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The TAKS (Texas
Assessment of Knowledge and Skills)
"The Texas
Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) is
state-created standardized achievement test used to measure the content
knowledge of Texas public school students. Generally administered
in Texas schools during April, many schools administer practice tests
during late January and early February.
 Content areas assessed within TAKS are: writing,
reading, math, science, and social studies. From grades 3 to grade
11 at least one test is taken with some tests required for promotion to
the next grade. Critical thinking and critical analysis skills are
embedded within the test. Recommended parent/tutor resources are for
test preparation and building the critical thinking/analysis skills
assessed on the TAKS:
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| Thinking Skills
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Building Thinking Skills
- series
Book & Software |
Gr. PreK-12th, Critical
thinking skills for reading, writing, math
and science - figural and verbal reasoning
skills)
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Grades K-1
Grades 2-3
Grades 4-6
Grade 7+
Verbal
Grade 7+
Figural
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Mathematics |
Math Detective
Book & Software
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Gr. 3-8, Reasoning,
reading comprehension, and writing in math
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Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Grades 7-8
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Readingg |
Reading Detective
Book & Software
Word Roots
Book & Software |
Gr. 3-12,
Critical thinking activities to develop
exceptional reading comprehension |
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Grades 7-8
Beg - Grade 2-3
A1-Grades 4-12
A2-Grades 4-12
B1-Grades 7-12
B2-Grades 7-12
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| Sciencee
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Science Detective
| Gr 3-6,
Uses topics
and skills drawn from national science standards to prepare your child
for more advanced science courses and new assessments that measure
reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in science.. |
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6 |
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