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WorksheetsSTAAR Frequently Asked Questions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What can I do after my teacher picks up my test?
sleep/put my head down
read
sit quietly
distract other people
get out of my seat without permission
I need a pencil/tissue/eraser/to throw my trash away. What do I do?
get up and get what I need
raise my hand and wait for my teacher to come to my desk
ask a friend
I can bring a pillow and/or blanket to school to use after the test.
yes
no
I can bring a bottle of water that has a closing lid.
yes
no
I can bring snacks from home to eat.
yes, I can eat during the test
yes, I can eat AFTER my test has been picked up
no
I should wear comfy clothes during the test.
yes, pjs are best
yes, but I cannot wear pjs
no
I should wear socks and shoes that are easy to slip on and off.
yes
no
I can take my shoes off during the test.
yes
no
I can leave my backpack at home tomorrow if I choose.
yes
no
I can play on my phone/electronic device when I am finished testing.
yes
no
I can play on my phone/electronic device once everyone has finished their test.
yes
no
We will have silent lunch tomorrow.
true
false
My testing teacher can take minutes away from my bowling party if I am not doing what is expected.
yes
no
Which section of the test do I start with?
revising and editing multiple choice
composition
whichever one I want-the directions say so!
I MUST write my draft on notebook paper. I have to ask for notebook paper from my testing teacher.
true-this is how we always draft
false-I don't have to write a draft
false-I can write my draft on the blank paper
I can use a dictionary for both parts of the test.
true-it gives you the answers! USE IT!
false-I don't need the dictionary
Some people will have extra time (more than 4 hours) to complete the test. My teacher will talk with me individually if I have more time.
true-most people have 4 hours, but some have more
false
My testing teachers don't know what I am expected to do during the test.
true- only Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Perez know the expectations
false-Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Perez had a meeting with all testing teachers. EVERYONE who is giving the test knows what we expect you to do.
I cannot have my phone/electronic device in my backpack on the day of the test. This includes any device that needs to be plugged in or runs on batteries.
true-I have to turn it off and then in to my testing teacher (TEA Rules). She will collect all devices and lock them up for the day. I will get it back during dismissal.
false-it's ok to have it in my backpack as long as it is on silent
What should you do to prepare for the test?
go to bed early tonight
eat breakfast in the morning
eat a lot of sugar
stay up late
