STAAR Interim Assessments were recently administered. The interim assessments are designed to familiarize students with the STAAR exam and give them an opportunity to see what types of questions may be asked. They also help us understand how your student would do if the STAAR exam was taken at the time the interim assessment was administered. The report generates a probability of success in Approaches (pass), Meets and Masters performance levels.
Please note: the interim exam tested students on the entire curriculum, not just what has been taught thus far. It is possible that your student performed poorly on the test, but is doing well in class. We use this data as one tool out of many to assess your student’s learning. The interim exam does not affect your child’s grade or their ability to advance to the next level.
Interim assessments are important to Meridian School for several reasons. They allow us to learn how well we are teaching and communicating state standards, known as TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). They allow us to catch students up who may not yet be meeting those standards. This is the first data collected since STAAR testing in 2019 for which all of our students have been on campus for a full semester prior to being tested.
What do the Terms Mean?
- MASTERS Grade Level – Indicates that students are expected to succeed in the next grade or course with little or no academic intervention. Students in this category demonstrate the ability to think critically & apply the assessed knowledge & skills in varied contexts, both familiar and unfamiliar.
- MEETS Grade Level – Indicates that students have a high likelihood of success in the next grade or course but may need some short-term, targeted academic intervention. Students in this category generally demonstrate the ability to think critically & apply the assessed knowledge & skills in familiar contexts.
- APPROACHES Grade Level – Indicates students are likely to succeed in the next grade or course with targeted academic intervention. Students in this category generally demonstrate the ability to apply the assessed knowledge & skills in familiar contexts.
- DID NOT MEET Grade Level –Indicates that students are unlikely to succeed in the next grade or course without significant, ongoing academic intervention. Students in this category do not demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the assessed knowledge & skills.
More details regarding the spring STAAR preparation and administration will be released soon. If you have any questions regarding your student’s results, please contact your student’s assistant principal, Ashley Larkey (K, 2, 4), Brooke Knight (1,3,5), Matthew Castaneda (6th & 7th Grade), Shachon Leaf (8th, 9th & 10th grade)