Post on 29-Mar-2015
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
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1970 1980 1990 2000
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
Mathematics Question 2
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.
Mathematics Question 4
Grade level?A. Ninth gradeB. Tenth gradeC. Eleventh
grade
Mathematics Question 5
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
Mathematics Question 1
Grade level?TABS Grade 10
(1982)
Enrollment in Britton Pre-School
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1970 1980 1990 2000
Year
Nu
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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
Mathematics Question 2
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.
Mathematics Question 4
Grade level?TAKS Grade 11
(2002)
TAKS Grade 3 (2009)
Grade Level?
Mathematics Question 5
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
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Minimum Performance
Three performance standards will be set for each EOC in February 2012 Minimum performance standard Satisfactory performance (passing) standard Readiness standard
EOC Performance Standards
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
Minimum Performance
Student performance will fall into four categories Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory “gray area” above minimum Satisfactory Advanced
EOC Performance Standards
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
EOC Performance Standards
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
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
EOC Performance Standards
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
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
EOC Performance Standards
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
Minimum Performance
Students meeting the readiness standard in Algebra II and English III may qualify for the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)
An example
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
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
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
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
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Advanced
ReadinessSatisfactory Performance “Passing”
Grayarea
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
EOC grade requirements
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
EOC grade requirements
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
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/
Questions?