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Readiness TEKS 24 Mastery Cards We all know that a majority of the STAAR focuses on Readiness TEKS. I poured over the released questions and came up with concepts I want every kid in my class to master. Mastery Cards I use these cards like the multiplication drills, where students must show mastery before going on. I make copies and cut them into quarters. Students must pass Card 1 before going on to Card 2. I allow 90 seconds for work because it should be a concept that they KNOW and

My students loved this activity. After introducing the concepts of WEATHER and CLIMATE, this is a great tool for discussions. Students read the statement and make a claim. They are able to immediately CHECK their claim using a simple QR code. The link will take them to the answer (WEATHER or CLIMATE) with the key words highlighted and a picture. After the discussions and being able to check their answer, I asked students to put the concepts into their own words. Everyone had enough exper

My students were struggling with know which operation to use when faced with a word problem or model. I created this sort so my kids could organized the problems based on the operation. Once they can see a pattern, they are able to solve the problems more easily and accurately. I will use this a a whole class, but it could easily be used to remediate or as a center! Sixteen fraction problems with diagrams and images. Have kids sort by TYPE of problem. They will have a great time discuss

My students needed practice with adding fraction using models. I made these sixteen task cards so they have a lot of practice! There are four pages, 16 cards, that are all similar. Use them in centers, with partners, posted around the classroom, or as a group discussion. Simple task cards. Repetitive. Just what my students need! This type of problem has shown up on the STAAR test several times.