Legislation requires a system of performance standards that are linked from grade to grade, starting with postsecondary-readiness performance standards down through grade 3

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New Test – New Opportunities3

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 MathTexas Assessment of Basic Skills

1980 - 1985

Two Steps:1. Find point on graph2. Multiply

30 pupils x $300 = $9,000

TEAMS Exit Level MathTexas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills

1986-1990

Two Steps:1. Find point on graph2. Multiply

30 pupils x $300 = $9,000

TEAMS Exit Level MathTexas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills

1986-1990

Three Steps:1. Find paper

on pie chart2. Divide tons of

paper by total tons:

72/1803. Convert to 40%

TAAS Exit Level MathTexas Assessment of Academic Skills

1990-2002

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 MathTexas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills

2003-2011

Five Steps:

1. The student must know how to apply the quadratic formula to find the value of thediscrimant b²-4ac

2. Find quadratic equation on formula chart:

3. If b² - 4ac > 0there are two real number roots of the equationand the graph of the parabola crosses the x-axis at those roots

4. If b² - 4ac = 0there 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 b² - 4ac < 0the roots of the equation are imaginary numbersand the graph of the parabola does notintersect the x-axis

STAAR Exit Level Math?State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness

2012-?

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Will begin in 2011-12– Grades 3 through 8– First year 9th graders– Repeating 9th, 10th and 11th graders will

still remain on TAKS through graduation

At the HS, STAAR assessments will be called STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) ExamsSTAAR will shift the goal from HS Graduation to College and Career Readiness

Will impact grades, credits, and graduation

Grades 3-8

Reading – Gr. 3-8Math – Gr. 3-8Writing – Gr. 4 & 7Science – Gr. 5 & 8Soc. Studies – Gr. 8

High School COURSES

Math English ScienceSoc

StudiesAlgebra IGeometry Algebra II

Eng IEngl IIEng III

BiologyChemistryPhysics

World Geo.World Hist.U.S. History

The high school level STAAR tests are COURSE tests, NOT grade level tests

Did our students learn what they were supposed to learn in their current grade or course?

Did our students learn what they were supposed to learn in their current grade or course?Are they ready for the next grade or course?And the one after that?

The TEKS - the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills– Readiness standards:

– 30-35% of the assessed curriculum / 60-65% of the STAAR test

– Supporting standards – 60-65% of the assessed curriculum / 30-35% of

the STAAR test– Process Standards – the skills – assessed

with other standards (Ex: map skills, math tools, problem-solving)

What does rigor mean?STAAR will be

significantly more “rigorous” than

TAKS

The questions are more complex and require more thinking.What is most important for a student to learn in a grade level will have more questions on the test.The test will be longer.

Math Gr. 3 -8 = +6 questionsReading 3-8 = +4 questionsWriting = +1 additional compositionScience= +4 questionsSocial Studies Gr 8 = +4 questionsEOC = +2 to 13 questions

TAKS Item – Algebra I

A.1(E) – interpret and made decisions, predictions, and critical judgments from functional relationships

READINESS

STAAR Item – Algebra IA.1(E) – interpret and made decisions, predictions,

and critical judgments from functional relationships

READINESS

TAKS Item – Biology – assessed in 10th gradeB.4(B) investigate and identify cellular processes including

homeostasis, permeability, energy production, transportation of molecules, disposal of wastes, function of cellular parts, and synthesis of new molecules

STAAR Item – Biology – B.4(B)

Biology and World Geography were never assessed in the ninth grade.More Rigorous Items– Assessing content and skills at a greater depth and

higher level of cognitive complexity– Assessing more than one standard in an item

More Rigorous Test– Assessing standards multiple times– Includes a greater number of rigorous items which

increases the overall test difficulty– Increased performance standards (higher passing levels)

World Geography

G.7A Supporting StandardG.21AProcess Standard

Students will have to get more items correct than on TAKS.The passing standard will first be established for English III and Algebra II– Linked to college readiness– Linked by grade level down to 3rd

grade

Time limits– All STAAR assessments

Grade 3 through EOC will have a four hour time limit

Accommodations will be allowed on STAAR, but have not yet been defined or clarified.STAAR Modified will be available for students who meet the criteria.STAAR Alternate will be available for students who have significant cognitive disabilities.

