STAAR practiceGrade 8

Free STAAR test practice test for Grade 8STAAR Grade 8 STAAR

Grade 8 STAAR Mathematics has 40 questions on slope, functions, systems, the Pythagorean theorem and volume, with a graphing calculator built into the test. Reading Language Arts has 45 questions.

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  • Mathematics

    40 questions · no time limit

    Number, computation and algebra, geometry and measurement, and data and personal financial literacy, with drop-downs, tables and typed answers as well as multiple choice.

  • Reading Language Arts

    42 questions · no time limit

    Reading passages, including a paired set, then revising and editing questions. The short answer and the essay are separate written tasks.

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  • Short answer

    A passage and one question · 10 minutes · scored 0 to 2

    Answer in a sentence or two, then give evidence from the passage. Scored with TEA's short constructed response rubric.

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  • Essay

    A passage and a prompt · 45 minutes · scored 0 to 5

    An informational or argumentative essay, sometimes a letter, using evidence from the passage or both paired texts. Scored for development and organization of ideas and for conventions.

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Tips

Getting ready for Grade 8

  • Find slope as rise over run, and check its sign on the graph.
  • In a Grade 8 argument, name the other side and answer it: that is part of the top score.
  • Sit a full practice test to build stamina: the real one can take four hours.
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