DeSoto West Middle School Presents:��Understanding STAAR Expectations�

2022-2023

Parent & Family Engagement PLC

Agenda

• Introduction
• Purpose
• What is STAAR Testing?
• STAAR ASSESSMENT EXPLANATION
• Test Grade Levels and the Subjects
• STAAR EOC
• STAAR RESULTS
• Mastered, Meet, Approaches, Not Met
• HB 4545 Accelerated Learning
• STAAR Student Success Initiative

Introduction

• Principal: Metric Manning
• 7^th Grade Principal: Sammie Williams
• 8^th Grade Principal: Montwanette Taylor
• School Testing Coordinator
• School Counselors:
• Shan Robinson A-L
• Charlean Campbell M-Z

What is STAAR Testing?

• The STAAR Test or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test, is the Texas state testing program, which was implemented in the 2011-2012 school year.
• The STAAR test was developed in response to requirements set by the 80^th and 81^st state legislature.
• The STAAR can be accessed in English and Spanish, and can be taken on paper and online.

What is the STAAR testing?

• The STAAR Test is designed to assess or measure the extent to which a student has learned and able to apply, defined by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills or (TEKS).
• TEKS or student expectations are assessed by a students skills or Readiness standards in demonstrating mastery in a given content area.
• Readiness Standards are defined by TEA as the student expectations essential for success in the current grade or the skills necessary for success or preparedness for the next grade level or course.

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What is STAAR?

STAAR Performance and Reporting

• The passing standard for STAAR Assessment is Approaches Grade level, however a student who scores within the Did not meet grade level, has not passed the STAAR Assessment. (TEC, 2018)
• The STAAR progress measure provides information about the amount of improvement or progress a student has made in a subject. Progress is measured by a “students gain or growth”.
• The difference between student growth and the scaled score achieved the previous year is categorized as Accelerated, Expected, or Limited Progress. (TEC, 2018)

What is the passing standard for STAAR?

Masters Grade Level (Passed)

Meets Grade Level (Passed)

Approaches Grade level (Passed)

Did Not Meet Grade Level (not passing)

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��Which Test will my students take?

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• WMS has 6^th – 8^th Grade. Students are tested on the following:

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• Grade 6: Mathematics and Reading
• Grade 7: Mathematics and Reading & Writing
• Grade 8: Mathematics, Reading, Science, & US History, and Algebra (EOC)
• Students in 3-8 must be tested at their enrolled grade level as required in the Texas Education Code (TEC 39.023. The EXCEPTION is high school courses taken above their grade level.

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Testing requirements of students �3-8

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• Students enrolled in subjects above their grade level are to take the STAAR assessment in which they are receiving instruction. (This would include students enrolled in Honor courses)

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• Example: Student in 7^th grade Science Honors, would take the 8^th grade Science STAAR Assessment
• Students enrolled in high school core courses, will participate in the STAAR EOC Assessment; Algebra is associated with this requirement.

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What happens if my student is Unsuccessful on a STAAR Assessment?

• SSI is a system of supports for on-grade-level student achievement in mathematics and reading at grades 5 & 8 (TEA, 2018)
• TEC 28.02 requires placement in accelerated courses in each time a student fails to receive approaches or above on the STAAR/EOC Assessments. These courses are labeled ACC Math/ELAR.
• SSI promotion requirements are that students are required to pass grade 5& 8^th grade math and reading courses to be promoted to the corresponding grade.

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STAAR Student Success Initiative Requirement

(SSI)

SSI continued

• SSI Promotion requirements apply to STAAR grades 5 & 8. To support students that are unsuccessful, accelerated courses are given, as well a multiple opportunities to retake the exam. This includes summer school instruction.
• Only students receiving less than favorable assessment scores are eligible for additional testing opportunities.

Q&A

It is now you opportunity to ask questions at this time. We invite you to participate in our in person Understanding STAAR Expectations IN-Person Presentation on October 27, 2022 6pm at DeSoto West Middle School.