Welcome to STAAR Parent Night January 18, 2018 Hutchison Elementary State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

Grades and Subjects Tested Grade Level Subjects Assessed Grade 3 Math & Reading Grade 4 Writing, Math, & Reading Grade 5 Math, Reading, & Science

STAAR Time Limit Policies All tests in the STAAR program have a four-hour time limit. The four-hour time period will start when the test administrator has read directions and tells students to begin working on their tests. Students must complete the test within the same school day.

STAAR Testing Dates Date Assessment April 10 Grade 4 Writing Grade 5 Mathematics April 11 Grade 5 Reading May 14 Grades 3–4 Mathematics Grade 5 Mathematics (retest) May 15 Grades 3–4 Reading Grade 5 Reading (retest) May 16 Grade 5 Science June 26 June 27

STAAR Performance Labels and Policy Definitions MASTERS GRADE LEVEL- Performance in this category indicates that students are expected to succeed in the next grade or course with little or no academic intervention. MEETS GRADE LEVEL- Performance in this category indicates that students have a high likelihood of success in the next grade or course but may still need some short-term, targeted academic intervention. APPROACHES GRADE LEVEL- Performance in this category indicates that students are likely to succeed in the next grade or course with targeted academic intervention. DID NOT MEET GRADE LEVEL- Performance in this category indicates that students are unlikely to succeed in the next grade or course without significant, ongoing academic intervention.

STAAR Progress Measures The STAAR progress measure gives you information about how much your child has improved in a subject area. For reading and math this measure is based on a comparison of your child’s test score last year with his or her score this year. WHICH GRADES AND SUBJECTS HAVE A STAAR PROGRESS MEASURE? STAAR progress measure will be reported for the tests listed below: • reading in grades 4–8 • mathematics in grades 4–8

Preparation Tips Be sure your child gets a good night’s sleep. Students should eat a healthy breakfast. Be sure your child arrives to school on time. In order to provide the best possible testing environment for students, the campus will be closed to visitors on STAAR testing dates.

3rd Grade- Mrs. Moats’ Room (D6) We will now break in to grade level groups to discuss more details about each test and how you can help your child at home. 3rd Grade- Mrs. Moats’ Room (D6) 4th Grade- Library 5th Grade- Gym Thank you for coming!