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Exam Overview
Exam Overview
You will first learn about the STAAR exam structure, including:
- Who administers the test
- What types of questions appear on the exam
- Why the test is important for Grade 3 students
Understanding the test format helps you feel more confident on exam day.
41
Scored questions
52
Total points
1
Essay (10 points)
3–4 hrs
Expected testing time
| Part of the test | What students read | Questions | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Two single passages and one paired passage (fiction, poetry, drama, literary nonfiction, informational, argumentative, persuasive or correspondence) | 24–26 | 26–28 |
| Writing | Two revising passages, two editing passages, and one essay (extended constructed response) | 15–17 | 24–26 |
| Total | About 2,740 words of reading in the scored test | 41 | 52 |
The scored test has 38 one-point questions, 2 two-point questions and 1 essay worth 10 points. A few extra field-test questions may appear; they do not count toward the score.
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