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: APRIL The next round of TAKS testing will be April 29-30 and May 1-2. SENIORS ONLY Tue, Apr 29 -- ELA ALL STUDENTS Wed, Apr 30 -- Math Thu, May 1 -- Science Fri, May 2 -- Social Studies

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