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