STAAR™ Modified Test Design Schematics

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The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness Modified (STAAR™ Modified) test design schematics are listed below.  These documents include the approximate number of selections and the number of test questions on the base test and field test.

Please note that the grades 4 and 7 test design schematics have been updated. Beginning with the April 2013 administration, revising and editing passages and test questions will be included on day one and day two of testing.

To view all available STAAR Modified resources, visit the STAAR Modified Resources webpage. The following links open portable document format (PDF) files.

• Grade 3 Reading Test Design Schematic (posted 05/12/11)
• Grade 4 Reading Test Design Schematic (posted 05/12/11)
• Grade 5 Reading Test Design Schematic (posted 05/12/11)
• Grade 6 Reading Test Design Schematic (posted 05/12/11)
• Grade 7 Reading Test Design Schematic (posted 05/12/11)
• Grade 8 Reading Test Design Schematic (posted 05/12/11)
• Grade 4 Writing Test Design Schematic (updated 08/15/12)
• Grade 7 Writing Test Design Schematic (updated 08/15/12)
• English I Test Design Schematic (posted 10/12/11)
• English II Test Design Schematic (posted 10/12/11)
• English III Test Design Schematic (coming soon)

For additional information, contact:

Student Assessment Division
512/463-9536
assessment.studentswithdisabilities@tea.state.tx.us

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