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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Redesign 2024

This page answers frequently asked questions about State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Redesign by Teachers, Parents, and Students



What is the name of the end-of-year assessment in Texas State?

What subjects are assessed in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)?

How is the STAAR test administered?

What is the STAAR testing window for 2024?

How many sections are there for each STAAR test?

What is the duration of the STAAR test?

What are the question types in the STAAR test?

What is the calculator policy for the STAAR Math test?

What are the resources provided by the Lumos Program to excel in the 2024 STAAR Assessment?

Are accommodations available for the STAAR test?

Does Lumos Learning provide a free Diagnostic test?

What resources does Lumos Learning provide to Schools?

What is included in the Lumos tedBooks for STAAR?

What is included in the Lumos StepUp online program for STAAR?

Where can I find sample items for STAAR Assessments?

What is the name of the end-of-year assessment in Texas State?

The name of the end-of-year assessment in Texas State is State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR).

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What subjects are assessed in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)?

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) 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) 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.


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What are the resources provided by the Lumos Program to excel in the 2024 STAAR Assessment?

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How is the STAAR test administered?

The mode of administration for the STAAR is online.

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What is the STAAR testing window for 2024?

The testing window for STAAR for the year 2024 is as follows:
RLA Online Testing Window: April 9, 2024 – April 19, 2024
Math Online Testing Window: April 23, 2024 – May 3, 2024

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How many sections are there for each STAAR test?

The STAAR RLA test has 1 session and the Math test also has 1 session.

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What is the duration of the STAAR test?

There is no time limit for the STAAR test. However, no test session may exceed three to four hours.

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Does Lumos Learning provide a free Diagnostic test?

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What are the question types in the STAAR test?

The question or item types in the STAAR Math Test include:

  • Multiple Choice
  • Multiple Select
  • Drag and Drop
  • Equation Editor
  • Constructed Response

The question or item types in the STAAR RLA Test include:

  • Multiple Choice
  • Multiselect
  • Multipart
  • Text entry
  • Hot text
  • Inline Choice
  • Match table grid
  • Short constructed response
  • Extended constructed response

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What is the calculator policy for the STAAR Math test?

The calculator policy for the STAAR Math test is as follows:

For grades 3-7, no calculators are allowed.

For grade 8 and High School, calculators are allowed.

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Are accommodations available for the STAAR test?

Yes, eligible students with disabilities and English language learners can receive accommodations to ensure fair access to the assessments as per their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or language proficiency needs.


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What is included in the Lumos tedBooks for STAAR?

The Lumos tedBook for STAAR includes:

  • Questions based on 30+ Math skills (in Math tedBook) and 40+ RLA skills (in RLA tedBook)
  • Detailed answer explanations for every question
  • Access to 2 Online Practice Tests that mimic the STAAR Assessments
  • Personalized Study Plan
  • Teachers Get FREE Access to Lumos StepUp Basic Account

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What is included in the Lumos StepUp online program for STAAR?

The Lumos StepUp Online Program for STAAR includes:

  • Access to 2 Online Practice Tests that mimic the STAAR Assessments
  • Questions based on 30+ Math skills and 40+ RLA skills
  • Detailed answer explanations for every question
  • Teachers Get FREE Access to Lumos StepUp Basic Account

To access Parent / Student portal click here

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What resources does Lumos Learning provide to Schools?

Lumos Learning provides test prep resources in two forms – The printed workbooks are referred to as tedBooks and the online program is referred to as StepUp.

For more details:
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Where can I find sample items for STAAR Assessments?

This page provides hundreds of STAAR sample items for grades 3 through 8. The STAAR items are available in Math and Reading Language Arts (RLA).


To access Free Sample questions click here

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