TEA STUDENT ASSESSMENT UPDATE ON MATHEMATICS Texas Assessment Conference December 2010 Julie Guthrie, Director Larry Duncan, Manager Mathematics Assessments Student Assessment Division Texas Education Agency

TAKS to STAAR Plan for phase-out of TAKS and phase-in of STAAR STAAR 2010–2011 2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014 2014–2015 2015–2016 GR 3–8 TAKS STAAR GR 9 GR 10 GR 11 GR 12 & Out-of-School Students or TAKS December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR New assessment program for Begins in 2011–2012 Grades 3–8 High school Begins in 2011–2012 December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR For grades 3–8, tests are in same grades and 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 For high school, twelve end-of-course tests replace ten grade-level tests. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR STAAR will focus on “clearer, fewer, and deeper”. Provide a more clearly articulated assessment program Focus on fewer skills Address those skills in a deeper manner December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Development of STAAR Follows the test development process posted on the TEA student assessment website Involves educators in focus groups, advisory committees, and item/data reviews Involves higher-educator faculty for EOC assessments Includes the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for EOC assessments December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Development of STAAR Educator involvement in the test development process is critical to the process. Highly qualified educators are needed to serve on educator committees. The Educator Recommendation Form can be found on the TEA student assessment at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/develop/recform.pdf. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Educator Advisory Committees Reviewed TEKS curriculum to determine what can and cannot be assessed Determined that the majority of the TEKS are eligible for the assessment because they can be tested December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Educator Advisory Committees Example of a student expectation that cannot be tested from grade 8 8.11C, select and use different models to simulate an event December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Educator Advisory Committees Reviewed eligible TEKS to determine what should be the focus of the assessment; these are called Readiness Standards Recommended other assessed TEKS as Supporting Standards December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR In general, 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 December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Readiness and Supporting Standards Readiness and Supporting Standards are identified in the assessed curriculum documents. These documents are posted on the TEA student assessment website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Grade 5 Math Assessment—Eligible TEKS—Reporting Category 3 (5.7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student generates geometric definitions using critical attributes. The student is expected to (A) identify essential attributes including parallel, perpendicular, and congruent parts of two- and three-dimensional geometric figures. Supporting Standard (5.8) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student models transformations. The student is expected to (A) sketch the results of translations, rotations, and reflections on a Quadrant I coordinate grid; and Readiness Standard (B) identify the transformation that generates one figure from the other when given two congruent figures on a Quadrant I coordinate grid. Supporting Standard (5.9) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student recognizes the connection between ordered pairs of numbers and locations of points on a plane. The student is expected to (A) locate and name points on a coordinate grid using ordered pairs of whole numbers. Supporting Standard December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Grade 8 Math Assessment—Eligible TEKS—Reporting Category 3 (8.6) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses transformational geometry to develop spatial sense. The student is expected to (A) generate similar figures using dilations including enlargements and reductions; and Readiness Standard (B) graph dilations, reflections, and translations on a coordinate plane. Supporting Standard (8.7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses geometry to model and describe the physical world. The student is expected to (A) draw three-dimensional figures from different perspectives; Supporting Standard (B) use geometric concepts and properties to solve problems in fields such as art and architecture; Supporting Standard (C) use pictures or models to demonstrate the Pythagorean Theorem; and Supporting Standard (D) locate and name points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs of rational numbers. Supporting Standard December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Algebra II Assessment—Eligible TEKS—Reporting Category 7 (2A.11) Exponential and logarithmic functions. The student formulates equations and inequalities based on exponential and logarithmic functions, uses a variety of methods to solve them, and analyzes the solutions in terms of the situation. The student is expected to (A) develop the definition of logarithms by exploring and describing the relationship between exponential functions and their inverses; Readiness Standard (B) use the parent functions to investigate, describe, and predict the effects of parameter changes on the graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions, describe limitations on the domains and ranges, and examine asymptotic behavior; Supporting Standard (C) determine the reasonable domain and range values of exponential and logarithmic functions, as well as interpret and determine the reasonableness of solutions to exponential and logarithmic equations and inequalities; Supporting Standard (D) determine solutions of exponential and logarithmic equations using graphs, tables, and algebraic methods; Supporting Standard (E) determine solutions of exponential and logarithmic inequalities using graphs and tables; and Supporting Standard (F) analyze a situation modeled by an exponential function, formulate an equation or inequality, and solve the problem. Readiness Standard December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Readiness Standards Supporting Standards Encompass 30–40% of the eligible TEKS Will make up 60–65% of the assessment Supporting Standards Encompass 60–70% of the eligible TEKS Will make up 35–40% of the assessment December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

