STAAR RELEASED TEST: State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
Sample STAAR Reading, Language Arts, Math and Science Test Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness is a standardized test used in Texas primary and secondary schools to assess students' attainment of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills required under Texas education standards. It is developed and scored by Pearson Educational Measurement with close supervision by the Texas Education Agency.
STAAR RELEASED TEST Grades 3–8 Sample Assessments 2015-2016
Links to PDF Academic Word List
School Speak Word List
The Tennessee Academic Vocabulary ProjectAcademic Tier 3 Reading Glossary
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Word Academic Tier 3 Mathematics Glossary
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Word Academic Tier 3 Writing Glossary
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WordAcademic Tier 3 English Language Arts Glossary
PDFAcademic Tier 3 History / Social Studies Glossary
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Academic Tier 3 Science Glossary (Glossary at the end of the PDF doc,)
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NWEA Academic Vocabulary
CST and CAHSEE Academic Vocabulary
STAAR No Excuse Testing Vocabulary!!
Instructions: Write the correct word in the space before its definition. There may be more than one definition for each word.
accurate
article communicate describe detail especially establish
event excerpt explain likely mainly meaning objective
opposite passage prefer probably provide selection state
statement summarize term
1. a short section taken from a play, film, or written work.
2. the condition of a person or thing.
3. to start or make something that did not exist before.
4. on the side that is across from another; facing.
5. likely to happen or be true.
6. the message that is understood or intended when someone uses a word.
7. free of mistakes; correct.
8. to exchange ideas or information.
9. probably; possibly.
10. something or someone selected.
11. an important opinion or piece of information that someone says or writes to other people.
12. one thing out of a group of similar things.
13. an individual or small part; an item or particular.
14. to give information so that another person can understand something.
15. to tell or write about.
16. a goal or purpose that a person works to achieve; aim.
17. restate in a concise form.
18. a portion or section of a written work; a paragraph, verse, etc.
19. to give what is needed; supply.
20. something that happens, especially an important thing that happens.
21. to choose above others as the best liked or most wanted.
22. for the most part; mostly.
23. a word or phrase for something that might be known only by people who have a particular job or interest.
24. better or more than usual; to a great degree.
This test is all examples and is more difficult!
1. opposite
The two children stood on __________ sides of the room.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
The rescue team __________ water and food to the victims.
The __________ across the ocean was very difficult.
3. communicate
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
What do you __________?
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
The movie was __________ about monkeys that had escaped from a zoo.
4. likely
The food is __________ good at this restaurant.
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
He __________ a new business last year.
The company made a __________ to the newspapers about closing the factory.
5. established
I __________ what I say.
He __________ a new business last year.
The teacher __________ the directions to the students.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
6. events
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
If it snows a lot tonight, schools will __________ be closed tomorrow.
7. selection
The company __________ the workers with uniforms and necessary tools.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
8. passage
The rescue team __________ water and food to the victims.
She is not afraid of the __________ from life to death.
The meaning of "mandatory" is "required" or "necessary."
The company made a __________ to the newspapers about closing the factory.
9. passage
The __________ across the ocean was very difficult.
He __________ carrots to all other vegetables.
The old house was in a bad __________ after the terrible storm.
If it snows a lot tonight, schools will __________ be closed tomorrow.
10. prefers
What do you __________?
He __________ the places he saw on his vacation.
He __________ carrots to all other vegetables.
The company __________ the workers with uniforms and necessary tools.
11. especially
My __________ is to become a teacher.
The food is __________ good at this restaurant.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
The mechanic explained every __________ of the engine.
12. accurate
The food is __________ good at this restaurant.
The newspaper gave an __________ report of the fire.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
She put several __________ of clothing into her suitcase.
13. especially
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
The old house was in a bad __________ after the terrible storm.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
I'm __________ tired tonight.
14. objective
The __________ across the ocean was very difficult.
The company __________ the workers with uniforms and necessary tools.
The company made a __________ to the newspapers about closing the factory.
