Lake Houston-area schools await STAAR scores after new test launches in April
Lake Houston-area schools await STAAR scores after new test launches in April
Source: Community Impact NE Houston
Date: 05/24/2023 8:35am
Article Summary:
Schools in the Lake Houston area of Texas are awaiting the results of the new online version of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam, which was piloted by students in April. The new version includes more question types and changes to written essay prompts, as well as requiring knowledge of subjects outside of the one being tested. The test will still contribute to A-F accountability ratings, however, many believe that STAAR should be de-emphasized as an accountability metric and changes are being proposed to the rating system.
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Date: 05/24/2023 8:35am
Article Summary:
Schools in the Lake Houston area of Texas are awaiting the results of the new online version of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam, which was piloted by students in April. The new version includes more question types and changes to written essay prompts, as well as requiring knowledge of subjects outside of the one being tested. The test will still contribute to A-F accountability ratings, however, many believe that STAAR should be de-emphasized as an accountability metric and changes are being proposed to the rating system.
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