Articles tagged with STAAR
How is the STAAR Scored?
March 17, 2014
What is the STAAR? The STAAR is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. The STAAR replaced the TAKS in 2012. This exam tests students at multiple stages of their education in mathematics and reading (grades 3-8), writing (grades 4 and 7), science (grades 5 and 8), and social studies (grade 8). There is also an 'end of course' test (similar to the Regents Exams in New York) at the conclusion of Algebra I, Biology, English I and II, and U.S. History. These assessments compare student growth across the state with the desired and expected learning outcomes. They are now required for graduation. Here are some essentials for the new S ... Read More About How is the STAAR Scored?
Samuel
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor
SUNY at Binghamton, Bachelors, English. CUNY Queens College, Current Grad Student, Mathematics Education.
Zachary
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor
University of Colorado Boulder, Bachelor in Arts, English / Geography. University of South Florida, Master of Fine Arts, Engl...
