DataDriven DecisionMaking Grade 8

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Data-DrivenDecision-MakingGrade 8

• Analyzing data to inform instruction.

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2004 Results by Objective
TAKS Grade 8 Reading / Spring 2004 / Houston ISD
/ All Students
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BlueprintReading 8 Number of items tested by
objective
Selections may be narratives, expository pieces,
or mixed pieces, which combine two types of
writing. Paired pieces may be used beginning at
Grade 4.
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BlueprintReading 9
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TAKS Objective 1 The student will demonstrate a
basic understanding of culturally diverse written
texts.
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TAKS Objective 2 The student will apply
knowledge of literary elements to understand
culturally diverse written texts.
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TAKS Objective 3 The student will use a variety
of strategies to analyze culturally diverse
written texts.
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TAKS Objective 4 The student will apply
critical thinking skills to analyze culturally
diverse written texts.
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• Review Spring 2003
• Analyze Spring 2004
• Discuss implications
• THINK-ALOUDS