STAAR Performance Standards
STAAR Performance Standards
STAAR Performance Standards (beginning Spring 2017)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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