 Alicia Leung (Campus Testing Coordinator) Kim Westmoreland (Reading/LA Instructional Coach) Melanie Zeller (Math/Science Instructional Coach)

  Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do 

For grades 3–8, STAAR tests are in:  3–8 mathematics  3–8 reading  4 and 7 writing  5 and 8 science  8 social studies  STAAR, STAAR Accommodated (online), STAAR LAT (online), STAAR ALT 2, STAAR Spanish

 Students in 5 th grade must perform successfully on STAAR reading in order to advance to the next grade level. Students will have two opportunities to pass STAAR reading during the regular school year, and one opportunity during the summer.  SSI Accelerated Instruction Prior to 2 nd administration  SSI STAAR summer clinic  Melyssa Young, Shafer’s SSI Coordinator  SSI Parent Letter 2015 SSI Parent Letter 2015

Monday, March 30 Tuesday, March 31 Monday, April 20 Tuesday, April 21 Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, May 13 Grade 4 Writing Day 1 Grade 4 Writing Day 2 Grade 5 Reading Grade 5 Math Grade 3 Math Grade 4 Math Grade 3 Reading Grade 4 Reading Grade 5 Science Grade 5 Reading Retest

 Exemplars  Envision  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

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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.

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 gallons H. 12 gallons J. 16 gallons

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 kilograms G. 6 kilograms H. 18 kilograms J. 60 kilograms

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TAKS What are lines mainly about? STAAR Lines are included in the poem because they…

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?

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

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….

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?

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 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  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

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

 Education Galaxy Apps for o Reading o Writing o Language o Science o Math  Please remember to click the STAAR app