The TEKS or standards that will be assessed this year for 8th grade science will be called "Crossover Standards/TEKS". They include new TEKS that were covered in some way according to the old TEKS. Some of the TEKS are now covered in 6th or 7th grade. All middle school grades do have new TEKS this year in science
Begin preparing for the STAAR early. Students should review information in small sets. Using the strategies we show you in class will help you organize your thoughts, retain information and develop beneficial critical thinking skills. Science STAAR is heavily dependent on graphics like illustrations, diagrams, graphs and charts. Many test items include graphics and the answers are embedded in these graphics. And, many test items require students to look at data and select the best conclusion or ask the student to determine which conclusion is best supported by the data. Science STAAR is designed to assess students knowledge of science concepts and use process skills to draw conclusions or make inferences. Good luck and may the force be with you! You can click below to go to the TEA STAAR Practice Assessments for all subjects and grade levels.
www.texasassessment.gov/practice-tests.html