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TAKS

In 2004 the State of Texas introduced a new, more rigorous test, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills (TAKS). The TAKS tests replaced the TAAS and brought new standards, which at first glance seemed daunting, but offered challenges which we are confident our students, teachers, and staff will rise to meet. We know that advances in our rapidly changing world will create challenges for our children as they advance into higher education and the workplace. We want to ensure that the educational experiences and the curriculum that we provide for our students give them the tools they need to be successful. One way to know whether they have learned is to measure their knowledge. The TAKS is a broader, deeper, more challenging test than the TAAS and is one new measure of what our students are learning.

What specifically is NEW?
New Tests:
Exit-level (required for graduation) will now be given in 11th grade instead of 10th.
Exit-level tests will include Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts.
9th grade Reading and Math tests.
7th grade Writing test.
5th and 8th grade Science test.
New Requirements:
In 2003, students must pass the 3rd grade Reading TAKS test to be promoted to 4th grade.
In 2005, student smust pass both the 5th grade TAKS Reading and Math to be promoted to 6th grade.
In 2008, students must pass the 8th grade Reading and Math to be promoted to the 9th grade.


Testing Calendars
07-08 District Testing Calendar
07-08 State Testing Calendar

Upcoming TAKS Tests & TAKS-M Tests:
May 13 - Grades 5 and 8 - TAKS & TAKS-M Mathematics (retest)
July 1 - Grades 5 and 8 - TAKS & TAKS-M Mathematics (retest)
July 2 - Grades 3, 5, and 8 - TAKS & TAKS-M Reading (retest)
July 15 - Exit Level ELA (retest)
July 16 - Exit Level Mathematics (retest)
July 17 - Exit Level Science (retest)
July 18 - Exit Level Social Studies (retest)

Upcoming TAAS Tests:
July 15 - Exit Level Writing (retest)
July 16 - Exit Level Mathematics (retest)
July 17 - Exit Level Reading (retest)




Popular Links


TEA Assessment Home Page

TAKS Information Books


Released Tests

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

For questions or comments, please contact Sheila Ramsey

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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