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Spring is in the Air

The countdown is on!

Spring is in the AirThe countdown is on!
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STAAR Support ~ Speed Graphs Practice 7.7ABC STAAR Support ~ Speed Graphs Practice 7.7ABC

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I created a Distance/Time Graph Presentation for you to use with your students to review for STAAR.
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STAAR Support ~ Speed Graphs Practice Handouts STAAR Support ~ Speed Graphs Practice Handouts

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Distance Time Graph Bell Ringer.pdf
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Distance-Time Graphs handout.pdf
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key graph practice WS.pdf
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Full Implementation for 2026 STAAR Assessments Full Implementation for 2026 STAAR Assessments

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Accompanying Guide to New Question Type Samplers Accompanying Guide to New Question Type Samplers

Science - Click the picture below Science - Click the picture below

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Released STAAR Questions - Sample Test Questions Released STAAR Questions - Sample Test Questions

Full-Length Practice Tests (click here) Full-Length Practice Tests (click here)

Science Cluster Practice Sets (click here) Science Cluster Practice Sets (click here)

Item Types for Science Item Types for Science

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Short Constructed Response resource Short Constructed Response resource

Short Constructed Response Resource

Click below to visit tea.texas.gov for clarification and examples for SCR.

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Performance Level Descriptors Performance Level Descriptors

Going from "Meets" to "Masters" Going from "Meets" to "Masters"

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Grade 5

https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/staar/science-resources

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Grade 8

https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/staar/science-resources

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Biology

https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/staar/science-resources

Allowable Supplemental Aids for STAAR and TELPAS - 2025-2026 School Year Allowable Supplemental Aids for STAAR and TELPAS - 2025-2026 School Year

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Changes and Updates for the new SST for 2027-2028 School Year Changes and Updates for the new SST for 2027-2028 School Year

STAAR vs. SST: Side-by-Side Comparison STAAR vs. SST: Side-by-Side Comparison

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Check out TEA's latest updates for the new Student Success Tool (SST) replacing STAAR. This is hot off the press as I received this information 3-3-26
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SUMMER 2026 WORKSHOPS SUMMER 2026 WORKSHOPS

Click the picture below to register for summer training Click the picture below to register for summer training

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Be watching for the Texas Mobile STEM Lab sign up! Be watching for the Texas Mobile STEM Lab sign up!

Registration is April 1st - May 31st Registration is April 1st - May 31st

Texas K-8 Mobile STEM Lab

In partnership with Learning Undefeated, TEA introduced the Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory program in the 2021-22 school year. Each mobile lab provides engaging, hands-on educational experiences for students and teachers using a custom-outfitted STEM learning space. During the 88th Legislative Session, the Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory program received additional funding to expand the fleet to nine mobile units.

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~ RESOURCES ~ ~ RESOURCES ~

TEA STEM Newsletter, February TEA STEM Newsletter, February

TEA Science Newsletter, February TEA Science Newsletter, February

Science Resources One-Pager Science Resources One-Pager

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TEKS Guide - TEA resource for teachers! TEKS Guide - TEA resource for teachers!

Vertical Alignment Tool Vertical Alignment Tool

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August 2025

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October/November 2025

January 2026

Contact Information:
K-12 Science Consultant
Shana Hrbacek

325-675-8679

shrbacek@esc14.net

1850 Highway 351

Abilene, Texas 79601

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