Get Ready for TSDS!

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Get Ready for TSDS!
TSDS
Welcome to the Texas Mathematics and Science
Diagnostic Systems
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Texas Science Diagnostic System
TSDS
Richard Powell Project Consultant to TEA JPX
Interactive Technologies, Inc.
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What is TSDS?
TSDS

• Web-Based Diagnostic Assessment Tool
• Free to All Texas Public Charter Schools
• Available in September 2006
• Part of the TEA Science Initiative Suite

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What Content is Covered?
TSDS

• Grades 4-8
• Biology
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry
• Si Habla Espanol!

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How Can I Use This Content?
TSDS

• Student Skills Diagnosis at BOY EOY
• Finding Knowledge Points of Departure
• Periodic Instructional Benchmarks
• Tests, Quizzes, Homework

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What Tools Does TSDS Have?
TSDS

• Preconfigured Diagnostic Assessments
• Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
• Item Bank
• Test/Quiz/Homework Creation Tool

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More Tools
TSDS

• Student Grouping Tools
• Student Performance Analysis Tools
• Content Printing Tools
• Web-Based Administration Tools

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Where Are We In Development?
TSDS

• Now TSDS interface developed
• Now TSDS items being written
• Now TSDS tests being developed
• July TSDS items reviewed
• Aug TSDS district sign-up launches
• Sep TSDS application launched!

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Tour de TSDS
TSDS
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TSDS Home
TSDS

• www.accesstsds.com

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End of Tour de TSDS
TSDS
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Getting Ready for TSDS
TSDS

• Watch the TEA Science List Serve
• TSDS Sign-Up Should Begin August
• TSDS Availability Will Begin September

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Reviewing Sign Up Procedures
TSDS

• Go To www.accesstsds.com
• Click on Sign Up
• Download Templates and Instructions
• NOTE Sign up is coordinated by central office,
  not campuses or teachers

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TSDS
http//64.80.203.244/tmds