STAAR 101 What Parents Need to Know Presented

STAAR 101: What Parents Need to Know Presented by Haslet Elementary

What is the STAAR test? • Criterion-reference test measuring the state mandated curriculum (TEKS) • Timed Test • Passing Standard set by raw score • Converted to a scale score • ‘Met Standard’ (“Cut Score”) established by State Board of Education in Austin

STAAR Elementary Grades and Subjects • • Grades 3 • Mathematics • Reading Grade 4 • Mathematics • Reading • Writing • Grade 5 • Mathematics • Reading • Science

STAAR Dates Tuesday, March 28 Wednesday, March 29 Monday, May 8 Tuesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 10 Grade 4 Writing Grade 5 Reading Grade 3 Math Grade 3 Reading Grade 5 Science Grade 4 Math Grade 4 Reading Grade 5 Math Retest Grade 5 Reading Retest Grade 5 Math

Content Standards - TEKS STAAR will test the content standards called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The TEKS have been divided into the following standards: READINESS standards SUPPORTING standards Process Skills have also been identified in Social Studies, Math, and Science. These will be tested with the content standards (Readiness or Supporting).

Readiness vs. Supporting Standards 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 • Address broad and deep concepts, skills, ideas Supporting Standards • Although introduced and/or reinforced in the current grade or course, they may be emphasized in a subsequent year. • They play a role in preparing students for the next grade or course but not a central role. • They address more narrowly defined ideas.

STAAR Reading Reporting Categories • Reporting Category 1: Understanding Across Genres The student will demonstrate an ability to understand a variety of written texts across reading genres. • Reporting Category 2: Understanding and Analysis of Literary Texts The student will demonstrate an ability to understand analyze literary texts. • Reporting Category 3: Understanding and Analysis of Informational Texts The student will demonstrate an ability to understand analyze informational texts.

STAAR Grade 3 Reading Blueprint

STAAR Grade 4 Reading Blueprint

STAAR Grade 5 Reading Blueprint

STAAR Math Reporting Categories • Reporting Category 1: Numbers, Operations and Quantitative Reasoning The student will demonstrate an understanding of numbers, operations and quantitative reasoning. • Reporting Category 2: Patterns, Relationships, and Algebraic Reasoning The student will demonstrate an understanding of patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning. • Reporting Category 3: Geometry and Spatial Reasoning The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning.

STAAR Math Reporting Categories • Reporting Category 4: Measurement The student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and uses of measurement. • Reporting Category 5: Probability and Statistics The student will demonstrate an understanding of probability and statistics.

STAAR Grade 3 Math Blueprint

STAAR 3 rd Grade Math Randy and Zack are arguing about their team’s final score. Randy says that he made 12 baskets and earned the team 22 points. Zack says that Randy’s 22 points came from scoring 11 baskets. Which boy is correct, and why? A. Randy is correct because each basket is worth 2 points and 12 × 2 = 22. B. Zack is correct because each basket is worth 3 points and 11 × 3 = 22. C. Randy is correct because each basket is worth 3 points and 12 × 3 = 22. D. Zack is correct because each basket is worth 2 points and 11 × 2 = 22.

STAAR Grade 4 Math Blueprint

STAAR 4 th Grade Math The 48 students of Adams Elementary School’s fourth grade class are taking a snack break during their field trip. Each student will receive one cup of apple juice on break. How many gallons of juice will be needed so that each student can drink one cup? F. 3 gallons G. 6 gallons H. 12 gallons J. 16 gallons

STAAR Grade 5 Math Blueprint

STAAR 5 th Grade Math Mr. Bundy wants to buy enough cat food to feed his cat for 60 days. His cat eats 100 grams of food 3 times a day. How many kilograms of cat food should he buy? F. 1. 8 kilograms G. 6 kilograms H. 18 kilograms J. 60 kilograms

STAAR Writing Reporting Categories • Reporting Category 1: Composition The student will demonstrate an ability to compose a variety of written texts with a clear, central idea; coherent organization; sufficient development; and effective use of language and conventions. • Reporting Category 2: Revision The student will demonstrate an ability to revise a variety of written texts. • Reporting Category 3: Editing The student will demonstrate an ability to edit a variety of texts.

STAAR Grade 4 Writing Blueprint

Grade 4 Writing Revision The word because does not appropriately connect the two clauses in sentence 17. Which word should replace the word because? A if B while C although D where

STAAR Science Reporting Categories • Reporting Category 1: Matter and Energy The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of matter and energy and their interactions. • Reporting Category 2: Force, Motion, and Energy The student will demonstrate an understanding of force, motion, and energy and their relationships. • Reporting Category 3: Earth and Space The student will demonstrate an understanding of components, cycles, patterns, and natural events of Earth and space systems. • Reporting Category 4: Organisms and Environments The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structures and functions of living organisms and their interdependence on each other and on their environment. • Scientific Investigation and Reasoning Skills These skills will not be listed under a separate reporting category. Instead, they will be incorporated into at least 40% of the test questions in reporting categories 1– 4 and will be identified along with content standards.

STAAR Grade 5 Science Blueprint

STAAR Grade 5 Science

STAAR Grade 5 Science

How are we preparing for STAAR? • • • Daily Curriculum In School Systems for Practice After School Tutorials Computer Programs Student Goal Setting Family Conferences

What can you do? • • • Know the STAAR testing schedule and avoid making appointments on that day. Make sure your child gets adequate rest and eats a healthy breakfast on the morning of the test. Encourage your child to do his or her best. Express confidence that he or she will do well.

What can you do? • • • Encourage your child to read a variety of all kinds (genres) of text: books of all kinds, magazines, plays, poetry, newspapers, etc. Help your child to understand the meaning of new words using context clues. Ask who, what, when, where and why questions to help your child understand the main idea, purpose and implied meaning of what is read.

What can you do? • When your child gets “stuck” on a problem suggest trying again or using another strategy to find the answer. • Let your child know that he/she can be successful in mathematics. • Be sure your child is fact proficient (they know their math facts).

Helpful Tips for STAAR Testing Days Before Testing Days • Visualization: have a conversation with your child about what the day will look like. • Get a good night's sleep. • Self-Talk: give your child a few phrases that can motivate him/her. "I just need to do my best!" "I can do it. " "Stay cool. " • Answer any fears or questions your child might have. • Prepare your child’s snacks, pencils, clothes, etc. the night before. On STAAR Testing Day • Eat a good, healthy breakfast. • Do relaxing activities like taking deep breaths, tensing muscles and then relaxing them or talking about something unrelated to STAAR. • Arrive early or on-time to school. • Wear layers so your child is comfortable in any temperature. • Remain calm and positive.

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