We talk all the time about how teachers can embed test preparation into the classroom. But Principals can get in on the prep! Ever think about embedding test preparation into the daily school routine with high-impact intercom announcements? π Here's a
We talk all the time about how teachers can embed test preparation into the classroom. But Principals can get in on the prep! Ever think about embedding test preparation into the daily school routine with high-impact intercom announcements?
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If you want better TSIA2 scores, then you've got to STAARt early π Check out this crosswalk containing TSIA2 subcategories and the TEKS (English I, English II, and Algebra I)... πππππ ππππ‘ β A little more than 1/3 of the co
If you want better TSIA2 scores, then you've got to STAARt early π
Check out this crosswalk containing TSIA2 subcategories and the TEKS
(English I, English II, and Algebra I)...
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β A little more than 1/3 of the content subcategories are directly aligned to the Algebra I TEKS.
β Another 1/3 are tied to prerequisites for those Algebra I TEKS - the more basic, Pre-Algebra type math skills
β And only a little less than 1/3 are tied to Geometry.
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Every single TSIA2 content subcategory ties in to an English I and an English II standard. Lots ofoverlap here.
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Thereβs also a lot of overlap in terms of the items.
The English I, English II, Algebra I STAAR end-of-course items will be a slightly earlier or slightly less rigorous cousin to the TSIA2 item - in many cases, you canβt tell the difference.
π Can you tell the difference in the short video below? π
Also, for real examples and a deeper dive into this topic, check out this article: https://hubs.ly/Q02rXRYY0
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Want better scores on student achievement tests like the ACT, SAT, or your state end-of-course exams? There are so many ways to move the needle, but the most frequently used one, teaching to the test, wonβt work. Why? This brief conversation leads to a
Want better scores on student achievement tests like the ACT, SAT, or your state end-of-course exams?
There are so many ways to move the needle, but the most frequently used one, teaching to the test, wonβt work. Why?
This brief conversation leads to a short, 3 part blog series starting with
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What are the characteristics of successful high dosage tutoring programs? Not all high dosage tutoring is equal. As a matter of fact, there are some common denominators of high dosage tutoring that should be present for the program to even qualify as an
What are the characteristics of successful high dosage tutoring programs?
Not all high dosage tutoring is equal. As a matter of fact, there are some common denominators of high dosage tutoring that should be present for the program to even qualify as an HDT program.
Craig Gehring discusses this strategy and leads to a useful rubric that can be used by school district administrators.
The rubric is located on the blog post below, and it's structured to provide clear, objective criteria for assessing each of the ten features of high dosage tutoring. By using this rubric, you can identify strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that your tutoring programs are as effective as possible in helping students recover and excel post-pandemic.
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The SAT is going digital. Did you know that in 2022, the average SAT score was 1,050 (looking at 1.7 million students who took the test)? This was the lowest average score since the test last changed its format back in 2016. Reading and Writing are the m
The SAT is going digital.
Did you know that in 2022, the average SAT score was 1,050 (looking at 1.7 million students who took the test)? This was the lowest average score since the test last changed its format back in 2016.
Reading and Writing are the most important areas, and represent the biggest changes from a content perspective. It's critical for students to understand these changes and come out of the gates strong to succeed on the digital SAT and its adaptive format.
Craig Gehring briefly discusses some important changes on a recent episode of Prep Talks that leads to a bigger breakdown on our blog.
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Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and conquer the Digital SAT with confidence!
Remember to share this post with fellow educators who might find it helpful. Let's embrace change together and help students succeed.
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District and school accountability is a persistent hot topic in education and we recently discussed the state of Texas on Prep Talks. Most importantly, the primary accountability mechanism for high schools in Texas is the State of Texas Assessments of Ac
District and school accountability is a persistent hot topic in education and we recently discussed the state of Texas on Prep Talks.
Most importantly, the primary accountability mechanism for high schools in Texas is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) - and that assessment was recently redesigned - meaning preparation for it changes.
Increasing STAAR scores has proven a persistent challenge for Texas schools and districts. While students are recovering from their lows at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, scores remain below pre-pandemic levels in some areas and show that many students continue to lag behind core subject areas.
In 2023β¦
π 54% of Texas high school students scored βmeets grade levelβ or higher in English I
π 45% scored βmeetsβ or higher in Algebra I
π 57% scored βmeetsβ or higher in Biology
β¬οΈ These averages are further depressed among economically disadvantaged students.
The need to improve student outcomes and school accountability ratings in Texas is clear β but administrators and educators face significant obstacles in getting there. For many teachers, fitting in STAAR prep is a challenge, particularly when their classes include students at different ability levels and with varying support needs.
Meanwhile, many students and teachers report that the emphasis on STAAR creates unnecessary pressure in schools β and recent polls have shown teachers agreed that preparing for STAAR makes it harder to teach effectively.
So what do you do to start addressing the issue in a realistic way?
MasteryPrep Founder and CEO, Craig Gehring, speaks about an equitable, mastery-based approach to tackle this important area.
