Once the TEKS targeted for review have been identified, evaluate available STAAR
Released Test Questions to determine the types of questions that are challenging for
students. Some types of questions that challenge students include those that:

require a calculation

require students to write and fill in an answer for a griddable item

require students to analyze charts, graphs, tables or diagrams

require students to read and understand a large amount of text

do not provide a visual model to aid students

require multiple steps to answer

Consider the STAAR Released Test Questions when planning review activities. Ask,
master the targeted concept and answer this

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