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Understanding Curriculum Frameworks: TEKS, STAAR, and CSCOPE at Wichita Falls ISD

This presentation, led by Ward Roberts, Secondary Math Curriculum Specialist at Wichita Falls ISD, explores the key components of the Texas educational system, focusing on TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills), STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness), and CSCOPE curriculum. Participants will gain insights into curriculum management, resource availability, and the importance of these frameworks for student success. Perfect for educators and parents seeking to understand how curriculum shapes education in Texas.

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Understanding Curriculum Frameworks: TEKS, STAAR, and CSCOPE at Wichita Falls ISD

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  1. Jefferson Elementary Wichita Falls ISD February 7, 2013 S K TE A What do all these letters mean? T E OP E SC C Curriculum Soup R A A T S

  2. How did I do on my homework? You missed all of them. Joke

  3. Well, I had to give you a zero. Is that bad?

  4. Oh, well… Better than nothing!

  5. Introduction Ward Roberts • Job: Secondary Math Curriculum Specialist (WFISD) • Experience: Numerous state-wide curriculum committees (including CSCOPE) • Also: Former student, Jefferson Elementary Hi.

  6. Jefferson Elementary Wichita Falls ISD February 7, 2013 S K TE A What do all these letters mean? T E OP E SC C Curriculum Soup R A A T S

  7. Questions: ? TEKS STAAR CSCOPE

  8. State Curriculum: T E K S • Texas • Essential • Knowledge and • Skills

  9. Who manages the TEKS? • Texas • Education • Agency Where can I find the TEKS?

  10. www.tea.state.tx.us

  11. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148&menu_id=720&menu_id2=785http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148&menu_id=720&menu_id2=785

  12. Sample: TEKS for Grade 4 See Handout!

  13. TEKS = Vertically Aligned

  14. How are the TEKS developed? Teachers Committees: TEA Curriculum Experts Community Leaders Final Approval: SBOE TEKS

  15. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/sboe/ State Board Of Education SBOE

  16. Marty Rowley (Amarillo)

  17. TEKS: Revisions! • TEKS revised periodically (every 8-10 years) • Most recent: Mathematics

  18. New Math TEKS

  19. Assessment (Test) • How do we know if students are mastering the curriculum? • How are schools held accountable for teaching the TEKS? State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness STAAR

  20. STAAR Tests What do we know about STAAR? • Old Tests (TAKS) • New Structure (STAAR) • Sample Items (a few…)

  21. STAAR = TEKS STAAR assesses the TEKS. The Test is over the Curriculum. • Every item is coded to a specific student expectation. Teaching to the Test? More like: Testing what we teach.

  22. STAAR Structure • TEKS • Categories • Items • Format

  23. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ Information available!

  24. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ Also: Released Test Questions

  25. According to TEA…

  26. Complexity? Compare: • How do the items differ? TAKS STAAR TO

  27. Extra steps • More information • Additional reasoning TAKS STAAR TO

  28. At school… CSCOPE In WFISD: • How do teachers handle all of this? • What is my child doing in the classroom to prepare?

  29. www.mycscope.us www.cscope.us/parent portal

  30. : from TEKS TEKS Clarification Document K&S TEKS Verbs SE Nouns Examples “Specificity” Notes

  31. : from TEKS Vertical Alignment Document TEKS Compares multiple grade levels Same stuff

  32. : from TEKS Year at a Glance (Calendar) Units TEKS bundled in each unit Time Frame

  33. : from TEKS Unit: Instructional Focus Document Everything…

  34. What a teacher sees…

  35. Sample Lessons VAD YAG Unit Test IFD

  36. Teacher Resources Suggested Time Frame TEKS Suggested Procedures Handouts Notes for Teacher

  37. Sample Activity I’m thinking of a shape…

  38. Also: Unit Tests But not ALL multiple-choice STAAR Format Everything aligned to TEKS

  39. Teacher Flexibility? “Suggested” “Possible” “Optional”

  40. Teacher/District Flexibility. CSCOPE is NOT a Lock-Step Curriculum CSCOPE does not place mandates on teachers. (WFISD might…)

  41. District Decisions Curriculum Councils

  42. CSCOPE vs. WFISD

  43. Review ? TEKS STAAR CSCOPE

  44. S K TE A T E OP E SC C Questions? R A A T S

  45. Contact me! Ward Roberts • wardroberts@wfisd.net • 235-1021, ext. 15009 Bye. Thanks!

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