OVERVIEW OF THE STATE OF TEXAS ASSESSMENTS OF ACADEMIC
READINESS(STAAR) PROGRAM
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We have been down this path before!
And each time we needed a little time to learn the new system.And each test added a new layer of rigor and a new set of expectations for our students and for our teachers.And each time we have succeeded!And we will again…
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Grades 3-8Reading – Gr. 3-8Math – Gr. 3-8Writing – Gr. 4 & 7Science – Gr. 5 & 8Soc. Studies – Gr. 8
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High School COURSESMath English Science Soc Studies
Algebra IGeometry Algebra II
Eng IEngl IIEng III
BiologyChemistryPhysics
World Geo.World Hist.U.S. History
The high school level STAAR tests are COURSE tests, NOT grade level tests
What tests will students have to take?
The TEKS4
The Building Blocks of our Work
What does “more rigorous” mean?The questions are more complex and require more thinking.What is most important for a student to learn in a grade level will have more questions on the test.The test is longer.
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STAAR . . . some changes
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Time Limits – NEWEOCs: 4 hoursGrades 3-8: 4 hours
Who is required to take the STAAR EOC?
Any student enrolled in grade 10* or below who is enrolled in and completing a high school course that has a related EOC assessment including
Students who are earning credit throughCorrespondence coursesDual credit coursesAP/IB coursesCredit by exam
Students on the Minimum High School Program
7*First enrolled in grade 9 in the 2011-12 school year
Performance Standards•Performance Labels
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Level I:Unsatisfactory
AcademicPerformance
Level II:SatisfactoryAcademic
Performance
Level III:AdvancedAcademic
Performance
PERFORMANCE
Unsatisfactory equates to Did Not Meet Standard for TAKS
Satisfactory equates to Met Standard for TAKS
Advanced equates to Commended Performance for TAKS
Confidential Student Report
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Student Data Sheet
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State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) End-of-Course (EOC)Phase-In 1, Minimum, Satisfactory, and Advanced Performance Standards
2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 Phase-in 1 Phase-in 1 Phase-in 1 Minimum Level II Level III
Assessment English I Reading 1813 1875 N/AEnglish II Reading 1806 1875 N/AEnglish III Reading 1808 1875 2135English I Writing 1798 1875 N/AEnglish II Writing 1807 1875 N/AEnglish III Writing 1808 1875 2155Algebra I 3371 3500 N/AAlgebra II 3350 3500 4080Geometry 3362 3500 N/ABiology 3367 3500 N/AChemistry 3348 3500 N/APhysics 3346 3500 N/AWorld Geography 3383 3500 N/AWorld History 3326 3500 N/AU.S. History 3372 3500 N/A
Unsatisfactory Level I Satisfactory Level II Advanced Level III
For students w
ho begin taking EOC’s in
2011-2012 or 2012-2013 Only
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What are the cumulative score requirements?
A student must achieve a cumulative score that is based on the number of EOC assessments in each content area required for his/her graduation plan.
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Cumulative Score – Phase-In 1For example: Students who began taking STAAR EOC in the 2011-2012 school year and are graduating under the Recommended Plan will need a cumulative score of10,500* in each of the following subjects:Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. and a cumulative score of 11,250* in English (Reading and Writing). *These cumulative scores will be phased in until 2016.
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Cumulative Score for MATH, SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES –
Phase-In 1Students must earn a cumulative score of 10,500 in EACH of the three content areas: Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.Each content area has three EOC tests.Students must earn a score of 3500 on each test within a content area to equal a cumulative score of 10,500.
3500 x 3 = 10,500 for each content area.
