2. New assessment program for
Grades 3–8 & High school
Begins in 2011–2012

3. Testing Grades
For grades 3–8, assessments are in the same grades/subjects as TAKS.
Grades 3–8 mathematics
Grades 3–8 reading
Grades 4 and 7 writing
Grades 5 and 8 science
Grade 8 social studies

4. How STAAR is different…
Will have “clearer, fewer, deeper” focus
Provides a more clearly articulated assessment program
Focuses on fewer skills
Addresses those skills in a deeper manner

5. How STAAR is different…
Math Standards (TEKS) have NOT changed for and
Student Expectations have been categorized.
Readiness Standards
Supporting Standards
Other - not eligible for testing

6. Readiness Standards
Are essential for success in the current grade or course
Are important for preparedness for the next grade or course
Support college and career readiness
Necessitate in-depth instruction
Address broad and deep ideas

7. Readiness & Supporting Standards
Readiness Standards
Encompass 30–40% of the eligible TEKS
Comprise 60–65% of the assessment
Supporting Standards
Encompass 60–70% of the eligible TEKS
Comprise 35–40% of the assessment

9. Readiness & Supporting Standards
Grade
Readiness TEKS
Supporting TEKS
TEKS Not Assessed on STAAR 3 9 19 7 4 10 23 1 5 20 6 21

10. Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools (Formerly Objective 6)
Will not be listed as a separate reporting category
Will be incorporated into a minimum of 75% of test items
Will be reported along with content skills under other reporting categories

11. Sample Question
Akiko sorted a package of foam cut-outs into two groups based on lines of symmetry. Akiko’s groups are shown below. Which shape below does NOT belong in group 2? A C B D
Content TEKS – Reporting Category 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning.
S.E. 4.9C: use reflections to verify that a shape has symmetry
Process TEKS – (Old Objective 6) Mathematical Process Standards
S.E. 4.16A: make generalizations from patterns or sets of examples and non-examples

12. Griddable Items
Small increase in the number of griddable items on each test
3 griddable items on grades 3-5
4 griddable items on grades 6-8
Same grid as TAKS for grades 3–8

13. Additional Changes Time Limit of 4 hours for spring 2012
Separate answer document for Grade 3
Six additional math assessment items per grade

16. What is it?
Motivation Math is a supplemental math resource that prepares students for state assessments.
The Student Edition provides ample learning opportunities to build student confidence and success in mathematics.
Motivation Math is developed by educators and is available in English (1-8) and Spanish (1-5).

17. Benefits Revised based on STAAR resources from TEA
Integrates math process skills into each unit with a minimum of 75% of items addressing both content AND process TEKS
Reflects the increased rigor, depth, and complexity of STAAR
Includes units for both readiness and supporting standards
Expands units for all readiness standards
Provides additional griddable and open-ended questions

18. Benefits
Allows students’ needs to drive instruction and determine the pages used
Allows the teacher to follow the scope and sequence of campus/district
Encourages students to “chart their success”
Provides a glossary of grade-level appropriate terms
Offers suggestions for parent involvement

19. Layout and Organization: Student Edition
Organized numerically by TEKS
Provides multiple choice and open-ended griddable questions as outlined for STAAR
Follows lesson cycle
Compatible with the 5E approach

20. Layout and Organization: Student Edition
Units for Readiness Standards
8 pages for Levels 3-5
Introduction
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Assessment
Extended Practice
Motivation Station
Critical Thinking/Math Journal
Homework/Parent Activities

21. Layout and Organization: Student Edition
Units for Supporting Standards
6 pages for Levels 3-5
Introduction
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Assessment
Critical Thinking/Math Journal
Homework/Parent Activities

22. Layout and Organization: Student Edition
Readiness and Supporting Standards
Grade
Readiness Units
Supporting Units
Total
Units 3 9 19 28 4 10 23 33 5 20 30

23. Student Edition Introduction Page
Use to bridge the gap from concrete to abstract
Open-ended
Read, discuss, and work together
Vocabulary

24. Student Edition Guided Practice Page
Students practice with teacher supervision
Students may practice with a partner or in small groups
Includes multiple choice items with a griddable as appropriate

25. Student Edition Independent Practice Page Students work independently
Includes multiple choice items with a griddable as appropriate

26. Student Edition Assessment Page May be used to assess the standard
May be tracked on the Chart Your Success page
Includes multiple choice items with a griddable as appropriate

27. (for Readiness Units only)
Student Edition
Extended Practice Page
(for Readiness Units only)
Includes 3-4 items with a deeper focus
Targets student problem solving skills
Provides open-ended or short constructed response format

28. (for Readiness Units only)
Student Edition
Motivation Station Page
(for Readiness Units only)
Provides skill practice in a game or activity format
Provides opportunities for partner interaction

29. Student Edition Critical Thinking Page
Addresses higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy
Expanded to include open-ended questions
Provides a prompt for math journaling

30. Student Edition Homework Page with Parent Activities
Reinforces and extends skills
Offers suggestions for parent involvement

31. Student Edition Chart Your Success Page
Students record correct and incorrect responses for each assessment page
Students and teachers track student success and monitor progress

32. Student Edition Math Glossary Identifies and defines key vocabulary
Provides a handy reference tool

33. Layout and Organization: Teacher Edition
Revised based on STAAR guidelines
Gives Reporting Category, TEKS Knowledge & Skills statement, Student Expectation, labeled as Readiness or Supporting
Provides correlations to the student edition pages
Organized numerically by TEKS

34. Layout and Organization: Teacher Edition
Suggests manipulatives to be used for concrete experiences
Identifies literature selections to help students make connections
Offers instructional and intervention activities with ELPS coding
Lists vocabulary words for the lesson

35. Layout and Organization: Teacher Edition
Provides thumbnail answer pages and answer key with process TEKS coding

36. Teacher Edition: Suggestions for Use
Use Motivation Math to support the successful implementation of state mathematical standards
Utilize as a planning tool by teachers and grade-level teams to improve and deliver effective instruction
Use suggested ideas and activities to offer multiple and varied learning opportunities
Diversify instruction to meet the unique needs of learners through the use of assessment

37. Teacher Edition: Suggestions for Use
Use research-based instructional practices to increase student achievement
Use Motivation Math with individual learners in small groups, or with whole groups to develop, review, or extend skill mastery
Utilize Motivation Math as an intervention tool to address deficit skills for identified students
Use Motivation Math as an instructional tool in tutorials or for extended day programs

39. STAAR Standards and Strategies Flip Charts
The STAAR Standards and Strategies Flip Charts are available as integrated charts with all subject areas on one chart for Kindergarten through 5th grade.
The Kindergarten through 5th grade charts also offer strategies/activities for each student expectation.
Vertical alignment, with one subject per chart, is available for K-5, Middle School, and High School.

40. STAAR Standards and Strategies Flip Charts
Layout and Organization
STAAR Standards & Strategies Flip Charts contain:
TEKS for each subject or grade level
Blueprints and Reporting Categories
Readiness Standards and Supporting Standards
Higher-order thinking strategies

41. STAAR Standards and Strategies Flip Charts
Layout and Organization
STAAR Standards & Strategies Flip Charts contain:
Strategies for differentiating instruction
Assessment strategies
Strategies for motivating students
English Language Proficiency Standards
PDAS domains

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