TR_11/28/2023_Math Dept. Meeting

All teachers and students will be involved in STAAR Algebra 1 Retesting.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Some, but not all, students and teachers will be involved with the STAAR Algebra 1 Retest.

Which features must be disabled on the Nspire calculator per TEA policy?

Answer explanation

NOTICE! Students will longer use polyroots to solve systems of equations, for example.

Monte ​ (a)   use my class set of calculators on Wednesday, December 6 for STAAR Algebra 1 Retest.

• will not
• will
• may

Answer explanation

This depends. An email was already sent directly to you about this. No email? No calculators (but be ready to help the next time!)

I ​ (a)   have students absent this Friday, December 1 for the STAAR Algebra 1 Blitz Review during 1st through 6th periods.

• will not
• will
• may

Answer explanation

This depends. An email was already sent directly to you about this. No email? No students absent for you...possibly.

Students may submit an exemption for the first AND second semester of any AP Course.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False, Students CANNOT submit a first semester exam exemption; BUT THEY CAN for second semester of an AP course only.  

Semester exam exemptions for these courses are not allowed:  Math or ELA College Prep Course, a CTE Course tied to a certification, Dual Credit or OnRamps course

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False, Students CANNOT submit a first semester exam exemption; BUT THEY CAN for second semester of an AP course only.  

Which courses may students not receive semester exam exemptions? Select any that apply.

• Honors or G/T

• Advanced Placement (AP)*

• College Prep** & CTE Certification**

• Dual Credit**

• On Ramps (UT-Hook'Em)**

Answer explanation

What counts as an absence for purposes of an exemption? Select any correct answer(s).

• Any excused

• unexcused absence

Answer explanation

Students who are exempt from an exam are required to attend on the exam date.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

At most, how many classes can a student exempt?

Answer explanation