

Motivation Math is developed by educators and is available in English (1-8) and Spanish (1-5).ġ7 Benefits Revised based on STAAR resources from TEA The Student Edition provides ample learning opportunities to build student confidence and success in mathematics. Separate answer document for Grade 3 Six additional math assessment items per gradeġ6 What is it? Motivation Math is a supplemental math resource that prepares students for state assessments.

4.16A: make generalizations from patterns or sets of examples and non-examplesġ2 Griddable Items Small increase in the number of griddable items on each test 3 griddable items on grades 3-5 4 griddable items on grades 6-8 Same grid as TAKS for grades 3–8ġ3 Additional Changes Time Limit of 4 hours for spring 2012 4.9C: use reflections to verify that a shape has symmetry Process TEKS – (Old Objective 6) Mathematical Process Standards S.E. Which shape below does NOT belong in group 2? A C B D Content TEKS – Reporting Category 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning. Will not be listed as a separate reporting category Will be incorporated into a minimum of 75% of test items Will be reported along with content skills under other reporting categoriesġ1 Sample Question Akiko sorted a package of foam cut-outs into two groups based on lines of symmetry. Grade Readiness TEKS Supporting TEKS TEKS Not Assessed on STAAR 3 9 19 7 4 10 23 1 5 20 6 21ġ0 Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools (Formerly Objective 6) Readiness Standards Encompass 30–40% of the eligible TEKS Comprise 60–65% of the assessment Supporting Standards Encompass 60–70% of the eligible TEKS Comprise 35–40% of the assessment Readiness Standards Supporting Standards Other - not eligible for testingĦ Readiness Standards Are essential for success in the current grade or course Are important for preparedness for the next grade or course Support college and career readiness Necessitate in-depth instruction Address broad and deep ideas

Math Standards (TEKS) have NOT changed for and Student Expectations have been categorized. Will have “clearer, fewer, deeper” focus Provides a more clearly articulated assessment program Focuses on fewer skills Addresses those skills in a deeper manner Grades 3–8 mathematics Grades 3–8 reading Grades 4 and 7 writing Grades 5 and 8 science Grade 8 social studies Grades 3–8 & High school Begins in 2011–2012ģ Testing Grades For grades 3–8, assessments are in the same grades/subjects as TAKS.
