Introduction

Thank you for listening and we are glad to be back after out bouts with COVID. We are feeling much better and ready to get back on track bringing you guys some content. Today, Mr. and Mrs. Sarver are going to be introducing the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR).

Introduction/Good Things:
Every episode, we like to bring a little bit of positivity into the world so we start every lesson with some good things. While we are both getting over COVID, we tried not to waste too much time. We got plenty of work done while out on quarantine.

Whole Group Instruction: 

What is STAAR?

1. State’s Standardized Test
2. Who creates the Test
3. Who administers the Test

Group Work: 

1. Grade Levels and Subjects Tested
2. Passing Rates

Individual Work:

1. What does the STAAR Mean
2. What happens if you fail
3. Retesting Options

Exit Ticket:

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, magic, and power in it.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Next episode, Lesson 10, Mrs. Sarver and I are going to continue our STAAR coverage and let you guys know how we feel about STAAR. Thank you to all of our listeners and we can’t wait to talk with you all again!

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Class Dismissed!