The TAKS test is designed to measure the extent to which a student has learned and is able to apply specific knowledge and skills at each tested grade level. All TAKS tests are directly aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and are administered in the following grades and subjects.
- Grades 3-9 reading
- Grades 3-10 and exit level mathematics
- Grades 4 and 7 writing
- Grade 10 and exit level English language arts (ELA)
- Grades 5, 8, 10, and exit level science
- Grades 8, 10, and exit level social studies
TAKS includes several forms that are designed to meet the needs of students served by special education. The forms include the TAKS-A, TAKS-M, and TAKS-Alt. For additional information on these assessments, go to the TEA website or click here.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Between 2003 and 2009, TAKS performance by African American, Hispanic and Economically Disadvantaged students increased more than 20 percentage points in reading and math, and increased more than 35 percentage points in science.
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