Figure This Math Challenges For Families

Please check out this NCTM website that offers tons of challenges you and your family can participate in to sharpen your math skills. It includes hints and answers to each clue as well as breaks down each challenge according to a particular skill or concept. You can also purchase a cd for $15. The video about it can be seen here.

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History of the TAKS Test

History of TAKS Development

In 1999 the 76th Session of the Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 103, mandating implementation of a new statewide testing program. The new testing requirements, subsequently named the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, were implemented in spring 2003. By law, all eligible Texas public school students are assessed in mathematics in grades 3–10 and exit level; reading in grades 3–9; writing in grades 4 and 7; English language arts in grades 10 and exit level; science in grades 5, 8, 10, and exit level; and social studies in grades 8, 10, and exit level. Eligible students may meet testing requirements with Spanish versions of the TAKS assessments, available in mathematics at grades 3–6, in reading at grades 3–6, in writing at grade 4, and in science at grade 5.

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Nailing Down the TAKS for Parents

Here's a great guide for parents explained all areas of the TAKS Test with a few sample questions. Cover TAKS Test info for ALL GRADES.

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