The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) is a state-mandated standardized test administered in Texas public schools.   At this time, the passing standard for all tests is a score of 2100 or better. 9th graders are tested in Reading and Math.  The Reading test is in March; the Math test is at the end of April. 10th graders are tested in all four core subjects: English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.  Scores on this test determine the rating the Texas Education Agency (TEA) gives BISD.  The E/LA test is in March; the other three tests are at the end of April. 11th graders are also tested in all four core subjects.  This is the Exit-Level test, meaning that students must pass all four sections in order to graduate.  The E/LA test is in March; the other three tests are at the end of April. 12th graders only take the TAKS test if they failed one or more sections of the 11th grade, Exit-Level test.  Opportunities to re-test on all four sections are in July, October, March, and late April. To see what the test looks like, and to practice, get released tests at: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/release/taks/index.html

TAKS TESTING: JULY Students who failed the Exit-Level test may retest in July at 8:00 am on the following dates in the library at BHS. Tue, July 15 -- ELA Wed, July 16 -- Math Thu, July 17 -- Science Fri, July 18 -- Social Studies

Free TAKS Tutorials Any student who wants to participate in free TAKS tutorials is welcome to attend. See below. Tutorial Schedule

Practice Tests Practice and prepare for the TAKS (and other tests) at the link below. (Login is brya11337 at BHS or lonestar from home.) Practice Now