Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) by Rachel J. Haller

Go to texasassessment.gov (use Google Chrome or Firefox) for Educators or Testing Personnel. Scroll down the page and select the “Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR)” tile.

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User Role Permissions

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TEI - STAAR Question Types Guidance Document

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Texas Formative Assessment Resource (TFAR) Overview

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Learn what a formative assessment is, TFAR functionalities, and best practices.

TFAR Authoring

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This course consists of seven different TFAR modules. The modules can be completed in any order and as often as needed. The material within each module can also be searched for specific content.

TFAR Frequently Asked Questions

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TFAR Educator Guide

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Test Delivery System (TDS) - TFAR assessments are administered on the same online platform used to administer STAAR.

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Create Test Sessions and Administer Assessments

Centralized Reporting System (CRS) - Reports from TFAR results can be downloaded and printed from the CRS.

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Access assessment data and results once students complete a test (Performance by Roster and Student, and Campus/Student Performance on Test).

Online Help

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TFAR has a searchable online help resource within the platform.

Submit a Help Desk Ticket Here

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For TFAR questions and technical support, submit a help desk ticket.

Cambium Help Desk

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R4 Slide Deck

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