Resources

Overview of STAAR Testing

STAAR tests assess your knowledge of grade-level Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Below are resources to help you understand the test and prepare effectively:

• Texas Education Agency: Understand the structure, grade levels, and subjects tested in the STAAR program through TEA's STAAR Overview.

• Test-Taking Strategies: Use Union Test Prep for quick tips and guides to help improve test performance.

• TEA STAAR Resources: Access released STAAR test questions and practice tests directly from TEA.

Math

• Interactive Practice: Access STAAR-aligned math questions by grade through Test-Guide’s Math Practice Resources.​

• Visual Tools: Explore concepts with tools like Desmos.

• Downloadable Resources: Download and review the STAAR resources at TEA’s Math resources section.

Reading Language Arts

• Reading Passages: Practice comprehension with STAAR-released reading test passages from Test-Guide’s Reading Practice Resources​.

• Vocabulary Games: Quizlet STAAR vocabulary decks for grade-specific terms and definitions.

• Close Reading Guides: Review strategies like annotation and identifying key ideas using free PDF guides from Union Test Prep.

• ​Downloadable Resources: Download and review the STAAR resources at TEA’s Reading resources section.

Science

• Simulations: Explore concepts with PhET Interactive Simulations (e.g., energy, force, and motion labs).

• Question Banks: Grade-specific STAAR science questions are available at Test-Guide's Science Practice Resources.

• Downloadable Resources: Download and review the STAAR resources at TEA’s Science resources section.

Social Studies

• Practice: Access STAAR-aligned math questions by grade through Test-Guide’s Social Studies Practice Resources.

• Lesson Guides: Review lesson guides from Union Test Prep.

• Downloadable Resources: Download and review the STAAR resources at TEA’s Science resources section.

Make Learning Fun!

Boost your preparation with interactive tools:

• Games: lead4ward’s Instructional Playlists for self-paced review.

• Practice Tests: Use TestPrep-Online’s free full-length practice tests, complete with explanations and feedback here​.

Resources for Parents

Help your child succeed with these tools:

• Understanding STAAR Results: Guide to interpreting test scores.

• Weekly Study Planner: Strategies to create effective study schedules at Union Test Prep.

Are You STAAR Ready?

Consolidate your learning with full-length STAAR practice tests and review games:

• Take a practice test to simulate real conditions.

• Play engaging review games to reinforce key concepts.