Why TAKS

Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) is administered, scored and analyzed by the Student Assessment Division of Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Its primary purpose is to provide an accurate measure of student achievement in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science. TAKS test results are also used as a gauge for institutional accountability.

TAKS testing program places great  emphasis on the connection between the state curriculum, classroom instruction, and the state-mandated assessments. Throughout the initial test development process and as part of ongoing test. It also ensures that the TEKS curriculum and assessments are designed to effectively support students’ academicachievement and progress.

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