The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is a standardized test given to students in Texas schools that measures their understanding of the main subjects in school: reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Parents are genuinely concerned about their children’s performances on standardized tests. Here are some tips to help children succeed with these tests:
- Communicate with your child’s teacher: Ask the teacher for feedback on their progress. See if the teacher has supplemental material that can help review what is being covered in class.
- Revise your child’s study schedule. Block out a little time each day to practice STAAR content.
- Encourage your child to read everyday. Ask them about what they read.
- Practice with sample STAAR questions. The TEA website has free sample questions for each grade and subject.
- Stay calm and help your child handle anxiety. Assure your child that you will help them do the best they can on these assessments.
- Encourage your child to take responsibility for their own success.
Here is the website for the STAAR practice tests I use with my students: https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/staar/staar-released-test-questions