STAAR 2013 Algebra 1 EOC - Analysis of Item 36 & 38

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 Algebra 1 End of Course Exam and offer strategies you can use to successfully work similar problems in the future.

According to the 2013 STAAR Mathematics EOC Item Analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 42% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 36 and 38

62% of test takers missed this question!

63% of test takers missed this question!

STAAR 2013 Algebra 1 EOC - Analysis of Item 34 & 35

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 Algebra 1 End of Course Exam and offer strategies you can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

According to the 2013 STAAR Mathematics EOC Item Analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 42% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 34 and 35

66% of test takers missed this question!

59% of test takers missed this question!

STAAR 2013 Algebra 1 EOC - Analysis of Items 31 and 32

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 Algebra 1 End of Course Exam and offer strategies you can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

According to the 2013 STAAR Mathematics EOC Item Analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 42% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 31 and 32

73% of test takers missed this question!

63% of test takers missed this question!

STAAR 2013 Algebra 1 EOC - Analysis of Items 6 and 28

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 Algebra 1 End of Course Exam and offer strategies you can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

According to the 2013 STAAR Mathematics EOC Item Analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 42% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 6 and 28

62% of test takers missed this question!

60% of test takers missed this question!

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STAAR Grade 5 Mathematics Item Analysis - 36 & 39

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 April Administration of the 5th Grade Mathematics STAAR  We offer strategies your students can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

Even if you don't teach 5th grade mathematics, many of the strategies here are useful for solving problems in other mathematics courses.

According to the 2013 STAAR item analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we are exploring were answered correctly by fewer than 60% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 36 and 39

55% of test takers missed this question!

46% of test takers missed this question!

STAAR Grade 5 Mathematics Item Analysis - 28 & 30

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 April Administration of the 5th Grade Mathematics STAAR  We offer strategies your students can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

Even if you don't teach 5th grade mathematics, many of the strategies here are useful for solving problems in other mathematics courses.

According to the 2013 STAAR item analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we are exploring were answered correctly by fewer than 60% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 28 and 30

53% of test takers missed this question!

45% of test takers missed this question!

STAAR Grade 5 Mathematics Item Analysis - 24 & 27

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 April Administration of the 5th Grade Mathematics STAAR  We offer strategies your students can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

Even if you don't teach 5th grade mathematics, many of the strategies here are useful for solving problems in other mathematics courses.

According to the 2013 STAAR item analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we are exploring were answered correctly by fewer than 60% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 24 and 27

53% of test takers missed this question!




49% of test takers missed this question!

STAAR Grade 5 Mathematics Item Analysis - 22 & 23

In this new series of posts, we will explore 10 troublesome items on the 2013 April Administration of the 5th Grade Mathematics STAAR and will offer strategies your students can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

Even if you don't teach 5th grade mathematics, many of the strategies here are useful for solving problems in other mathematics courses.

According to the 2013 STAAR item analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 60% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 22 and 23

48% of test takers missed this question!






47% of test takers missed this question!

STAAR Grade 5 Mathematics Item Analysis - 16 & 18

In this new series of posts, we will explore 10 troublesome items on the 2013 April Administration of the 5th Grade Mathematics STAAR and will offer strategies your students can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

Even if you don't teach 5th grade mathematics, many of the strategies here are useful for solving problems in other mathematics courses.

According to the 2013 STAAR item analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 60% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 16 and 18

42% of test takers missed this question!

41% of test takers missed this question!

STAAR 2013 - 8th Grade Math Item Analysis - 43 & 48

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 April Administration of the 8th Grade Mathematics STAAR and offer strategies your students can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

Even if you don't teach 8th grade, many of the strategies here are useful for solving problems in other mathematics courses.

According to the 2013 STAAR item analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 50% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 43 and 48

66% of test takers missed this question!

54% of test takers missed this question!

Thank you for taking the time to review these posts and videos.  Please share with fellow math teachers.  Please feel free to leave a comment if you would like to offer ideas or suggestions for upcoming training videos.

