Familiarize students with the new STAAR® format
STAAR MASTER® Interactive Practice Tests
STAAR MASTER® Interactive Practice Tests are used to familiarize students with the STAAR® format to reduce test anxiety. Each Practice Test reflects the test structure and content outlined in the corresponding STAAR® blueprint to provide the most authentic practice possible. This authentic practice familiarizes students with the testing environment in addition to facilitating learning and providing teachers with valuable student data to identify learning gaps and support differentiated instruction.
Interactive Practice Tests FAQs
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To mirror the actual testing experience as closely as possible, the Interactive Practice Tests include the same features and supports as the STAAR®, including text to speech, an integrated calculator, notetaking, highlighting, an answer eliminator, and more. Instant scoring and reporting features allow teachers to monitor student progress and differentiate instruction.
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STAAR MASTER® Interactive Practice Tests—for Math and Reading Language Arts for Grades 3-8 in English and Grades 3-5 in Spanish—cover nearly all STAAR®-eligible standards between Form A and Form B.
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Students can complete the material either in person or remotely.
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The content in the Interactive Practice Tests is identical to our paper-based assessments to ensure consistency regardless of the mode used by teachers. This allows for flexibility in implementation for teachers based on their needs in the current climate.
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• New Item Formats
• Text to Speech
• Dictionary Lookup
• Picture Dictionary
• Text Magnifier
• Screen Masking
• Supports Open Standards: LTI, One Roster
• Highlighter
• Answer Eliminator
• Translation Support
• Student Notes
• Student Bookmark and Review of Questions
• Accessibility Tools
