The springtime is full of new beginnings. Flowers are blooming, the weather is warmer, and everything feels “new”.
But there is a season that brings stress to many parents and students. That season is “STAAR” season. Each spring, students in Texas schools take assessments that help give educators an idea of the progress of students.
What is the STAAR test? It is the Texas state testing program. STAAR is based on state curriculum standards in the core subjects.
Who takes the STAAR test? All public school students in grades 3 to 12 take this test.
When? The end of course assessments are throughout the year. The test for grade 3 to 8 are in the spring (middle of April until the middle of May)
Why does my student have to take this test? This test is designed to measure what students are learning in every grade. It help determine if a student is ready to move into the next grade.
How can you help your student be ready for the STAAR test? Start NOW! Make a team who can help you and your student.
Who should be on my “team”? A student’s team should have parents, teacher, school staff, and maybe tutors.
We can all start working now to help students feel confident when they take the STAAR test. Let me know how I can help!