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Introduction
The STAAR Modified Item Comparison Guide is designed with general education and
special education classroom teachers in mind. This resource provides a structure and a
process for evaluating the differences between STAAR and STAAR Modified. The reader
can compare the differences between STAAR and STAAR Modified to aid instructional
decisions for classroom use.
As teachers review each item and the corresponding modifications from the Modification
Guidelines, it is important to keep in mind that the complexity of the item is similar to
its general STAAR counterpart, yet the word usage, sentence structure, vocabulary and
content for STAAR Modified has been simplified throughout the grades and courses. When
making instructional decisions, educators should align instruction to the information
contained within a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
The STAAR Modified Item Comparison Guide includes the
STAAR released items for each grade level and content area
with the specific Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
embedded to allow efficient and effective analysis of each
item within the context of the TEKS that the item assesses.
This Guide is designed to provide teachers a view of academic
readiness that is required for each grade level or course to
ensure students who receive special education services and
instruction in modified content have access to and make
progress in the general curriculum at their enrolled grade-level.
Also included in the Guide are the Participation Requirements
for STAAR Modified. Remember, it is the ARD committee’s
responsibility at each annual ARD/IEP meeting to determine
if the student meets or continues to meet the participation
requirement for STAAR Modified. Failing a previous TAKS or
STAAR assessment does not automatically qualify the student
to take a modified assessment.
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Table of Contents
Modification Guidelines for STAAR Modified.................................................. 5
STAAR Side-by-Side Item Comparisons.......................................................... 6
STAAR Blueprints.......................................................................................... 40
STAAR Modified Quick Reference Sheets..................................................... 43
STAAR Modified Participation Requirements............................................... 48
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: D
Content Student Expectation
(W.4) History. The student understands how, after the
collapse of classical empires, new political, economic, and
social systems evolved and expanded from 600 to 1450.
The student is expected to
(C) describe the major characteristics of and the factors
contributing to the development of the political/
social system of feudalism and the economic system of
manorialism. Readiness Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing,
making generalizations and predictions, drawing
inferences and conclusions, and developing connections
between historical events over time.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
2
3
4
3
3
4
Correct Answer: C
Content Student Expectation
(W.4) History. The student understands how, after the
collapse of classical empires, new political, economic, and
social systems evolved and expanded from 600 to 1450.
The student is expected to
(C) describe the major characteristics of and the factors
contributing to the development of the political/
social system of feudalism and the economic system of
manorialism. Readiness Standard
Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing,
making generalizations and predictions, drawing
inferences and conclusions, and developing connections
between historical events over time.
Modifications
• Direct student attention to excerpt 1
• Shorten historical excerpts (quotations) and use
ellipses to replace deleted information when
appropriate 2
• Revise or add context to clarify existing
information or to provide additional background
information; i.e., most like the relationship
between; during the Enlightenment; during the
Renaissance. 3
• Delete extraneous information in questions or
graphics; i.e., obligations of; alliance between
4
• Increase white space within and around tables,
charts, maps, and other graphics
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: D
Content Student Expectation
(W.7) History. The student understands the causes and
impact of European expansion from 1450 to 1750. The
student is expected to
(E) explain Ming China’s impact on global trade.
Readiness Standard
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
Correct Answer: C
Content Student Expectation
(W.7) History. The student understands the causes and
impact of European expansion from 1450 to 1750. The
student is expected to
(E) explain Ming China’s impact on global trade.
Readiness Standard
Modifications
• Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., arriving in vs. could
only enter; required to pay vs. could only use
1
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: D
Content Student Expectation
(W.4) History. The student understands how, after the
collapse of classical empires, new political, economic, and
social systems evolved and expanded from 600 to 1450. The
student is expected to
(I) explain the development of the slave trade. Supporting
Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making
generalizations and predictions, drawing inferences
and conclusions, and developing connections between
historical events over time.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
4
2
2
3
Correct Answer: C
Content Student Expectation
(W.4) History. The student understands how, after the
collapse of classical empires, new political, economic, and
social systems evolved and expanded from 600 to 1450. The
student is expected to
(I) explain the development of the slave trade. Supporting
Standard
Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making
generalizations and predictions, drawing inferences
and conclusions, and developing connections between
historical events over time.
