3rd Grade Math

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3rd Grade Math Reading

• STAAR

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TEST FORMAT Math

• Test includes booklet and a separate answer
  document.
• Most questions are multiple-choice with four
  answer choices.
• Limited number of open-ended griddable items on
  test.
• Use mathematics chart attached to test (we
  practice using them in class).

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Some vocabulary to review

• Approximately
• Denominator
• Factor(s)
• Estimation
• Represent
• Equation
• Expression
• Difference
• Sum
• Product

• Number sentence
• Numerator
• Relationship
• Quotient
• Array
• Quadrilateral
• Symmetry
• Congruent
• Perpendicular
• Parallel

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Skills Tested

• Numbers and Operations
• Patterns, Relationships, and Algebraic Reasoning
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Probability and Statistics
• Problem Solving embedded in all categories.

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STAAR Math test is

• Tuesday, April 23rd

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What can you do at home?

• Check and Review homework with your child.
• Identify math in everyday situations and discuss
  with your child.
• Encourage the use of strategies on all math
  assignments.
• Practice basic facts Subtraction and
  Multiplication, especially.

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TEST FORMAT Reading

• Test includes booklet and a separate answer
  document.
• Questions are multiple-choice with four answer
  choices.
• Passages with questions

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Some vocabulary to review

• included
• summary
• article
• headings
• bold or boldfaced
• main idea

• explain
• evidence
• provide
• visualize
• section
• purpose

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Skills Tested
http//www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staa
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TEA website
http//www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staa
r/testquestions/
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STAAR Reading test is

• Wednesday, April 24th

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What can you do at home?

• Make sure your child is reading daily and
  recording in his/her reading log
• Check and Review homework with your child.
• Frequently check in with your child to make sure
  they are reading just-right books.
• Deeper thinking discussions about their book
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STAAR Test Tips

• Get plenty of sleep the night before.
• Eat a healthy breakfast.
• Arrive on time the day of test.
• Have a stress-free morning.
• Encourage your child to do their best.