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TEA Sept 08 TASM Update 1

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Texas Math Diagnostic System

&Texas Science

Diagnostic System


Texas Association of Supervisors of Mathematics

September 2008© 2008 Texas Education Agency


&Texas Science

Diagnostic System


Status of Proposed Revisions to secondary math TEKS to incorporate College

Readiness Standards


SBOE and Math TEKS Writing Team

SBOE May 2008Discussion item: limited scope review of

the secondary math TEKS to incorporate the math CRS

SBOE submitted nominations for math TEKS writing team


Role of Math TEKS Writing Team

Phase II Math Vertical Team* Role Gap Analysis by the Mathematics Vertical TeamRecommend how TEKS can be aligned to CRSJuly 23–24, 2008

* College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team

6 members from secondary public education4 members from higher education

Issued final report in August 2008


Role of Math TEKS Writing Team

Math TEKS Writing Team RoleAttended July 23–24 VT meeting

Actively listen to VT discussion Ask clarifying questions

Take recommendations from VT Gap Analysis and submit proposed secondary math TEKS to the State Board of Education (SBOE) that strengthen or fill CRS gaps


Final Report of the College Readiness

Mathematics Vertical Team Gap Analysis “The Phase 2 College Readiness

Mathematics vertical team members found that the College Readiness Standards in mathematics are well-aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Secondary Mathematics. With minor exceptions, team members generally indicated strong alignment between the CRS and TEKS.”


SBOE and Math TEKS Writing Team

Math TEKS Writing Team Met August 28–29, 2008 Systematically reviewed the findings and comments

provided in the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team’s final report

Sep 2008—SBOE discussion itemShare progress of incorporating CRS into math TEKS

Nov 2008—1st reading of revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate CRSAfter 1st reading, posted 30 days to Texas Register for

public comment


Revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate College Readiness Standards

Jan 2009—2nd reading and final adoption of revised secondary math TEKS that incorporate CRS

Summer 2009 PD for teachers on revised math TEKS

with CRS

Fall 2009Implementation of revised math TEKS



The initial proposed revisions of the SBOE appointed Math TEKS writing team can be accessed from the following TEA website:

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/index.html

The Final Report of the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team Gap Analysis will be posted on the TEA website.


Final Report of the College Readiness Mathematics Vertical Team

I. Numeric Reasoning (aligned) II. Algebraic Reasoning (Strongly aligned) III. Geometric Reasoning (Strongly aligned) IV. Measurement Reasoning (Strongly aligned) V. Probabilistic Reasoning (aligned) VI. Statistical Reasoning (Strongly aligned) VII. Functions (Strongly aligned) VIII. Problem Solving and Reasoning (Strongly) IX. Communications and Representation (Strongly) X. Connections (Strongly aligned)



The initial proposed revisions of the SBOE appointed Math TEKS writing team can be summarized as:

Added 3 student expectations1 in MS and 2 in HS

Modified 3 existing Knowledge and Skills statements 2 in MS and 1 in HS

Modified 4 existing student expectations 3 in MS and 1 in HS



I. Numeric Reasoning (aligned)

8.1 (E) Compare and order real numbers with a calculator



I. Numeric Reasoning (aligned)

2A.6 (C) Determine a quadratic function from its roots (real and complex) or a graph



II. Algebraic Reasoning (Strongly aligned)

no proposed revisions



III. Geometric Reasoning (Strongly aligned)

7.10 The student recognizes that a physical or mathematical model (including geometric) can be used to describe the experimental and theoretical probability of real-life events.



III. Geometric Reasoning (Strongly aligned)

G.8 (E) Use area models to connect geometry to probability and statistics



IV. Measurement Reasoning (Strongly aligned)

8.2 (D) Use multiplication by a given constant factor (including unit rate) to represent and solve problems involving proportional relationships including conversions between measurement systems




G.8 (F) Use conversions between measurement systems to solve problems in real-world situations




7.4A generate formulas involving unit conversions within the same system (customary and metric), perimeter, area, circumference, volume, and scaling;



V. Probabilistic Reasoning (aligned)

8.12 (A) Use variability (range, including interquartile range (IQR)) and select the appropriate measure of central tendency or range to describe a set of data and justify the choice for a particular situation



V. Probabilistic Reasoning (aligned)

7.12 The student uses measures of central tendency and variability range to describe a set of data.



VI. Statistical Reasoning (Strongly aligned)

M.3 The student develops and implements a plan for collecting and analyzing data (qualitative and quantitative) in order to make decisions.



