http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state
standards for what students should know and be able to do
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/
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For grades 38, STAAR tests are in: 38 mathematics 38 reading 4
and 7 writing 5 and 8 science 8 social studies STAAR, STAAR
Accommodated (online), STAAR LAT (online), STAAR ALT 2, STAAR
Spanish
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Students in 5 th grade must perform successfully on STAAR
reading in order to advance to the next grade level. Students will
have two opportunities to pass STAAR reading during the regular
school year, and one opportunity during the summer. SSI Accelerated
Instruction Prior to 2 nd administration SSI STAAR summer clinic
Melyssa Young, Shafers SSI Coordinator SSI Parent Letter 2015 SSI
Parent Letter 2015
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Monday, March 30 Tuesday, March 31 Monday, April 20 Tuesday,
April 21 Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, May 13 Grade 4 Writing Day
1 Grade 4 Writing Day 2 Grade 5 Reading Grade 5 Math Grade 3 Math
Grade 4 Math Grade 3 Reading Grade 4 Reading Grade 5 Science Grade
5 Reading Retest
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Exemplars Envision AIMS Problem Solvers Focus on multiple
strategies Encourage math conversations and number talks Small
Group Instruction across subject areas Enrichment Learning
Time(ELT)instruction is based on student needs
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STAAR Randy and Zack are arguing about their teams final score.
Randy says that he made 12 baskets and earned the team 22 points.
Zack says that Randys 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.
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STAAR The 48 students of Adams Elementary Schools 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
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STAAR 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
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TAKS What are lines 11-16 mainly about? STAAR Lines 11-16 are
included in the poem because they
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TAKS Based on the information what will happen next? STAAR
Based on the information in the selection, what will most likely
happen to Sandras mound if she continues the activity for 3 or more
weeks?
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TAKS Paired Fiction and Non- Fiction STAAR Paired Fiction and
Poetry Fiction and Non-Fiction Fiction and Drama Drama and Poetry
Drama and Non-Fiction
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TAKS none STAAR The reader can tell that the poem is written in
free- verse because it does not have. The imagery in these lines
appeals most to the readers sense of.
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TAKS none STAAR How does scene 2 differ from scene 1? What can
the reader conclude from the last paragraph of scene 2? What is the
theme of the play?
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8:30: pick up for small groups 8:40: tests are handed out 9:00:
testing begins 4 hours to test Clock stops for lunch, medical
breaks, emergencies Make Up Testing Days Answer Document Booklets
Mathematics chart Graph paper Test Administrator Bathroom Monitor
No Specials Recess at the end of the day Snack & Water Bottle
while Testing
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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
childs snacks, pencils, clothes, etc. the night before Test Anxiety
Groups On STAAR Testing Day Eat a good, healthy breakfast Do a
relaxing activities like taking deep breaths, tensing muscles and
then relaxing them, 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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Education Galaxy Apps for o Reading o Writing o Language o
Science o Math Please remember to click the STAAR app