STAAR Performance Standards

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     STAAR Performance Standards (beginning Spring 2017)

     

    Does Not Meet Grade Level

     

    This performance category applies to students scoring below Approaches Grade Level.
     
    Students at this level have not passed since performance at this level indicates a student is unlikely to succeed in the next grade or course without significant, ongoing academic intervention. Students in this category do not demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the assessed knowledge and skills.
     
    Previously "Level I:  Unsatisfactory Academic Performance." 
     

    Approaches Grade Level

     

    A student achieving Approaches Grade Level is likely to succeed in the next grade or course with targeted academic intervention. Students in this category generally demonstrate the ability to apply the assessed knowledge and skills in familiar contexts.
     
    Students at this level have met the assessment requirements for purposes of Student Success Initiative grade promotion and graduation and are considered to have met at least the MINIMUM PASSING STANDARD. 
     
    Previously  "Level II:  Phase-in Standard."
     

    Meets Grade Level

     

    Students at this performance level have a high likelihood of success in the next grade or course but may still need some short-term, targeted academic intervention.
     
    Students in this category generally demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply the assessed knowledge and skills in familiar contexts. 
     
    Previously "Level II:  Final Standard." 
     

    Masters Grade Level

     

    TEA expects students at Masters Grade Level to succeed in the next grade or course with little or no academic intervention.
     
    Students in this category demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply the assessed knowledge and skills in varied contexts, both familiar and unfamiliar. 
     
    Previously "Level III Advanced." 
     
     

    STAAR Performance Standards (Prior to 2017)

     
    Level I: UNSATISFACTORY
    Academic Performance    		Level II: SATISFACTORY
    Academic Performance    		Level III: Advanced
    Academic Performance*

    Performance in this category indicates that students are inadequately prepared for the next grade or course. They do not demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the assessed knowledge and skills. Students in this category are unlikely to succeed in the next grade or course without significant, ongoing academic intervention.
    Performance in this category indicates that students are sufficiently prepared for the next grade or course. They generally demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply the assessed knowledge and skills in familiar contexts. Students in this category have a reasonable likelihood of success in the next grade or course but may need short-term, targeted academic intervention.    		Performance in this category indicates that students are well prepared for the next grade or course. They demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply the assessed knowledge and skills in varied contexts, both familiar and unfamiliar. Students in this category have a high likelihood of success in the next grade or course with little or no academic intervention.

    *Level III Performance on Algebra II and
    English III EOCs indicates students’
    postsecondary readiness.