Developed to yield the most data in the shortest amount of time.

Highly trained designers, writers, and editors follow research-based practices to ensure STAR Reading's test items meet high standards for reliability and validity. STAR Reading's large item bank allows for multiple administrations without risk of overexposure, and new test items are continually developed and calibrated to support frequent testing. STAR Reading includes skills-based items to provide an even greater depth of reading assessment.


This test item measures: Understand Comparison and Contrast
Grade 6: Draw conclusions based on similarities to another character.


This test item measures: Understand Cause and Effect
Grade 4: Recognize cause-and-effect relationships by comprehending the meaning of a whole passage rather than by identifying individual cue words.


This test item measures: Evaluate Reasoning and Support
Grade 4: Recognize cause-and-effect relationships by comprehending the meaning of a whole passage rather than by identifying individual cue words.

STAR Reading Sample Items

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