15. The high school level STAAR tests are COURSE tests, NOT grade level tests Grades 3-8 Reading – Gr. 3-8 Math – Gr. 3-8 Writing – Gr. 4 & 7 Science – Gr. 5 & 8 Soc. Studies – Gr. 8 High School COURSES Math English Science Soc Studies Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Eng I Engl II Eng III Biology Chemistry Physics World Geo. World Hist. U.S. History
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22. What does rigor mean? STAAR will be significantly more “rigorous” than TAKS
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26. TAKS Item – Algebra I A.1(E) – interpret and made decisions, predictions, and critical judgments from functional relationships READINESS
27. STAAR Item – Algebra I A.1(E) – interpret and made decisions, predictions, and critical judgments from functional relationships READINESS
28. TAKS Item – Biology – assessed in 10 th grade B.4(B) investigate and identify cellular processes including homeostasis, permeability, energy production, transportation of molecules, disposal of wastes, function of cellular parts, and synthesis of new molecules
Texas is transitioning to a new system of performance standards that are linked from grade to grade, starting with postsecondary-readiness performance standards down through grade 3. This picture provides one example of the vertical alignment in mathematics instruction from grade 8 all the way down to kindergarten. Some boxes are shaded green to indicate Readiness Standards. Readiness standards are defined as those Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills that are not only essential for success in the current grade or course but also important for preparedness in the next grade or course. The boxes shaded in yellow are the Supporting Standards in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Instruction from Kindergarten through grade 8 provides the foundation for the High School course-specific assessments in this new vertically aligned system.
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