My __________ is to become a teacher.
15. detail
The mechanic explained every __________ of the engine.
She is not afraid of the __________ from life to death.
The two children stood on __________ sides of the room.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
16. articles
She put several __________ of clothing into her suitcase.
The movie was __________ about monkeys that had escaped from a zoo.
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
The teacher __________ the directions to the students.
17. provides
He __________ a new business last year.
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
The company __________ the workers with uniforms and necessary tools.
He __________ the places he saw on his vacation.
18. explained
The teacher __________ the directions to the students.
My __________ is to become a teacher.
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
19. meaning
I __________ what I say.
The teacher __________ the directions to the students.
The __________ of "mandatory" is "required" or "necessary."
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
20. mean
He __________ the places he saw on his vacation.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
The __________ dog bit the child.
She is not afraid of the __________ from life to death.
21. term
He __________ a new business last year.
"Zip drive" is a computer __________.
The newspaper gave an __________ report of the fire.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
22. opposite
His house is on the __________ side of the street from mine.
The newspaper gave an __________ report of the fire.
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
He __________ the places he saw on his vacation.
23. statement
The rescue team __________ water and food to the victims.
The food is __________ good at this restaurant.
The meaning of "mandatory" is "required" or "necessary."
The company made a __________ to the newspapers about closing the factory.
24. mean
I'm especially tired tonight.
The __________ across the ocean was very difficult.
The movie was __________ about monkeys that had escaped from a zoo.
I __________ what I say.
25. state
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
The old house was in a bad __________ after the terrible storm.
The __________ dog bit the child.
26. provided
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
She is not afraid of the __________ from life to death.
What do you __________?
The rescue team __________ water and food to the victims.
27. probably
What do you __________?
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
If it snows a lot tonight, schools will __________ be closed tomorrow.
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
28. excerpts
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
The two children stood on __________ sides of the room.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
__________ from the winning movies were shown at the award ceremony.
29. mainly
The __________ across the ocean was very difficult.
The movie was __________ about monkeys that had escaped from a zoo.
The meaning of "mandatory" is "required" or "necessary."
He __________ a new business last year.
30. described
She is not afraid of the __________ from life to death.
The food is __________ good at this restaurant.
He __________ the places he saw on his vacation.
He __________ carrots to all other vegetables.
pro·vide
High Frequency Test Vocabulary: Academic Tier 2
accelerate-to make something go faster. The driver accelerated the car.
Sample STAAR Reading, Language Arts, Math and Science Test Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness is a standardized test used in Texas primary and secondary schools to assess students' attainment of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills required under Texas education standards. It is developed and scored by Pearson Educational Measurement with close supervision by the Texas Education Agency.
STAAR RELEASED TEST Grades 3–8 Sample Assessments 2015-2016
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Links to PDF Academic Word List
School Speak Word List
The Tennessee Academic Vocabulary ProjectAcademic Tier 3 Reading Glossary
Word Academic Tier 3 Mathematics Glossary
Word Academic Tier 3 Writing Glossary
WordAcademic Tier 3 English Language Arts Glossary
PDFAcademic Tier 3 History / Social Studies Glossary
Academic Tier 3 Science Glossary (Glossary at the end of the PDF doc,)
NWEA Academic Vocabulary
CST and CAHSEE Academic Vocabulary
STAAR No Excuse Testing Vocabulary!!
Instructions: Write the correct word in the space before its definition. There may be more than one definition for each word.
1. a short section taken from a play, film, or written work.
2. the condition of a person or thing.
3. to start or make something that did not exist before.
4. on the side that is across from another; facing.
5. likely to happen or be true.
6. the message that is understood or intended when someone uses a word.
7. free of mistakes; correct.
8. to exchange ideas or information.
9. probably; possibly.
10. something or someone selected.
11. an important opinion or piece of information that someone says or writes to other people.
12. one thing out of a group of similar things.
13. an individual or small part; an item or particular.
14. to give information so that another person can understand something.
