TEA Sept 08 TASM Update1 Presentation will be available at: © 2007 Texas Education Agency Texas Math Diagnostic System & Texas Science Diagnostic System

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update2 Texas Association of Supervisors of Mathematics September 2008 © 2008 Texas Education Agency Texas Math Diagnostic System & Texas Science Diagnostic System

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update3 Status of Proposed Revisions to secondary math TEKS to incorporate College Readiness Standards

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update4 SBOE and Math TEKS Writing Team  SBOE May 2008  Discussion item: limited scope review of the secondary math TEKS to incorporate the math CRS  SBOE submitted nominations for math TEKS writing team

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update5 Role of Math TEKS Writing Team  Phase II Math Vertical Team* Role  Gap Analysis by the Mathematics Vertical Team  Recommend how TEKS can be aligned to CRS  July 23–24, 2008  * College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team  6 members from secondary public education  4 members from higher education  Issued final report in August 2008

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update6 Role of Math TEKS Writing Team  Math TEKS Writing Team Role  Attended July 23–24 VT meeting  Actively listen to VT discussion  Ask clarifying questions  Take recommendations from VT Gap Analysis and submit proposed secondary math TEKS to the State Board of Education (SBOE) that strengthen or fill CRS gaps

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update7 Final Report of the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team Gap Analysis “The Phase 2 College Readiness Mathematics vertical team members found that the College Readiness Standards in mathematics are well- aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Secondary Mathematics. With minor exceptions, team members generally indicated strong alignment between the CRS and TEKS.”

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update8 SBOE and Math TEKS Writing Team  Math TEKS Writing Team  Met August 28–29, 2008  Systematically reviewed the findings and comments provided in the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team’s final report  Sep 2008—SBOE discussion item  Share progress of incorporating CRS into math TEKS  Nov 2008—1 st reading of revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate CRS  After 1 st reading, posted 30 days to Texas Register for public comment

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update9 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  Jan 2009—2 nd reading and final adoption of revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate CRS  Summer 2009  PD for teachers on revised math TEKS with CRS  Fall 2009  Implementation of revised math TEKS

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update10 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  The initial proposed revisions of the SBOE appointed Math TEKS writing team can be accessed from the following TEA website:  The Final Report of the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team Gap Analysis will be posted on the TEA website.

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update11 Final Report of the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team  I. Numeric Reasoning (aligned)  II. Algebraic Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  III. Geometric Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  IV. Measurement Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  V. Probabilistic Reasoning (aligned)  VI. Statistical Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  VII. Functions (Strongly aligned)  VIII. Problem Solving and Reasoning (Strongly)  IX. Communications and Representation (Strongly)  X. Connections (Strongly aligned)

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update12 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  The initial proposed revisions of the SBOE appointed Math TEKS writing team can be summarized as:  Added 3 student expectations  1 in MS and 2 in HS  Modified 3 existing Knowledge and Skills statements  2 in MS and 1 in HS  Modified 4 existing student expectations  3 in MS and 1 in HS

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update13 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  I. Numeric Reasoning (aligned)  8.1 (E) Compare and order real numbers with a calculator

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update14 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  I. Numeric Reasoning (aligned)  2A.6 (C) Determine a quadratic function from its roots (real and complex) or a graph

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update15 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards II. Algebraic Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  no proposed revisions

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update16 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  III. Geometric Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  7.10 The student recognizes that a physical or mathematical model (including geometric) can be used to describe the experimental and theoretical probability of real-life events.

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update17 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  III. Geometric Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  G.8 (E) Use area models to connect geometry to probability and statistics

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update18 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  IV. Measurement Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  8.2 (D) Use multiplication by a given constant factor (including unit rate) to represent and solve problems involving proportional relationships including conversions between measurement systems

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update19 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  IV. Measurement Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  G.8 (F) Use conversions between measurement systems to solve problems in real-world situations

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update20 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  IV. Measurement Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  7.4A generate formulas involving unit conversions within the same system (customary and metric), perimeter, area, circumference, volume, and scaling ;

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update21 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  V. Probabilistic Reasoning (aligned)  8.12 (A) Use variability (range, including interquartile range (IQR)) and select the appropriate measure of central tendency or range to describe a set of data and justify the choice for a particular situation

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update22 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  V. Probabilistic Reasoning (aligned)  7.12 The student uses measures of central tendency and variability range to describe a set of data.

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update23 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  VI. Statistical Reasoning (Strongly aligned)  M.3 The student develops and implements a plan for collecting and analyzing data (qualitative and quantitative) in order to make decisions.

