science diagnostic training february 18, 2006
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Science Diagnostic Training February 18, 2006. Presented by: Chris Comer Director of Science Texas Education Agency. WELCOME TO AUSTIN. Congratulations… You are the first to become TSDS trainers and this is “Way Cool”!. TSDS. Get Ready for TSDS!. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Science DiagnosticTrainingFebruary 18, 2006
Presented by:
Chris ComerDirector of Science
Texas Education Agency
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WELCOME TO AUSTIN
Congratulations…
You are the first to become
TSDS trainers and this is
“Way Cool”!
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Get Ready for TSDS! TSDS
Welcome to the Texas Mathematics and Science Diagnostic Systems
www.accesstsds.comOur new “baby”!
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What is TSDS?
• Web-Based Diagnostic Assessment Tool
• Free to All Texas Public & Charter Schools
• Available in September 2006
• Part of the TEA Science Initiative
TSDS
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Ever feel like this?The science community is experiencing tremendous Change and challenges…
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Science Testing Calendar2006-2007
• April TAKS-Alt • April 19, 2007 (Thurs.)
Science • Grades 5, 8, 10, 11• April 23-May 11 • Field-test window for Biology
EOC
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Accountability Ratings for 2006-07• 40% of students must pass
Science TAKS in order be Academically Acceptable
• 75% of students must pass Science TAKS for Recognized rating.
For Science:
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How Can Teachers Use This Content?
• Student Skills Diagnosis at Beginning of Year and End of Year
• Finding Knowledge Points of Departure
• Periodic Instructional Benchmarks
• Tests, Quizzes, Homework
TSDS
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What is your job?• Get everyone’s
attention!
Let’s train our science teachersInform our administratorsAnd prepare our kids for success…
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Teachers will LOVE YOU!
• What other resourcesCan you use?
Released testsNational documents
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• Objectives and TEKS on TAKS Including Grade 8
• Revised items online
• Highlights on the depth and complexity of items
• TEST Framework included
TAKS Information Bookletsnow on TEA website:
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Study Guides are provided to students who do not meet the standard.www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/guides/study/
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Elementary and Secondary Science PASS CHARTS
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•Vertical Alignment Chart for Secondary Science Grade 10 and Exit Level Grade 11
•Has TAKS OBJECTIVES and TEKS Student Expectations that are assessed from grades 1-High School Physics
•Gives highlights from TAKS
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Who to Contact:TEA Science Staff:
Chris Castillo-ComerDirector of [email protected]
Irene Pickhardt Assistant [email protected]
512-463-9581