get ready for tsds! tsds welcome to the texas mathematics and science diagnostic systems
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Texas Science Diagnostic System TSDS
Richard PowellProject Consultant to TEA
JPX Interactive Technologies, Inc.
What is TSDS? TSDS
• Web-Based Diagnostic Assessment Tool
• Free to All Texas Public & Charter Schools
• Available in September 2006
• Part of the TEA Science Initiative Suite
What Content is Covered? TSDS
• Grades 4-8
• Biology
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry
• ¡Si Habla Espanol!
How Can I Use This Content? TSDS
• Student Skills Diagnosis at BOY & EOY
• Finding Knowledge Points of Departure
• Periodic Instructional Benchmarks
• Tests, Quizzes, Homework
What Tools Does TSDS Have? TSDS
• Preconfigured Diagnostic Assessments
• Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
• Item Bank
• Test/Quiz/Homework Creation Tool
More Tools… TSDS
• Student Grouping Tools
• Student Performance Analysis Tools
• Content Printing Tools
• Web-Based Administration Tools
Where Are We In Development? TSDS
• Now – TSDS interface developed
• Now – TSDS items being written
• Now – TSDS tests being developed
• July – TSDS items reviewed
• Aug – TSDS district sign-up launches
• Sep – TSDS application launched!
Getting Ready for TSDS TSDS
• Watch the TEA Science List Serve
• TSDS Sign-Up Should Begin ~August
• TSDS Availability Will Begin September
Reviewing Sign Up Procedures TSDS
• Go To www.accesstsds.com
• Click on “Sign Up”
• Download Templates and Instructions
• NOTE: Sign up is coordinated by central office, not campuses or teachers