Modifications
• Direct student attention to excerpt 1
• Replace complex or archaic language in historical excerpts (quotations) with simplified or explanatory text in brackets; i.e., commerce vs. [business]
2
• Delete extraneous information in questions or graphics 3
• Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject vocabulary, i.e., seventh century to the fifteenth century vs. 600s to the 1400s
4
• Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: B
Content Student Expectation
(W.10) History. The student understands the causes and
impact of World War I. The student is expected to
(D) identify the causes of the February (March) and
October revolutions of 1917 in Russia, their effects
on the outcome of World War I, and the Bolshevik
establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Readiness Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.30) Social studies skills. The student communicates
in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected
to
(C) interpret and create written, oral, and visual
presentations of social studies information.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
2
Correct Answer: A
Content Student Expectation
(W.10) History. The student understands the causes and
impact of World War I. The student is expected to
(D) identify the causes of the February (March) and
October revolutions of 1917 in Russia, their effects
on the outcome of World War I, and the Bolshevik
establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Readiness Standard
Process Student Expectation
(W.30) Social studies skills. The student communicates
in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected
to
(C) interpret and create written, oral, and visual
presentations of social studies information.
Modifications
• Direct student attention to table
1
• Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., implemented vs.
established; privatized industry vs. allowed individual ownership of industry
2
• Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: B
Content Student Expectation
(W.9) History. The student understands the causes and
effects of major political revolutions between 1750 and
1914. The student is expected to
(A) compare the causes, characteristics, and
consequences of the American and French revolutions,
emphasizing the role of the Enlightenment, the Glorious
Revolution, and religion.
Readiness Standard
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
Question deleted as it cannot be modified based on guidelines.
There is no corresponding STAAR Modified item.
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: A
Content Student Expectation
(W.13) History. The student understands the impact
of major events associated with the Cold War and
independence movements. The student is expected to
(F) explain how Arab rejection of the State of Israel has
led to ongoing conflict. Supporting Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing,
making generalizations and predictions, drawing
inferences and conclusions, and developing connections
between historical events over time.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
2
Correct Answer: A
Content Student Expectation
(W.13) History. The student understands the impact
of major events associated with the Cold War and
independence movements. The student is expected to
(F) explain how Arab rejection of the State of Israel has
led to ongoing conflict. Supporting Standard
Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing,
making generalizations and predictions, drawing
inferences and conclusions, and developing connections
between historical events over time.
Modifications
• Direct student attention to graphics
1
• Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., occurred in reaction
to the resolution excerpted above vs. happened in response to this resolution
2
• Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: C
Content Student Expectation
(W.24) Culture. The student understands the roles of
women, children, and families in different historical
cultures. The student is expected to
(B) describe the major influences of women such as
Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria, Mother Teresa, Indira
Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher, and Golda Meir during major
eras of world history. Supporting Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making
generalizations and predictions, drawing inferences
and conclusions, and developing connections between
historical events over time.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
1
Correct Answer: C
Content Student Expectation
(W.24) Culture. The student understands the roles of
women, children, and families in different historical
cultures. The student is expected to
(B) describe the major influences of women such as
Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria, Mother Teresa, Indira
Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher, and Golda Meir during major
eras of world history. Supporting Standard
Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making
generalizations and predictions, drawing inferences
and conclusions, and developing connections between
historical events over time.
Modifications
• Delete extraneous information in questions or graphics; i.e. simplified the question; replaced the
diagram with statements to explain the historical importance of Joan of Arc
1
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: B
Content Student Expectation
(W.16) Geography. The student understands the impact of
geographic factors on major historic events and processes.
The student is expected to
(B) analyze the influence of human and physical
geographic factors on major events in world history,
including the development of river valley civilizations,
trade in the Indian Ocean, and the opening of the Panama
and Suez canals. Readiness Standard
22
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
1
Correct Answer: B
Content Student Expectation
(W.16) Geography. The student understands the impact of
geographic factors on major historic events and processes.
The student is expected to
(B) analyze the influence of human and physical
geographic factors on major events in world history,
including the development of river valley civilizations,
trade in the Indian Ocean, and the opening of the Panama
and Suez canals. Readiness Standard
Modifications
• Delete one part of compound question and answer choices
1
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: C
Content Student Expectation
(W.26) Culture. The student understands the relationship
between the arts and the times during which they were
created. The student is expected to
(A) identify significant examples of art and architecture
that demonstrate an artistic ideal or visual principle from
selected cultures. Supporting Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.30) Social studies skills. The student communicates
in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected
to
(C) interpret and create written, oral, and visual
presentations of social studies information.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
2
3
2
3
Correct Answer: B
Content Student Expectation
(W.26) Culture. The student understands the relationship
between the arts and the times during which they were
created. The student is expected to
(A) identify significant examples of art and architecture
that demonstrate an artistic ideal or visual principle from
selected cultures. Supporting Standard
Process Student Expectation
(W.30) Social studies skills. The student communicates
in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected
to
(C) interpret and create written, oral, and visual
presentations of social studies information.