15. to tell or write about.
16. a goal or purpose that a person works to achieve; aim.
17. restate in a concise form.
18. a portion or section of a written work; a paragraph, verse, etc.
19. to give what is needed; supply.
20. something that happens, especially an important thing that happens.
21. to choose above others as the best liked or most wanted.
22. for the most part; mostly.
23. a word or phrase for something that might be known only by people who have a particular job or interest.
24. better or more than usual; to a great degree.
This test is all examples and is more difficult!
1. opposite
The two children stood on __________ sides of the room.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
The rescue team __________ water and food to the victims.
The __________ across the ocean was very difficult.
3. communicate
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
What do you __________?
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
The movie was __________ about monkeys that had escaped from a zoo.
4. likely
The food is __________ good at this restaurant.
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
He __________ a new business last year.
The company made a __________ to the newspapers about closing the factory.
5. established
I __________ what I say.
He __________ a new business last year.
The teacher __________ the directions to the students.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
6. events
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
If it snows a lot tonight, schools will __________ be closed tomorrow.
7. selection
The company __________ the workers with uniforms and necessary tools.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
8. passage
The rescue team __________ water and food to the victims.
She is not afraid of the __________ from life to death.
The meaning of "mandatory" is "required" or "necessary."
The company made a __________ to the newspapers about closing the factory.
9. passage
The __________ across the ocean was very difficult.
He __________ carrots to all other vegetables.
The old house was in a bad __________ after the terrible storm.
If it snows a lot tonight, schools will __________ be closed tomorrow.
10. prefers
What do you __________?
He __________ the places he saw on his vacation.
He __________ carrots to all other vegetables.
The company __________ the workers with uniforms and necessary tools.
11. especially
My __________ is to become a teacher.
The food is __________ good at this restaurant.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
The mechanic explained every __________ of the engine.
12. accurate
The food is __________ good at this restaurant.
The newspaper gave an __________ report of the fire.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
She put several __________ of clothing into her suitcase.
13. especially
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
The old house was in a bad __________ after the terrible storm.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
I'm __________ tired tonight.
14. objective
The __________ across the ocean was very difficult.
The company __________ the workers with uniforms and necessary tools.
The company made a __________ to the newspapers about closing the factory.
My __________ is to become a teacher.
15. detail
The mechanic explained every __________ of the engine.
She is not afraid of the __________ from life to death.
The two children stood on __________ sides of the room.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
16. articles
She put several __________ of clothing into her suitcase.
The movie was __________ about monkeys that had escaped from a zoo.
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
The teacher __________ the directions to the students.
17. provides
He __________ a new business last year.
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
The company __________ the workers with uniforms and necessary tools.
He __________ the places he saw on his vacation.
18. explained
The teacher __________ the directions to the students.
My __________ is to become a teacher.
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
19. meaning
I __________ what I say.
The teacher __________ the directions to the students.
The __________ of "mandatory" is "required" or "necessary."
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
20. mean
He __________ the places he saw on his vacation.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
The __________ dog bit the child.
She is not afraid of the __________ from life to death.
21. term
He __________ a new business last year.
"Zip drive" is a computer __________.
The newspaper gave an __________ report of the fire.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
22. opposite
His house is on the __________ side of the street from mine.
The newspaper gave an __________ report of the fire.
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
He __________ the places he saw on his vacation.
23. statement
The rescue team __________ water and food to the victims.
The food is __________ good at this restaurant.
The meaning of "mandatory" is "required" or "necessary."
The company made a __________ to the newspapers about closing the factory.
24. mean
I'm especially tired tonight.
The __________ across the ocean was very difficult.
The movie was __________ about monkeys that had escaped from a zoo.
I __________ what I say.
25. state
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
The old house was in a bad __________ after the terrible storm.
The __________ dog bit the child.
26. provided
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
She is not afraid of the __________ from life to death.
What do you __________?
The rescue team __________ water and food to the victims.
27. probably
What do you __________?
