STAAR Science Resources
Located below are resources for STAAR grades 5 and 8 science and Biology assessments. To see all available STAAR resources, visit the STAAR Resources webpage.
December 2025 Only
Beginning Spring 2026
- Elementary (3–5) administered in grade 5 (Updated 08/01/2025)
- Elementary (3–5) administered in grade 5 Spanish (Updated 8/01/2025)
- Middle School (6–8) administered in grade 8 (Updated 8/01/2025)
- Biology (Updated 8/01/2025)
December 2025 Only
Beginning Spring 2026
- Elementary (3–5) administered in grade 5 (Updated 08/01/2025)
- Elementary (3–5) administered in grade 5 Spanish (Updated 08/01/2025)
- Middle School (6–8) administered in grade 8 (Updated 08/01/2025)
- Biology (Updated 08/01/2025)
- Calculator Policy
- Grade 8 Reference Materials (Spring 2025 Only)
- Middle School Reference Materials (Beginning Spring 2026)
- Timeline for Assessing New Science TEKS
- Accompanying Guide to New Question Type Samplers
Contact Information
Student Assessment Division
(512) 463-9536