Get Ready for TSDS! TSDS

Welcome to the Texas Mathematics and Science Diagnostic Systems

Texas Science Diagnostic System TSDS

Richard PowellProject Consultant to TEA

JPX Interactive Technologies, Inc.

What is TSDS? TSDS

• Web-Based Diagnostic Assessment Tool

• Free to All Texas Public & Charter Schools

• Available in September 2006

• Part of the TEA Science Initiative Suite

What Content is Covered? TSDS

• Grades 4-8

• Biology

• Integrated Physics and Chemistry

• ¡Si Habla Espanol!

How Can I Use This Content? TSDS

• Student Skills Diagnosis at BOY & EOY

• Finding Knowledge Points of Departure

• Periodic Instructional Benchmarks

• Tests, Quizzes, Homework

What Tools Does TSDS Have? TSDS

• Preconfigured Diagnostic Assessments

• Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)

• Item Bank

• Test/Quiz/Homework Creation Tool

More Tools… TSDS

• Student Grouping Tools

• Student Performance Analysis Tools

• Content Printing Tools

• Web-Based Administration Tools

Where Are We In Development? TSDS

• Now – TSDS interface developed

• Now – TSDS items being written

• Now – TSDS tests being developed

• July – TSDS items reviewed

• Aug – TSDS district sign-up launches

• Sep – TSDS application launched!

Tour de TSDS TSDS

TSDS Home TSDS

www.accesstsds.com

End of Tour de TSDS TSDS

Getting Ready for TSDS TSDS

• Watch the TEA Science List Serve

• TSDS Sign-Up Should Begin ~August

• TSDS Availability Will Begin September

Reviewing Sign Up Procedures TSDS

• Go To www.accesstsds.com

• Click on “Sign Up”

• Download Templates and Instructions

• NOTE: Sign up is coordinated by central office, not campuses or teachers

TSDS

http://64.80.203.244/tmds