staar overview of the state of texas assessment of academic readiness
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STAAROverview of the State of Texas
Assessment of Academic Readiness
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…
One Step:1. Fewest barrels
TABS Exit Level MathStarted in 1980
Two Steps:1. Find point on graph2. Multiply
30 pupils x $300 = $9,000
TEAMS Exit Level Math(started in 1986)
Three Steps:1. Find paper
on pie chart2. Divide tons of
paper by total tons:
72/1803. Convert to 40%
TAAS Exit Level Math(started in 1990)
Five Steps:1. Add all votes
240 + 420 + 180 + 300 + 60 = 1,2002. Determine which student finished 3rd
(Bridget: 240 votes)3. Determine Bridget’s %age of votes
240 / 1,200 = 20%4. Know that a pie chart has 360 total degrees5. Determine 20% of 360 degrees:
.20 x 360 = 72
TAKS Exit Level Math(Started in 2003)
Five Steps:
1. The student must know how to apply the quadratic formula to find the value of thediscrimant
2. Find quadratic equation on formula chart:
3. If there are two real number roots of the equationand the graph of the parabola crosses the x-axis at those roots
4. If there is a “multiple” or repeated root of the equation and the vertex of the graph of theparabola touches the x-axis at that root.
5. If the roots of the equation are imaginary numbersand the graph of the parabola does notintersect the x-axis
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STAAR Exit Level Math?(2012)
What tests will students take?
• Reading – 3rd – 5th Grade • Math – 3rd – 5th Grade• Writing – 4th Grade• Science – 5th Grade
More Rigorous
• The questions are more complex and require more thinking.
• The things that are most important for the students to learn at a grade level will be asked more on the test.
• The test will be longer.
STAAR is longer•Math (Gr. 3-5) = +6 questions•Reading (Gr. 3-5) = +4 questions•Writing (Gr. 4) = 2 compositions over 2 days•Science = +4 questions
TAKS Item
11
1. 23 - -12 = 352. Bubble in
“D”
1. 60 x 70 = 42002. 4200 ÷ 175 = 243. 24 x 7 = 1684. Bubble in “G”
STAAR Item
Time Limit
• STAAR test is limited to 4 hours• Students will need to be able to
manage their time, so they can finish the entire test.
Special Education
What about tests for students served in special education?•Accommodations will be allowed on STAAR.•STAAR Modified will be available for students who meet the criteria.•STAAR Alternate will be available for students who have significant cognitive disabilities.
Performance Standards•Performance Labels
Level I:Unsatisfactory
AcademicPerformance
Level II:SatisfactoryAcademic
Performance
Level III:AdvancedAcademic
Performance
PERFORMANCE
Scoring Reports
• Raw score reports April/May 2012• Standard setting Fall 2012• Results with standards applied January 2013
DATES• March 27th
– 4th Grade Writing Day 1– 5th Grade Math
• March 28th – 4th Grade Writing Day 2– 5th Grade Reading
• April 24th – 3rd & 4th Grade Math
• April 25th – 3rd and 4th Grade Reading
• April 26th – 5th Grade Science
Tips
• Students need to be well rested• Keep your students calm – discuss the importance
of the test, but do not stress them out.• Protein-rich breakfast• Well-balanced lunch• Get students to school early• No early dismissals• No visitors on testing days
More information
For More Information…Go to the STAAR Resources Webpage http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/
Read the updated STAAR Questions & Answers http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar