Math
Grade-level math skills from your state standards.
- Number and operations
- Algebraic thinking
- Data and measurement
How we prepareStandards-aligned lessons, with practice on the item types your state uses.
Grades 3 to 8
Online State Test Prep for Grades 3 to 8
Live online prep for your state's math and reading tests in Grades 3 to 8. Lessons follow your state standards, with practice in the question types students will see.
What State Tests Measure
Every state builds its test on its own standards. We teach the skills first, then practice the question formats.
English Language Arts
Reading, responding to and writing about texts.
- Comprehension across genres
- Vocabulary and author's craft
- Written responses
How we prepareClose reading, with short and extended response practice.
Writing
Written responses to reading, scored on a rubric.
- A clear central idea
- Text evidence
- Conventions
How we prepareTimed responses with feedback that follows the rubric.
What to Focus on by Grade Band
Pick a grade band and try a question.
Grades 3 to 5
Build the base for state test math and reading.
- Place value and fractions
- Main idea and key details
- Short written responses
Try a sample question
What is 5 × 12?
The correct answer is C (60).
Grades 6 to 8
Move to ratios, algebra and longer texts.
- Ratios and early algebra
- Text evidence and inference
- Extended written responses
Try a sample question
Solve for x: 3x + 4 = 19
The correct answer is C (5).
Understanding State Test Results
Most states report four or five performance levels for each subject.
See Where Your Child Sits- Exceeds or AdvancedSkills go beyond the grade-level standard.
- Meets or ProficientSkills meet the grade-level standard.
- Approaches or BasicSkills are close, and extra support helps.
- Below or BeginningSkills are below the standard and need significant support.
State Tests Questions From Parents
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Message Us on WhatsAppWhich state tests do you prepare students for?
We prepare students for the state math and English tests in Grades 3 to 8. We have pages for Texas (STAAR), California (CAASPP) and Florida (FAST), and we match lessons to your state standards.
Do you follow my state standards?
Yes. Lessons follow your state standards for each grade. Tell us your state when you book.
When should we start preparing?
A couple of months before the test window is a good start, with a little practice each week.
Can you help if my child is below grade level?
Yes. We start with a free assessment to find the gaps, then build a plan to close them.
How will I know if my child is improving?
Regular quiz results and parent reports show progress skill by skill.
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