STAAR Frequency Distribution Resources (item counts)

Frequency Distribution by TEKS Cluster/Subcluster

• Math 2017-2023

• ELAR 2021-2023

• SLAR 2021-2023

• Science 2017-2023

• Social Studies 2017-2023

 

Frequency Distribution by Student Expectation 

• Math 2017-2023

• ELAR 2021-2023

• SLAR 2021-2023

• Science 2017-2023

• Social Studies 2017-2023

 

lead4ward Data Tools

lead4ward Data Module: eduphoria | DMAC | SchoolCity | Edugence

Data Visualizations/Reports (samples with descriptions)

• Leadership Report Card – Math • Reading • Writing •  Science • Social Studies
• Teacher Learning Reports – Math • Reading • Writing  • Science • Social Studies
• Standards Report – Math-Science-Social Studies • Reading-Writing
• Source Data Report – Sample
• Quintile Analysis Report – Sample

 

2022-23 School Year

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for:

• High Did Not Meet GL
• Approaches GL
• High Approaches GL
• Meets GL
• Masters GL

for the Spring 2022 STAAR 1.0 assessments and the Spring 2023 STAAR 2.0 assessments (both English and Spanish).

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the Spring 2023 STAAR Alt 2 assessments for:

• Level 1: Developing (for RLA and Math)
• Satisfactory
• Accomplished

Section 29.081(d) of the Texas Education Code provides that a “student at risk of dropping out of school” includes a student who: did not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered to the student under Subchapter B, Chapter 39, and who has not in the previous or current school year subsequently performed on that instrument or another appropriate instrument at a level equal to at least 110% of the level of satisfactory performance on that instrument. This chart identifies the scale score that is 110% of the Approaches GL standard (i.e., the “level of satisfactory performance”) for each STAAR assessment.

2021-22 School Year

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score %ages correct for Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level for the Spring administrations of STAAR assessments (English) in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022. Also reports the average %ages correct across the 6 years for each assessment.

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level for the Spring 2022 main administrations of STAAR assessments (English) in Grades 3-8 and EOCs.

2020-21 School Year

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level for the Spring 2021 main administrations of STAAR assessments (English) in Grades 3-8 and EOCs.

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score %ages correct for Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level for the Spring administrations of STAAR assessments (English) in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021. Also reports the average %ages correct across the 5 years for each assessment.

Reports the gain scores and methodology for calculating a student’s STAAR Progress Measure across 2 years (2019 to 2021). NOTE: TEA decided NOT to use the 2020-21 SPM in calculating Academic Growth for 2021 accountability data reporting due to inconsistencies in its measurement. This table summarizes TEA’s methodology in calculating the 2020-21 SPM. However, due to the limited instructional value of the 2020-21 SPM, lead4ward does not recommend that it be used by districts in evaluating 2021 STAAR results.

2018-19 School Year

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under Commissioner Rule §101.3041 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2019 paper administrations (English) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-8 and EOCs. For Grades 5 and 8 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score %ages correct for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring paper administrations (English) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-8 and EOCs in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Also reports the average %ages correct across the 4 years.

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under Commissioner Rule §101.3041 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2019 paper administrations (Spanish) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-5. For Grade 5 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

Reports the gain scores and methodology for calculating a student’s STAAR Progress Measure. Each student with a STAAR Progress Measure is assigned to one of three categories: Limited Growth, Expected Growth, or Accelerated Growth.

Spring 2018

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under Commissioner Rule §101.3041 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2018 paper administrations (English) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-8 and EOCs. For Grades 5 and 8 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under Commissioner Rule §101.3041 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2018 paper administrations (Spanish) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-5. For Grade 5 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score %ages correct for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring paper administrations (English) of STAAR assessments in Reading and Math in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Also reports the average %ages correct across the 3 years.

Spring 2017

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under new Commissioner Rule §101.3041, effective April 16, 2017 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2017 paper administrations (English) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-8 and EOCs. For Grades 5 and 8 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

Reports the scale score cut points and corresponding raw score conversion cut points for the 3 levels of passing performance on STAAR under new Commissioner Rule §101.3041, effective April 16, 2017 (Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level and Masters Grade Level) for the Spring 2017 paper administrations (Spanish) of STAAR assessments in Grades 3-5. For Grade 5 Reading and Math, the chart only reports the raw score conversions for the first, or primary, administration of the test.

Reports the gain scores and methodology for assigning progress/growth categories for the 2017 STAAR Progress Measure/STAAR Growth Measure. Effective with the Spring 2017 STAAR assessments, TEA has implemented a change in terminology for the 3 categories of STAAR Progress/STAAR Growth. Did Not Meet Progress is now Limited Growth. Met Progress is now Expected Growth. Exceeded Progress is now Accelerated Growth.

The ESTIMATED raw score ranges reported in this table were calculated by applying the %age of items required for students to meet the applicable performance standard on the Spring 2016 (English) paper administration versions of the indicated STAAR assessments to the maximum raw scores for each assessment in Spring 2017. The ESTIMATED raw score ranges are ONLY estimated projections for the Spring 2017 assessments. This table is intended SOLELY to provide approximations or reasonable estimates of the ranges of raw cut points for the applicable scale score performance standards specified in PROPOSED Commissioner Rule for the Spring 2017 STAAR assessments.

This document summarizes the STAAR performance standards for each STAAR assessment beginning in 2016-17 as specified in PROPOSED Commissioner Rule published on December 7, 2016. As specified in the PROPOSED Rule, the Commissioner has recommended that the current phase-in schedule be replaced with a final set of standards and labels to indicate four levels of student performance, as follows: Did Not Meet Grade Level, Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, and Masters Grade Level.

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With the many shifts and changes found in the Science TEKS, leaders will need to be proactive as they move towards the 2024-25 implementation school year. The team at lead4ward is committed to supporting leaders and teachers during this time of change. These side-by-sides will support instructional leaders in their understanding of the Science TEKS changes and assist in a smoother transition period.

Even though we don’t yet have assessed curriculum, we can start planning! This “road map” shows how we are organizing lead4ward resources for the new TEKS; resources will be made available prior to the implementation school year of 2024-25. For additional information, watch the webinar recording, schedule a workshop, or join the science ePLC to prepare for the new TEKS now.

Instructional Strategies Playlists provide descriptions of instructional strategies to engage learners, provide practice without penalty, encourage interaction among students, and see and hear students’ thinking

The lead4ward Virtual Instructional Strategy Playlist Adaptations resource is intended to support educators in delivering VIRTUAL instruction that promotes maximum student engagement

This resource provides prioritized standards for each content area and the HB 4545 quicklook

The quickchecks from the lead4ward app are also available for download here

The think it ups! from the lead4ward app are also available for download here

Thinking Stems are used to give students a framework to explain their thinking, expose students to vocabulary often found in the process standards, provide language support for ELs, and increases oral language proficiency

The Thinking Stems in Spanish are used to give students a framework to explain their thinking, expose students to vocabulary often found in the process standards, provide language support for ELs, and increases oral language proficiency