TAKS
TAKS = Texas Assessment
of Knowledge and Skills
Parent information for TAKS
is available on the Texas Education Agency website -
click here
** You may consult the C-FBISD calendar
(www.cfbisd.edu) or the McCoy calendar for
specific assessment dates.
There are three (2) TAKS tests taken by
all third graders in Texas:
* Reading (taken in
February)
Mathematics (taken in April)
* State standards require that students pass TAKS Reading and Math
to be promoted. Students will be given additional chances to pass should they
fail first test. Summer school may also be required.
There are three (3) TAKS tests taken by
all fourth graders in Texas:
Writing - Composition and Objective portions (taken in
February)
Reading (taken in April)
Mathematics (taken in April)
Students must pass all three examinations
to be considered for promotion to fifth grade. Those who are unsuccessful will
be required by the district to successfully complete summer school to be
considered for promotion or placement.
There are three (3) TAKS tests taken by
all fifth graders in Texas:
* Reading (taken in
February)
* Mathematics (taken in April)
Science (taken in April)
* State standards require that students pass TAKS Reading and Math
to be promoted. Students will be given additional chances to pass should they
fail first test. Successful completion of summer school may also be required.
Strategies McCoy Elementary Uses to Insure
Student Success:
- Teaching to the "TEKS" (Texas Essential
Knowledge & Skills)
- Teaching strategies to successfully navigate
through each test
- Providing tutoring after school and weekends
for struggling students
- In-school tutoring by teachers and
administrators
- Weekly assessments to monitor progress -
beginning second semester
- Communication to parents through grading,
conferences, parent meetings, and more
- Continual and constant monitoring of each
student
- Motivation to succeed and celebration of
success!
What you can do to prepare your child for
TAKS:
- Read to and read with your child each and
every day!
- Ask your child questions and expect answers
in complete sentences.
- Have your child describe things in detail.
(ex: "What did you do at school today?", "What was your favorite/worst
part of the day?", "What was the easiest/hardest thing you learned today?')
- Talk to your child - have conversations!
- Keep open lines of communication with your
child's teacher.
- Review assessments your child brings home
(beginning second semester) to monitor his/her progress.
- Attend parent meetings regarding TAKS.
- Do not put any undue pressure & stress on
your child in regards to TAKS.
- Celebrate successes with your child.
- Allow for plenty of uninterrupted sleep the
nights prior to testing.
- Provide your child a good breakfast (full of
protein, not sugar) on days of testing.
- Give your child hugs and high fives for all
of their hard work!