• Provides correlations to the student edition pages
• Organized numericallyby TEKS
• Suggests manipulatives to be used for concrete experiences
• Identifies literature selections to help students make connections
• Offers instructional and intervention activities with ELPS coding
• Lists vocabulary wordsfor the lesson
Layout and Organization: Teacher Edition
• Provides thumbnail answer pages and answer key with process TEKS coding
Layout and Organization: Teacher Edition
Use Motivation Math to support the successful implementation of state mathematical standards
— Utilize as a planning tool by teachers and grade-level teams to improve and deliver effective instruction
— Use suggested ideas and activities to offer multiple and varied learning opportunities
— Diversify instruction to meet the unique needs of learners through the use of assessment
Teacher Edition: Suggestions for Use
Use research-based instructional practices to increase student achievement
— Use Motivation Math with individual learners in small groups, or with whole groups to develop, review, or extend skill mastery
— Utilize Motivation Math as an intervention tool to address deficit skills for identified students
— Use Motivation Math as an instructional tool in tutorials or for extended day programs
Teacher Edition: Suggestions for Use
• The STAAR Standards and Strategies Flip Charts are available as integrated charts with all subject areas on one chart for Kindergarten through 5th grade.
• The Kindergarten through 5th grade charts also offer strategies/activities for each student expectation.
• Vertical alignment, with one subject per chart, is available for K-5, Middle School, and High School.
STAAR Standards and Strategies Flip Charts
STAAR Standards and Strategies Flip Charts
Layout and OrganizationSTAAR Standards & Strategies Flip Charts contain:—TEKS for each subject or grade level—Blueprints and Reporting Categories—Readiness Standards and Supporting Standards—Higher-order thinking strategies
STAAR Standards and Strategies Flip Charts
Layout and OrganizationSTAAR Standards & Strategies Flip Charts contain:—Strategies for differentiating instruction—Assessment strategies—Strategies for motivating students—English Language Proficiency Standards—PDAS domains
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