If you find yourself confused by the intricacies of the STAAR test, you're in good company. Apart from the people who actual create the test, the only person I know that fully understands this behemoth evaluation is our education reporter Hannah Dellinger. Hannah has put together a guide with links to resources that will help you navigate STAAR results-- and I strongly encourage you to check it out-- but here are some of the highlights: Once your child has completed the testing, you can find their scores on the STAAR online portal. So what do the scores even mean? Here's the guide to breaking down the numbers. What happens if a student does not meet grade level requirements on the STAAR test? Students have options, including tutoring. Read up on Hannah's story to get all the details on STAAR results. One thing I've learned about you all is that you love chatting about the STAAR test, so I think I'd like to include some of your opinions in my next newsletter. Email me and tell me what you think about the STAAR test. Your comments can remain anonymous if you'd like, but I'd love to share your thoughts with your fellow readers. Email me at claire.goodman@houstonchronicle.com. |
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