STAAR is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, which replaced the TAKS test this year. There are significant differences in the two tests including more complex questons, the total number of test items, and there is now a four-hour time limit, as opposed to TAKS, which was untimed. In grades 3-8, students will be tested in mathematics and reading. Students will also be tested in writing at grades 4 and 7, science at grades 5 and 8, and social studies at grade 8. STAAR EOC assessements will be given for Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, biology, chemistry, physics, English I, English II, English III, world geography, world history, and U.S. history.
The way student performance is reported will also be different. For STAAR, STAAR Modified, and STAAR L, the labels for the categories are:
* Level III: Advanced Academic Performance
* Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance
* Level I: Unsatisfactory Academic Performance
The new system focuses on increasing postsecondary readiness of graduating high school students and helping to ensure that Texas students are competitive with other students nationally and internationally.
Our tutors are already familiar with the new standards that have been set so please call today and let us help your child get ready for these assessments!