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Reading Passages and Test Items

STAAR Test Maker features Reading passages for grades 3 through 10 that are created specifically for Texas students. Passages and test items are created in-house by a team of experienced assessment editors and writers.
All STAAR Test Maker Reading passages and test items are developed to meet and exceed the latest TEKS and STAAR Readiness and Supporting Standards.

• Test Items are grade-level appropriate, and assess primarily one benchmark. Other benchmarks are sometimes reflected in item content.
• Item Bank includes all Reading Passage Types found on STAAR exams.
• Items are selectable by Cognitive Complexity, Lexile, Word Count, Dale Chall, Spache, and more.
• All test items are reviewed for potential bias and community sensitivity.
• Universal Design principles are used during test item development.
• Writers and Editors follow Texas Education Agency item creation guidelines.