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3 Introduction The STAAR Modified Item Comparison Guide is designed with general education and special education classroom teachers in mind. This resource provides a structure and a process for evaluating the differences between STAAR and STAAR Modified. The reader can compare the differences between STAAR and STAAR Modified to aid instructional decisions for classroom use. As teachers review each item and the corresponding modifications from the Modification Guidelines, it is important to keep in mind that the complexity of the item is similar to its general STAAR counterpart, yet the word usage, sentence structure, vocabulary and content for STAAR Modified has been simplified throughout the grades and courses. When making instructional decisions, educators should align instruction to the information contained within a student s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The STAAR Modified Item Comparison Guide includes the STAAR released items for each grade level and content area with the specific Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) embedded to allow efficient and effective analysis of each item within the context of the TEKS that the item assesses. This Guide is designed to provide teachers a view of academic readiness that is required for each grade level or course to ensure students who receive special education services and instruction in modified content have access to and make progress in the general curriculum at their enrolled grade-level. Also included in the Guide are the Participation Requirements for STAAR Modified. Remember, it is the ARD committee s responsibility at each annual ARD/IEP meeting to determine if the student meets or continues to meet the participation requirement for STAAR Modified. Failing a previous TAKS or STAAR assessment does not automatically qualify the student to take a modified assessment.

4 Table of Contents Modification Guidelines for STAAR Modified... 5 STAAR Side-by-Side Item Comparisons... 6 STAAR Blueprints STAAR Modified Quick Reference Sheets STAAR Modified Participation Requirements Copyright Texas Education Agency, Copyright Notice The materials found on this website are copyrighted and trademarked as the property of the Texas Education Agency and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the Texas Education Agency, except under the following conditions: 1) Texas public school districts, charter schools, and Education Service Centers may reproduce and use copies of the Materials and Related Materials for the districts and schools educational use without obtaining permission from the Texas Education Agency; 2) Residents of the state of Texas may reproduce and use copies of the Materials and Related Materials for individual personal use only without obtaining written permission of the Texas Education Agency; 3) Any portion reproduced must be reproduced in its entirety and remain unedited, unaltered and unchanged in any way; 4) No monetary charge can be made for the reproduced materials or any document containing them; however, a reasonable charge to cover only the cost of reproduction and distribution may be charged. Private entities or persons located in Texas that are not Texas public school districts or Texas charter schools or any entity, whether public or private, educational or non-educational, located outside the state of Texas MUST obtain written approval from the Texas Education Agency and may be required to enter into a license agreement that may involve the payment of a licensing fee or a royalty fee. 4 Education Service Center, Region 20

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8 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: B (5.5) Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to (A) classify matter based on physical properties, including mass, magnetism, physical state (solid, liquid, and gas), relative density (sinking and floating), solubility in water, and the ability to conduct or insulate thermal energy or electric energy. Readiness Standard Process Student Expectation (5.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to (D) analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence. 8 Texas System of Education Service Centers

9 Science Grade 5 Modified * This item not shown at full scale Correct Answer: B (5.5) Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to (A) classify matter based on physical properties, including mass, magnetism, physical state (solid, liquid, and gas), relative density (sinking and floating), solubility in water, and the ability to conduct or insulate thermal energy or electric energy. Readiness Standard Process Student Expectation (5.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to (D) analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence. Modifications Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice Texas System of Education Service Centers 9

10 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: C (5.5) Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to (B) identify the boiling and freezing/melting points of water on the Celsius scale. Supporting Standard 10 Texas System of Education Service Centers

11 Science Grade 5 Modified 2 1 Correct Answer: B (5.5) Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to (B) identify the boiling and freezing/melting points of water on the Celsius scale. Supporting Standard Modifications Delete extraneous information in questions or graphics; i.e., delete Water Sample Z from the graphic 1 Revise or add context to clarify existing information or to provide additional background information by renaming the water samples and a adding a third column Boiling Temperature in Celsius to the graphic 2 Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice Texas System of Education Service Centers 11

12 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: D (5.5) Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to (C) demonstrate that some mixtures maintain physical properties of their ingredients such as iron filings and sand. Supporting Standard 12 Texas System of Education Service Centers

13 Science Grade 5 Modified 1 2 Correct Answer: C (5.5) Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to (C) demonstrate that some mixtures maintain physical properties of their ingredients such as iron filings and sand. Supporting Standard Modifications Revise or add context to clarify existing information or to provide additional background information; i.e., wooden toothpicks 1 Change question from an open-ended statement to a direct question or vice versa Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice 2 Texas System of Education Service Centers 13

14 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: D (5.6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. The student is expected to (B) demonstrate that the flow of electricity in circuits requires a complete path through which an electric current can pass and can produce light, heat, and sound. Readiness Standard Process Student Expectation (5.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to (D) analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence. 14 Texas System of Education Service Centers

