Equation Editor: Students can write responses in the form of fractions, expressions, equations, or inequalities. 

Math: 3rd-8th & EOC  

Graphing: Students select points, draw lines, drag bar graphs, and perform other functions to independently create different types of graphs. 

Math: 3rd-8th & EOC

Inline Choice: Students select the correct answer(s) from one or more drop-down menu(s).  

Math: 3rd-8th & EOC | RLA: 3rd-8th & EOC | Social Studies: 8th & EOC

Hot Text: Students cite evidence by selecting highlighted text in a sentence, paragraph, or extended reading.                                                                                                                         

RLA: 3rd-5th | Social Studies: 8th & EOC

Drag and Drop: Students evaluate a given number of options (words, numbers, symbols, etc.) and choose which response(s) to drag to a given area (diagram, map, chart, etc.) 

Math: 3rd-8th & EOC | Science: 5th, 8th & EOC | Social Studies: 8th & EOC

Match Table Grid: Students match statements or objects to different categories presented in a table grid. 

Math: 6th-8th & EOC | RLA: 8th & EOC | Social Studies: 8th & EOC                                                                               

Short Constructed Response: Students give a brief explanation in their own words to demonstrate their understanding of content. For writing, students demonstrate proficiency in the skill being assessed by constructing a sentence that corrects a revising or editing error. 

RLA: 3rd-8th & EOC | Science: 5th, 8th & EOC | Social Studies: 8th & EOC

Other STAAR Resources

Text Entry: Students respond by typing a brief string of text such as a number, word, or phrase. 

Math: 3rd-8th & EOC | RLA: 6th-8th & EOC | Science: 8th & EOC

Number Line: Students select a point, an open or closed circle, and a direction arrow to demonstrate a solution set on a number line. 

Math | 6th-8th & EOC

Hot Spot: Students respond by selecting one or more specific areas of a graphic.                                                                                                    

Math: 3rd-8th & EOC | Science: 5th-8th & EOC | Social Studies: 8th & EOC

Fraction Model: Students represent a fraction by dividing an object into the correct number of sections to indicate the denominator and clicking to shade the appropriate number of sections to indicate the numerator. 

Math: 3rd-5th

Multipart: Students respond to a two-part question where parts A and B are scored separately. In many cases, part B asks the students to give evidence or explain their thinking for their answer to part A. 

RLA: 3rd-8th & EOC | Science: 5th, 8th & EOC | Social Studies: 8th & EOC

Multiselect: Students can select more than one correct answer from a set of possible answers. 

Math: 3rd-8th & EOC | RLA: 3rd-8th & EOC | Science: 5th, 8th & EOC | Social Studies: 8th & EOC

Extended Constructed Response: Students write an in-depth response by explaining, analyzing, and evaluating information provided in a reading selection or stimulus.                                                                                                                                                                             

RLA: 3rd-8th & EOC

Accommodations Available on Online STAAR Tests for Eligible Students