IC Newsletter
Keeping Teachers in the Know
NEW STAAR BLUEPRINTS
Since the passage of HB 743 in 2015, STAAR test blueprints for grades 3–8 have been reduced by removing from 5 to 14 test items on each assessment. The decrease in the number of questions for the STAAR grades 3–8 assessments was spread proportionally across reporting categories for each test. The change in the number of test questions under each reporting category can be seen in the updated STAAR test blueprints available on the STAAR Resources webpage (http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/staar/).
What's Happening at Ogle Elementary?
Social Studies Interactive Word Wall
3rd grade students in Ms. Janway's class created an interactive word wall over the 3 branches of government. The students added the leaves to describe the branches of government.
Science Interactive Word Wall
3rd grade students in Mrs. Norcross' class created an interactive word wall on forces of motion. Students drew pictures of to show the different types of motion.
DBQ workshop at the George W. Bush Library
4th and 5th grade teachers attended the DBQ workshop to learn how to teach with Document Based Analysis in social studies. Ask them what they learned, how they are using it in their classroom, and how you might use some of the strategies in your classroom?
Math Problem Solving Video
Learning and Loving Math: A Problem-Based Approach
Vertical Staff Meeting
During our staff meeting on Monday, Nov. 14th we will be working in vertical teams. Please bring your vertical learning walk reflection sheet so that you will be able to discuss what you observed during that time. Each team will have a list of questions to work through as you determine goals for your next vertical meeting.
Yearbook cover contest
On Monday the 14th or Tuesday the 15 all staff members will need to stop by room 408 to vote for your favorite yearbook cover. Please take time to swing by and vote for your top choice and 4 runners up!