15 Science Grade 5 Modified * This item not shown at full scale 1 Correct Answer: C (5.6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. The student is expected to (B) demonstrate that the flow of electricity in circuits requires a complete path through which an electric current can pass and can produce light, heat, and sound. Readiness Standard Process Student Expectation (5.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to (D) analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence. Modifications Revise or add context to clarify existing information or to provide additional background information Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice 1 Texas System of Education Service Centers 15

16 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: A (5.6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. The student is expected to (C) demonstrate that light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object or travels through one medium to another and demonstrate that light can be reflected such as the use of mirrors or other shiny surfaces and refracted such as the appearance of an object when observed through water. Readiness Standard 16 Texas System of Education Service Centers

17 Science Grade 5 Modified Correct Answer: A (5.6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. The student is expected to (C) demonstrate that light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object or travels through one medium to another and demonstrate that light can be reflected such as the use of mirrors or other shiny surfaces and refracted such as the appearance of an object when observed through water. Readiness Standard Modifications Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps and other graphics Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice Texas System of Education Service Centers 17

18 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: C (5.6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. The student is expected to (D) design an experiment that tests the effect of force on an object. Supporting Standard Process Student Expectation (5.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to (E) demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results. 18 Texas System of Education Service Centers

19 Science Grade 5 Modified 1 2 * This item not shown at full scale Correct Answer: C (5.6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. The student is expected to (D) design an experiment that tests the effect of force on an object. Supporting Standard Process Student Expectation (5.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to (E) demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results. Modifications Direct student attention to graphics 1 Revise or add context to clarify existing information or to provide additional background information; i.e., toy car; student investigation 2 Use steps to clearly organize complex questions into smaller, meaningful parts 3 Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., inflate vs. blow air into; repeated trials vs. repeated several times 4 Delete extraneous information in questions or graphics; i.e., several times 5 Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice Texas System of Education Service Centers 19

20 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: A (5.7) Earth and space. The student knows Earth s surface is constantly changing and consists of useful resources. The student is expected to (A) explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels. Readiness Standard 20 Texas System of Education Service Centers

21 Science Grade 5 Modified 1 * This item not shown at full scale 2 3 Correct Answer: A (5.7) Earth and space. The student knows Earth s surface is constantly changing and consists of useful resources. The student is expected to (A) explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels. Readiness Standard Modifications Direct student attention to graphics 1 Revise or add context to clarify existing information or to provide additional background information Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., deposition vs. deposited; fast vs. quickly 3 Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice 2 Texas System of Education Service Centers 21

22 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: C (4.8) Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among the Sun, Earth, and Moon system. The student is expected to (C) collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, tides, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time. Supporting Standard Process Student Expectation (5.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to (C) collect information by detailed observations and accurate measuring. 22 Texas System of Education Service Centers

23 Science Grade 5 Modified 1 * This item not shown at full scale Correct Answer: C (4.8) Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among the Sun, Earth, and Moon system. The student is expected to (C) collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, tides, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time. Supporting Standard Process Student Expectation (5.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to (C) collect information by detailed observations and accurate measuring. Modifications Direct student attention to graphics 1 Revise or add context to clarify existing information or to provide additional background information; i.e., added a graphic of the moon phases 2 Delete extraneous information in questions or graphics; i.e., apparent shape vs. shape Reduce the number of variables and simplify digits in the question when appropriate 4 Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice 3 Texas System of Education Service Centers 23

24 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: A (5.7) Earth and space. The student knows Earth s surface is constantly changing and consists of useful resources. The student is expected to (B) recognize how landforms such as deltas, canyons, and sand dunes are the result of changes to Earth s surface by wind, water, and ice. Readiness Standard 24 Texas System of Education Service Centers

25 Science Grade 5 Modified 1 * This item not shown at full scale 2 2 Correct Answer: A (5.7) Earth and space. The student knows Earth s surface is constantly changing and consists of useful resources. The student is expected to (B) recognize how landforms such as deltas, canyons, and sand dunes are the result of changes to Earth s surface by wind, water, and ice. Readiness Standard Modifications Direct student attention to graphics 1 Delete extraneous information in questions or graphics; i.e., delete the Valley and Coastline from graphic shown above 2 Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice Texas System of Education Service Centers 25

26 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: D (5.9) Organisms and environments. The student knows that there are relationships, systems, and cycles within environments. The student is expected to (C) predict the effects of changes in ecosystems caused by living organisms, including humans, such as the overpopulation of grazers or the building of highways. Supporting Standard Process Student Expectation (5.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to (D) analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence. 26 Texas System of Education Service Centers