It will most __________ rain tomorrow.
If it snows a lot tonight, schools will __________ be closed tomorrow.
I __________ with my best friend by telephone.
28. excerpts
Maya is our __________ for team captain.
The two children stood on __________ sides of the room.
The newspaper reports on current world __________.
__________ from the winning movies were shown at the award ceremony.
29. mainly
The __________ across the ocean was very difficult.
The movie was __________ about monkeys that had escaped from a zoo.
The meaning of "mandatory" is "required" or "necessary."
He __________ a new business last year.
30. described
She is not afraid of the __________ from life to death.
The food is __________ good at this restaurant.
He __________ the places he saw on his vacation.
He __________ carrots to all other vegetables.
ac·cu·rate
adjective
free of mistakes; correct.
The newspaper gave an accurate report of the fire.
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ar·ti·cle
noun
one thing out of a group of similar things.
She put several articles of clothing into her suitcase.
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com·mu·ni·cate
verb
to exchange ideas or information.
I communicate with my best friend by telephone.
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de·scribe
verb
to tell or write about.
He described the places he saw on his vacation.
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de·tail
noun
an individual or small part; an item or particular.
The mechanic explained every detail of the engine.
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es·pe·cial·ly
adverb
better or more than usual; to a great degree.
The food is especially good at this restaurant.
I'm especially tired tonight.
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es·tab·lish
verb
to start or make something that did not exist before.
He established a new business last year.
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e·vent
noun
something that happens, especially an important thing that happens.
The newspaper reports on current world events.
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ex·cerpt
noun
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work.
Excerpts from the winning movies were shown at the award ceremony.
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ex·plain
verb
to give information so that another person can understand something.
The teacher explained the directions to the students.
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like·ly
adverb
probably; possibly.
It will most likely rain tomorrow.
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main·ly
adverb
for the most part; mostly.
The movie was mainly about monkeys that had escaped from a zoo.
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mean·ing
noun
the message that is understood or intended when someone uses a word.
The meaning of "mandatory" is "required" or "necessary."
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ob·jec·tive
noun
a goal or purpose that a person works to achieve; aim.
My objective is to become a teacher.
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op·po·site
adjective
on the side that is across from another; facing.
His house is on the opposite side of the street from mine.
The two children stood on opposite sides of the room.
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pas·sage
noun
a portion or section of a written work; a paragraph, verse, etc.
The passage across the ocean was very difficult.
She is not afraid of the passage from life to death.
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pre·fer
verb
to choose above others as the best liked or most wanted.
He prefers carrots to all other vegetables.
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prob·a·bly
adverb
likely to happen or be true.
If it snows a lot tonight, schools will probably be closed tomorrow.
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pro·vide
verb
to give what is needed; supply.
The company provides the workers with uniforms and necessary tools.
The rescue team provided water and food to the victims.
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se·lec·tion
noun
something or someone selected.
Maya is our selection for team captain.
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state
noun
the condition of a person or thing.
The old house was in a bad state after the terrible storm.
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state·ment
noun
an important opinion or piece of information that someone says or writes to other people.
The company made a statement to the newspapers about closing the factory.
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sum·ma·rize
transitive verb
to restate in a concise form.
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term
noun
a word or phrase for something that might be known only by people who have a particular job or interest.
"Zip drive" is a computer term.
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High Frequency Test Vocabulary: Academic Tier 2
accelerate-to make something go faster. The driver accelerated the car.
achieve-to do or complete something with success. He wanted to become famous, and he achieved his goal.
adjacent-near or next to. The bank is adjacent to the post office.
alternative-one of two or more choices. Our two alternatives are walking or taking a taxi.
analyze-to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. If we analyze the problem, perhaps we can solve it.
approach-to come or go near to. Be careful when you approach a strange dog.
approximate-close
in amount or time, but not exact. The mechanic told us the approximate
cost to repair the car. What is the approximate time that you will
arrive?
