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2. We have been down this path before! And each time we needed a little time to learn the new system. And each test added a new layer of rigor and a new set of expectations for our students and for our teachers. And each time we have succeeded! And we will again… 2

3. Grades 3-8 Reading – Gr. 3-8 Math – Gr. 3-8 Writing – Gr. 4 & 7 Science – Gr. 5 & 8 Soc. Studies – Gr. 8 3 High School COURSES MathEnglishScienceSoc Studies Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Eng I Engl II Eng III Biology Chemistry Physics World Geo. World Hist. U.S. History The high school level STAAR tests are COURSE tests, NOT grade level tests What tests will students have to take?

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5. What does “more rigorous” mean? The questions are more complex and require more thinking. What is most important for a student to learn in a grade level will have more questions on the test. The test is longer. 5

6. STAAR... some changes 6 Time Limits – NEW EOCs: 4 hours Grades 3-8: 4 hours

7. Who is required to take the STAAR EOC? Any student enrolled in grade 10* or below who is enrolled in and completing a high school course that has a related EOC assessment including Students who are earning credit through Correspondence courses Dual credit courses AP/IB courses Credit by exam Students on the Minimum High School Program 7 *First enrolled in grade 9 in the 2011-12 school year

8. Performance Standards Performance Labels 8 Level I: Unsatisfactory Academic Performance Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance Level III: Advanced Academic Performance PERFORMANCE Unsatisfactory equates to Did Not Meet Standard for TAKS Satisfactory equates to Met Standard for TAKS Advanced equates to Commended Performance for TAKS

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10. 10 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) End-of-Course (EOC) Phase-In 1, Minimum, Satisfactory, and Advanced Performance Standards 2011-2012 2012-2013 Phase-in 1 MinimumLevel IILevel III Assessment English I Reading18131875N/A English II Reading18061875N/A English III Reading180818752135 English I Writing17981875N/A English II Writing18071875N/A English III Writing180818752155 Algebra I33713500N/A Algebra II335035004080 Geometry33623500N/A Biology33673500N/A Chemistry33483500N/A Physics33463500N/A World Geography33833500N/A World History33263500N/A U.S. History33723500N/A Unsatisfactory Level I Satisfactory Level II Advanced Level III For students who begin taking EOC’s in 2011-2012 or 2012-2013 Only

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12. What are the cumulative score requirements? A student must achieve a cumulative score that is based on the number of EOC assessments in each content area required for his/her graduation plan. 12

13. Cumulative Score – Phase-In 1 For example: Students who began taking STAAR EOC in the 2011- 2012 school year and are graduating under the Recommended Plan will need a cumulative score of 10,500* in each of the following subjects: Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. and a cumulative score of 11,250* in English (Reading and Writing). * These cumulative scores will be phased in until 2016. 13

14. Cumulative Score for MATH, SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES – Phase-In 1 Students must earn a cumulative score of 10,500 in EACH of the three content areas: Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Each content area has three EOC tests. Students must earn a score of 3500 on each test within a content area to equal a cumulative score of 10,500. 3500 x 3 = 10,500 for each content area. 14

15. Cumulative Score ELA– Phase-In 1 Students must earn a cumulative score of 11,250 in the English EOC Each English test is comprised of two tests: Reading and Writing Students must earn 1875 on EACH of the Reading and Writing tests to earn a cumulative score of 11,250 1875 x 6 = 11,250 15

16. State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) End-of-Course (EOC) Phase-In 1, Minimum, Satisfactory, and Advanced Performance Standards 2011-2012 2012-2013 Phase-in 1 Cumulative MinimumLevel IILevel IIIScore Assessment Requirement English I Reading18131875N/A 11,250 English II Reading18061875N/A English III Reading180818752135 English I Writing17981875N/A English II Writing18071875N/A English III Writing180818752155 Algebra I33713500N/A 10,500 Algebra II335035004080 Geometry33623500N/A Biology33673500N/A 10,500 Chemistry33483500N/A Physics33463500N/A World Geography33833500N/A 10,500 World History33263500N/A U.S. History33723500N/A Unsatisfactory Level I Satisfactory Level II Advanced Level III 16

17. What are the cumulative score requirements? A student must achieve the Minimum EOC score or above for the score to count towards the student’s cumulative score. Only achieving minimum score on all three tests within a subject area is not sufficient to earn the required cumulative score. 17

18. Mathematics Example – Phase-In 1 Since the Minimum Score does not equal a satisfactory performance, a student only meeting the minimum score within the subject of math would not reach the required cumulative score. If a student earns: 3371 in Algebra I 3362 in Geometry 3350 in Algebra II Cumulative score = 10,083 which is not enough to graduate. The student must have 10,500 to graduate. 18

19. Are the cumulative score requirements the same for all students? Cumulative score requirements will vary by student depending on – Graduation plan (RHSP and DAP versus MHSP) – Whether course credit was earned prior to spring 2012 – Whether course credit was earned outside of Texas public schools – Whether he or she is receiving special education services Cumulative score requirements do not apply to students taking STAAR Modified or STAAR Alternate. 19

20. STAAR EOC is offered three times per year: December, May* and July Students who do not earn Level II Satisfactory on any STARR EOC will be required to retake that test at the next test administration. * English I, II, & III Reading and Writing EOC tests are given in March for the May administration. 20

21. Students may opt to retest during any EOC test administration period to improve their cumulative score in any subject area. The highest score counts towards the student’s cumulative score. 21

22. Who is required to achieve specific performance levels? Phase-In 1 Students graduating on the Distinguished Achievement Program must meet Level III: Advanced Academic Performance (postsecondary readiness) on English III (Reading 2135* and Writing 2155*) Algebra II (4080*) These scores apply to the 2012-2013 school year only. 22

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24. 24 3791 3660 3325 7451 Y MHSP Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Cumulative Score Graduates (Y/N) Graduation Program Student meets the cumulative score requirement for: Science Social Studies ELA Reading and Writing and scores Level II for English III Reading and Writing TESTPhase-I MinimumPhase I Satisfactory Algebra I33713500 Geometry33623500 Algebra II33503500 RHSP Cum. Score Requirement10,500 MHSP Cum. Score Requirement7,000

25. 25 3428 3366 3471 10,262 (RHSP) / 6,794 (MHSP) No None! Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Cumulative Score Graduates (Y/N) Graduation Program Assume Student meets the cumulative score requirement for: Science Social Studies ELA Reading and Writing and scores Level II for English III Reading and Writing TESTPhase-I MinimumPhase I Satisfactory Algebra I33713500 Geometry33623500 Algebra II33503500 RHSP Cum. Score Requirement10,500 MHSP Cum. Score Requirement7,000

26. Learning Outcomes Cumulative Score Graduation Requirements Potential impact on students 26

27. For More Information… Go to the TEA website at: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ 27

28. Points to remember STAAR development is still a fluid process All info subject to change Check TEA website often for updates or contact campus for specific questions 28