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STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness)

Most parents are familiar with the TAKS (Texas Assessments of Knowledge and Skills) tests. In the 2011-2012 school year, the STAAR tests replaced the TAKS. STAAR tests will be administered to students in grades 3 – 8, and to students in grades 9 – 12 as End of Course exams.

 

The STAAR assessments are:

GRADE

STAAR TEST ADMINISTERED

3rd Grade

Reading

Mathematics

   

4th Grade

Reading

Mathematics

Writing

 

5th Grade

Reading

Mathematics

Science

 

6th Grade

Reading

Mathematics

   

7th Grade

Reading

Mathematics

Writing

 

8th Grade

Reading

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

 

The STAAR tests are significantly more rigorous than the TAKS tests. Greater emphasis will be placed on alignment to college and career readiness standards.

 

Visit the Texas Education Agency website for more information about the STAAR and End of Course Exams.

 

 

End of Course Exams (EOCs)

End of Course Exams (EOCs) were brand new in 2011-2012 for freshmen (9th graders) and 8th graders taking Algebra I. These tests are part of the new STAAR statewide accountability system in Texas, which replaces the TAKS testing system. Beginning with this year’s freshman class, high school students will have to take 12 EOCs in addition to earning class credit in their core subjects. It is critical to note that the scores on EOCs will affect whether a student is eligible to graduate from high school in Texas.

 

The courses requiring EOCs are:

 

  • English I
  • Algebra I
  • Biology
  • World Geography
  • English II
  • Algebra II
  • Chemistry
  • World History
  • English III
  • Geometry
  • Physics
  • U.S. History

 

 

Resource: Frequently Asked Questions About STAAR

The Texas Education Agency  has created a Frequently Asked Questions section about STAAR on their website. Visit the page to find answers to the most common questions people are asking.