Modifications
• Direct student attention to graphics
1
• Revise or add context to clarify existing information or to provide additional background information; i.e., rearranged graphic; artists vs. Renaissance artists
2
• Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., Prominent Artists
vs. Well-Known Artists; single-point perspective vs. perspective
3
• Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: D
Content Student Expectation
(W.19) Government. The student understands the
characteristics of major political systems throughout
history. The student is expected to
(B) identify the characteristics of the following
political systems: theocracy, absolute monarchy,
democracy, republic, oligarchy, limited monarchy, and
totalitarianism. Readiness Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making
generalizations and predictions, drawing inferences
and conclusions, and developing connections between
historical events over time.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
2
2
Correct Answer: C
Content Student Expectation
(W.19) Government. The student understands the
characteristics of major political systems throughout
history. The student is expected to
(B) identify the characteristics of the following
political systems: theocracy, absolute monarchy,
democracy, republic, oligarchy, limited monarchy, and
totalitarianism. Readiness Standard
Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making
generalizations and predictions, drawing inferences
and conclusions, and developing connections between
historical events over time.
Modifications
• Direct student attention to table
1
• Delete one part of compound information located in the table and answer choices
2
• Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: C
Content Student Expectation
(W.20) Government. The student understands how
contemporary political systems have developed from earlier
systems of government. The student is expected to
(B) identify the impact of political and legal ideas
contained in the following documents: Hammurabi’s
Code, the Jewish Ten Commandments, Justinian’s Code
of Laws, Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the
Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and
the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Supporting Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(C) explain the differences between primary and
secondary sources and examine those sources to
analyze frame of reference, historical context, and point
of view.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
3
2
Correct Answer: B
Content Student Expectation
(W.20) Government. The student understands how
contemporary political systems have developed from earlier
systems of government. The student is expected to
(B) identify the impact of political and legal ideas
contained in the following documents: Hammurabi’s
Code, the Jewish Ten Commandments, Justinian’s Code
of Laws, Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the
Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and
the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Supporting Standard
Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(C) explain the differences between primary and
secondary sources and examine those sources to
analyze frame of reference, historical context, and point
of view.
Modifications
• Direct student attention to excerpt.
1
• Shorten historical excerpts (quotations) and use ellipses to replace deleted information when
appropriate
2
• Replace complex or archaic language in historical excerpts (quotations) with simplified or explanatory
text in brackets; i.e., expression vs. [inclusion]
3
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: A
Content Student Expectation
(W.21) Citizenship. The student understands the
significance of political choices and decisions made by
individuals, groups, and nations throughout history. The
student is expected to
(A) describe how people have participated in supporting or
changing their governments. Supporting Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.30) Social studies skills. The student communicates in
written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to
(C) interpret and create written, oral, and visual
presentations of social studies information.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
1
Modified
2
2
Correct Answer: A
Content Student Expectation
(W.21) Citizenship. The student understands the
significance of political choices and decisions made by
individuals, groups, and nations throughout history. The
student is expected to
(A) describe how people have participated in supporting or
changing their governments. Supporting Standard
Process Student Expectation
(W.30) Social studies skills. The student communicates in
written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to
(C) interpret and create written, oral, and visual
presentations of social studies information.
Modifications
• Revise or add context to clarify existing information or to provide additional background information;
i.e., headline vs. newspaper headline
1
• Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., demonstrates vs.
illustrates; expansion vs. spread; Post-Apartheid vs. After Apartheid
2
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: B
Content Student Expectation
(W.17) Economics. The student understands the impact of
the Neolithic and Industrial revolutions and globalization on
humanity. The student is expected to
(A) identify important changes in human life caused by
the Neolithic Revolution and the Industrial Revolution.
Readiness Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making
generalizations and predictions, drawing inferences
and conclusions, and developing connections between
historical events over time.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
2
3
3
4
5
4
Correct Answer: B
Content Student Expectation
(W.17) Economics. The student understands the impact of
the Neolithic and Industrial revolutions and globalization on
humanity. The student is expected to
(A) identify important changes in human life caused by
the Neolithic Revolution and the Industrial Revolution.
Readiness Standard
Modifications
• Direct student attention to graphics.
Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(F) analyze information by sequencing, categorizing,
identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing,
contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making
generalizations and predictions, drawing inferences
and conclusions, and developing connections between
historical events over time.
1
• Replace complex or archaic language in historical excerpts (quotations) with simplified or explanatory
text in brackets; i.e, staple vs. [main food source]
2
• Shorten historical excerpts (quotations) and use ellipses to replace deleted information when
appropriate
3
• Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., contributed vs. led;
improved fertility of the soil vs. more fertile soil
4
• Delete extraneous information in questions or graphics
5
• Increase white space within and around tables, charts, maps, and other graphics
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: B
Content Student Expectation
(W.27) Science, technology, and society. The student
understands how major scientific and mathematical
discoveries and technological innovations affected societies
prior to 1750. The student is expected to
(E) identify the contributions of significant scientists
such as Archimedes, Copernicus, Eratosthenes, Galileo,
Pythagoras, Isaac Newton, and Robert Boyle. Supporting
Standard
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World History
Modified
1
Correct Answer: B
Content Student Expectation
(W.27) Science, technology, and society. The student
understands how major scientific and mathematical
discoveries and technological innovations affected societies
prior to 1750. The student is expected to
(E) identify the contributions of significant scientists
such as Archimedes, Copernicus, Eratosthenes, Galileo,
Pythagoras, Isaac Newton, and Robert Boyle. Supporting
Standard
Modifications
• Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., removed Newton’s
quote from the question.
