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Content Supports + Language and Vocabulary Supports

Content Supports + Language and Vocabulary Supports

Content Supports + Language and Vocabulary Supports: Available on STAAR online tests only in the form of pop-ups and rollovers.
 

Content Supports Pop-Ups:

  • Isolate specific information in a question that corresponds to each answer choice
  • Isolate specific text or information in a selection that is referenced in the question or answer choices
  • Isolate specific information in a graphic or list that is referenced in the question
  • Apply an allowable supplemental aid (e.g., graphic organizer, place-value chart, t-chart, graphic or scientific concept, timeline, map) to specific questions or answer choices
  • Include the formula from the grade-specific Reference Materials when the question specifies the measure or conversion to be performed
  • Direct student attention to parts of the grade-specific Reference Materials
  • Provide clarifying information for a graphic organizer, political cartoon, or map
  • Provide a visual representation in the selection, question, answer choices, or in the writing prompt by adding graphics, photographs, or animations
 

Content Supports Rollovers:

  • Bullet or separate steps in a process (e.g., multi-step problem, sequence of events)
 

Content Supports Supplementary Materials:

  • Blank Punnett squares (Biology only)
  • Writing checklists (writing, English I and English II only)
 

Language and Vocabulary Pop-ups:

  • Define and clarify construct-irrelevant words, phrases, and sentences using plain language, synonyms, definitions, examples, and consistent language
  • Provide a visual representation in the selection, question, answer choices, or in the writing prompt by adding graphics, photographs, or animations
 

Language and Vocabulary Rollovers:

  • Reword complex questions or answer choices to condense text
  • Reorganize and simplify historical excerpts, respecting the TEKS based academic vocabulary
 

Language and Vocabulary Pre-reads:

  • Offer text prior to the selection (only for reading 3-8; writing 4&7, English I and English II)