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The research-based math strategies in Motivation Math integrate critical thinking and test-taking skills with classroom instruction. In addition to aligning to the STAAR Reporting Categories, Motivation Math fosters a positive attitude towards mathematics and improves math literacy.

Developed by Texas educators, Motivation Reading provides extensive supplemental reading practice for STAAR Readiness and Supporting Standards. Available for grades two through five, the student edition for each level contains twenty-five reading passages, with paired selections as an integral component of the third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade levels. Each level reflects a diversity of literary and informational texts. Units in Motivation Reading integrate curricular content from science, social studies, and fine arts.

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Motivation Science provides teachers with an array of investigations and activities that make students excited and enthusiastic about learning science, while preparing student to tackle the rigor of the new STAAR assessment. Motivation Science provides an opportunity for your students to question, wonder, and investigate the world around them, while developing the skills necessary to succeed on the STAAR.

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Motivation Writing provides supplemental instruction and practice as teachers and students prepare for the STAAR Writing Assessment. Motivation Writing is aligned to the STAAR Reporting Categories as specified in the Assessed Curriculum Document. In addition, Motivation Writing supports the writing process, develops the critical thinking skills needed by successful writers, and provides effective instruction and practice to allow students to master the revision and editing requirements.

Mentoring Minds' STAAR Standards and Strategies Flip Charts are the perfect resource to help prepare students for success. In addition to containing higher-order thinking strategies, the TEKS are presented in a checklist format making this a powerful resource for teaching the TEKS. The PDAS domains for success are listed on each chart.