1
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Correct Answer: A
Content Student Expectation
(W.18) Economics. The student understands the historical
origins of contemporary economic systems and the benefits
of free enterprise in world history. The student is expected
to
(C) identify the historical origins and characteristics of
socialism. Readiness Standard
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Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(C) explain the differences between primary and
secondary sources and examine those sources to analyze
frame of reference, historical context, and point of view.
STAAR Released Test Questions
World History
Modified
1
2
2
3
2
2
4
Correct Answer: A
Content Student Expectation
(W.18) Economics. The student understands the historical
origins of contemporary economic systems and the benefits
of free enterprise in world history. The student is expected
to
(C) identify the historical origins and characteristics of
socialism. Readiness Standard
Process Student Expectation
(W.29) Social studies skills. The student applies criticalthinking skills to organize and use information acquired
from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to
(C) explain the differences between primary and
secondary sources and examine those sources to analyze
frame of reference, historical context, and point of view.
Modifications
• Direct student attention to graphics
1
• Shorten historical excerpts (quotations) and use ellipses to replace deleted information when
appropriate
2
• Replace complex or archaic language in historical excerpts (quotations) with simplified or explanatory
text in brackets; i.e, prober means vs. [methods]
3
• Simplify complex sentence structure and non-subject-specific vocabulary; i.e., contributed vs. led
4
• Increase the point size of text and graphics
• Delete one answer choice
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STAAR World History Blueprint
Social Studies Skills is not a separate reporting category. These skills will be incorporated into at least 30% of the test
questions from reporting categories 1–5 and will be identified along with the content standards.
Reporting Categories
Reporting Category 1:
History 8000 BC to AD 1750
Reporting Category 2:
History 1750 to the Present
Reporting Category 3:
Geography and Culture
Reporting Category 4:
Government and Citizenship
Reporting Category 5:
Economics, Science, Technology, and
Society
Number of Standards
Number of Questions
Readiness Standards
17
Supporting Standards
14
Total
31
Readiness Standards
14
Supporting Standards
14
Total
28
Readiness Standards
2
Supporting Standards
10
Total
12
Readiness Standards
3
Supporting Standards
11
Total
14
Readiness Standards
5
Supporting Standards
13
18
20
10
10
10
Total
18
Readiness Standards
Total Number of Standards
41
60%–65%
41–44
Supporting Standards
Total Number of Standards
62
35%–40%
24–27
Total Number of Questions on Test
68 Multiple Choice
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STAAR Modified World History Blueprint
Social Studies Skills is not a separate reporting category. These skills will be incorporated into at least 24% of the test
questions from reporting categories 1–5 and will be identified along with the content standards.
Reporting Categories
Number of Standards
Reporting Category 1:
History 8000 BC to AD 1750
Reporting Category 2:
History 1750 to the Present
Reporting Category 3:
Geography and Cult ure
Reporting Category 4:
Government and Citizenship
Reporting Category 5:
Economics, Science, Technology, and
Society
Number of Questions
Readiness Standards
17
Supporting Standards
14
Total
31
Readiness Standards
14
Supporting Standards
14
Total
28
Readiness Standards
2
Supporting Standards
10
Total
12
Readiness Standards
3
Supporting Standards
11
Total
14
Readiness Standards
5
Supporting Standards
13
14
16
8
8
8
Total
18
Readiness Standards
Total Number of Standards
41
60%–65%
32–35
Supporting Standards
Total Number of Standards
62
35%–40%
19–22
Total Number of Questions on Test
54 Multiple Choice
Texas Education Agency
Student Assessment Division
Spring 2012
Blueprints for STAAR assessments delineate the set of reporting categories and corresponding student
expectations to be measured on an assessment as well as the number of items to be tested for each
reporting category. The STAAR Modified assessments are based on the general STAAR blueprints and
reflect that the students taking STAAR Modified are assessed on the same grade-level curriculum
as general education students. The number of items on the STAAR Modified blueprints has been
decreased proportionally by approximately 20% for each reporting category. The STAAR Modified
assessments reflect the similar percentages of content and process student expectations as the STAAR
assessments.
Adapted from the House Bill 3 Transition Plan (81st Texas Legislature, 2009)
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World History
General: G - 68 Multiple Choice
Modified: M - 54 Multiple Choice
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SS = Supporting Standard
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