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bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Cycle 5 Secondary Curriculum Benchmark Assesssments *new
The testing window for CBA-Cycle 5 is scheduled for the week of April 14th.
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Printing Services Order Form for Secondary - Fifth 6-weeks (Cycle 5)  *new
   Note: * Printing Services has a new temporary fax# 713-696-9509
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Secondary Test and Form Names for use with TeachersWorkbench - Fifth 6-weeks (Cycle 5) 

bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Cycle 3 Elementary Curriculum Benchmark Assesssments
The testing window for elementary Curriculum Benchmark Assessments is scheduled for March 10-13.
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Printing Services Order Form for Elementary - Third 9-weeks (Cycle 3) 
   Note: * Printing Services has a new temporary fax# 713-696-9509
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Elementary Test and Form Names for use with TeachersWorkbench - Third 9-weeks (Cycle 3)

bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Self-Analysis documents can be used to help guide discussions about CBA results after the tests has been taken, thus turning test-taking into a more interactive and informative process for both teachers and students. Now available for CBA3 cycle.

bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Self-Analysis documents can be used to help guide discussions about CBA results after the tests has been taken, thus turning test-taking into a more interactive and informative process for both teachers and students.

bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Released TAKS Testing for Priority Schools
Tier I and Tier II schools will administer specific Released TAKS tests in some of the same content area and grade levels that CBA tests are being administered.
- January 9-18 is the testing window for Writing Grade 4, Writing Grade 7, ELA 10, and ELA 11.
- February 4-11 is the testing window for all other content areas and grade levels that will be testing.
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) How to Print Answer Sheets for TAKS in TeachersWorkbench *new
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Elementary Released TAKS Test Names and Forms
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Elementary Released TAKS Order Form

bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Mark your calendar: Secondary CBA3 and Elementary CBA2 are just around the corner.
Printing Services forms and Test form names are available for elementary CBA2 and secondary CBA3. Check out the *new items below.
  
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) What are you doing with your CBA results?  The Elementary Reading Department created CBA Self-Analysis work forms for teachers and students to help guide discussions.
Click here for the CBA2 Reading and Writing Self-Analysis.
 
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Things not going the way you expected them to? Need a little help printing, scanning, or grading answer documents in TeachersWorkBench? Chances are you are probably just missing a step or two and probably could resolve the problem yourself with just a little more information. Before calling the Helpdesk or Campus Online for assistance, review the Friendly Reminder to be sure that you are following the proper procedures. If you don't have success, then call the experts.
   
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Campus Online has released an update of TeachersWorkbench. This update provides access to customized forms for the CBAs. Information and instructions for downloading the software will be provided through the Technology HISD portal web site. A second release, scheduled for Fall 2007, will provide application enhancements.
Learn more - TeachersWorkbench 4.1 New Release Announcement   

bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) The Grade 4 Writing test contains a prompt for a written composition. Follow the instructions for scoring the composition.   Instructions for Scoring Written Composition
 
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Questions regarding corrections to CBA tests or answer keys should be addressed to Kelli Kirkland (secondary) at 713-556-6823 or Louise Gwosdz (elementary) at 713-556-6842.
Corrections will be reported through the CBA Updates - Breaking News link.

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