STAAR Tools

What does the 'back' button do in STAAR tools?

• It allows students to return to the previous question or passage without losing their progress.

• It submits the current answer and moves to the next question.

• It refreshes the current question and clears any selected answers.

• It opens a help menu for additional resources.

What should you do if you encounter a difficult question on the STAAR test?

• Skip the question and come back later.

• Use the process of elimination with the help of STAAR tools to narrow down answer choices.

• Guess randomly without any strategy.

• Ask the teacher for help immediately.

How can the STAAR tools improve reading comprehension during the test?

• By providing unlimited time for each question.

• By allowing students to use calculators for all sections.

• By aiding in organizing thoughts and retaining information through tools like text highlighters and note-taking features.

• By eliminating the need for reading comprehension altogether.

How can students ensure they are using STAAR tools effectively?

• By practicing with STAAR tools during preparation to become comfortable and efficient in their use.

• By only using STAAR tools during the actual test.

• By avoiding STAAR tools to focus on traditional study methods.

• By relying on teachers to provide all necessary guidance on STAAR tools.

What is the role of the 'help' icon in STAAR tools?

• The 'help' icon provides guidance on how to use various tools and features available during the assessment.

• The 'help' icon is used to submit answers during the assessment.

• The 'help' icon displays the scoring criteria for the assessment.

• The 'help' icon allows students to change their answers.

What is the function of the expand/collapse symbol in STAAR tools?

• It allows students to view more text features or details and then return to the original view.

• It provides a shortcut to access the main menu of the STAAR tools.

• It enables students to change the font size of the text displayed.

• It allows students to save their progress in the STAAR assessment.

How can you access additional tools during the STAAR test?

• By clicking on the icon that resembles a toolbox or a set of tools.

• By asking the test administrator for assistance.

• By using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + T.

• By navigating to the settings menu in the test interface.

Which STAAR tool helps in eliminating wrong answer choices?

• A tool that assists in eliminating wrong answers is often represented by a strikethrough or cross-out symbol.

• A tool that highlights correct answers only.

• A tool that provides hints for each question.

• A tool that allows students to skip questions.

Why is it important to familiarize yourself with STAAR tools before the test?

• It can enhance test-taking efficiency and confidence, leading to better performance.

• It allows you to skip questions you find difficult.

• It guarantees a higher score regardless of preparation.

• It helps you to memorize the test content better.

What is the purpose of STAAR tools?

• To assist students in navigating and answering questions on the STAAR assessments effectively.

• To provide entertainment during assessments.

• To replace the need for studying before the assessments.

• To evaluate teachers' performance during the assessments.