arbitrary-resulting
from personal opinions, wishes, or feelings instead of from a rule or
reason. The jury's decision seemed unfair and arbitrary.
assert-to state with force or confidence. He asserted his innocence.
assess-to set or try to find the importance or value of; evaluate; estimate. They assessed the damage to his car.
assign-to choose someone to do a particular thing. His boss assigned him to work the night shift.
assume-to
think that something is true without knowing the facts or asking about
them. Everyone assumed they were rich because they had a big house,
many cars, and a swimming pool.
authorize-to give authority to. My mother authorized the doctor to treat my brother's broken arm.
automatic-working or operating by itself. This house has an automatic heating system.
chapter-one of the main parts of a book. The last chapter of this novel is the most exciting.
compensate-to pay or repay. I compensated him for the dinner he gave us.
complex-not simple. A computer is a complex machine. English spelling is complex.
complicate-to make more difficult to do or understand. The bad weather complicated our vacation plans.
comply-to
do what is asked or demanded; act in agreement with a rule (sometimes
followed by "with"). I complied with my teacher's request that I get
permission from my parents. Please comply with the campground's rule
against littering.
component- a part of something. One of the components of the engine is missing. Vegetables are a component of a healthy diet.
comprehend-to understand. Do you comprehend the instructions?
conceive-to give shape to in the mind. She conceived a clever story.
concentrate-to
make purer or stronger by taking away parts that are not necessary. To
concentrate some substances, you remove the water they contain. If you
boil this sauce for a long time, it will concentrate and get thick.
concept-a
general idea or thought. The concept of marriage is different in
different countries. My youngest child has difficulty learning new
concepts.
conclude-to bring to an end; finish or complete. We concluded the meeting and went out for lunch.
consequence-that which follows; result. Her stomach pain was a consequence of eating too much.
consist-to be made up or formed of something. The United States consists of fifty states.
constant-going on without a pause. The dog's constant barking annoyed the neighbors.
construct-to build; put together. They constructed the garage in three days.
consult-to
speak with someone or look up something to gain advice or information.
Bob consulted the doctor about his pain. I consulted the dictionary to
check the spelling of a word.
context-the setting of a word or phrase that affects its meaning. The meaning of the word "fly" changes depending on its context.
contrast-to
compare in order to show differences. The book contrasted the lives of
women a hundred years ago with the lives of women today.
contribute-to give something for a purpose. The contributed time and money to the animal shelter.
convert-to change into a different form or state. This sofa converts to a bed. He converted to his wife's religion.
create-to bring into being. The chef created a new dish.
criterion-a standard or test by which to judge or decide. Power is only one criterion of a car's quality.
crucial-very
important; deciding the success or failure of something. It is crucial
that you follow directions during a fire drill. The surgeon had
reached a crucial moment during the operation.
data-facts,
figures, or other pieces of information that can be used in different
ways. Computers are used to store large amounts of data. Data about the
U.S. population is collected every ten years.
define-to explain the meaning of a word or phrase. This dictionary defines hundreds of words.
definite-clear or exact. I have no definite plans for Friday night. I have a definite reason for wanting it this way.
demonstrate-to show how to do something. The physical education teacher demonstrated some new exercises.
denote-to be a mark or sign of. A flashing red light denotes danger.
derive-to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). Many medicines have ingredients derived from plants.
design-to
draw plans for the form or structure of something. She designs and
makes her own clothes. He designed an addition to his house.
devise-to invent or think out. She devised a plan to earn money.
devote-to give to a purpose; dedicate. They devoted their time and energy to helping others.
dimension-size as measured in length, width, or depth. The dimensions of the box are two feet long, one foot wide, and six inches deep.
distinct-different or separate. There are many distinct kinds of dogs.
distort-to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. The ripples in the pond distorted his reflection.
element-a basic part of any whole. One element of this recipe is missing.
emphasize-to give particular attention to something. The president emphasized the importance of education.
