Item Analysis Objective 1 - Grade 7 TAKS 2006

1. What mathematics is necessary for a child to know in order to solve these problems?
2. What might make these problems challenging for a student?
3. What kinds of teacher moves would facilitate a child being able to solve these problems?
4. How might you rewrite or create similar problems (not multiple choice) to place on the Problem Solving Board?
5. Where do you see validation in your school’s data? Where do you see concerns in your school’s data?
6. How might you utilize the Released 2006 Math TAKS Tests to improve math instruction on your campus?