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2011-2012 Unleash the Mustang Within. North Oaks Middle School. What are your Goals?. College Teacher Doctor Veterinarian Electrician Computer Design Electronics. Where will you get your education?. http://www.youniversitytv.com/colleges. What are you willing to do to get there?.
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2011-2012 Unleash the Mustang Within North Oaks Middle School
What are your Goals? • College • Teacher • Doctor • Veterinarian • Electrician • Computer Design • Electronics
Where will you get your education? • http://www.youniversitytv.com/colleges
How did we do in Reading for 2011? Grade 6 84% Met Standard 28% Commended Grade 7 87% Met Standard 25% Commended Grade 8 95% Met Standard 41% Commended
How did we do in Math for 2011? Grade 6 80% Met Standard 23% Commended Grade 7 79% Met Standard 15% Commended Grade 8 85% Met Standard 13% Commended
How did we do in Writing for 2011? • Grade 7 92% Met Standard 37% Commended
How did we do in Social Studies for 2011? • Grade 8 91% Met Standard 20% Commended
How did we do in Science for 2011? • Grade 8 79% Met Standard 14% Commended
From TAKS to STAAR • STAAR • (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) • Some tests are longer • More rigor • More open ended questions • 2 days for Writing test and 2 written responses • 4 hour testing time
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE • Advanced Performance • Satisfactory Performance • Unsatisfactory Performance
What tests am I taking? • 6th grade • Reading, Math • 7th grade • Reading, Math, Writing • 8th grade • Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science
STAAR Testing dates • March 27th: Grade 7 Writing Grade 8 Math • March 28th: Grade 7 Writing Grade 8 Reading • April 24th: Grades 6,7 Math • April 25th : Grade 6,7 Reading • April 26th: Grade 8 Science • April 27th: Grade 8 Social Studies
What can I do to make sure I reach my goal? • Focus on school!! • Stop cheating! • Take care of your behavior! • Know what your scores are • Know your strengths and weaknesses • Do your very best on practice tests • Attend tutorials for help • On-line help and practice