empirical-based
on or verifiable by experience or experiment, rather than on or by
theory. Claims for the effectiveness of the drug are based on empirical
evidence-Scientists use the empirical method so that their results can be verified.
ensure-to make certain; cause to be a certainty. Those dark clouds ensure rain.
entity-anything
that exists objectively and distinctly, whether nonliving or living;
thing or being. A wife in those days was not viewed as a separate entity
from her husband. As a corporation, the business is a distinct entity
and must pay its own taxes.
environment-the
objects and conditions that exist in a place and influence how people
feel and develop. A safe environment is important for the proper
development of a child. Problems with the boss create a bad work
environment.
equate-to
make or consider to be equal or equivalent. Classroom learning is
essential, but it cannot be equated with experience on the job. Her
parents equate money with success.
equivalent-the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. Three feet is equivalent to one yard.
establish-to start or make something that did not exist before. He established a new business last year.
evaluate-to judge or set the value of. The magazine evaluated ten new cars.
evident-easily seen; clear. Her happiness was evident to all.
expand-to make larger or wider. The supermarket expanded its parking lot.
expose-to show something that you usually cannot see. We pulled up the carpet and exposed the wood floor.
external-of the outside or outer part. He cleaned only the external surfaces of the oven.
feasible-capable
of being done, carried out, or brought about; possible. The project
seemed quite feasible when they started, but they soon ran into an
obstacle. Finishing by March is a feasible objective in our opinion.
fluctuate-to
vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. The price of gold
continually fluctuates. My appetite fluctuates; some days I'm hungry all
the time and other days I don't feel like eating at all.
focus-the area of greatest attention or activity. The focus of the report was changes in the economy.
formulate-to state in precise or systematic terms.
function-the
purpose for which an object or a person is used. The function of a
police officer is to keep the peace. The function of scissors is to cut
things.
generate-to bring into being or to produce. The human body generates heat.
guarantee-a
promise that something you have bought will work well. If it does not,
the store must either repair it or give you a new one. There is a two
year guarantee on my new computer.
hypothesis-a
prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to
guide further study. This chapter explains scientists' new hypothesis
about the birth of stars.
identify-to find out or show who someone is or what something is. She identified him as the criminal. He is good at identifying trees.
ignore-to refuse to recognize or notice. She ignored me at the dance.
illustrate-to provide pictures to go along with written material. He illustrated the children's book with pictures of dinosaurs.
impact-the coming together of objects with great force. The impact of the bus against the tree cracked the windshield.
implicit-implied
rather than directly stated. She realized that his words,
complimentary on the surface, contained an implicit insult. Her
rejection of his proposal was implicit in her silence.
imply-to hint or suggest without saying directly. When she said that the floor was dirty, she was implying that I should mop it.
indicate-to show or point out. Can you indicate your street on the map?
individual-single, separate, or different from others. You need to water each individual plant.
inhibit-to
hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. His fears inhibit him
from making friends. Salt inhibits the freezing of water. Threats of
violence inhibited the people from registering to vote.
initial-first. I was nervous before my initial visit to the doctor.
innovation-a new idea, product, or way to do something. Thanks to innovations in technology, many people can now make use of a computer.
intense-having
a very great degree of something, such as heat, or being in a very
great degree or state. The intense heat from the burning building made
it impossible for the fire fighters to go in.
interpret-to
understand in a particular way. I interpreted her smile to mean that
she agreed. We had to interpret a poem in English class.
intuitive-of or pertaining to intuition. He had an intuitive understanding of the situation.
involve-to have as a necessary part; include. Police work involves danger. Please don't involve me in your problems.
isolate-to set apart in order to make alone. The doctors isolated the sick child. His house is isolated in the woods.
magnetic-having to do with magnets and the way they work. Certain metals are magnetic.
magnitude-size or extent. The magnitude of the universe can make us feel small.
major-very important. The economy is a major issue in the campaign for president.
manipulate-to
handle or operate skillfully with the hands. He manipulated the clay
to form a tiny sculpture. Do you know how to manipulate the controls?
