STAAR Redesign

What is the primary focus of the STAAR Redesign in English assessments?

• To increase the difficulty level of questions

• To align with new educational standards

• To reduce the number of questions

• To focus solely on grammar

Which of the following is a key change in the STAAR Redesign for English?

• Introduction of multiple-choice questions

• Inclusion of more open-ended questions

• Removal of reading comprehension sections

• Focus on historical texts

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

In the context of STAAR Redesign, what does 'STAAR' stand for?

• State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

• Standardized Testing and Assessment Review

• Statewide Testing and Academic Research

• Scholastic Testing and Assessment Resource

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

How does the STAAR Redesign impact vocabulary questions?

• Increases the number of vocabulary questions

• Focuses on context-based vocabulary usage

• Eliminates vocabulary questions

• Introduces synonyms and antonyms only

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What type of literary analysis is emphasized in the STAAR Redesign?

• Character analysis

• Plot summary

• Theme identification

• Author biography

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence structure is likely to be tested in the STAAR Redesign?

• Simple sentences only

• Complex and compound sentences

• Only compound sentences

• Fragmented sentences

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a significant feature of reading comprehension in the STAAR Redesign?

• Shorter passages

• Longer passages with more questions

• Focus on poetry

• Inclusion of multimedia elements

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

How are grammar questions structured in the STAAR Redesign?

• Focus on punctuation only

• Emphasis on sentence correction

• Only verb tense questions

• Grammar questions are removed

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What is the purpose of including open-ended questions in the STAAR Redesign?

• To test memorization

• To assess critical thinking and reasoning

• To increase test length

• To focus on handwriting

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the STAAR Redesign in English?

• Critical thinking

• Memorization of facts

• Contextual understanding

• Analytical skills

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CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10