txar.org - Texas Algebra Ready Initiative

Description: The Texas Math Initiative provides tools, resources and training to advance mathematics teaching and learning in Texas public schools.

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The Texas: Algebra Ready (TXAR) initiative exists to increase the preparedness of students to meet standards and pass assessments in algebra.

Screener The ESTAR/MSTAR Universal Screener, used to help guide instructional decisions in relation to students' readiness for algebra, launches for fall administration on August 21, 2017 and will be available until October 13, 2017. The ESTAR/MSTAR Universal Screener can be accessed at http://mstar.epsilen.com .

Diagnostic The ESTAR/MSTAR Diagnostic Assessments, designed to follow the ESTAR/MSTAR Universal Screener, launches for fall administration on August 28, 2017 and will be available until October 20, 2017. The ESTAR/MSTAR Diagnostic Assessments provide a next step in supporting and understanding the misconceptions of students struggling with Algebra-readiness. The ESTAR/MSTAR Diagnostic Assessments can be accessed at http://mstar.epsilen.com .