STAAR - Online Tools (English)

Next

• You can use Next to move forward through the test.

• Next is a command to go back in the test.

• Next is used to pause the test.

• Next allows you to submit the test.

Back

• You can use Back to move backward through the test.

• You can use Back to skip to the next question.

• You can use Back to review your previous answers.

• You can use Back to exit the test.

Pop-up

• You can click a word or phrase that has a border around it (Pop-up) and helpful information will pop up.

• A type of advertisement that appears on the screen while browsing the internet.

• A feature that allows you to download files automatically.

• A notification that appears at the bottom of the screen.

Mark for Review

• You can use Mark for Review to flag a question to review later. A flag will appear on the question number.

• Mark for Review is a feature that allows you to skip questions without answering them.

• Mark for Review is used to permanently delete a question from the quiz.

• Mark for Review indicates that you have completed all questions.

Calculator

• You can use a basic calculator for simple arithmetic.

• You can use a scientific calculator for advanced calculations.

• You can use a graphing calculator for visualizing functions.

• You can use a basic, scientific, or graphing Calculator, depending on the test.

Notepad

• You can use Notepad to take notes on each question.

• Notepad is a programming language.

• Notepad is used for graphic design.

• Notepad is a web browser.

Speak

• You can use Speak to listen to text in questions, answer choices, pop-ups, notepad, and rollovers being read aloud.

• Speak is a tool for writing and editing text documents.

• Speak allows you to translate text into different languages.

• Speak is a feature that provides grammar and spell check.

Help

• You can use Help to remind you how to use the tools.

• Help is a feature that provides technical support.

• Help is a section for user feedback and suggestions.

• Help is a tool for managing user accounts.

Writing Tools

• You can use Writing Tools in the Notepad or Sticky Notes to format the text you entered.

• Writing Tools are only available in advanced text editors.

• Writing Tools can only be used for spell checking.

• Writing Tools are not available in any text applications.

Graph/Draw

• You can use Graph/Draw to plot points and draw lines or freeform shapes with multiple colors during the test.

• Graph/Draw is a tool for writing essays and paragraphs.

• Graph/Draw allows you to create 3D models and animations.

• Graph/Draw is used for text editing and formatting.