STAAR 2013 - 8th Grade Math Item Analysis - 29 & 41

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 April Administration of the 8th Grade Mathematics STAAR and offer strategies your students can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

Even if you don't teach 8th grade, many of the strategies here are useful for solving problems in other mathematics courses. 

According to the 2013 STAAR item analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 50% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 29 and 41

66% of test takers missed this question!

**One correction >> I said 8 in the calculation (product), but that digit represented 80. 

I should have used the proper language.  My apologies

64% of test takers missed this question!

STAAR 2013 - 8th Grade Math Item Analysis - 24 & 28

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 April Administration of the 8th Grade Mathematics STAAR and offer strategies your students can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

Even if you don't teach 8th grade, many of the strategies here are useful for solving problems in other mathematics courses. 

According to the 2013 STAAR item analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 50% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 24 and 28

51% of test takers missed this question!

61% of test takers missed this question!

STAAR 2013 - 8th Grade Math Item Analysis - 14 & 20

Scared of STAAR Mathematics? FEAR NOT!  We are here to help!

In this series of posts, we are exploring 10 troublesome items on the 2013 April Administration of the 8th Grade Mathematics STAAR and offer strategies your students can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.

Even if you don't teach 8th grade, many of the strategies here are useful for solving problems in other mathematics courses. 

According to the 2013 STAAR item analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 50% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 14 and 20

60% of test takers missed this question!

59% of test takers missed this question!

Thanks for visiting Texan Math! Please share these posts with your teacher colleagues, and stay tuned for additional posts on STAAR Mathematics Assessment items.

STAAR 2013 - 8th Grade Math Item Analysis - 9 & 11

Do you teach 8th Grade Mathematics in the state of Texas?  If so, you probably already know that the new STAAR for 8th grade Math is a really challenging assessment!  But, never fear! Texan Math is here to give you some insights, resources and tools to prepare your students for the 2014 STAAR administration.

In this series of posts, we are going to explore 10 troublesome items on the 2013 April Administration of the 8th Grade Mathematics STAAR assessment and offer strategies your students can use to successfully navigate similar problems in the future.  Even if you don't teach 8th grade, many of the strategies here are useful for solving problems in other secondary mathematics courses.

According to the 2013 STAAR item analysis provided by the Texas Education Agency, all 10 of the items we will explore were answered correctly by fewer than 50% of test takers in the state of Texas!

In today's post we explore items 9 and 11

51% of test takers missed this question!

55% of test takers missed this question!

Hopefully you have learned some new strategies to share with your students.  Stay tuned for additional strategies as we explore eight more low-scoring items on 2013 8th Grade STAAR Mathematics in the next Texan Math posts. 

Share with your colleagues and stay tuned!

CTC-1350 - Online Class 9/19

Below is a video presentation for this week's class:

• Be sure you print out Assignment 4 prior to watching so that you can take notes.
• Be sure to stay tuned to the very end to hear a very important announcement
• You will turn in both Assignment 3 and Assignment 4 next Thursday
• If you have any questions, send an email and/or show up for tutorials prior to class next week

Algebra Class Online!

Greetings students!

Welcome to your first online class meeting.

First, you will need to take the Quiz 8 ( << click here).  You may print out a copy of the quiz or simply view the quiz on screen if you prefer. You will enter the answers for your quiz inside the gradebook. This quiz must be completed before the next class meeting.

Next, you will need to print out a copy of Lesson 9 ( << click here). Watch the video below and complete the class notes as you view the video.  You will submit a completed hard-copy of Lesson 9 on Tuesday. You will also submit Lesson 8 on Tuesday.

If you need help, you may arrive to class early for tutorials (5:30 p.m.) or you may email your questions.

Google Hangouts and more!

Greetings students.  We had our first Google+ Hangout last night, but unfortunately only two of you showed up!