STAAR15 Exams– 2 stand alone – English III and Algebra II– Cumulative Score in Each Subject (15 exams in 12

contents)• Minimum floors on every exam• In subjects never tested before (Alg II, Physics, WG, Bio.)• Higher rigor, higher standards• Longer tests, 4 hour time limit

– Distinguished graduates• Advanced performance on Alg II & English III

26 credits tied to 15%

STAAR Step 1: Obtain a cumulative passing score or higher (All graduation plans)High school students will earn four cumulative scores -- math, science, English and social studies -- based on their performance on each individual EOC exam. A student’s cumulative score is determined using the student’s highest score on each EOC assessment. To graduate, a student must achieve a cumulative score in each content area equal or greater than the TEA passing standard multiplied by the number of assessments taken. (cumulative score ≥ passing scale score x number of assessments taken)

If the passing standard on each of the three science EOC assessments happens to be set at 1000, then – the student’s cumulative score ≥ 1000 x 3– the student’s cumulative score ≥ 3000

For a single EOC score to count toward the student’s cumulative score, a minimum score must be achieved. However, achieving only the minimum score on the EOC assessments will not meet the cumulative passing standard.

Individual Exam:– Possible = 1000 – Passing ≥ 700 – Minimum ≥ 600– Level III – Advanced ≥ 850

Cumulative for Math ≥ 2100– Algebra I– Geometry– Algebra II

Student 1:–Algebra - 650–Geometry – 710–Algebra II – 690–Cumulative Total = 2050

NO GRADUATION!

Student 2:–Algebra - 590–Geometry – 750–Algebra II – 760–Cumulative Total = 2100

NO GRADUATION!

Student 4 – Wants to be a Recommended Graduate:– Algebra - 735– Geometry – 740– Algebra II – 695– Cumulative Total = 2170

Minimum Plan - RETEST

Student 4 – Wants to be a Distinguished Graduate:– Algebra - 885– Geometry – 870– Algebra II – 835– Cumulative Total = 2590GRADUATION! Recommended Plan

Texas Education Code 30.023(c)– A school district…shall adopt a policy

that requires a student’s performance on an end-of-course assessment instrument in which the student is enrolled to account for 15 percent of the student’s final grade for the course.

EIA – When required by state law, a student’s score on the initial end-of-course assessment shall count for 15 percent of the student’s final grade as reported on the student’s transcript

A student may retake an EOC at any time according to the state testing schedule.Students will retake an EOC exam until a minimum score is obtained.Retakes of the EOC will only be applied to the final grade for the first attempt (July) if they allow the student to gain credit for the course.

Current policy calculates GPA using semester averages and not from the final average that will include EOC scores.The EOC committee has recommended to maintain this process for GPA calculation.Example:

(Fall Semester + Spring Semester) @85%+ EOC @ 15% = Final Grade

Uncertainty of new/unknown exam (evidenced by TEA’s phase-in standards)Impact of future legislative actionImpact of students transferring from other districts with different conversion scalesNo statewide conversion model – impact of others on college admissionsImpact of the cohort phase-in model (GPA’s based on exams with different performance standards)Would necessitate inclusion of high school coursework taken at MS be included in the GPA

Last years 8th graders who took the Algebra I EOC:– Students would not be required to take that

EOC assessment – their cumulative score would decrease.

– Students could choose to take that EOC assessment in Spring 2012 or beyond. If they take the assessment, the score would only be used in their cumulative if it benefited the student.

Current 8th grade students– Will take STAAR EOC required courses (Alg I)– Will take STAAR enrolled grade test (STAAR

grade 8 math)– Their EOC will count for their cumulative

math average for graduation– Their EOC will count as 15% of their final

grade and credit will not be granted unless the final average including EOC is 70% or higher

TEA Websitewww.tea.state.tx.us