Short Constructed Response

To answer a short constructed response item, the student will give a brief explanation in their own words to demonstrate their understanding of the content. This type of item may be included on any STAAR math, science, or social studies test (3-8 or EOC). Responses may be up to 475 characters in length, not including spaces. The question will contain two parts, both of which must be answered in the student's response to receive full credit. Responses will be scored using a 2-point rubric by one human scorer. Rubrics will be item-specific.

Subject areas and grade levels:

• Reading Language Arts - Grades 3-8, EOC

• Science - Grades 5, 8, EOC

• Social Studies - Grade 8, EOC

Extended Constructed Response

Extended constructed response (ECR) items will require the student to provide an in-depth response by explaining, analyzing, and evaluating information in a reading selection or stimulus. Extended constructed response items may be included on any STAAR RLA test (3-8 or EOC). 3rd-5th grade ECR items will be either informational or argumentative, and 6th-8th and EOC ECR items will be either information, argumentative, or correspondence. The genres of the ECRs will not be released before testing.

The student's responses will be based on a passage they have read. Information from the passage will be needed to answer other items as well. The student will be expected to cite evidence from the passage in their ECR. Their response can be up to 2300 characters long, not including spaces.

ECRs will be scored by two human scorers, each using a 5-point rubric. Students can receive up to ten points for their ECR. Sample rubrics will be released later in the summer of 2022.

Subject areas and grade levels:

• Reading Language Arts - Grades 3-8, EOC