Bilingual Professional Learning
ESC Region 11 English Learner Support - Vol. 1 Issue 6
Resources & Tools for STAAR Testing
Testing season is upon us, which means more stress for your students and more stress for you as educators! Here are some tips and tools that will, hopefully, reduce your stress during this time and help you and your students not just survive, but thrive during STAAR testing time!
Released STAAR Tests
Click here to access sample and released test questions that educators can use and review with students. These test forms will ensure that students know what types of questions to expect on the assessment. Answer keys are also provided.
Assessment Resources for Parents and Students
This page provides a variety of resources for families and students, including:
- testing calendars
- STAAR blueprints and assessed curriculum
- Information about testing for students with disabilities
- Information on TELPAS testing
- and much more!
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5 Proven Ways to Get the Most Out of Practice Testing
Click here to read how to make practice testing as effective as possible by examining:
- practice test formats
- how many practice tests students should take and how often
- providing feedback
- which students benefit most from practice testing
- how to apply this information in the classroom
4 Best Practices to Use Midyear Benchmark Assessment Data
Click here to learn how to maximize your existing data and help your students succeed by:
- keeping students informed
- providing a view of success
- giving students more opportunities for input
- using testing season as conferencing season
8 Last-Minute Steps Districts Can Take to Improve Test Scores
Click here to learn how administrators, teachers, families, and stakeholders can collaborate to ensure that students do their utmost to genuinely demonstrate their learning throughout the year come the day of STAAR!
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