STAAR US History High School Practice Test (Example Questions)

If you need help studying for the STAAR US History test or just want some more information about what the test is like, you’ve come to the right place.

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What’s on the Test?

Questions: 64
Time limit: 4 hours

The STAAR US History test contains 64 questions and is timed at 4 hours. Some of the questions on the test are multiple-choice, but many of the questions fall under one of the following question types:

Multiselect
Multipart
Hot text
Hot spot
Inline choice
Drag and drop
Text entry
Constructed response

Let’s take a closer look at the four sections of the test:

1. HISTORY
28-30 questions

The questions in the History section generally cover key events, people, and policies throughout US history. Some topics may include:

The Industrial Revolution
World War I
World War II
The Great Depression
The Civil Rights Movement

2. GEOGRAPHY AND CULTURE
10-12 questions

The questions in the Geography and Culture section generally cover how geography has influenced US expansion, migration patterns, and cultural interactions.

3. GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENSHIP
8-10 questions

The questions in the Government and Citizenship section generally cover the structure and functions of the US government, the Constitution, civic responsibilities, and the roles of citizens in a democratic society.

4. ECONOMICS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
14-16 questions

The questions in the Economics, Science, Technology, and Society section generally cover economic trends, the impact of technological innovations on society, and the interrelation between scientific advancements and economic development.

STAAR Test Scores

The STAAR US History test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:

For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score, which can reach a maximum of 78 points. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score. This scaled score will range somewhere between 1420 and 6750.

The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.

Your final score will fall into one of four performance levels: