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 TUTORING Attend free TAKS tutorials from June 8 to July 2 (Monday through Thursday) to increase your chances of success on TAKS. Session 1: 830-11:30 Session 2: 12:00-3:30 ELA -- Room 3222 Math -- Room 3210 Science -- 3221 Social Studies -- 3223

TAKS TESTING: OCT Seniors who retested in October will receive their results sometime before the Christmas break. Typically, math, science, and social studies scores arrive first (followed a week or so later by English scores).

Practice Tests Prepare for TAKS using T.R.A.C.K. This free online program offers tests and tutorials in all four subject areas tested on TAKS. Practice Now