PagineTexas Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests
Texas sets its own standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), adopted by the State Board of Education. Texas did not adopt the Common Core. Personal financial literacy is a math strand from Kindergarten, and Texas History is studied in Grades 4 and 7.
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Exams and tests
| Exam | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAAR — Grades 3–8 | Reading Language Arts and Math every year; Science in Grades 5 and 8; Social Studies in Grade 8 | Spring, online | Used for school ratings; Grade 5 and 8 results may inform promotion and intervention decisions. |
| STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Exams | Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, US History | Fall, spring and summer administrations | Passing all five EOCs (or an approved alternative) is required for graduation. |
How school is organized
Pre-K and Kindergarten, Grades 1–5 (elementary), 6–8 (middle school) and 9–12 (high school). High-school courses include Algebra I, English I and II, Biology and US History, each with an end-of-course test.
Finishing school: The Foundation High School Program requires 22 credits (26 with an endorsement) and passing STAAR end-of-course tests in Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and US History.
Official curriculum: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Texas use?
Texas sets its own standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), adopted by the State Board of Education. Texas did not adopt the Common Core. Personal financial literacy is a math strand from Kindergarten, and Texas History is studied in Grades 4 and 7.
How are school years organized in Texas?
Pre-K and Kindergarten, Grades 1–5 (elementary), 6–8 (middle school) and 9–12 (high school). High-school courses include Algebra I, English I and II, Biology and US History, each with an end-of-course test.
What is needed to finish school?
The Foundation High School Program requires 22 credits (26 with an endorsement) and passing STAAR end-of-course tests in Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology and US History.
Which exams do students take in Texas?
STAAR — Grades 3–8; STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Exams.