Testing Tools for STAAR

What should you notice about this question?

• I must type my answer in the box.

• I should choose a random answer without thinking.

• It is a two part question, so I must scroll down to answer both parts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is true about this type of question?

• I need to type one word from the sentence above in the answer box.

• I need to type my name in the answer box.

• I need to write a sentence in the answer box.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is this icon used for?

• Looking up my favorite food

• Looking up a word when I do not know the definition

• Typing my answer to the question.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

If you see more than 4 answer choices and checkboxes...

• you must choose one correct answer.

• you must choose 4 correct answers.

• you must choose 2 correct answers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

This is a short constructed response. What does short constructed response mean?

• You will write a short response that is no more than 475 characters. (2-3 sentences)

• You will write an essay including a claim, evidence, and reasoning that is no more than 2,300 characters.

• You will write about what you ate for dinner.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

How do you know this is a short constructed response?

• There are detailed directions that instruct me to write a well-organized essay.

• There are short directions and a character limit of 475.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How should you respond to a short constructed response?

• Include a claim, evidence, and reasoning, and write no more than 2,300 characters.

• Write about what you had for lunch yesterday.

• State your claim and evidence, and write no more than 475 characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

Based on these directions, will you be writing a short constructed response or extended constructed response?

• Short Constructed Response

• Extended Constructed Response

Is this text box for a short constructed response paragraph or extended constructed response essay?

• Extended Constructed Response

• Short Constructed Response

What is this icon used for?

• To make any notes you want about the text.

• To write your name.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10