27 Science Grade 5 Modified * This item not shown at full scale Correct Answer: C (5.9) Organisms and environments. The student knows that there are relationships, systems, and cycles within environments. The student is expected to (C) predict the effects of changes in ecosystems caused by living organisms, including humans, such as the overpopulation of grazers or the building of highways. Supporting Standard Process Student Expectation (5.2) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to (D) analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence. Modifications Delete extraneous information in questions or graphics; i.e., delete information about waterbirds in graphic 1 Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., simplify title of graphic; reproduce vs. grow; agriculture vs. crops; overgrowth vs. more duckweed to grow; pond environment vs. pond 2 Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice Texas System of Education Service Centers 27

28 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: A (5.9) Organisms and environments. The student knows that there are relationships, systems, and cycles within environments. The student is expected to (A) observe the way organisms live and survive in their ecosystem by interacting with the living and non-living elements. Readiness Standard 28 Texas System of Education Service Centers

29 Science Grade 5 Modified * This item not shown at full scale 1 2 Correct Answer: A (5.9) Organisms and environments. The student knows that there are relationships, systems, and cycles within environments. The student is expected to (A) observe the way organisms live and survive in their ecosystem by interacting with the living and non-living elements. Readiness Standard Modifications Delete extraneous information in questions or graphics 1 Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., little chance vs. hard time; approaches vs. swims 2 Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics Increase the point size of text and graphics Delete one answer choice Texas System of Education Service Centers 29

30 Science Grade 5 Correct Answer: D (5.9) Organisms and environments. The student knows that there are relationships, systems, and cycles within environments. The student is expected to (B) describe how the flow of energy derived from the Sun, used by producers to create their own food, is transferred through a food chain and food web to consumers and decomposers. Readiness Standard Process Student Expectation (5.3) Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions. The student is expected to (C) draw or develop a model that represents how something works or looks that cannot be seen such as how a soda dispensing machine works. 30 Texas System of Education Service Centers

31 Science Grade 5 Modified Question deleted as it cannot be modified based on guidelines. There is no corresponding STAAR Modified item. Texas System of Education Service Centers 31

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34 STAAR Grade 5 Science Blueprint Scientific Investigation and Reasoning Skills is not a separate reporting category. These skills will be incorporated into at least 40% of the test questions from reporting categories 1 4 and will be identified along with the content standards. Reporting Categories Number of Standards Number of Questions Reporting Category 1: Matter and Energy Reporting Category 2: Force, Motion, and Energy Reporting Category 3: Earth and Space Readiness Standards 1 Supporting Standards 4 8 Total 5 Readiness Standards 3 Supporting Standards 2 10 Total 5 Readiness Standards 4 Supporting Standards Total 15 Readiness Standards 4 Reporting Category 4: Organisms and Environments Supporting Standards 5 14 Total 9 Readiness Standards Total Number of Standards 12 60% 65% Supporting Standards Total Number of Standards 22 35% 40% Multiple Choice Total Number of Questions on Test 1 Griddable 44 Total Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division Fall Education Service Center, Region Education Service Center, Region 20

35 STAAR Modified Grade 5 Science Blueprint Scientific Investigation and Reasoning Skills is not a separate reporting category. These skills will be incorporated into at least 32% of the test questions from reporting categories 1 4 and will be identified along with the content standards. Reporting Categories Number of Standards Number of Questions Reporting Category 1: Matter and Energy Reporting Category 2: Force, Motion, and Energy Reporting Category 3: Earth and Space Readiness Standards 1 Supporting Standards 4 6 Total 5 Readiness Standards 3 Supporting Standards 2 8 Total 5 Readiness Standards 4 Supporting Standards Total 15 Readiness Standards 4 Reporting Category 4: Organisms and Environments Supporting Standards 5 11 Total 9 Readiness Standards Total Number of Standards 12 60% 65% Supporting Standards Total Number of Standards 22 35% 40% Total Number of Questions on Test 35 Multiple Choice Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division Spring 2011 Blueprints for STAAR assessments delineate the set of reporting categories and corresponding student expectations to be measured on an assessment as well as the number of items to be tested for each reporting category. The STAAR Modified assessments are based on the general STAAR blueprints and reflect that the students taking STAAR Modified are assessed on the same grade-level curriculum as general education students. The number of items on the STAAR Modified blueprints has been decreased proportionally by approximately 20% for each reporting category. The STAAR Modified assessments reflect the similar percentages of content and process student expectations as the STAAR assessments. Adapted from the House Bill 3 Transition Plan (81st Texas Legislature, 2009) Education Service Center, Region 20 35

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37 STAAR Modified Quick Reference Sheet 5 th Grade Science General: G - 43 Multiple Choice and 1 Griddable Modified: M - 35 Multiple Choice and 0 Griddable RS = Readiness Standard SS = Supporting Standard Education Service Center, Region 20 37

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