Discover how purposeful science questioning and formative assessment practices can accelerate student learning and improve STAAR performance. Participants will explore strategies for crafting high-quality questions, checking for understanding in real time, and using student responses to inform instruction. Through practical examples and classroom-ready techniques, teachers will learn how to promote scientific thinking, uncover misconceptions, and strengthen student mastery of TEKS-aligned content. Teachers will leave with a toolkit of questioning strategies and formative assessment practices designed to increase student engagement and achievement.