Muriel Summers… “We only get one chance to prepare our students for a future that none of us can possibly predict. What are we going to do with that one.

Muriel Summers…

“We only get one chance to prepare our students for a future that none of us can

possibly predict. What are we going to do with that one chance?”

© Education Service Center, Region 20

Grades 3-8

Reading – 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

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSPlan for phase-out of HS TAKS and phase-in of EOC assessments

*Out-of-school testers and 12th grade retesters

2010–2011 2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014 2014–2015

GR 9 TAKS EOC EOC EOC EOC

GR 10 TAKS TAKS EOC EOC EOC

GR 11 TAKS TAKS TAKS EOC EOC

GR 12 TAKS* TAKS* TAKS* TAKS*EOC or

TAKS*

• It is a harder, more rigorous test

• Emphasis on readiness in terms of subsequent grades or courses, and ultimately, college and career readiness

• Focus on content taught the current year

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A more rigorous test…

• Let’s take a look at the progression of the Texas test over time…– What do you notice about the questions over

time?– How has the difficulty level changed over time?

One Step:1. Fewest barrels

TABS Exit Level MathStarted in 1980

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Two Steps:1. Find point on graph2. Multiply

30 pupils x $300 = $9,000

TEAMS Exit Level Math(started in 1986)

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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 1999)

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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)

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Four Steps:1. For this problem, what values of t are appropriate? Since t is time, t can only be ≥ 0. So the domain is t ≥ 0.2. Determine f(t) for the lowest value of t. That is, determine f(0) = 100.3. Determine the behavior of f (t) as t increases. Note that f(t) has a horizontal asymptote, y=0.4. Conclude that the range is 0<f(t)≤100.

STAAR Algebra II(2012)

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What do the other content areas look like?

• Note the difficulty level of the questions and the level of thinking involved for each content area.

• Let’s take a look…

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STAAR Physics(2012)

Four Steps: 1. Identify that a photogate measures time, a glider does not have a motor and an air track means resistance (or friction) has been eliminated.2. Know that without friction, gravitational force will pull the glider downward.3. Determine, from the Reference Materials, that the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2. This is an increasingrate and will have a positive slope when graphed. 4. Know that the acceleration of 9.8 m/s2 means a change in velocity of 9.8 m/s for every 1 second. This indicates a proportional relationship which is linear when graphed.

STAAR English III(2012)

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Seven Steps: 1. Recall the definition of a simile.2. Identify the simile in paragraph 11.3. Use background knowledge to understand the simile – Turning back the odometer on a car makes it appear more appealing to potential buyers.4. Infer what the narrator believes about the clasp (story of the clasp was used to make an unwanted baby appear more appealing to potential parents) by analyzing the authors choice of words (cheesy, sob-story, fool-hearted, naïve, trick).5. Compare the meaning of the simile to what the narrator believes about the clasp.6. Recognize the similarities between the simile and the narrator’s beliefs.7. Understand the meaning of the word resentful.

STAAR U.S. History(2012)

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Three Steps:1. Students will need to review the political cartoon through the following questions

a. What do you notice first about the picture?b. What people or objects are shown?c. What do you see that might be a symbol?d. What do you think the symbol means?e. What issue do you think this cartoon is about?

2. Students will need to know and understand the Domino Theory and the relationship of the cartoon to the theory.3. Students will need to know the events in Southeast Asia related to the spread of communism and the role of the US in the area related to containment of communism.

What will the STAAR actually assess?

• The STAAR will assess mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)– Readiness Standards– Supporting Standards– Process Standards

Readiness vs. Supporting Standards

Readiness Supporting

How is the test “more rigorous?”

• More of the test will assess the Readiness Standards

• Many of the STAAR items are “dual coded” – they assess more than one of the TEKS

• The test is longer• The test is timed

Assessment Testing Timeline

STAAR Grade 3-8 STAAR EOC

March and April of 2012 May 7 – May 18, 2012

*Assessment Window

Student Performance LabelsThree Levels

Level III Advanced Academic Performance

Level II Satisfactory Academic Performance

Level I Unsatisfactory Academic Performance

How is grade promotion determined?

• State assessment scores• Teacher recommendations • Student grades• Other local district requirements

How are we preparing for STAAR?• District- and Campus-Level Professional

Development • Curriculum Collaboration & Alignment• Instructional Materials & Resources • Local Policy and Regulation Revisions• Parent Information on BISD Web Page

ContactSandra Radtke, BISD Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction [email protected]

DeNette Krawczynksi, BISD Special Education Director [email protected]

Carol Nietenhoefer, BISD Testing & Guidance Coordinator [email protected]