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A STAAR is Born The TAKS to STAAR Transition. Texas State Testing. TABS . TAAS . TAKS . TEAMS . TAKS to STAAR Transition. Changes with STAAR . Greater rigor and depth Focus on college and career readiness Four-hour time limit Two days for ELA - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
A STAAR is Born The TAKS to STAAR Transition
Texas State Testing
TABS
TEAMS TAAS
TAKS
TAKS to STAAR Transition
School Year
2011 – 2012
2012 – 2013
2013 – 2014
2014 – 2015
Grades 3-9
STAAR STAAR STAAR STAAR
Grade 10
TAKS STAAR STAAR STAAR
Grade 11
TAKS TAKS STAAR STAAR
Grade 12
TAKS TAKS TAKS STAAR or TAKS
Changes with STAAR
Greater rigor and depth
Focus on college and career readiness
Four-hour time limit Two days for ELA Performance tied to
grades and diploma type
TAKS vs STAAR Question (Math)TAKS 9TH GRADE
A quadratic function is given below.f(x) = 3x 2 − x + 6What is f(2)?
F. 40G. 28H. 16J. 4
STAAR ALGEBRA I EOC
In the quadratic equation x² − x + c = 0, c represents an unknown constant. If x = −3 is one of the solutions to this equation, what is the value of c?
Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.
TAKS vs STAAR Question (Science)TAKS 10TH GRADE
Fungi are different from plants in that fungi —
A. secrete enzymesB. decompose organic wasteC. contain DNAD. have cell walls
STAAR BIOLOGY EOC Methanogens, thermophiles,
and halophiles are some of the most primitive life-forms found on Earth and thrive in very harsh environments. These unicellular, prokaryotic organisms most likely belong to which of the following kingdoms? A. Fungi B. Eubacteria C. Protista D. Archaebacteria
Changes with STAAR
TAKS tests Grade-level tests. Example: Math Grade 9 Only exit-level (11th grade) tests counted
toward graduation STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) tests
Course-specific tests. Example: Algebra I May take tests for up to 12 different courses Scores from all EOCs count toward graduation
Which courses have tests?
ELA Math Science Social Studies
English I Algebra I Biology World Geography
English II Geometry
Chemistry
World History
English III Algebra II
Physics U S History
Cumulative Scores
Test scores on all EOCs will count toward graduation.
A cumulative score will be determined for each subject. A student’s scores in each subject area (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) must equal or exceed a minimum cumulative score in order to be eligible to graduate.
EOC Performance Standards
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Minimum Performance
Three performance standards will be set for each EOC in February 2012 Minimum performance standard Satisfactory performance (passing) standard Readiness standard
EOC Performance Standards
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
Minimum Performance
Student performance will fall into four categories Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory “gray area” above minimum Satisfactory Advanced
EOC Performance Standards
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory AdvancedGrayarea
Minimum Performance
Students scoring below the minimum standard May not count score toward the overall
cumulative score Are required to retest Will receive accelerated instruction
EOC Performance Standards
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
Satisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
Minimum Performance
Students scoring in the “gray area” between the minimum and satisfactory standards May count score toward the overall cumulative
score May choose to retest May receive accelerated instruction
EOC Performance Standards
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
Satisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
Students scoring above the satisfactory standard May count the score toward the overall
cumulative score May choose to retest
Students meeting the satisfactory standard in Algebra II and English III may qualify for the recommended program
Minimum Performance
EOC Performance Standards
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
Minimum Performance
Students meeting the readiness standard in Algebra II and English III may qualify for the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)
An example
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
Minimum Performance
Suppose the state sets the following standards Minimum = 50 Satisfactory = 60 Readiness = 90
(Please keep in mind that this is an example and we do not know what the actual standards will be)
50 60 90
An example
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
Minimum Performance
In this case a student would need a cumulative score of 180 to meet the graduation requirement in a subject area (math) 60 points x 3 tests = 180 points
50 60 90
An example
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
Minimum Performance
Suppose Johnny had these scores in math Algebra I – 50 points Geometry – 75 points Algebra II – 60 points Cumulative = 50 + 75 + 60 = 185
Since his overall score was greater than 180, Johnny met the requirements for graduation in math
50 60 90
EOC grade requirements State law requirements
Students will receive a final grade for courses with EOCs
Performance on the EOC will count as 15% of the final grade
Approval has not yet been given in regards to what that 15% constitutes
STAAR Calendar
March 26-29, 2012 – English Language Arts One day for reading One day for writing
May 7-18, 2012 – Math, Science, and Social Studies One day for each subject
June 8, 2012– Results arrive for all tests
STAAR Retest Opportunities
July 9-13, 2012
December 2012
May 2013
Prepare for success!
Set goals for success Organize your studies Use your time wisely to avoid getting
behind Ask for help when needed Don’t be afraid of the test Take this testing opportunity to show
others what you know!
Need more information?
Birdville ISD Accountability Department
817-547-5891 www.birdvilleschools.net/accountability
Texas Education Agency
www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/