βοΈ Equip our teachers with ready-to-use material that can be plugged into existing Academic Learning Time
βοΈ Leverage data at the student level to surface the most urgent, non-negotiable skills they need to master to succeed on the required assessment
βοΈ Be tact
The Digital SAT comes with significant changes to content and time limits, meaning students and teachers must prepare very differently. A quick roadmap to success includes: 1. Look at the digital SAT as an opportunity to use a differentiated test to hit
The Digital SAT comes with significant changes to content and time limits, meaning students and teachers must prepare very differently.
A quick roadmap to success includes:
1. Look at the digital SAT as an opportunity to use a differentiated test to hit CCMR criteria that ladderrs up to accountability metrics
2. Get familiar with the format changes (both teachers and students)
3. Have teachers take relevant sections of the test during professional development
4. Validate infrastructure to support test day (devices, tech, etc.)
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The digital SATβs format and content changes mean test prep strategies must also change. Focusing on classroom curricula isnβt enough β students need tactical test-taking skills to apply that knowledge effectively on test day.
The most significant change appears in the Reading and Writing section. The long, traditional passages have been eliminated. Short passages are drawn from classic literature, so ensuring students are comfortable reading older texts is important.
Some question types have also been removed: citing textual evidence, conciseness, logical sequence, and syntax. Theyβve been replaced with three new types:
π Complete the idea
π Illustrating claims
π Writerβs goal
For the Math section, the digital SAT no longer includes βcomplex numbers,β such as the square root of -1. It has also significantly reduced the number of complicated word problems, instead favoring shorter and more direct questions. Finally, the test features fewer questions about complex shapes like cylinders, spheres, and cones and more about circles, area, triangles, and geometry.
Oh...and...the test format is now adaptive and time limits have changed.
The SAT covers a wide array of topics and skills β it isnβt possible to prepare students for every possible question. Instead, educators should focus on the areas that are most commonly covered by the SAT and are, therefore, the most likely to influence scores.
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We're excited to be the Diamond Sponsor at the SWASAP conference (Nov 5th-8th). MasteryPrep is proud to partner up with a regional association whose purpose is to advance and defend the ideal of educational opportunity for all TRiO eligible individuals.
We're excited to be the Diamond Sponsor at the SWASAP conference (Nov 5th-8th).
MasteryPrep is proud to partner up with a regional association whose purpose is to advance and defend the ideal of educational opportunity for all TRiO eligible individuals. SWASAP provides to its members the guidance and support needed to foster those activities necessary to enable the target population to persist in achieving their educational goals.
We're looking forward to seeing our friends. Let's go!
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Help your students move up on their STAAR End of Course scores to approaches, to meets, and to masters. Teachers spend all year developing student mastery of the TEKS. We help teachers bridge the gap between what students learned in class and how theyβr
Help your students move up on their STAAR End of Course scores to approaches, to meets, and to masters.
Teachers spend all year developing student mastery of the TEKS. We help teachers bridge the gap between what students learned in class and how theyβre assessed on test day with a comprehensive 30-hour preparation program for each and every STAAR EOC.
A complete 30-hour online program for each of the STAAR EOCs:
βAlgebra I
βEnglish I
βEnglish II
βU.S. History
βBiology
MasteryPrep for STAAR was developed by Texas educators and standardized test experts to boost scores rapidly, even for students who struggle with tests.
Watch this short video below to learn more about boosting scores π
We are honored to continue to be recognized among the nationβs fastest growing companies that illustrate consistent growth in the marketplace. Our team is proud to deliver innovative and equitable college readiness learning resources to help level the standardized assessment playing field for our partner schools and districts.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us grow and prosper over the years. We couldn't do it without you!
COE Policy Seminar - MasteryPrep Scholarship Recipients
"COE Policy Seminar" - MasteryPrep is proud to once again sponsor COE Policy Seminar scholarships for March 20-23. Hear from fellow TRIO participants, including Christina Chisholm, Director of the McNair program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, who formerly attended a Policy Seminar thanks to a scholarship provided by MasteryPrep. Register here for #COEPS2022: https://access.coenet.org/COE/Event_display.aspx0
We are hiring in the Texas region! Through our live instruction, online resources, and curriculum, we positively affect students nationwide by providing essential test-taking skills, leading to increased test scores. Click here to apply: https://apply.workable.com/masteryprep/j/B7E4AF0381/
βMasteryPrep is a great teaching experience. It allows me to help prepare students for the biggest test that will determine their future. I enjoy watching my students build their confidence, and being with them each step of this journey.β
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Conferences are not only a great time to connect with new friends and colleagues, but also great time for catching up with old ones! While at the LAP (Louisiana Association of Principals) 70th Annual Fall Administrators' Conference, we ran into our good friend, Principal Jimmy Witherwax from Hackberry High School who had some great things to say about his students' test prep experience with MasteryPrep.
π£ Now hiring!π£ Are you a data-drive person with a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills? If so, this is the role for you. Come join the MasteryPrep team as an Instruction Support Analyst and help us in our mission to level the playing field in education. Click here to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dRCJYAtK
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Casting Call! Seeking High Energy Talent for Online Learning Course
We are on the search for some talented on-screen personalities to bring test prep-focused lessons to life. So if you are looking for a role that helps you make a difference in the lives of others, this is the position for you. No content knowledge necessary. You will only be responsible for reading a script, so no prior teaching experience or understanding of test prep is required.
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