In elementary and middle school, STAAR will assess the same subjects at the same grade levels that have been covered by the TAKS.But STAAR is different from TAKS in the following ways:
All tests will be scored and reported, and a raw score will be returned. Students may be required to attend summer school or take remedial classes based on their performance. A student's performance on the STAAR test may determine placement in pre-AP classes for middle school, so it's important for students to do their best on this exam.
Middle school students enrolled in a high school-level course, such as Algebra I at the eighth grade, will be required to take the STAAR end-of-course (EOC) assessment for that course.
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