mathematics-the study of numbers, amounts, and shapes, and the relationships among them.
method-a regular or proven way of doing something. He has his own method of working.
minimum-the smallest possible amount or number. There is an age minimum for this movie.
modify-to change in some way; alter. They modified the language of the play so that the younger children could understand it.
negative-saying or meaning "no. "He gave a negative answer to the question.
notion-an idea, opinion, or view. I have no notion of what you mean.
obtain-to get; gain. He obtained his college degree in just three years.
obvious-easy for anyone to see or understand; clear. It was obvious that he liked her a lot.
occur-to take place; happen. Where were you when the crime occurred?
passive-not being active or being part of an activity. Watching television is a passive activity.
period-a section of time with a set beginning and end. We will be on vacation for a period of three weeks.
perspective-a way of showing objects on the flat surface of a picture so that they seem the correct size and distance from one another.
pertinent-having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. Sailing is not pertinent to a discussion about the desert.
phase-a particular stage of development or of a process. Teenagers go through many phases as they become adults.
phenomenon-a happening or fact that can be seen or known through the senses. A hurricane is an example of a weather phenomenon.
portion-a part of a whole. He read a portion of the book.
potential-able to come into being; possible. That broken stair is a potential danger.
precede-to come before in time. The movie was preceded by several ads for other movies.
precise-stated in a clear way and with details. Because of the precise directions, we were able to find the park.
presume-to take for granted; assume. I presumed you would wait for me even if I was late.
prime-first in importance. Sugar was the prime export of Hawaii for many years.
principle-a
basic law or belief on which action or behavior is based. Our
country's laws are based on the principles of liberty and justice for
all.
proceed-to move forward after a stop. After you give your name, you may proceed to the front of the line.
publish-to prepare and print something for the public to read. I work for a company that publishes magazines.
pursue-to follow in order to reach or catch; chase. The police officer pursued the thief on foot.
random-made or done without purpose or pattern; made or done by chance. I made a random choice of five books from the library.
range-the
two end points or limits between which something can vary, or the
distance between these two limits. In this school, the range of ages is
from five to eleven. The paint store has a wide range of paint colors
to choose from.
react-to act in a particular way because of something that happened. Sue reacted calmly when she heard the bad news.
region-an area of the earth's surface that has a certain type of land and climate. This tree grows only in tropical regions.
require-to
make something necessary. When someone requires you to do something,
you must do it. The law requires drivers to have insurance. The school
requires physical examinations for all the children.
respective-of or belonging to each one. The brothers' respective ages are sixteen and twenty three.
restrict-to keep within certain limits. His parents restricted him to his room. Can we restrict our discussion to one topic?
reverse-opposite in direction, position, or movement. The reverse side of the towel is softer.
role-the
customary or expected behavior associated with a particular position
in a society. She feared that she could not fulfill the role of a royal
princess.
section-a
part that is different or apart from the whole. I like living in this
section of the city. Put the book back in the top section of the
bookcase.
segment-one
of the parts into which something is or can be separated. She divided
the orange into segments. He wrote about one segment of our history.
select-to choose; pick. Please select the song you would like to play.
sequence-the order in which things follow one another. Classes at our school follow the same sequence every day.
series-a
group of similar things that come one after another. She read a series
of articles in the newspaper. He had a series of back injuries.
shift-to move or change position. The boy shifted in his chair.
signify-to serve as a sign of; mean. I've seen this symbol many times, but I can't remember what it signifies.
similar-being almost the same as something else. Lee's handwriting is similar to mine.
simultaneous-existing, happening, or done at the same time. The gymnasts all did a simultaneous flip.
sophisticated-having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple. This author writes for a sophisticated audience.
species-a
group of living things that are the same in many important ways.