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STAAR Grade 3 Mathematics Blueprint Grade 5 Texas Education Agency December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Grade 6 Mathematics Blueprint Grade 8 Texas Education Agency December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Geometry Blueprint Chemistry Texas Education Agency December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools (Process Skills) Will be assessed differently Will be assessed in context, not in isolation Will be assessed in a more integrated and authentic manner December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools (Process Skills) Will not be listed under a separate reporting category Will be incorporated into at least 75% of the test questions Will be reported along with the content skills under the other reporting categories December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Examples of Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools (Process Skills) 3.15B, relate informal language to mathematical language and symbols 4.14A, identify the mathematics in everyday situations 7.13B, use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Griddable Questions A type of open-ended question used for science and mathematics assessments Purpose is to provide students opportunities to derive answers independently without being influenced by answer choices provided with the questions December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Grade 3 Math Will have 3 griddable questions Will use same grid as is currently used on TAKS December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Grades 4 and 5 Math Will have 3 griddable questions Will use same grid as is currently used on TAKS December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Grades 6–8 Math Will have 4 griddable questions Will use same grid as is currently used on TAKS December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Will have 5 griddable questions Will use new grid December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Griddable Questions for Grades 3–8 Correct answer will be positive number. Answer grid includes a fixed decimal point with the exception of grade 3. Students must enter their answer in the correct columns with respect to the fixed decimal point. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Griddable Questions for Grades 3–8 Students must enter their answer in the boxes and then fill in the corresponding bubbles. Students do not have to use all the boxes. Extra zeros may be filled in (either before or after the answer) as long as their placement does not affect the value of the answer. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Griddable Questions for High School Correct answer can be positive or negative number. If answer is negative number, students must enter a negative sign; otherwise answer will default to positive. Answer grid includes a floating decimal point. If answer is a decimal number, students must enter a decimal point. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Griddable Questions for High School Students must enter their answer in the boxes (paper and online) and then fill in the corresponding bubbles (paper only). Students do not have to use all the boxes. Students can place their answer in any set of consecutive boxes. Extra zeros may be filled in (either before or after the answer) as long as their placement does not affect the value of the answer. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Resources available Resources still to come Assessed curriculum Assessment blueprints Description of the new assessment model Comparison between TAKS and STAAR Resources still to come Reference material (formulas, conversions) Sample items Posted on the TEA student assessment website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Performance Standards for Grades 3–8 Standards will be set in October 2012 after first administration in spring 2012. First reports with performance standards applied will be available in late fall 2012. Therefore, there will not be retest opportunities for SSI grades/subjects in 2011–2012. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Performance Standards for EOC Assessments Standards will be set in February 2012 prior to first high stakes administration in spring 2012. First reports with performance standards applied will be available in late spring 2012. First retests will be offered in summer 2012. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR EOC Assessments Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Biology, Chemistry, Physics English I, English II, English III World Geography, World History, U.S. History December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR EOC Assessments Algebra II and English III assessments will include a performance standard that indicates college readiness. Research will be conducted to investigate a college-readiness component for science and social studies EOC assessments. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Graduation Requirements Freshman class of 2011–2012 is first group to have EOC assessments as part of their a graduation requirement. That is the current 8th graders. All 12 EOC assessments will be available in 2011–2012 in both online and paper modes. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Graduation Requirements In order to graduate, a student must achieve a cumulative score that is at least equal to the product of the number of EOC assessments taken in that content area and a scale score that indicates satisfactory performance. For each of the four core content areas, the cumulative score ≥ n x passing scale score, where n = number of assessments taken. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Graduation Requirements A student must achieve a minimum score, as determined by the commissioner, for the score to count towards the student’s cumulative score. A student’s cumulative score is determined using the student‘s highest score on each EOC assessment. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Graduation Requirements For students on the minimum high school program, the cumulative score is based on the number of courses taken for which an EOC assessment exists. For students on the minimum high school program, the cumulative score requirement may vary by subject area. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Graduation Requirements In addition to meeting the cumulative score requirement in each of the four core content areas, students on the recommended high school program have to pass EOC assessments for Algebra II English III December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Graduation Requirements In addition to meeting the cumulative score requirement in each of the four core content areas, students on the distinguished achievement program have to perform satisfactorily on the college-readiness component of the EOC assessments for Algebra II English III December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Graduation Requirements A student’s score on an EOC assessment will be worth 15% of the student’s final grade for that course. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

STAAR Graduation Requirements In the future, TEA is planning multiple administrations of EOC assessments for Students who complete the course at different times of the year Retest opportunities TEA is planning EOC administrations at the end of Spring Summer Fall December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

Current EOC Assessments Spring 2011 Administrations Increased testing activities will provide several benefits Ability to set performance standards prior to spring 2012 Ability to externally validate performance standards Ability to develop and implement growth measures December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

Current EOC Assessments Spring 2011 Administrations Most campuses have been assigned mandatory operational testing in Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Includes online and paper modes Testing window is May 9–27 Reports will be available to districts December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

Current EOC Assessments Statewide summary reports for 2008–2010 are available on the TEA student assessment website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index3.aspx?id=5155&menu_id=793. Statewide summary reports include “All Students”; this refers only to those students who participated in the EOC assessments. December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

Current EOC Assessments Algebra I EOC Assessment Performance YEAR MET STANDARD COMMENDED PERFORMANCE NUMBER TESTED 2005 49% 6% 20,844 2006 50% 7% 21,206 2007 53% 8% 32,812 2008 56% 11% 52,462 2009 57% 78,419 2010 12% 101,887 December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

Current EOC Assessments Geometry EOC Assessment Performance YEAR 2009 2010 MEAN RAW SCORE 23/44 MEAN PERCENT CORRECT 52% NUMBER TESTED 47,271 137,617 PASS RATE IF STANDARD = 70% OF ITEMS CORRECT 29% 23% December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

Student Assessment Division Mathematics Team Julie Guthrie, Director For More Information… Sign-up for listserv at http://miller.tea.state.tx.us/list/index.html Contact us by e-mail at math.test@tea.state.tx.us Contact us by phone at 512-463-9536 Student Assessment Division Mathematics Team Julie Guthrie, Director Larry Duncan, Manager Mary Connor Karen Grad Debbie Devaney Erin McNeely Pat Ferry Anne Nappa Donna Fontenot Erik Pinter December 2010 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

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