Interim Creation

Should I create my interim before I begin instruction? Why or why not?

• Yes, because then I have a road map of what I need to teach.

• Yes, because I love doing extra work.

• No, because interims are stupid.

• No, because waiting until the last minute is always the best plan.

Choose all the resources I should use to create my interim.

• Curriculum Map

• Lead4Ward Resources

• TEKS

• Magic wand

Choose the correct steps to creating an IQ analysis in Lead4ward

• Click IQ released items analysis tool - select subject and grade level - select student expectations - select specific TEKS - choose year

• Click IQ released items analysis tool - select student expectations - select specific TEKS - choose year - select subject and grade level

• Click IQ released items analysis tool - select specific TEKS - select subject and grade level - select student expectations - choose year

• Click IQ released items analysis tool - choose year, select subject and grade level - select student expecations - select specific TEKS

What are some features of the field guides?

• learning from mistakes

• stimulus

• academic vocabulary

• instructional implications (what to pay attention to)

• written out STAAR questions

What is the difference between a readiness TEKS and a supporting TEKS?

• Readiness are the large concepts needed for mastery of this course and preparation for upcoming courses, Supporting are secondary and tested less frequently.

• Supporting are the large concepts needed for mastery of this course and preparation for upcoming courses, Readiness are secondary and tested less frequently.