If you haven't already done so, please complete the following tasks this week:

• Get yourself a headset and microphone to use for the hangout
• Download and install the latest Google+ Hangout App or Plug-in (for smart phone, tablet and/or desktop computer)
• Create a Google+ Account
• Add me (Sue Petrey) to your circles (any circle except 'following') so that I can invite you to the next Hangout!

The two students who showed up to our first Hangout will receive 10 points on Quiz 3 and 10 points on Assignment 3 tonight!  Thanks Fabi and Patrick!

Also, if you haven't already done so, please click tab > College Algebra - Summer 1 - 2013 at the top of this page to see the materials and answer keys for your class.  You should check this page regularly for updates and to correct assignments (and submit if applicable).

I will announce in class tonight the date of our first test and the night for our next hangout!  See you soon!

Google Hangouts for CTC College Algebra 2013!

Greetings!

We will be meeting online several times over the course of the summer.  To facilitate these online meetings we will be using Google+ Hangouts.  Before the second class meeting, you should do each of the following:

• Locate a computer, tablet or smartphone to access the internet.
• Create a Google+ account
• Acquire a headset with microphone.
• Download the new Google+ Hangout Application
• Circle me on Google+

After our second class meeting, I will announce a time for our first 'trial' hangout.  Because the first hangout will be a learning experience for many, there will be no penalty for those who are unable to successfully participate, however, there will be hangouts in the future where participation will be mandatory.

This class normally requires an online lab in addition to the face-to-face meetings, these online meetings are in place of this additional lab requirement.  We may also have 1 or more actual class meetings online (instead of the regular face-to-face).  All hangouts will be announced in class and on this website.

If you have any questions or need to contact me, feel free to send an email at any time.

I hope your Summer class experience is a positive one!  Glad you decided to take this class!

CTC 1351 Google+ Hangout!

Here is a live broadcast of our hangout!  If you need to go back and review anything we talked about in tonight's class.

 

Getting Started with Google Hangouts

Greetings Students:

At some point during this semester, I would like to host a Google Hangout for your class. This Hangout may replace an actual face to face class, or we may just make it an 'extra'  assignment for one or more classes.

In order to enjoy these as they are intended, you will need to do the following.  Ideally you will have all of this accomplished before we return from spring break.

• First, you will need a web-cam.  These are often built into laptops and tablets, so you may not need to purchase anything.  If you are working on a desk-top computer, you can purchase a small webcam for under $20 at nearly any discount store (i.e. Walmart) or online (i.e. amazon.com or www.newegg.com).

• Second, you will need a microphone.  Some mobile devices come with microphones pre-installed, but I would recommend getting headphones with built in microphone. The prices vary, depending on the quality you would like, but you can get these for under $20 at nearly any discount store (i.e. Walmart) or online (i.e. amazon.com or www.newegg.com).

• Next, you will need to familiarize yourself with Google Hangouts (and, it wouldn't be a bad idea to take a look around Google+, too) and get your computer (or device) set up with the Google Hangout Plug In.

To facilitate that.. take a quick look at this short tutorial:

Finally, I will probably embed the Google Hangout into this blog, which basically means you'll be able to come here to watch and listen to a You-Tube video of the Hangout (but not speak or contribute) in case you never manage to get yourself into the actual Hangout.  This also means everyone (include those who participated)  will be able to go back to view and review the Hangout (which will then be recorded) as often as necessary to learn what you missed.

Finally, you may follow me at Google+ by clicking on the Logo:

Have fun learning about Google+ and Google Hangouts.  We will talk more about this during our next class meeting

Welcome to Texan Math

Greetings Math Students!

The tabs at the top will take you to your course pages where you will find links to your assignments, research and other activities.  Be sure to visit your class page at least weekly to make corrections to your assignments, quizzes and tests.

Remember, if you have questions about your work, you can contact me via email at sue@texanmath.us or you may attend tutorials (30 minutes prior to class).

I hope you'll find this semester both educational and enjoyable.

- S. Petrey