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The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program, which was implemented in spring 2012, includes annual assessments for
- reading and mathematics, grades 3–8
- science at grades 5 and 8
- social studies at grade 8
- end-of-course (EOC) assessments for English I, English II, Algebra I, biology and U.S history.
The resources presented on this page come from the Texas Education Agency. For more detailed information on specific grade levels or on assessments that address the needs of students receiving special education services and English language learners (ELLs) who meet particular participation requirements, visit: STAAR Resources
How is STAAR Different?
STAAR is a more rigorous testing program. It emphasizes "readiness" standards, which are the knowledge and skills that are considered most important for success in the grade or course subject that follows and for college and career. STAAR will contain more test questions at most grades than did TAKS assessments. The high school assessments will move from grade-based tests to course-based exams. For the first time, the state's assessments will have a time limit. Students will have four hours to complete each exam.
Testing Scores Summary
To view a summary of your child’s testing scores at this time, go to: http://www.TexasAssessment.com. You will be prompted to enter your child’s Unique Access Code and date of birth before you are given access to your child’s portal.
If you need assistance with the Unique Access Code, you can look it up by using your student's first name, date of birth and Social Security number. You can also access it by calling your student's school to ask for their State ID (ten digit number used for state testing).
How to Help Prepare Your Child
Access Parent and Student information on practice tests for your student at: https://www.texasassessment.gov/families.html
There, you can scroll down the page to access the practice tests.