VII. Functions (Strongly aligned) VIII. Problem Solving and Reasoning (Strongly) IX. Communications and Representation (Strongly) X. Connections (Strongly aligned)


College Readiness Program

A Collaborative Project between the

Texas Education Agencyand the

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Joseph KulhanekDirector of the College Readiness Program

Texas Education [email protected]


Mathematics in Texas

2008–2009


2008–2009

HS Seniors and JuniorsRecommended HS Plan: Alg I, Geom, Alg II

HS Sophomores and all subsequent classesRecommended HS Plan: 4 X 4

HS Freshmen First 8th grade class affected by SSI grade

advancement requirements Sixth graders

First class to have EOC graduation requirements


Support for Student Success

Instructional Materials in Classrooms07–08: Secondary Math08–09: Elementary Math

Professional Development ModulesEducation Service CentersTexas Regional Collaboratives for MathDistrict Math SpecialistsMath Initiative Website

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/math/



Accelerated Math Instruction (AMI)

Block funds used for students in K thru 8th grade who have not met TAKS math passing standard or need additional assistance to attain grade level performance



Intensive Math Intervention (IMI)

Another level of support for students struggling in math so they can meet the grade advancement requirements of SSI

Supports intensive instructional programs for grades 4 thru 8 and algebra readiness


Intensive Mathematics Instruction Programs

Campuses that receive notification of eligibility based on TAKS scores may apply to receive Rider 44 (b) funds to serve students in grades 4 through 8 beginning fall 2008.

Campuses who are awarded grants under this program will be able to select from the Commissioner’s List of Approved Programs which was determined through a competitive process.


Intensive Mathematics Initiative

Updated information related to the Intensive Math Initiative: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/iriimi.html


vendor has been awarded contract to manage TMDS

www.tmsds.org

Texas Math and Science Texas Math and Science Diagnostic System (TMSDS)Diagnostic System (TMSDS)


New TMSDS Features The new Texas Mathematics and Science Diagnostic System

(TMSDS) is now available.

Features include: TEKS aligned preconfigured diagnostics

35 five question “Mini Assessments” targeting content contained within diagnostics

Distracter explanations*

Skill resources* for teachers, students, and parents

Diagnostics and quizzes in English and Spanish

*new features


New TMSDS Fall 2008

An online training video, available 24/7Coming soon

Capability for online user surveys

Item validity and reliability testing

Bloom’s Taxonomy and Webb depth of knowledge level of difficulty tags

Contact your local ESC for additional information


Texas Virtual School Network Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN)(TxVSN)

The TxVSN is a supplemental rather than diploma granting program.

Online courses will supplement the services the district currently offers students, based on students’ academic needs. The home (receiving) district will continue to award credits and diplomas.

TxVSN partners with the home district to meet student needs.

SB 1788 does not affect the provision of distance learning courses offered under other law.


Strengths and Benefits of Strengths and Benefits of Virtual SchoolsVirtual Schools

As an alternative to traditional classroom teaching, online courses are proving especially beneficial to reach students across the state—wherever they may live—who need:

• Additional or advanced courses• To retake courses for graduation purposes• Options to courses currently offered in their schools• Increased access to courses because of physical

disabilities or health issuesSREB 2006 Report on Virtual Schools


Timeline for Initial TxVSN Course Offering to Texas Students

Current plan

Courses for grades 9–12 TxVSN

available for Texas students

in time for

spring semester of

2008–2009

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TxVSN TxVSN Contact InformationContact Information

Questions to TxVSN MailboxQuestions to TxVSN Mailbox

[email protected]@tea.state.tx.us

Information available atInformation available at

www.txvsn.orgwww.txvsn.org

andand

www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/txvsnwww.tea.state.tx.us/technology/txvsn


http://www.tea.state.tx.us/hurricane/


STUDENTASSESSMENT

UPDATE


TAKS MathematicsStudy Guides

Status of revised study guides based on TEKS refinements Grades 6–10 and exit level guides have been revised

Were sent to districts after spring 2008 administrations Are posted to the TEA student assessment website Cover states that they are “Revised Based on TEKS

Refinements”

Grades 3–5 guides are currently being revised Will be sent to districts after spring 2009 administrations Will be posted to the TEA student assessment website in

spring 2009


TAKS Released Items

SB 1031 changed the release of tests to every three years

SBOE sets the release schedule

Release plan is scheduled for second reading and adoption by SBOE in September


TAKS Released Items

SBOE September meeting canceled due to Hurricane Ike

SBOE September meeting rescheduled for 09/29/08

Approved release plan will be posted to TEA student assessment website


TAKS Vertical Scale

SB 1031 requires a vertical scale in grades 3–8 for mathematics and reading starting with the 2008–2009 school year

Vertical scale score system will allow for the direct comparison of student test scores and evaluation of student progress across grade levels

