3rd Grade Math & Reading

STAAR

TEST FORMAT: Math

• Test includes booklet and a separate answer document.

• Most questions are multiple-choice with four answer choices.

• Limited number of open-ended griddable items on test.

• Use mathematics chart attached to test (we practice using them in class).

Some vocabulary to review…

• Approximately• Denominator• Factor(s)• Estimation• Represent• Equation• Expression• Difference• Sum• Product

• Number sentence• Numerator• Relationship• Quotient• Array• Quadrilateral• Symmetry• Congruent• Perpendicular• Parallel

Skills Tested:

• Numbers and Operations

• Patterns, Relationships, and Algebraic Reasoning

• Geometry

• Measurement

• Probability and Statistics

• Problem Solving embedded in all categories.

STAAR Math test is……

Tuesday, April 23rd

What can you do at home?

• Check and Review homework with your child.

• Identify math in everyday situations and discuss with your child.

• Encourage the use of strategies on all math assignments.

• Practice basic facts – Subtraction and Multiplication, especially.

TEST FORMAT: Reading

• Test includes booklet and a separate answer document.

• Questions are multiple-choice with four answer choices.

• Passages with questions

Some vocabulary to review…

• included• summary• article• headings• bold or boldfaced• main idea

• explain• evidence• provide• visualize• section• purpose

Skills Tested:

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/testquestions/

TEA website

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/testquestions/

STAAR Reading test is……

Wednesday, April 24th

What can you do at home?• Make sure your child is reading

daily and recording in his/her reading log

• Check and Review homework with your child.

• Frequently check in with your child to make sure they are reading just-right books.

• Deeper thinking discussions about their book – What if…

STAAR Test Tips• Get plenty of sleep the night before.• Eat a healthy breakfast.• Arrive on time the day of test.• Have a stress-free morning.• Encourage your child to do their best.