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Texas State Assessments · STAAR, EOC, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate

Texas State Test Practice

Build Texas assessment readiness with five focused practice sets covering STAAR RLA, mathematics, science, and social studies, EOC courses, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and evidence-based problem solving.

Texas state test practice sets

This Texas State Test Practice page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover STAAR reading language arts and mathematics, science, social studies, STAAR EOC courses, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, TELPAS Alternate, evidence, data, and integrated reasoning.

Programs and skills covered

  • STAAR reading language arts and mathematics practice for Grades 3–8
  • STAAR science practice for Grades 5 and 8 and social studies practice for Grade 8
  • STAAR EOC practice context for Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History, with the announced source-year transition clearly identified
  • STAAR Alternate 2 practice for eligible students in Grades 3–8 and high school courses
  • TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate language proficiency practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  • TEKS alignment, ARD and LPAC decision context, blueprints, transition-year, and supplemental-practice guidance

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read the prompt carefully, use the evidence or mathematical model provided, select the best answer, and review the explanation after every question.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It is not an official Texas Education Agency item set, score report, blueprint, accessibility guide, ARD decision, LPAC decision, or substitute for current state guidance.

Texas assessment programs, tested grades, formats, graduation rules, and language proficiency standards can change by source year. Check current Texas assessment overview, student assessment resources, STAAR Alternate 2 guidance, TELPAS guidance, and HB 8 transition guidance before publishing or using a study guide.

For the broader Texas assessment category, visit Texas State Assessments or explore Elementary School Tests, Middle School Tests, and High School Tests.

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Texas State Test Practice Questions

A 10-question Texas state test practice set on staar reading language arts and mathematics, with answers and explanations.

Read each question carefully, use the passage, data, science evidence, equation, language context, or assessment information provided, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

A passage explains that a class set a reading goal, tracked new words, and reviewed progress each Friday. What is the main idea?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is A regular plan can help students improve reading..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or Texas assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The repeated actions show that planning and checking progress support improvement.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment context described.

The repeated actions show that planning and checking progress support improvement.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which detail best supports the claim that a character is dependable?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The character returns a borrowed map on the promised day..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or Texas assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Returning the map when promised is direct evidence of dependability.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment context described.

Returning the map when promised is direct evidence of dependability.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What does the word abundant mean in “The garden had abundant tomatoes after the rainy summer”?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Plentiful.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or Texas assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Abundant means present in a large amount.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment context described.

Abundant means present in a large amount.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A rectangle is 8 units long and 5 units wide. What is its area?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 40 square units.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or Texas assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Area is length times width: 8 times 5 equals 40 square units.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment context described.

Area is length times width: 8 times 5 equals 40 square units.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the value of x in x + 17 = 29?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or Texas assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Subtract 17 from both sides to find x = 12.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment context described.

Subtract 17 from both sides to find x = 12.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which subjects are included in the Texas STAAR academic assessment program for Grades 3–8?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Reading language arts and mathematics, with science and social studies at specified grades..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or Texas assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The Texas assessment program includes RLA and mathematics in Grades 3–8, with science and social studies assessed at specified grade levels.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment context described.

The Texas assessment program includes RLA and mathematics in Grades 3–8, with science and social studies assessed at specified grade levels.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grade is listed for the Texas STAAR social studies assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Grade 8.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or Texas assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The current STAAR program information lists social studies for Grade 8.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment context described.

The current STAAR program information lists social studies for Grade 8.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement describes how STAAR questions are designed?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is They are aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for the tested grade, subject, or course..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or Texas assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: TEA describes STAAR as aligned to the TEKS in effect for the tested grade, subject, or course.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment context described.

TEA describes STAAR as aligned to the TEKS in effect for the tested grade, subject, or course.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement best describes STAAR as a statewide program?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is It is a summative academic assessment program for Grades 3–12..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or Texas assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: TEA describes STAAR as a summative academic assessment program for Grades 3–12.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment context described.

TEA describes STAAR as a summative academic assessment program for Grades 3–12.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Why should a Texas practice page identify the source year beside a STAAR grade or course?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Assessment blueprints, formats, graduation rules, and program names can change..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or Texas assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Source-year labeling is essential because Texas has announced future assessment program changes.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or assessment context described.

Source-year labeling is essential because Texas has announced future assessment program changes.

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Frequently asked questions about Texas State Test Practice

Which grades take STAAR?

Current TEA information describes STAAR as a summative academic assessment program for Grades 3–12, with subjects and courses assigned to specific grades and EOCs.

Which subjects are tested in Grades 3–8?

Current program information identifies RLA and mathematics in Grades 3–8, science in Grades 5 and 8, and social studies in Grade 8.

Which STAAR EOCs are part of the current graduation pathway?

The current pathway includes Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. TEA has announced a source-year transition beginning in 2027–28 that eliminates English II as an assessment and graduation requirement.

Who participates in STAAR Alternate 2?

Eligible students with the most significant cognitive disabilities participate when their ARD committee determines that the current participation requirements are met.

What does TELPAS measure?

TELPAS measures English language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing for emergent bilingual students in kindergarten through Grade 12.

Are these official Texas assessment questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Use Texas Education Agency resources for current blueprints, testing windows, accessibility supports, graduation rules, and participation requirements.