STAAR Resources

General Resources | Specific Resources | Assessed Curriculum | Blueprints | Released Tests

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR^®) program, implemented in spring 2012, includes annual assessments for:

• mathematics at grades 3–8
• reading language arts (RLA) at grades 3-8
• science at grades 5 and 8
• social studies at grade 8
• end-of-course (EOC) assessments for Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S History.

The resources on this website provide information to familiarize Texas educators and the public with the design and format of the STAAR program. The information should help educators understand how the STAAR program measures the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum standards. These resources should support, not narrow or replace, the teaching of the state-mandated TEKS curriculum.

STAAR General Resources

Use the links below to find general resources for the STAAR assessment program:

• Texas Assessment Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• STAAR Testing Requirements Flowchart
• STAAR Substitute Assessments Flowchart (PDF posted 12/01/20)
• Vertical Scale Technical Report (PDF)

STAAR Specific Resources

The links below contain specific resources for the STAAR assessment program:

Mathematics

• Assessing Process Skills
• Calculator Policy
• Graph Paper
• Griddable Item Format
• Reference Materials

• Performance Level Descriptors

Performance Standards

• Performance Standards

Progress Measures

• STAAR Progress Measure
• STAAR On-Track Measure
• ELL Progress Measure

Raw Score Conversion Tables

• Raw Score Conversion Tables

Reading Language Arts

• Dictionary Policy
• Blueprint and Test Design
• Performance Level Descriptors
• Rubrics
• Scoring Guides

Released Test Questions

• Answer Keys
• Test Forms
• Item Rationales
• Sample Questions

Science

• Assessing Process Skills
• Calculator Policy
• Griddable Item Format
• Reference Materials
• Performance Level Descriptors

Social Studies

• Assessing Process Skills
• Clarification on Social Studies TEKS for State-mandated Assessment
• Performance Level Descriptors

Statewide Item Analysis Reports

• Statewide Item Analysis Reports

Statewide Summary Reports

• Statewide Summary Reports

Student Expectations Tested

• Student Expectations Tested

Test Administration

• District and Campus Coordinator Manual
• Test Administrator Manuals
• Educator Guides

Grades 3–8 Assessments

Grades 3–5 Spanish Assessments

EOC Assessments

Resources to Support New Question Types

• Online samplers of new question types
• Paper samplers of new question types
• Answer keys to online samplers of new question types

Special Populations

The STAAR program includes assessments that address students receiving special education services and also for emerging bilinguals (EBs) who meet particular participation requirements.

• Assessments for Students Receiving Special Education Services: STAAR Alternate 2  
• Assessments for English Learners: STAAR Spanish