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The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is the current state assessment program that began in sprin

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is the current state assessment program that began in spring 2012. For students in grades 3-8, STAAR replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) that had been in place since 2003.

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The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is the current state assessment program that began in sprin

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  1. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is the current state assessment program that began in spring 2012. For students in grades 3-8, STAAR replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) that had been in place since 2003. STAAR was created to fulfill the requirements of the 81st Texas Legislature

  2. STAAR includes the following elementary school assessments: 3rd grade Mathematics and Reading 4th grade Mathematics, Reading and Writing 5th grade Mathematics, Reading and Science Elementary School Tests

  3. Tests contain a greater number of items that have a higher cognitive complexity level. In reading, greater emphasis is given to critical analysis than to literal understanding. In writing, students are required to write two essays rather than one. In science and mathematics, the number of open-ended (griddable) items has increased to allow students more opportunity to derive an answer independently. STAAR Rigorous Design

  4. Aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Two days writing (4th grade) Four hour time limit for each test 3rd- 5th grade marks on answer sheet More questions More non-multiple-choice (griddable) questions STAAR Additional Features

  5. 5th grade Math Multi-step problem solving What does increased rigor look like? Student needs to sort relevant information 5.3(B) and 5.14(B) Includes more than 1 TEK

  6. 3rd grade Reading Different genres What does increased rigor look like? Inference Student needs to sort relevant information

  7. 4th grade Writing Day One: Expository Composition Editing What does increased rigor look like? Concise language

  8. 4th grade Writing Day Two: Personal Narrative Composition Editing What does increased rigor look like? Appropriate placement

  9. 5th grade Science What does increased rigor look like? Application

  10. Students in grades 3-8 take STAAR exams in the Spring of the school year. Week of March 31 – 4 & 7 Writing (2 days) 5th Math and Reading (7th PACE Math takes 8th Math test) Week of April 21 – 3 & 4 Math and Reading (5th PACE Math students take 6th Math test) 5th Science Week of May 12–5th retest for Math and Reading Spring 2014 Testing Schedule

  11. PACE Math students in grades 3 and 4 are receiving instruction at next grade level; however, it is not 100% of the next grade level math curriculum; therefore, they take their grade level test. Beginning in grade 5, PACE Math students are receiving 100% of next grade level instruction. Therefore; beginning in 5th grade, PACE Math students will take the 6th grade STAAR Math test. 6- 8th grade PACE Math students will also take the next grade level Math test. Eighth grade students who are in PACE Math taking the above grade level Math test are not subject to Student Success Initiative (SSI) requirements if they do not pass. Testing for PACE Math

  12. The Student Success Initiative (SSI) requires that students in grades 5 and 8 pass both the reading and math exams to be promoted to the next grade. Students in grades 5 and 8 will have 3 opportunities to pass the STAAR test in Reading and Mathematics: April, May, and June. How does STAAR affect promotion to the next grade level?

  13. STAAR includes additional test formats to accommodate special education students and English Language Learners: • STAAR Modified (English only) – 2014 will be the last year this assessment is administered • STAAR Alternate • STAAR L (linguistically accommodated) STAAR allows for approved accommodations documented in a 504 plan or IEP. These accommodations should be used routinely in the classroom. Tests for Special Populations

  14. The Leander ISD Curriculum is aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) STAAR is aligned with the TEKS Curriculum Specialists and teachers conducted a thorough study of the curriculum to ensure that standards assessed on STAAR are taught prior to assessment dates. All 3-5 teachers participate in an in-depth study of STAAR and the relationship to the LISD curriculum Additional learning with teachers is provided throughout the year and summer months. Specialists and teachers regularly review assessment data to determine instructional needs How does LISD prepare students for their STAAR tests?

  15. Each campus and district received one of two possible ratings for 2013: Met Standard or Improvement Required. The rating awarded is based on STAAR scores in four index targets which include: Student Achievement, Student Progress, Closing the Achievement Gaps, and Post Secondary Readiness. Distinction Designations may be awarded to campuses who receive a Met Standard rating and meet criteria based upon a state-designated comparison group. The comparison group varies for each campus. STAAR and Accountability

  16. STAAR http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ http://www5.esc13.net/staar/ Accountability http://www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/resources/index.html Where can I go for additional information?

  17. Brenda Cruz, Director of Student Information Systems, Assessment, and Accountability 512-570-0259 Jennifer Freeman, Coordinator of State Assessment 512-570-0262 Melanie Mather, State Assessment Specialist 512-570-0261 Where can I go for additional information in Leander ISD?

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