Vertical scale score system will allow for the direct comparison of academic performance standards across grade levels


TAKS Vertical Scale

Committees will convene in October to review the academic performance standards currently in place on TAKS mathematics at grades 3–8

Committees will make a recommendation to TEA and SBOE about whether the current academic performance standards will need adjustments to conform to a vertical scale


TAKS Vertical Scale

TAKS vertical scale score and standards review recommendation will go to SBOE for first reading in November 2008

TAKS vertical scale score and standards review recommendation will go to SBOE for second reading and adoption in January 2009

TAKS scores will be reported using the vertical scale score system in spring 2009


EOC Assessments

SB 1031 requires the phase out of high school TAKS and replaces it with EOC assessments inEnglish I, English II, English IIIAlgebra I, Algebra II, GeometryBiology, Chemistry, PhysicsU.S. History, World History, World Geography

Freshman class of 2011–2012 is first group to have EOC as graduation requirement (i.e., current 6th graders)


Mathematics EOC Assessments Algebra I

Administered in current form since 2005

GeometryField test—spring 2007Operational test—spring 2008

Algebra IIField test—spring 2010Operational test—spring 2011


Resources for EOC Assessments

Algebra I Algebra I EOC Assessed Curriculum Algebra I EOC Assessment Blueprint Algebra I EOC Assessment Reference Materials

Geometry Geometry EOC Assessed Curriculum Geometry EOC Assessment Blueprint Geometry EOC Assessment Reference Materials


Resources for EOC Assessments

For more information go to the EOC assessment homepage on the TEA student assessment website

Can be found at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/admin/eoc/index.html


TAKS vs. EOC MATHEMATICS SIMILARITIES

Based on TEKS

Untimed

Graphing calculator must be provided

Mostly multiple-choice questions with a limited number of open-ended (griddable) questions

After first year, field-test questions will be embedded in live test


TAKS vs. EOCMATHEMATICS DIFFERENCES

Coverage of the Algebra I TEKS

TAKS grade 9 covers about 74% of Algebra I TEKS

TAKS grade 10 covers about 90% of Algebra I TEKS

TAKS exit level covers about 90% of Algebra I TEKS

Algebra I EOC assessment covers about 95% of Algebra I TEKS


TAKS vs. EOCMATHEMATICS DIFFERENCES

Coverage of the Geometry TEKS

TAKS grade 9 covers 0% of Geometry TEKS; it includes grade 8 geometry skills

TAKS grade 10 covers 0% of Geometry TEKS; it includes grade 8 geometry skills

TAKS exit level covers about 57% of Geometry TEKS

Geometry EOC assessment covers about 89% of Geometry TEKS


TAKS vs. EOC

TAKS grade 9 has 52 items TAKS grade 10 has 56 items TAKS exit level has 60 items TAKS has 1–2 griddable items

MATHEMATICS DIFFERENCES

Algebra I EOC has 50 items Geometry EOC has 44 items Algebra II EOC has ??? items EOC assessments have 3–5

griddable items


Current EOC Assessments Online

Three week testing window

Untimed

Districts may volunteer at the student, teacher, campus, or district level

Must be enrolled in and completing the course to take the assessment

Not grade specific

Not required to be part of student’s grade

Not included in state or federal accountability

No retests available


EOC Assessment Reporting Within 24 hours of testing

Confidential Student ReportConfidential List of Student Results

Data file available in summerOverall raw scorePerformance by objectivePerformance standards for Algebra I only

Summary reports available in summer for Algebra I only


EOC Assessments

Algebra I EOC assessment statewide summary reports for 2005–2008 are posted to the TEA student assessment website

Can be found at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/reporting/results/summary/eoc/index.html


Algebra I EOC Assessment

YEAR MET STANDARD

COMMENDED PERFORMANCE

NUMBER TESTED

2005 49% 6% 20,844

2006 50% 7% 21,206

2007 53% 8% 32,812

2008 56% 11% 52,462


Additional Information

Recent communications sent to districts and posted to the TEA student assessment website

Can be found at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/letters/



Stand-alone field testing letter dated 08/20/08

Assessments for students served by special education letter dated 08/29/08

Administration of local assessments letter dated 09/10/08

Online testing announcement letter dated 09/19/08



Updated manuals for the 2008–2009 school year will be posted to the TEA student assessment website

District and Campus Coordinator Manual Grade Placement Committee Manual LPAC Decision-Making Manual ARD Committee Manual Accommodations Manual


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STUDENT ASSESSMENT DIVISIONJulie GuthrieDirector of Math & Science AssessmentsLarry DuncanManager of Mathematics [email protected]


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