ELAR Learning Coach

The STAAR is generally designed to test and evaluate a student's measure of academic growth within the course of one school year. The vast majority of students have difficulties in Reading, which can affect how well the students perform on these tests.  Grades that are affected the most are 5th and 8th, where a school can decide to withhold a student's promotional status, or placement status, keeping them in their current grade, after 3 failed attempts.

With Reading being fundamental, passing with even meeting the minimum requirements can pose a challenge.  Reading comprehension and the understanding of vocabulary/grade-level terminology are the key goals in successfully passing the exam. 

In-class preparation, and effective study habits outside of the classroom are vital, along with active parental involvement, and additional help with tutors, and/or after-school programs, for they are useful and furthermore, beneficial for the student.  Let's remember that "Texas is one of 14 states that require students to pass an assessment to proceed to the next grade." 

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