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update24 Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards  VII. Functions (Strongly aligned)  VIII. Problem Solving and Reasoning (Strongly)  IX. Communications and Representation (Strongly)  X. Connections (Strongly aligned)

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update25 College Readiness Program A Collaborative Project between the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Joseph Kulhanek Director of the College Readiness Program Texas Education Agency

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update26 Mathematics in Texas 2008–2009

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update –2009  HS Seniors and Juniors  Recommended HS Plan: Alg I, Geom, Alg II  HS Sophomores and all subsequent classes  Recommended HS Plan: 4 X 4  HS Freshmen  First 8 th grade class affected by SSI grade advancement requirements  Sixth graders  First class to have EOC graduation requirements

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update28 Support for Student Success  Instructional Materials in Classrooms  07–08: Secondary Math  08–09: Elementary Math  Professional Development Modules  Education Service Centers  Texas Regional Collaboratives for Math  District Math Specialists  Math Initiative Website 

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TEA Sept 08 TASM Update30 Support for Student Success  Accelerated Math Instruction (AMI)  Block funds used for students in K thru 8 th grade who have not met TAKS math passing standard or need additional assistance to attain grade level performance

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update31 Support for Student Success Intensive Math Intervention (IMI)  Another level of support for students struggling in math so they can meet the grade advancement requirements of SSI  Supports intensive instructional programs for grades 4 thru 8 and algebra readiness

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update32 Intensive Mathematics Instruction Programs  Campuses that receive notification of eligibility based on TAKS scores may apply to receive Rider 44 (b) funds to serve students in grades 4 through 8 beginning fall  Campuses who are awarded grants under this program will be able to select from the Commissioner’s List of Approved Programs which was determined through a competitive process.

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update33 Intensive Mathematics Initiative Updated information related to the Intensive Math Initiative: imi.html imi.html

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update34 vendor has been awarded contract to manage TMDS Texas Math and Science Diagnostic System (TMSDS)

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update35 New TMSDS Features  The new Texas Mathematics and Science Diagnostic System (TMSDS) is now available.  Features include:  TEKS aligned preconfigured diagnostics  35 five question “Mini Assessments” targeting content contained within diagnostics  Distracter explanations*  Skill resources* for teachers, students, and parents  Diagnostics and quizzes in English and Spanish *new features

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update36 New TMSDS Fall 2008  An online training video, available 24/7  Coming soon  Capability for online user surveys  Item validity and reliability testing  Bloom’s Taxonomy and Webb depth of knowledge level of difficulty tags  Contact your local ESC for additional information

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update37 Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN)  The TxVSN is a supplemental rather than diploma granting program.  Online courses will supplement the services the district currently offers students, based on students’ academic needs. The home (receiving) district will continue to award credits and diplomas.  TxVSN partners with the home district to meet student needs.  SB 1788 does not affect the provision of distance learning courses offered under other law.

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update38 Strengths and Benefits of Virtual Schools As an alternative to traditional classroom teaching, online courses are proving especially beneficial to reach students across the state—wherever they may live—who need: Additional or advanced courses To retake courses for graduation purposes Options to courses currently offered in their schools Increased access to courses because of physical disabilities or health issues SREB 2006 Report on Virtual Schools

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update39 Timeline for Initial TxVSN Course Offering to Texas Students  Current plan Courses for grades 9–12 TxVSN available for Texas students in time for spring semester of 2008–2009

TEA Sept 08 TASM UpdateTEA 5/12/08 40 TxVSN Contact Information Questions to TxVSN Mailbox Information available at and

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TEA Sept 08 TASM Update42 STUDENT ASSESSMENT UPDATE

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update43 TAKS Mathematics Study Guides Status of revised study guides based on TEKS refinements  Grades 6–10 and exit level guides have been revised  Were sent to districts after spring 2008 administrations  Are posted to the TEA student assessment website  Cover states that they are “Revised Based on TEKS Refinements”  Grades 3–5 guides are currently being revised  Will be sent to districts after spring 2009 administrations  Will be posted to the TEA student assessment website in spring 2009

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update44 TAKS Released Items  SB 1031 changed the release of tests to every three years  SBOE sets the release schedule  Release plan is scheduled for second reading and adoption by SBOE in September

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update45 TAKS Released Items  SBOE September meeting canceled due to Hurricane Ike  SBOE September meeting rescheduled for 09/29/08  Approved release plan will be posted to TEA student assessment website

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update46 TAKS Vertical Scale  SB 1031 requires a vertical scale in grades 3–8 for mathematics and reading starting with the 2008–2009 school year  Vertical scale score system will allow for the direct comparison of student test scores and evaluation of student progress across grade levels  Vertical scale score system will allow for the direct comparison of academic performance standards across grade levels

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update47 TAKS Vertical Scale  Committees will convene in October to review the academic performance standards currently in place on TAKS mathematics at grades 3–8  Committees will make a recommendation to TEA and SBOE about whether the current academic performance standards will need adjustments to conform to a vertical scale

