Assessments
STAAR 3-8 & STAAR EOC
- Overview
- Released Test Questions
- What is reported?
- Flowcharts
- Resources by Subject Area
- Raw Score Conversion Tables
Overview
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) is a standardized academic achievement test designed to measure the extent to which a student has learned and is able to apply the defined knowledge and skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) at each tested grade, subject, and course. Every STAAR question is directly aligned to the TEKS currently in effect for the grade and subject or course being assessed.
STAAR is an online assessment in mathematics, reading language arts (RLA), science, and social studies for students in grades 3–8 and high school and online tests in Spanish for students in grades 3–5.
All students enrolled in Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools in grades 3–8 and specific high school courses are required by both federal and state law to participate in STAAR.
Released Test Questions
Access the online released tests and practice sets on the Practice Test Site. Access answer keys, item rationales, and student expectations tested at STAAR Released Test Questions.
What is reported?
Flowcharts
Resources by Subject Area
Click the links below to access STAAR resources by subject area.
- STAAR Mathematics Resources
- Assessed Curriculum
- Blueprints
- Performance Level Descriptors
- Calculator Policy
- Graph Paper
- Reference Materials
- STAAR Reading Language Arts Resources
- Assessed Curriculum
- Blueprints
- Performance Level Descriptors
- Writing Rubrics
- Constructed Response Scoring Guides
- STAAR Science Resources
- Assessed Curriculum
- Blueprints
- Performance Level Descriptors
- Constructed Repose Scoring Guides
- Reference Materials
- Calculator Policy
- STAAR Social Studies Resources
- Assessed Curriculum
- Blueprints
- Performance Level Descriptors
- Constructed Response Scoring Guides
- STAAR Spanish Resources
- Assessed Curriculum
- Blueprints
- Performance Level Descriptors
- Writing Rubrics
Raw Score Conversion Tables
The basic score on any test is the raw score, which is simply the number of points earned. You can interpret a raw score only in terms of a particular set of test questions. Unlike raw scores, you can interpret scale scores across different sets of test questions. Scale scores allow direct comparisons of student performance between specific sets of test questions from different test administrations. A scale score is a conversion of the raw score onto a scale that is common to all test forms for that assessment. The scale score takes into account the difficulty level of the specific set of questions based on the test. It quantifies a student’s performance relative to the passing standards or proficiency levels.
STAAR Alternate 2
Overview
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) Alternate 2 is an alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards. It is a standardized item-based assessment administered individually to eligible students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who are receiving special education services. STAAR Alternate 2 fulfills the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Every Student Succeeds Act.
STAAR Alternate 2 is a paper assessment in mathematics, reading language arts (RLA), science, and social studies for students in grades 3–8 and high school.
Participation Requirements
A student's admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee must determine if the student meets the participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2. All students enrolled in Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools in grades 3–12 who meet the participation requirements are required to participate in STAAR Alternate 2 at their enrolled grade level or course.
- Updated Participation Requirements
- Updated Participation Requirements-Spanish
- Updated Participation Requirements Companion Document
- Updated Participation Requirements Companion Document-Spanish
- Participation Requirements Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 10/31/2023)
- Revised STAAR Alternate 2 Participation Requirements Webinar Video
- Revised STAAR Alternate 2 Participation Requirements Webinar PPT
- Revised STAAR Alternate 2 Participation Requirements Webinar PDF
If an ARD committee determines that a student meets the eligibility criteria for "No Authentic Academic Response" (NAAR) or a "Medical Exception," the student will not be required to participate in STAAR Alternate 2.
- STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate NAAR Eligibility Requirements
- STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate NAAR Eligibility Requirements-Spanish
- STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate Medical Exception Eligibility Requirements
- STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate Medical Exception Eligibility Requirements-Spanish
Assessment Questions
Access released test questions at STAAR Alternate 2 Released Test Questions.
Test Administration
Rubrics
Scoring Guides
- Grade 2 Constructed Response Scoring Guide
- Grade 3 Constructed Response Scoring Guide
- Grade 4–5 Constructed Response Scoring Guide
- Grade 6–7 Constructed Response Scoring Guide
- Grade 8–9 Constructed Response Scoring Guide
- Grade 10–12 Constructed Response Scoring Guide
- Elementary Sentence Rewrite Scoring Guide
- Middle School Sentence Rewrite Scoring Guide
- High School Sentence Rewrite Scoring Guide
TELPAS
Overview
The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) is an English language proficiency assessment aligned to the Texas English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). This assessment is designed to assess the progress that emergent bilingual (EB) students make in learning the English language. TELPAS fulfills ESSA requirements for assessing EB students in kindergarten through grade 12 in four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Grades K–1 include:
- holistically rated observational assessments of listening, speaking, reading and writing
Grades 2–12 include online tests for:
- listening and speaking
- reading and writing
Who is tested?
