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STAAR Parent Information Night

STAAR Parent Information Night. Alicia Leung (Campus Testing Coordinator) Sheri Dennison (Campus Testing Coordinator) Kim Westmoreland (Reading/LA Instructional Coach) Melanie Zeller (Math/Science Instructional Coach). Texas Education Agency (TEA). http://www.tea.state.tx.us /

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STAAR Parent Information Night

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  1. STAAR Parent Information Night Alicia Leung (Campus Testing Coordinator) Sheri Dennison (Campus Testing Coordinator) Kim Westmoreland (Reading/LA Instructional Coach) Melanie Zeller (Math/Science Instructional Coach)

  2. Texas Education Agency (TEA) • http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ • Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do • Common Core State Standards • http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

  3. For grades 3–8, STAAR tests are in same grades and subjects as TAKS. • 3–8 mathematics • 3–8 reading • 4 and 7 writing • 5 and 8 science • 8 social studies • STAAR, STAAR Modified, STAAR LAT, STAAR ALT, STAAR Spanish

  4. SSI: Student Success Initiative • Students in 5th grade must perform successfully on STAAR reading and STAAR math in order to advance to the next grade level. Students will have two opportunities to pass STAAR reading and STAAR math during the regular school year, and one opportunity during the summer. • SSI Accelerated Instruction Prior to 2nd administration • SSI STAAR summer clinic • Becky Wingfield, Shafer’s SSI Coordinator

  5. Texas Education Code, Section 26.010.  EXEMPTION FROM INSTRUCTION

  6. STAAR Dates

  7. How are we preparing students? Exemplars AIMS Problem Solvers Focus on multiple strategies Encourage math conversations and number talks Small Group Instruction across subject areas Enrichment Learning Time(ELT)—instruction is based on student needs

  8. What STAAR Questions Look Like?

  9. 3rd Grade Math STAAR Randy and Zack are arguing about their team’s final score. Randy says that he made 12 baskets and earned the team 22 points. Zack says that Randy’s 22 points came from scoring 11 baskets. Which boy is correct, and why? A.  Randy is correct because each basket is worth 2 points and 12 × 2 = 22.B.  Zack is correct because each basket is worth 3 points and 11 × 3 = 22.C.  Randy is correct because each basket is worth 3 points and 12 × 3 = 22.D.  Zack is correct because each basket is worth 2 points and 11 × 2 = 22.

  10. 4th Grade Math STAAR The 48 students of Adams Elementary School’s fourth grade class are taking a snack break during their field trip. Each student will receive one cup of apple juice on break. How many gallons of juice will be needed so that each student can drink one cup? F.  3 gallons      G. 6 gallonsH.  12 gallonsJ.  16 gallons

  11. 5th Grade Math STAAR Mr. Bundy wants to buy enough cat food to feed his cat for 60 days. His cat eats 100 grams of food 3 times a day. How many kilograms of cat food should he buy? F.  1.8 kilogramsG.  6 kilogramsH.  18 kilogramsJ.  60 kilograms

  12. How Do TAKS and STAAR Look Different?

  13. 3rd Grade (Poetry) TAKS What are lines 11-16 mainly about? STAAR Lines 11-16 are included in the poem because they…

  14. 3rd Grade Non-Fiction TAKS Based on the information what will happen next? STAAR Based on the information in the selection, what will most likely happen to Sandra’s mound if she continues the activity for 3 or more weeks?

  15. 4th Grade Paired Passages TAKS Paired Fiction and Non-Fiction STAAR Paired Fiction and Poetry Fiction and Non-Fiction Fiction and Drama Drama and Poetry Drama and Non-Fiction

  16. 4th Grade Poetry/Drama TAKS none STAAR The reader can tell that the poem is written in free-verse because it does not have……. The imagery in these lines appeals most to the reader’s sense of….

  17. 5th Grade Drama TAKS none STAAR How does scene 2 differ from scene 1? What can the reader conclude from the last paragraph of scene 2? What is the theme of the play?

  18. Test Taking Strategies

  19. Shafer Shield (Reading Strategy)

  20. Strategy Example

  21. STAAR Testing at FPSE • 8:30: pick up for small groups • 8:40: tests are handed out • 9:00: testing begins • 4 hours to test • Clock stops for lunch, medical breaks, emergencies • Make Up Testing Days (Thurs) • Answer Document • Booklets • Mathematics chart • Graph paper • Test Administrator • Bathroom Monitor • No Specials • Recess at the end of the day • Snack & Water Bottle while Testing

  22. Helpful Tips for STAAR Testing Days Before Testing Days • Visualization: have a conversation with your child about what the day will look like • Get a good night's sleep. • Self-Talk: give your child a few phrases that can motivate him/her "I just need to do my best!" "I can do it." "Stay cool." • Answer any fears or questions your child might have • Prepare your child’s snacks, pencils, clothes, etc. the night before • Test Anxiety Groups On STAAR Testing Day • Eat a good, healthy breakfast • Do a relaxing activities like taking deep breaths, tensing muscles and then relaxing them, talking about something unrelated to STAAR • Arrive early or on-time to school • Wear layers so your child is comfortable in any temperature • Remain calm and positive

  23. Technology Tip • Education Galaxy Apps for • Reading • Writing • Language • Science • Math • Please remember to click the STAAR app

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