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Vision
Align curricular and instructional approaches to TSIA2, offering opportunities to practice skills necessary for TSIA2 math success, while embedding critical thinking and problem solving skills relevant for college readiness assessments.
District Strategy
District Strategy
Key Actions
Embed TSIA2-aligned questions into district-wide curricular resources
Use the TSIA2 demo account to administer practice tests to curricula writers.
Develop a centralized bank of TSIA2-aligned practice problems categorized by domain.
Include released TSIA2 questions or practice items in unit assessments.
Incorporate a variety of question formats (e.g., multiple choice, numeric entry) aligned with TSIA2.
Create a problem-solving block for 9-11 grade math classes
Establish a district-wide initiative for a weekly 30-minute problem-solving session.
Develop and administer resources for understanding calculator use on the TSIA2.
Prioritized problems with multiple steps to support student test-taking abilities and resilience.
Leverage data from a district-wide TSIA2 pretest
Administer a baseline pretest at the beginning of the year to assess student readiness.
Analyze pretest data to identify trends and target common areas of need.
Create an EOY exam for each course that includes a core TSIA2-focus
Create a cumulative EOY exam with at least ~30% of the questions aligned to TSIA2 skills.
Use the EOY exam data to inform summer interventions or bridge programs.
Deliverables:
Campus Strategy
Campus Strategy
Key Actions
Create and/or leverage TSIA2 curriculum calendars
Use the TSIA2 demo account to administer practice tests to instructional coaches and department chairs.
Develop pacing guides that integrate TSIA2 practice and review throughout the year aligned to key campus dates.
Highlight key TSIA2-aligned concepts to emphasize during core instruction based on campus-specific trends.
Provide planning time for TSIA2 best practices
Designate monthly Professional Learning Communities to share strategies for embedding TSIA2-aligned instruction.
Provide training sessions for teachers on how to use diagnostic data to guide instruction.
Facilitate monthly progress monitoring
Use formative assessments and interim benchmarks to track progress on TSIA2 readiness.
Conduct data dives to adjust instructional plans and target interventions.
Deliverables
Classroom Strategy
Classroom Strategy
Key Actions
Preview and implement TSIA2-aligned strategies in daily instruction
Use the TSIA2 demo account to take TSIA2 practice tests.
Include problem-solving tasks that require both conceptual and procedural fluency.
Provide explicit instruction on strategies for problems with and without a calculator.
Use guided notes and anchor charts to scaffold TSIA2-aligned content.
Leverage pretest data to provide interventions aligned to TSIA2 gaps
Conduct small group or one-on-one intervention sessions at least monthly.
Incorporate digital resources to support individualized practice.
Build test-taking strategies into instruction
Teach time management and error analysis skills.
Provide alternative methods for note-taking and annotating during testing.
Deliverables
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