What was the TAKS test?

The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was the fourth Texas state standardized test previously used in grade 3-8 and grade 9-11 to assess students’ attainment of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills required under Texas education standards.

When did TAKS test start?

2003
The state and school dis- tricts implemented the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) in 2003. Every TAKS test was eventually aligned with TEKS, raising the bar for academic preparation of students and raising the bar for accountability, as well.

What does TAKS stand for in Texas?

Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Beginning with the 2017–2018 school year, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) assessments will no longer be administered. Students for whom TAKS is a graduation requirement, including former TAAS and TEAMS examinees, may pursue the following options to receive a Texas high school diploma.

What is TAKS math?

The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) exit level tests measure examinee mastery of the state-mandated curriculum. The TAKS exit level tests are available in four subject areas: English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and social studies. The tests are administered in March, June, and October.

What replaced the TAKS test?

The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) will be replaced by the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) beginning in the 2011-2012 school year. The STAAR includes 12 end-of-course exams in the four core subject areas in high school.

Who invented STAAR test?

The Texas Education Agency, Pearson Education (Texas’ state assessment contractor), and Texas public school educators collaborate to create a STAAR assessment.

What is the difference between TAKS and STAAR?

STAAR assesses readiness to graduate to a higher grade whereas TAKS assesses knowledge and skill gained over multiple years. STAAR is more subjective than TAKS. STAAR is believed to be more rigorous than TAKS. There is a time limit in STAAR that was not there in TAKS.