This comprehensive study resource features 80 multiple-choice questions and verified answers
tailored for the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) exam. Designed for aspiring educators, it
helps you build test confidence and master critical reading pedagogy, foundational skills, and
comprehension concepts required to pass your certification on the first try.
Why Choose This Resource?
• Verified Correct Answers: Save time studying with highly accurate, vetted answers that
explain why the correct choice is right.
• Targeted Question Formats: Includes application-style, scenario-based questions that
mirror the rigor of the actual state exam.
• Focus on Key Competencies: Deep-dives into the five core pillars of reading:
Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension.
• Texas Educator Aligned: Great for candidates tackling the Texas TExES 293 STR exam,
aligning perfectly with state requirements.
Exam Domains Covered:
1. Reading Pedagogy: Foundations of reading research, assessment alignment, and dyslexia
awareness.
2. Reading Development: Foundational Skills: Oral language, alphabetic principle,
phonological awareness, and print concepts.
3. Reading Development: Comprehension: Tiered vocabulary instruction and text
comprehension strategies.
Who Is This For?
Perfect for students and teachers preparing for their Teachers of Tomorrow checkpoints,
alternative certification exams, or standard state-administered testing. Use this set to identify your
weak spots, time your practice, and ensure you hit the required passing score!
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, Quiz_________________?
5 components of language -
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listening
speaking
reading
writing
thinking
Quiz_________________?
5 critical aspects of language in the TEKS -
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listening
speaking
reading
writing
thinking
Quiz_________________?
advanced -
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high sight word vocabulary
long texts with deeper meaning
interprets
notes features of a text
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, reads with a variety of purposes
multiple viewpoints
construction
Quiz_________________?
Alphabetic phase -
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pre-alphabetic
partial alphabetic
full alphabetic
consolidated
Quiz_________________?
assets-based approach -
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focusing on what the student currently has, rather than what he or she does not have
a combo of informal and formal assessments can inform an assets-based approach
Quiz_________________?
code-based assessments -
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gauge a student's grasp of the "mechanics" of reading such as letter-sound connections and
reading printed words
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