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:
- Assessing Process Skills
- Calculator Policy
- Graph Paper
- Griddable Item Format
- Reference Materials
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Performance Level Descriptors
- Performance Standards
- STAAR Progress Measure
- STAAR On-Track Measure
- ELL Progress Measure
- Raw Score Conversion Tables
- Dictionary Policy
- Blueprint and Test Design
- Performance Level Descriptors
- Rubrics
- Scoring Guides
- Answer Keys
- Test Forms
- Item Rationales
- Sample Questions
- Assessing Process Skills
- Calculator Policy
- Griddable Item Format
- Reference Materials
- Performance Level Descriptors
- 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
- Student Expectations Tested
- District and Campus Coordinator Manual
- Test Administrator Manuals
- Educator Guides
Grades 3–8 Assessments
Assessed Curriculum | Blueprint | Released Test Questions | |
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Grade 3 | Mathematics | RLA | Mathematics | RLA | |
Grade 4 | Mathematics | RLA | Mathematics | RLA | |
Grade 5 | Mathematics | RLA | Science | Mathematics | RLA | Science | |
Grade 6 | Mathematics | RLA | Mathematics | RLA | |
Grade 7 | Mathematics | RLA | Mathematics | RLA | |
Grade 8 | Mathematics | RLA | Science | Social Studies | Mathematics | RLA | Science | Social Studies |
Grades 3–5 Spanish Assessments
Assessed Curriculum | Blueprint | Released Test Questions | |
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Grade 3 | Mathematics | RLA | Mathematics | RLA | Released Test Questions |
Grade 4 | Mathematics | RLA | Mathematics | RLA | |
Grade 5 | Mathematics | RLA | Science | Mathematics | RLA | Science |
EOC Assessments
Assessed Curriculum | Blueprint | Released Test Questions | |
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Mathematics | Algebra I | ||
Reading Language Arts |
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Science | Biology | ||
Social Studies | U.S. History |
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
For additional information, contact TEA using the Student Assessment Help Desk or call 512-463-9536.