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STAAR

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

STAAR replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) in the spring of 2012. The STAAR program in grades 3–8 assess the subjects listed below:

• Grade 3 - reading and mathematics (English and Spanish versions)

• Grade 4 - reading and mathematics (English and Spanish versions)

• Grade 5* - reading, mathematics, and science (English and Spanish versions)

• Grade 6 - reading and mathematics

• Grade 7 - reading and mathematics

• Grade 8* - reading, mathematics, science and social studies

In high school, subject-specific assessments will include five End-of-Course (EOC) assessments: Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History. Students should take the STAAR EOC assessment as they are completing the course, regardless of enrolled grade level.

• Grade 9 - Algebra I, English I, Biology STAAR EOC 

• Grade 10 - English II STAAR EOC

• Grade 11 - U.S. History STAAR EOC 

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STAAR - Alternate

(STAAR-Alt)

STAAR–Alt is an alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards and is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet the participation requirements. STAAR –Alt is administered in the same grades and subjects as STAAR.

For more information, refer to the special education assessments webpage.