TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS (TEKS)

Introduction:

Texas Essential knowledge & Skills or TEKS are the state standards for Texas Public School. They detail the curriculum requirements for every course. State mandated standardized test measure acquisition of specific knowledge & skills outlined in the curriculum. The TEKS are taught to students and within the end of the year they take standardized test based of the TEKS called the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness).

STAAR:

STAAR Program includes annual assessments for,

• ·        Reading & Mathematics grades 3-8.
• ·        Writing at grades 4 and 7.
• ·        Science at grades 5 and 8.
• ·        Social Studies at grade 8.

End of course assessments for English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and U.S. History.

TEKS Two Levels:

Foundation Curriculum:  English language arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Enrichment Curriculum:  Other languages, health, P.E., Career and Technology Education, and Technology Applications.

How to Prepare:

Texas Essential knowledge & Skills or TEKS are standards laid out by the state explaining the expectations of what children in each grade level are required to learn. In order for students in a category to master skills, teachers must be well prepared with lessons to do that. This requires lessons planning and preparation. Taking the time to think through how the material is going to be presented to the student is imperative to learning.

Contact Details:

Talent Learning Center

Contact Person:

Ila Jari
Education and Performing Arts Specialist
Ph: 469-449-4084

General Queries
Ph: 908-329-4410