State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) examinations replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) suite of examinations. Compared to TAKS, STAAR was designed to have more questions at a higher level of cognitive complexity, including a greater number of open-ended questions in mathematics and science and a greater emphasis on critical thinking in reading. STAAR was also designed to better harmonize with and assess the state educational standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
There are five versions of the STAAR assessments: STAAR, which is the normal version; STAAR Spanish, which is a Spanish-language version offered to eligible children in grades 3-5; STAAR L, which is a special form of the examination with linguistic accommodation for English language learners; STAAR Modified, which is a shorter, simplified examination format for children with disabilities; and STAAR Alternate, an alternative type of examination (not a traditional paper-and-pencil test) for children with significant cognitive disabilities.[5]
STAAR examinations are given to children and teenagers in Texas many times throughout their educational careers. The Texas STAAR exam series has tests that have to do with Mathematics and Reading, Writing, Science, and Social Studies. Tests vary from subject to subject, but are usually made up of multiple choice questions as well as a few free answer/grid-in questions.
The STAAR end of course assessments are, in their respective order:
English I, II Algebra I Biology U.S. History
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