1. Sample Middle School San Antonio Independent School District 2002–03 Name Principal

2. Moving from TAAS to TAKS: Realigning Our Systems C/I/A Model Curriculum Instruction Assessment* *Major change

3. Best Sources of Data and Information – Early Indicator Reports – Provided by TEA as a “best current projection of future performance” – TAAS Summary Sheets, Item Analysis, and Released Tests, provided by TEA, but viewed through “new eyes” – TAKS Information Booklets 2002 (and Educator Guides from 2000) published by TEA

4. Rationale for Changes in Data Use from TAAS to TAKS Although the curriculum tested is still the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, the objectives for testing will change All indications are that the format of the test will change significantly in some areas Writing will be tested at 7 th grade instead of 8th Science will not be tested at 8 th grade

5. Changes in Reading Objectives Obj. 1 Word Meaning Obj. 2 Supporting Idea Obj. 3 Summarization Obj. 4 Relationships and Outcomes Obj. 5 Inferences and Generalization Obj. 6 Fact/Nonfact Obj. 1 Understanding of Culturally Diverse Texts Obj. 2 Knowledge of Literary Elements Obj. 3 Strategy Use Obj. 4 Critical-Thinking Skills

6. Changes in Math Objectives Obj. 1 Number Concepts Obj. 2 Algebraic/Math Relationships Obj. 3 Geometric Properties Obj. 4 Measurement Obj. 5 Probability and Statistics Obj. 6 Addition Obj. 7 Subtraction Obj. 8 Multiplication Obj. 9 Division Obj. 10 Estimation Obj. 11 Using Solution Strategies Obj. 12 Mathematical Representation Obj. 13 Reasonableness Obj. 1 Number, Operation, and Quantitative Reasoning Obj. 2 Patterns, Relationships, and Algebraic Reasoning Obj. 3 Geometry and Spatial Reasoning Obj. 4 Concepts and Use of Measurement Obj. 5 Probability and Statistics Obj. 6 Mathematical Processes and Tools for Problem Solving

7. Changes in Writing Objectives Obj. 1 – 4 Writing Sample – prompt specific Obj. 5 Sentence Construction Obj. 6 English Usage Obj. 7 Capitalization, Punctuation and Spelling Obj. 1 Writing Sample – content defined, for a specific purpose Obj. 2 Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Grammar, Usage, Sentence Structure Obj. 3 Recognize Appropriate Organization of Ideas Obj. 4 Recognize effective sentence construction Obj. 5 Standard Usage/Word Choice Obj. 6 Proofreading

8. 2002 SAISD Early Indicator Report: District/Campus Middle School Grade Level Performance in Reading

9. 2002 SAISD Early Indicator Report: District/Campus Middle School Grade Level Performance in Math

10. 2002 SAISD Early Indicator Report: District/Campus Middle School Grade Level Performance in Math - Spanish

11. 2002 SAISD Early Indicator Report: District/Campus Middle School Grade Level Performance in Writing

12. 2002 SAISD Early Indicator Report: District/ Campus Performance in Science and Social Studies – Grade 8