STAAR Released Reading Test Questions with Answer Key

23-24 STAAR 3rd Grade Released Reading Test Questions with Answer Keys 

3rd Grade Reading Released Test Questions

Here is a study guide to help students prepare for the STAAR 3rd grade reading test:

Types of Passages

- There will be several passages on the test including literary texts (stories, poems) and informational texts. Read and analyze different passage types.

Vocabulary 

- Know the meanings of words based on context clues. Identify and understand figurative language like similes, metaphors, and personification. 

Main Idea and Details

- Identify the main idea and supporting details of passages. Summarize texts in your own words.

Inference

- Make logical inferences about stories and characters based on evidence from the text. Draw conclusions based on what is implied but not directly stated.

Author's Purpose 

- Determine author's purpose (to inform, entertain, persuade, etc.). Identify author's viewpoint and perspective.  

Text Features

- Analyze text features like headings, graphics, captions, and sidebars. Use them to locate and understand information.

Connections

- Make connections between passages and your own life or other texts you've read. Compare and contrast themes and topics.

Sequence of Events

- Put events from passages in chronological order. Identify cause and effect relationships. 

Prediction

- Make reasonable predictions before and during reading based on text evidence. Revise predictions as you read.

Main Idea and Details

- Identify the main idea and supporting details of passages. Summarize texts in your own words.

Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions!

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Here is a STAAR study guide covering different mathematical operations for students to prepare for a third-grade math test 3rd Grade STAAR math test:

Addition and Subtraction

- Know how to add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers up to 4 digits (e.g. 3,592 + 1,708 or 6,423 - 1,357)

- Understand regrouping when adding and borrowing when subtracting 

- Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction

Multiplication and Division

- Know multiplication facts up to 10 x 10

- Multiply 2-digit by 1-digit numbers (e.g. 43 x 6)

- Divide 2-digit and 3-digit dividends by 1-digit divisors (e.g. 96 ÷ 8) 

- Understand remainders in division

- Solve word problems involving multiplication and division

Fractions

- Identify and represent fractions on a number line

- Compare and order fractions with common denominators  

- Know fraction equivalents (e.g. 1/2 = 2/4)

- Add and subtract fractions with common denominators

Measurement

- Choose appropriate units of measurement (in, ft, cm, m, lb, kg)

- Convert between different units of length, weight, capacity

- Calculate perimeter and area of rectangles

Geometry

- Identify points, lines, line segments, rays, angles

- Classify shapes by their properties (triangles, quadrilaterals) 

- Determine if figures are congruent

Data Analysis

- Read and interpret charts, tables, graphs, timelines

- Solve problems using information from charts, graphs 

Here is a glossary of mathematical terms based on the 3rd grade STAAR math test:

1. Addition - The operation of combining numbers
2. Area - The amount of space inside a 2-dimensional shape 
3. Capacity - The maximum amount something can contain 
4. Congruent - Having the exact same size and shape
5. Data - Facts or information 
6. Divide - To separate into equal parts or groups 
7. Dot plot - A graph that uses dots to show frequency of data
8. Equation - A statement that two expressions are equal 
9. Even number - A whole number that can be divided by 2 with no remainder
10. Expression - Numbers, operations, and variables grouped together
11. Fraction - Part of a whole 
12. Inch - A unit of length in the customary system  
13. Integer - Positive and negative whole numbers and zero
14. Length - Measurement of how long something is
15. Mass - Amount of matter in an object
16. Measurement - Process of quantifying or comparing attributes  
17. Metric system - System of measurement using meters, liters, grams
18. Model - Visual representation to help understand a concept 
19. Multiply - To add a number to itself a certain number of times
20. Number sentence - An equation using numbers and operations
21. Numeral - A symbol used to represent a number 
22. Odd number - A whole number that cannot be divided by 2 evenly
23. Operation - Processes such as add, subtract, multiply, divide
24. Order - Arrange numbers from least to greatest 
25. Parallel - Lines that are always the same distance apart 
26. Pattern - Repetitive or predictable sequence
27. Perimeter- Distance around a closed shape 
28. Place value - Value of digit depending on position 
29. Prism - 3D shape with same sized, polygon ends and rectangular sides
30. Product - Result of multiplication 
31. Square inch - Unit of area equal to a 1 in. by 1 in. square
32. Subtract - To take one number away from another 
33. Table - Organized data in rows and columns 
34. Variable - Symbol, usually a letter, used to represent a number
35. Vertex - Point where lines meet to form an angle 
36. Volume - Amount of space taken up in 3 dimensions to cover!

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Here is a sample glossary of Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary words from some of the STAAR 3rd grade released reading tests:

1. Absorb (v) - to take in or soak up
2. Allocation (n) - an amount set aside for a specific purpose
3. Analyze (v) - to examine closely and carefully
4. Articulate (v) - to speak or express clearly and effectively
5. Assemble (v) - to put together
6. Collaborate (v) - to work together
7. Comprehend (v) - to understand fully
8. Concentrate (v) - to focus intently
9. Conclude (v) - to decide after reasoning or investigating
10. Contemplate (v) - to think deeply about something
11. Contribute (v) - to give or supply along with others
12. Customary (adj) - based on tradition or habit
13. Defend (v) - to make a case for; uphold or support
14. Demonstrate (v) - to show clearly
15. Diverse (adj) - differing from one another; varied
16. Elementary (adj) - basic; not complex
17. Hypothesize (v) - to propose a theory or possible explanation
18. Illustrate (v) - to show or demonstrate something clearly
19. Incorporate (v) - to include or integrate as part of a whole
20. Indicate (v) - to point out; signal
21. Infer (v) - to deduce or figure out from evidence
22. Investigate (v) - to observe or study by close examination
23. Maintain (v) - to keep or preserve something
24. Participate (v) - to take part in something
25. Perceive (v) - to become aware of something through the senses
26. Persuade (v) - to convince someone to do something
27. Precisely (adv) - exactly; accurately
28. Professional (adj) - relating to a job or occupation requiring special training
29. React (v) - to respond to something
30. Refrain (v) - to hold oneself back; avoid doing something
31. Region (n) - a large area of land
32. Relevant (adj) - connected to the matter at hand; pertinent
33. Reluctant (adj) - unwilling; hesitant
34. Require (v) - to need something; make something mandatory
35. Research (v) - to investigate something systematically
36. Respond (v) - to say or do something in return
37. Retain (v) - to keep or continue to have
38. Suburban (adj) - relating to residential areas near a city
39. Sufficient (adj) - enough; adequate
40. Summarize (v) - to give a brief statement of the main points
41. Surround (v) - to encircle or enclose on all sides
42. Utilize (v) - to put something to practical use