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Cumulative Score ELA– Phase-In 1
Students must earn a cumulative score of 11,250 in the English EOC
Each English test is comprised of two tests: Reading and Writing
Students must earn 1875 on EACH of the Reading and Writing tests to earn a cumulative score of 11,250
1875 x 6 = 11,250
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State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) End-of-Course (EOC)Phase-In 1, Minimum, Satisfactory, and Advanced Performance Standards
2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 2012-2013 Phase-in 1 Phase-in 1 Phase-in 1 Cumulative Minimum Level II Level III Score
Assessment Requirement
English I Reading 1813 1875 N/A
11,250
English II Reading 1806 1875 N/AEnglish III Reading 1808 1875 2135English I Writing 1798 1875 N/AEnglish II Writing 1807 1875 N/AEnglish III Writing 1808 1875 2155Algebra I 3371 3500 N/A
10,500Algebra II 3350 3500 4080Geometry 3362 3500 N/ABiology 3367 3500 N/A
10,500Chemistry 3348 3500 N/APhysics 3346 3500 N/AWorld Geography 3383 3500 N/A
10,500World History 3326 3500 N/AU.S. History 3372 3500 N/A
Unsatisfactory Level I Satisfactory Level II Advanced Level III
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Phase-In 1 with Cumulative Score Requirements
What are the cumulative score requirements?
A student must achieve the Minimum EOC score or above for the score to count towards the student’s cumulative score.
Only achieving minimum score on all three tests within a subject area is not sufficient to earn the required cumulative score.
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Mathematics Example – Phase-In 1Since the Minimum Score does not equal a satisfactory performance, a student only meeting the minimum score within the subject of math would not reach the required cumulative score. If a student earns:
3371 in Algebra I 3362 in Geometry 3350 in Algebra II
Cumulative score = 10,083 which is not enough to graduate.
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Are the cumulative score requirements the same for all students?
Cumulative score requirements will vary by student depending on
– Graduation plan (RHSP and DAP versus MHSP)– Whether course credit was earned prior to spring
2012– Whether course credit was earned outside of Texas
public schools– Whether he or she is receiving special education
services
Cumulative score requirements do not apply to students taking STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternate.
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•STAAR EOC is offered three times per year:December, May* and July
•Students who do not earn Level II Satisfactory on any STARR EOC will be required to retake that test at the next test administration.
*English I, II, & III Reading and Writing EOC tests are given in March for the May administration.
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Students may opt to retest during any EOC test administration period to improve their cumulative score in any subject area.
The highest score counts towards the student’s cumulative score.
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Who is required to achieve specific performance levels?
Phase-In 1
Students graduating on the Distinguished Achievement Program must meet Level III: Advanced Academic Performance (postsecondary readiness) on
English III (Reading 2135* and Writing 2155*) Algebra II (4080*)
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Impact of Scores
3791366033257451
YMHSP
Algebra IGeometryAlgebra IICumulative ScoreGraduates (Y/N)Graduation Program
• Student meets the cumulative score requirement for:
• Science• Social Studies• ELA Reading and Writing and scores
Level II for English III Reading and Writing
Can Student graduate?
TEST Phase-I Minimum Phase I SatisfactoryAlgebra I 3371 3500Geometry 3362 3500Algebra II 3350 3500
RHSP Cum. Score Requirement 10,500MHSP Cum. Score Requirement 7,000
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Impact of Scores
342833663471
10,262 (RHSP) / 6,794 (MHSP)
NoNone!
Algebra IGeometryAlgebra IICumulative ScoreGraduates (Y/N)Graduation Program
• Assume Student meets the cumulative score requirement for:
• Science• Social Studies• ELA Reading and Writing and scores
Level II for English III Reading and Writing
Can Student graduate?
TEST Phase-I Minimum Phase I SatisfactoryAlgebra I 3371 3500Geometry 3362 3500Algebra II 3350 3500
RHSP Cum. Score Requirement 10,500MHSP Cum. Score Requirement 7,000
Learning Outcomes
Cumulative Score Graduation RequirementsPotential impact on students
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For More Information…
Go to the TEA website at:http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/
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Points to remember
•STAAR development is still a fluid process•All info subject to change•Check TEA website often for updates or contact campus for specific questions
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