New Item Types in STAR Test

The video introduces six new item types for the 2023 STAR Reading Language Arts test, moving away from 100% multiple choice. These include multiart, multi-select, hot text, inline choice, match table grid, and constructed response. Each type is explained with examples, highlighting how they differ from traditional questions. The video also offers free task cards for practice and emphasizes the digital format of the test.

What is the main purpose of the video?

• To introduce new item types in the STAR test

• To provide a history of the STAR test

• To discuss the benefits of multiple-choice questions

• To explain the grading system of the STAR test

What percentage of the STAR test questions can now be multiple choice?

• 100%

• 75%

• 25%

• 50%

What is the significance of the new item types in the STAR test?

• They account for at least 25% of the test

• They are only for high school students

• They replace all multiple-choice questions

• They are optional for students

What is the role of Angela in the video?

• A representative of the STAR test

• A Texas educator and test prep writer

• A student taking the test

• A school principal

What is the first new item type introduced in the video?

• Inline Choice

• Multiart

• Hot Text

• Multi-Select

How does the Multiart item type differ from traditional questions?

• It is based on a table

• It has only one part

• It includes a Part A and Part B

• It requires a written response

What is unique about the Multi-Select item type?

• It has only one correct answer

• It requires selecting multiple correct answers

• It involves writing a paragraph

• It is based on a drop-down menu

In the Multi-Select item type, how many correct answers can there be?

• Only one

• Exactly three

• None

• Two or more

What does the Hot Text item type require students to do?

• Write a short essay

• Fill in the blanks

• Select lines directly from the text

• Choose from a list of options

How are answers selected in the Hot Text item type?

• By selecting from a table

• By clicking on highlighted text

• By choosing from a drop-down menu

• By writing them down