Understand the basic components of the STAAR assessment system Differentiate between STAAR and TAKS Know the STAAR graduation requirements Consider how

A STAAR is Born

The TAKS to STAAR Transition

Desired Outcomes

Understand the basic components of the STAAR assessment system

Differentiate between STAAR and TAKS

Know the STAAR graduation requirements

Consider how STAAR will impact students this year and in the near future

Texas State Testing

TABS

TEAMS TAAS

TAKS

Which state exports the least amount of crude oil monthly?A LouisianaB TexasC AlaskaD Pennsylvania

Mathematics Question 1

Grade level?A. Third gradeB. Fourth gradeC. Fifth grade

Enrollment in Britton Pre-School

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In 1990, tuition at Britton Pre-School was $300 per pupil. According to this graph, how much money was collected in 1990?A $9000B $900C $600D $6000


Grade level?A. Fourth gradeB. Fifth gradeC. Sixth grade

What percent of the total solid waste was paper?A 33⅓ %B 40 %C 66⅔ %D 72 %

The graph shows the types and amounts of solid waste produced in the United States in 1998.Mathematics Question 3

Grade level?A. Sixth gradeB. Seventh

gradeC. Eighth grade

When making a circle graph, at what central angle should the sponsor use for the section representing the votes for the student who finished in third place?A 54 ºB 72 ºC 90 ºD 126 º

The student council sponsor is planning to make a circle graph showing the number of votes for each of the candidates for student council president. The table below indicates the name and the vote count for each candidate.


Grade level?A. Ninth gradeB. Tenth gradeC. Eleventh

grade


Which of the following is the correct description of the graph of a quadratic function given by f (x) = ax2 + bx + c, a ≠ 0 ?

A If b2 – 4ac > 0 then the graph of the function intersects the x-axis twice.

B If b2 – 4ac < 0 then the graph of the function does not intersect the y-axis.

C If b2 – 4ac = 0 then the graph does not intersect the x-axis.

D If (b2 – 4ac) ½ < 0 then the graph does not intersect the x-axis.

Grade level?A. Twelfth

gradeB. Undergradua

teC. Masters

Which state exports the least amount of crude oil monthly?A LouisianaB TexasC AlaskaD Pennsylvania


Grade level?TABS Grade 10

(1982)

Enrollment in Britton Pre-School

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Year

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In 1990, tuition at Britton Pre-School was $300 per pupil. According to this graph, how much money was collected in 1990?A $9000B $900C $600D $6000


Grade level?TEAMS Grade 10

(1986)

What percent of the total solid waste was paper?A 33⅓ %B 40 %C 66⅔ %D 72 %

The graph shows the types and amounts of solid waste produced in the United States in 1998.Mathematics Question 3

Grade level?TAAS Grade 10

(1999)

When making a circle graph, at what central angle should the sponsor use for the section representing the votes for the student who finished in third place?A 54 ºB 72 ºC 90 ºD 126 º

The student council sponsor is planning to make a circle graph showing the number of votes for each of the candidates for student council president. The table below indicates the name and the vote count for each candidate.


Grade level?TAKS Grade 11

(2002)

TAKS Grade 3 (2009)

Grade Level?


Grade level?

Which of the following is the correct description of the graph of a quadratic function given by f (x) = ax2 + bx + c, a ≠ 0 ?

A If b2 – 4ac > 0 then the graph of the function intersects the x-axis twice.

B If b2 – 4ac < 0 then the graph of the function does not intersect the y-axis.

C If b2 – 4ac = 0 then the graph does not intersect the x-axis.

D If (b2 – 4ac) ½ < 0 then the graph does not intersect the x-axis.

STAAR Algebra II (2012??)

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

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

STAAR Performance Standards

Level I: Unsatisfactory Level II: SatisfactoryLevel III:

Advanced

ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”

Did not meet standard Met standard

CommendedPassing standard

Commended Performance

TAKS

STAAR

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


Minimum Performance

Three performance standards will be set for each EOC in February 2012 Minimum performance standard Satisfactory performance (passing) standard Readiness standard


Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced


Grayarea

Minimum Performance

Student performance will fall into four categories Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory “gray area” above minimum Satisfactory Advanced


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



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



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




Grayarea

Minimum Performance

Students meeting the readiness standard in Algebra II and English III may qualify for the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)

An example



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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



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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



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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


Students will receive a “final grade” for courses with EOCs

Performance on the EOC will account for 15% of the final grade

Only students with a passing final grade may receive credit for the course

District policy regarding EOCs and grading is currently under revision pending further interpretation of the law by the Texas Education Agency

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


Due to the May testing window for EOCs, test results will not be available until June

Final grades will likely be delayed for courses tested with EOCs

Parents and students may access test results through the Student Data Portal using the access code provided on Confidential Student Reports at www.TexasAssessment.com/students

http://www.texasassessment.com/students

Student Data Portal

Other STAAR Info

EOCs will be administered in December, May and July

EOC testing is required of students earning credit by examination, summer school and online coursework

Students graduating under STAAR taking EOC courses prior to 2011-12 are not required to take the corresponding exams, but may choose to do so

Modified and Alternate versions of STAAR are available for special education students for all tests excluding Algebra II, Chemistry and Physics

STAAR Recap

STAAR means increased rigor, depth, and complexity

Grades 3-8 test in same subjects as TAKS High school grade-level tests replaced by EOCs EOC testing for graduation begins THIS YEAR

for students in grade 9 and lower Most students will need to have an overall

passing average score on 12 EOC tests to graduate

EOC performance is now tied to grades, credits and diploma type

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/

http://www.birdvilleschools.net/accountability

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

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