Members of a species can produce young together. Cats and dogs belong to
different species.
specify-to
name or otherwise indicate explicitly. She specified her niece as the
heir to her fortune. Did he specify which brand of coffee he wanted?
stable-firm or steady; not likely to move. The table is not stable because one of its legs is too short.
statistic-a
piece of numerical information. The almanac also gives weather
statistics such as record high or record low temperatures. The census
gathers statistics on the population such as the number of children per
household. The percentage of people who voted in the election is an
interesting statistic.
status-a person's position or level in comparison with the position of other people. His status rose when he got the new job.
structure-a
thing that is made up of different parts that are connected in a
particular way. A human cell is a complicated structure. That new hotel
is an interesting structure.
subsequent-coming
or happening after; following. His first film was a complete flop, but
his subsequent films were quite successful. Four years subsequent to
their arrival in New York, they moved the family to Chicago. In
subsequent years, they were to think fondly of how they had first met.
suffice-to meet needs, goals, or the like adequately; be sufficient.
sum-the number or amount that comes from adding two or more numbers. The sum of ten and ten is twenty.
summary-a
short and usually comprehensive statement of what has been previously
stated. The paper ended with a concise summary of all of the writer's
points. I didn't have time to read the whole article so I read just the
summary.
technique-a particular way of doing something. He learned several techniques for baking bread.
technology-a
field of knowledge having to do with the use of science and industry
to help solve common problems of life. Technology is used to help solve
energy problems.
tense-pulled or stretched tight. My muscles are still tense from lifting those heavy boxes.
tense-the
form of verbs that shows when an action happens. In English, verbs
change their form to show past or present time. In the sentence "I
stopped the car," the verb "stopped" is in the past tense.
theory-a
statement that explains why something happens but has not been proven.
The police have a theory about who stole the jewels. The scientists
discussed theories about the beginning of life on Earth.
trace-a
very small amount of something. There was a trace of smoke in the air.
The police detective found a trace of lipstick on the glass.
tradition-the
beliefs and ways of doing things that are passed down from parents to
children. Many people celebrate holidays by carrying out old family
traditions.
transmit-to
send or carry from one person, place, or thing to another. They
transmitted the message to their leader. The television station refused
to transmit the program.
ultimate-last
or farthest in a progression; final. Your grade will be based on the
quality of your ultimate product. To become a full professor is her
ultimate goal. They sailed to the port of New York, but Minneapolis was
their ultimate destination.
undergo-to
have the experience of; receive; endure. She'll undergo surgery on her
foot next week. Our family underwent major changes last year.
usage-way or manner of using or treating something. The teacher explained the usage of the new words and expressions.
valid-based on truth, fact, or logic. It's valid to say that cats have whiskers. His argument is valid.
vary-to
change from something else, or to be different from other things. The
weather varies a lot this time of year. The children vary in age from
eight years old to fifteen years old.
verbal-having to do with words. That poet has wonderful verbal skill.
verify-to
make sure of the truth or correctness of. We verified his story by
talking to his father. The waiter verified our bill by checking it with a
calculator.
vertical-straight up and down; upright. His shirt has vertical stripes.
sooo if you dont pass then you stay in 6th grade or do you go to summer school cause my math staar is tomarrow.
ReplyDeleteYou just have to pay and retake it in the summer, but im sure youll do great!
DeleteIf you do awesome you even might skip a grade! I'm sure you will
DeleteWhen do we get our scores back
ReplyDeleteReporting of Student Results for the 2012 STAAR Grades 3–8 Assessments.
ReplyDeleteMay 23, 2012?
is there any hint you can give so i can pass my staar becuase i already failed my reading and writing EOC. tahnk you
ReplyDeleteWhat grade did you fail? You need to study at the minimum the ELA/ Reading Academic Vocabulary! I will try to give more help when I know what grade you need to prepare for!
ReplyDeletehttp://reading-sage.blogspot.com/p/academic-vocabulary-words-standardized.html
Is their any way that you can post new questions on Staars for 2012-2013 already
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, all of this was extremely helpful!
ReplyDeletesome questions are easy so you will probably get them right! If they're hard just do your best!
ReplyDeleteThat's true
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