- What is STAAR? - Why is there a new assessment program for Texas students? - In what grades, subjects, and courses will students be assessed under the new STAAR program? - How will student performance be described on STAAR? - What is the timeline for establishing student performance standards for the STAAR program?
Other Duke TIP Programs- http://www.tip.duke.edu For students who participate in the Elementary or Middle School Talent Searches, benefits continue on into high school.The Duke TIP Scholar Weekends are designed for students in grades 8-12 (depending on site) to take short courses during weekend-long programs. Courses introduce topics that might not be available in students’ local schools. They provide enrichment, a glimpse into the collegiate experience, and an opportunity to meet other similarly motivated students.
In addition, the Duke TIP Summer Studies Programs offer students in grades 7-10 the opportunity to learn highly challenging material at a rate suited to their advanced abilities in a 3-week summercourse.
Other options include e-studies and independent learning programs which offer high school students flexibility for pursuing areas of interest outside of school.
