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Lessons learned from the 2026 4th Grade Math STAAR
Using a modified version of the statewide item analysis report, I examined the readiness standards that had less than 60% mastery. Each standard has both an analysis of the items themselves to infer what made them so difficult and instructional implications for educators to ensure a more successful 2027 STAAR test. Standard # of items % mastery 4.7C 1 33 4.8C 2 44.5 4.5D 2 45 4.4A 1 48 4.6D 1 50 4.4H 2 51 4.5B 2 51.5 4.3E 1 53 4.5A 2 57 4.2G 2 57.5 Access the slide deck here.
Aaron Daffern
Oct 175 min read
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Lessons learned from the 2026 3rd Grade Math STAAR
Using a modified version of the statewide item analysis report, I examined the readiness standards that had less than 60% mastery. Each standard has both an analysis of the items themselves to infer what made them so difficult and instructional implications for educators to ensure a more successful 2027 STAAR test. Standard # of items % mastery 3.4K 1 20 3.7B 2 25.5 3.5B 1 29 3.3F 1 36 3.5E 2 45 3.6A 2 47 3.2A 1 52 Access the slide deck here. Learn how TEKS Tools can help stu
Aaron Daffern
Sep 143 min read
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Lessons learned from the 2025 Algebra I STAAR EOC
Using a modified version of the statewide item analysis report, I examined the readiness standards that had less than 60% mastery. Each standard has both an analysis of the items themselves to infer what made them so difficult and instructional implications for educators to ensure a more successful 2026 STAAR test. Standard # of items % mastery A.11B 2 35.5 A.3D 2 38.5 A.5C 2 42 A.7C 2 45.5 A.2I 2 50 A.5A 2 50 A.6A 2 51 A.2A 2 53 A.9C 2 53 A.8A 2 55.5 A.3B 2 56 A.9D 2 56.5 A
Aaron Daffern
Jan 156 min read
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