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McDowell Middle and Hondo High School students are assessed three times per year (beginning, middle, and end) to help monitor their progress and growth. MAP Growth assessments are administered in sixth through eighth grade reading, math, science, as well as English I, English II , Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Biology. The Exploros assessments are administered to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade social studies, as well as World Geography, World History, and US History. TEKS Ready will measure academic growth in Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, PreCal, Statistics, Algebraic Reasoning, English III, English IV, Personal Financial Literacy/Economics, Government, Spanish II and selected CTE courses. The Fitnessgram will be administered to measure growth in physical education, while Unique Learning System will be administered to our students in Life Skills. See below for more information about these assessments and the reports that will be shared with you.
MAP Growth
MAP Growth
MAP Growth is the most trusted and innovative assessment for measuring achievement and growth in K–12 math, reading, language usage, and science. It provides teachers with accurate, actionable evidence to help inform instructional strategies regardless of how far students are above or below grade level.
TEKS Ready is a Texas-based assessment tool designed to measure your child's academic growth in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. These assessments are utilized by schools to evaluate student progress and support instructional planning.
Exploros
We use Exploros to help your child grow and succeed in social studies. At the start of the year, students take a pre-assessment to see what they already know about key topics. At the end of the year, they take a post-assessment to show how much they've learned.
These assessments are designed to be fair and aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, helping us track your child's progress over time. Exploros also provides detailed reports that highlight areas where your child has made the most progress and areas where they may need more support.
By comparing the pre- and post-assessments, we can celebrate your child's growth and plan for continued learning. We encourage you to discuss these reports with your child and celebrate their achievements together!
The FitnessGram is a state-mandated physical fitness assessment for students in grades 3–12 in Texas public schools. It evaluates various aspects of health-related fitness, including aerobic capacity, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
We utilize the Unique Learning System to support students with special learning needs. This system includes Checkpoint Assessments that help us understand your child's progress in key areas such as reading, writing, and math.
Students will also take the end of year state assessments known as STAAR. For more information about the STAAR test and tools and resources available to parents, please see below.
Students will also take the end of year state assessments known as STAAR. For more information about the STAAR test and tools and resources available to parents, please see below.
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