Recommendations on How to Improve Preparation for State Required Tests
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  1. What are your current and past Mathematics classes?
    Algebra I
    Algebra II
    Calculus
    Geometry
    Math Models
    Pre-Calculus
    TAKS Math


  1. Using the Mathematics classes selected in the previous question, how early do these class(es) stop working before the bell?


  1. What are your current and past Science classes?
    Anatomy and Physiology
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Environmental Science
    Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)
    Physics


  1. Using the Science classes selected in the previous question, how early do these class(es) stop working before the bell?


  1. What are your current and past English classes?
    English I
    English II
    English III
    English IV


  1. Using the English classes selected in the previous question, how early do these class(es) stop working before the bell?


  1. What are your current and past Social Studies classes?
    Economics
    Government
    US History
    World Geography
    World History


  1. Using the Social Studies classes selected in the previous question, how early do these class(es) stop working before the bell?


  1. Which teachers teach testing strategies in class?


  1. How seriously do you take (a.k.a. do your best on) the benchmark tests on a scale of 1-10?
     
      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
    Don't take serious  Try very best


  1. Do you believe the scores you make on the benchmark test represent your knowledge and understanding?
    Yes
    No


  1. Thinking of the results of your benchmark tests, have you noticed teachers providing more review over areas where you did poorly?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you believe the Mock Tests help you prepare for the actual test?
    Examples:
    • Practicing the routines (knowing what to expect, different testing rooms, etc.)
    • Practicing strategies in real testing scenario

    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered 'No' the Mock Test(s) did not help prepare for the actual test(s), what part of the Mock Test was not helpful or relevant?


  1. If you answered 'Yes' the Mock Test(s) helped you prepare for the actual test(s), what helped you the most?


  1. What could be done during the Mock Tests to make them more useful for your success when completing the required state tests?


  1. How many of your teachers believe the Mock Tests are useful for preparing you for the actual test?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8


  1. During the TAKS/STAAR advisory time, did you go to a Math or Science class/advisory?
    Yes, Mathematics advisory
    Yes, Science advisory
    No, I didn't go to either Mathematics or Science advisory


  1. If you attended a Mathematics or Science TAKS/STAAR advisory, do you believe the extra practice with TAKS/STAAR type questions helped?
    Yes
    No


  1. With the way we currently prepare for the state required testing (TAKS/STAAR EOC), do you have any comments about what works the best or recommendations for how to improve?


  1. With the way we currently prepare for the state required testing (TAKS/STAAR EOC), do you have any comments about what does NOT work?


  1. Any suggestions for improvements not mentioned in the survey?


  1. Comments:





Mrs. Hill