1. Student Success Initiative First Science STAAR
5th Grade STAAR info
Student Success Initiative
First Science STAAR

2. Topics of Discussion Important Dates Student Success Initiative
STAAR is rigorous
Tutoring
What can you do?
Questions

3. Student Success Initiative “SSI”
5th grade students must pass reading and math STAAR and will be given 3 opportunities to succeed.
The Student Success Initiative (SSI) grade advancement requirements apply to enrolled grades 5 and 8 students who take the STAAR reading and mathematics tests at grades 5 and 8. It was enacted by the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999 and modified by the 81st Texas Legislature in 2009.
As specified by these requirements, a student may advance to the next grade level only by passing these tests or by unanimous decision of his or her grade placement committee that the student is likely to perform at grade level after additional instruction.

4. 5th Grade Testing Dates 1st test- March 28th Math & March 29th Reading
2nd (retest)- May 8th Math & May 9th Reading
May 10th Science STAAR
3rd (retest)- June 20th Math & June 21st Reading

5. STAAR is Rigorous! Reading
Possible 38 multiple choice questions in 4 hours
Possible 5-6 passages
The reading passages are long
The questions are complex and require deep thinking
Uses complex questioning that requires analysis and logical reasoning
Paired Passaging

6. 42 problems with 3 griddables in 4 hours
STAAR is Rigorous!
Math
42 problems with 3 griddables in 4 hours
Multi-step problems with fewer key word indicators to help determine appropriate strategies
Fill-in griddable questions are open-ended and must be placed in a scantron format that involves place value.

7. STAAR is Rigorous!

8. Preparation & Tutoring
The STAAR test covers the TEKS we are covering during the year.
Tutoring
WHO: Every 5th Grader
WHEN: During an extended intervention time during the school day beginning this week.
HOW: Those needing more help will be in small specialized groups. The others will be in groups of 10 working on skills to achieve Advanced Level.

9. How Can Parents Help With Reading?
Make sure that your child reads at least 20 minutes daily
Read with your children, have conversations about what they are reading and ask questions.
“Think out loud” to help your child logically think through the information
Make sure your child shows their thinking when practicing. Use “stop and jot” when reading at home to reflect on what has been read.
Good reading skills are also ESSENTIAL to understanding STAAR math problems

10. How Can Parents Help With Math?
Help your child memorize math facts, practice with flashcards.
Encourage your child to show all their work and explain it to you.
Model your thinking aloud to solve problems and then have your child solve a similar problem.
Use math vocabulary with your child.
Make connections to everyday math.

11. The Day Before and The Day of the Test
·Get a good night's sleep. Kids need a full 8 hours of 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."
Prepare your child’s snacks, pencils, clothes, etc. the night before.
Do a relaxing activities like taking deep breaths, tensing muscles and then relaxing them, talking about something unrelated to STAAR.
Answer any fears or questions your child might have.
Eat a good, healthy breakfast.
Arrive early or on-time to school.
·Remain calm and positive.

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