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update48 TAKS Vertical Scale  TAKS vertical scale score and standards review recommendation will go to SBOE for first reading in November 2008  TAKS vertical scale score and standards review recommendation will go to SBOE for second reading and adoption in January 2009  TAKS scores will be reported using the vertical scale score system in spring 2009

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update49 EOC Assessments  SB 1031 requires the phase out of high school TAKS and replaces it with EOC assessments in  English I, English II, English III  Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry  Biology, Chemistry, Physics  U.S. History, World History, World Geography  Freshman class of 2011–2012 is first group to have EOC as graduation requirement (i.e., current 6 th graders)

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update50 Mathematics EOC Assessments  Algebra I Administered in current form since 2005  Geometry Field test—spring 2007 Operational test—spring 2008  Algebra II Field test—spring 2010 Operational test—spring 2011

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update51 Resources for EOC Assessments Algebra I  Algebra I EOC Assessed Curriculum  Algebra I EOC Assessment Blueprint  Algebra I EOC Assessment Reference Materials Geometry  Geometry EOC Assessed Curriculum  Geometry EOC Assessment Blueprint  Geometry EOC Assessment Reference Materials

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update52 Resources for EOC Assessments  For more information go to the EOC assessment homepage on the TEA student assessment website  Can be found at ent/admin/eoc/index.html ent/admin/eoc/index.html

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update53 TAKS vs. EOC MATHEMATICS SIMILARITIES  Based on TEKS  Untimed  Graphing calculator must be provided  Mostly multiple-choice questions with a limited number of open-ended (griddable) questions  After first year, field-test questions will be embedded in live test

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update54 TAKS vs. EOC MATHEMATICS DIFFERENCES Coverage of the Algebra I TEKS  TAKS grade 9 covers about 74% of Algebra I TEKS  TAKS grade 10 covers about 90% of Algebra I TEKS  TAKS exit level covers about 90% of Algebra I TEKS  Algebra I EOC assessment covers about 95% of Algebra I TEKS

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update55 TAKS vs. EOC MATHEMATICS DIFFERENCES Coverage of the Geometry TEKS  TAKS grade 9 covers 0% of Geometry TEKS; it includes grade 8 geometry skills  TAKS grade 10 covers 0% of Geometry TEKS; it includes grade 8 geometry skills  TAKS exit level covers about 57% of Geometry TEKS  Geometry EOC assessment covers about 89% of Geometry TEKS

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update56 TAKS vs. EOC  TAKS grade 9 has 52 items  TAKS grade 10 has 56 items  TAKS exit level has 60 items  TAKS has 1–2 griddable items MATHEMATICS DIFFERENCES  Algebra I EOC has 50 items  Geometry EOC has 44 items  Algebra II EOC has ??? items  EOC assessments have 3–5 griddable items

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update57 Current EOC Assessments  Online  Three week testing window  Untimed  Districts may volunteer at the student, teacher, campus, or district level  Must be enrolled in and completing the course to take the assessment  Not grade specific  Not required to be part of student’s grade  Not included in state or federal accountability  No retests available

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update58 EOC Assessment Reporting  Within 24 hours of testing  Confidential Student Report  Confidential List of Student Results  Data file available in summer  Overall raw score  Performance by objective  Performance standards for Algebra I only  Summary reports available in summer for Algebra I only

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update59 EOC Assessments  Algebra I EOC assessment statewide summary reports for 2005–2008 are posted to the TEA student assessment website  Can be found at nt/reporting/results/summary/eoc/index.html nt/reporting/results/summary/eoc/index.html

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update60 Algebra I EOC Assessment YEARMET STANDARD COMMENDED PERFORMANCE NUMBER TESTED %6%20, %7%21, %8%32, %11%52,462

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update61 Additional Information  Recent communications sent to districts and posted to the TEA student assessment website  Can be found at nt/resources/letters/ nt/resources/letters/

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update62 Additional Information  Stand-alone field testing letter dated 08/20/08  Assessments for students served by special education letter dated 08/29/08  Administration of local assessments letter dated 09/10/08  Online testing announcement letter dated 09/19/08

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update63 Additional Information Updated manuals for the 2008–2009 school year will be posted to the TEA student assessment website  District and Campus Coordinator Manual  Grade Placement Committee Manual  LPAC Decision-Making Manual  ARD Committee Manual  Accommodations Manual

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update64 Math List Serve: Please Join… Our way of “shouting out” to you when you are busy And something important comes up for math in Texas…

TEA Sept 08 TASM Update65 CURRICULUM DIVISION Erika Pierce Assistant Director of Mathematics STUDENT ASSESSMENT DIVISION Julie Guthrie Director of Math & Science Assessments Larry Duncan Manager of Mathematics Assessments

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TEA Sept 08 TASM Update67 Presentation will be available at: © 2007 Texas Education Agency Texas Math Diagnostic System & Texas Science Diagnostic System