All EB students in kindergarten through grade 12 enrolled in Texas public schools or open-enrollment charter schools are required to participate in TELPAS. EB students are required to be assessed annually with an English language proficiency assessment until they meet EB reclassification criteria.
Assessment Questions
Access the online released tests and practice sets on the Practice Test Site.
Access answer keys and specific scoring guides at TELPAS Released Test Questions.
Test Administration
TELPAS Alternate
Overview
The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) Alternate is a holistic inventory aligned to the Texas English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPs); however, TELPAS Alternate is based on alternate proficiency level descriptors. This assessment is designed to address the specific access needs of emergent bilingual (EB) students in grades 2–12 with the most significant cognitive disabilities. TELPAS Alternate fulfills the requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act for assessing the English language proficiency of EB students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
TELPAS Alternate holistically assesses EB students in grades 2–12 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Participation Requirements
An EB student's admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee, in conjunction with the language proficiency assessment committee (LPAC), must determine if the student meets the participation requirements for TELPAS Alternate. All EB students enrolled in Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools in grades 2–12 who meet the participation requirements are required to participate in TELPAS Alternate. EB students are required to be assessed annually with an English language proficiency assessment until they meet EB reclassification criteria.
- Updated TELPAS Alternate Participation Requirements
- Updated TELPAS Alternate Participation Requirements-Spanish
If an ARD committee determines that a student meets the eligibility criteria for "No Authentic Academic Response" (NAAR) or a "Medical Exception," the student will not be required to participate in TELPAS Alternate.
- STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate NAAR Eligibility Requirements
- STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate NAAR Eligibility Requirements-Spanish
- STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate Medical Exception Eligibility Requirements
- STAAR Alternate 2 and TELPAS Alternate Medical Exception Eligibility Requirements-Spanish
What is Tested
TSIA2
- Overview
- Passing Standards
- Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
- ACCUPLACER CERTIFICATE OF TEST ADMINSTRATION (ACTA)
- Resources
Overview
What is the Texas Success Initiative?
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The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is the statute that requires all Texas public institutions of higher education to determine the readiness of all non-exempt, entering undergraduate students to enroll in freshman-level academic courses (see TEC, 51.336). Students are able to qualify for exemption by subject area in a number of ways, including meeting college readiness benchmarks on the SAT® or ACT®, or successfully completing a high school College Preparatory Course. Undergraduate students who enter without an exemption are required to take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2). Source: College Board
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What is the Texas Success Initiative Assessment?
The Texas Assessment Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is the assessment instrument used to determine college readiness for non-exempt students, as required by the Texas Success Initiative. TSIA2 helps determine whether you’re ready for college-level coursework in English language arts and reading (ELAR) and mathematics. These are foundational subjects for your other college coursework. The results of TSIA2, in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisers and counselors to place you in the appropriate courses that match your achievement level.
Source: College Board
Passing Standards
Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
Per TAC Title 19, Rule §4.55, the Brownsville Independent School District is required to provide the PAA before the student is administered the TSIA2 and document the students' participation.
The topics listed below are covered in the PAA:
- Importance of TSIA2 in your academic career and why doing well matters
- Content of TSIA2, including sample test questions, key test preparation tools, and tips to get you ready for test day
- Information about college readiness, developmental education courses, and corequisite options
- Information about available campus and community resources, such as online tools and free workshops, that will help you prepare for TSIA2 and succeed as a college student
Currently, BISD uses The Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA). Launched date March 1, 2022.
Direct students to https://practice.accuplacer.org/login to complete the PAA. The PAA is integrated into the Accuplacer Practice App.
To access the PAA, the student must create an account for the Practice APP if one has not been previously created.
ACCUPLACER CERTIFICATE OF TEST ADMINSTRATION (ACTA)
Resources
MANUALS
- ACCUPLACER Program Manual
- ACCUPLACER User's Guide
- ACCUPLACER User's Guide Addendum
- ACCUPLACER Technical Manual
- ACCUPLACER Technical Manual Appendix
PROCTORING – HOW TO ADMINISTER AND RESUME A TEST SESSION Video
PRE-REGISTRATION & VOUCHER – HOW TO PRE-REGISTER STUDENTS PRIOR TO TESTING & GENERATE VOUCHERS Video
ROLES & REPORTS – THE LEVELS OF DATA ACCESS FOR USERS & THE TYPES OF REPORTS AVAILABLE Video
BEST PRACTICES – BEST PRACTICES FOR SUCCESS Video
- TSIA2 Seating Chart
- TSIA2 Restroom Log
- TSIA2 Cell Phone Oath
- TSIA2 Test Security Flyers
- Bulk Upload Template (Users)