1. Algebra & Fcts. Trace Items Algebra & Fcts. Trace Items Fall 2007 ISTEP+ Grades 6-7-8-9-10 Bob Trammel Math Consultant (260) 483-1708 robertwtrammel@msn.com

2. Analysis by Grades Grade 5 Teachers ISTEP+ Gr. 6 Grade 6 Teachers ISTEP+ Gr. 7 Grade 7 Teachers ISTEP+ Gr. 8 Grade 8 Teachers ISTEP+ Gr. 9 High School Teachers ISTEP+ Gr. 10 > For each selected grade, pick 1 problem and troubleshoot difficulties. > Any shocking results? See state data > This is another great resource for sample ECA problems. > If time permits, look at another grade level.

3. Grade 6 Fall 2007 Applied Skills (Teachers Scoring Guide) > Item 7 -Test 72 pts. > Item 1 -Test 8 2 pts. > Item 7 -Test 8 2 pts.

4. Gr 6-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 79,421 2 pts. 63% 1 pt. 21% 0 pts. 15%

5. Gr 6-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 79,421 2 pts. 73% 1 pt. 12% 0 pts. 15%

6. Gr 6-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 79,421 2 pts. 67% 1 pt. 11% 0 pts. 20%

7. Grade 7 Fall 2007 Applied Skills (Teachers Scoring Guide) > Item 6 -Test 72 pts. > Item 7 -Test 7 2 pts. > Item 7 -Test 8 2 pts.

8. Gr 7-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 80,226 2 pts. 47% 1 pt. 34% 0 pts. 18%

9. Gr 7-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 80,226 2 pts. 50% 1 pt. 5% 0 pts. 44%

10. Gr 7-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 80,226 2 pts. 60% 1 pt. 4% 0 pts. 33%

11. Grade 8 Fall 2007 Applied Skills (Teachers Scoring Guide) > Item 1 -Test 72 pts. > Item 3 -Test 7 2 pts. > Item 1 -Test 8 2 pts.

12. Gr 8-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 79,762 2 pts. 20% 1 pt. 40% 0 pts. 38%

13. Gr 8-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 79,762 2 pts. 18% 1 pt. 44% 0 pts. 37%

14. Gr 8-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 79,762 2 pts. 56% 1 pt. 3% 0 pts. 40%

15. Grade 9 Fall 2007 Applied Skills (Teachers Scoring Guide) > Item 1 -Test 72 pts. > Item 3 -Test 7 2 pts. > Item 6 -Test 7 2 pts. > Item 8 -Test 7 2 pts. > Item 3 -Test 8 2 pts.

16. Gr 9-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 81,584 2 pts. 15% 1 pt. 5% 0 pts. 73%

17. Gr 9-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 81,584 2 pts. 9% 1 pt. 32% 0 pts. 55%

18. Gr 9-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 81,584 2 pts. 18% 1 pt. 2% 0 pts. 74%

19. Gr 9-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 81,584 2 pts. 28% 1 pt. 5% 0 pts. 62%

20. Gr 9-Fall 2007 Algebra State Data: N= 81,584 2 pts. 34% 1 pt. 22% 0 pts. 41%

21. Grade 10 (GQE) Fall 2007 Applied Skills (Teachers Scoring Guide) > Item 1 -Test 12 pts. > Item 2 -Test 1 2 pts. > Item 4 -Test 1 2 pts. > Item 5 -Test 1 3 pts. > Item 7 -Test 1 2 pts. > Item 8 -Test 22 pts.

22. Gr 10-Fall 2007 GQE Algebra State Data: N= 78,582 2 pts. 18% 1 pt. 38% 0 pts. 39%

23. Gr 10-Fall 2007 GQE Algebra State Data: N= 78,582 2 pts. 29% 1 pt. 18% 0 pts. 48%

24. Gr 10-Fall 2007 GQE Algebra State Data: N= 78,582 2 pts. 19% 1 pt. 2% 0 pts. 75%

25. Gr 10-Fall 2007 GQE Algebra State Data: N= 78,582 3 pts. 17% 2 pts. 5% 1 pt. 50% 0 pts. 23%

26. Gr 10-Fall 2007 Test 1 GQE Algebra State Data: N= 78,582 2 pts. 15% 1 pt. 18% 0 pts. 61%

27. Gr 10-Fall 2007 GQE Algebra State Data: N= 78,582 2 pts. 62% 1 pt. 21% 0 pts. 12%