How to Pass Math/Science 4-8 Taks
The TAKS test, or Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, is a standardized test required for students from the third to eleventh grade. Passing the TAKS is a requisite for graduating from Texas public schools, as well as for determining whether or not the school will receive federal funding. Insuring students pass TAKS testing has become a primary focus of many schools who have struggled to receive satisfactory scores, but many resources are available that can help students do well on the TAKS, some of them even at home. Students in elementary and middle school often benefit most from an adult tutor or mentor who can guide their studying and explain difficult math and science subject matter.
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Set a time line. Learn when the TAKS will be held at your school, and see how much time there is to study and prepare for the test. Label two lists "math" and "science," and beneath these titles, list the areas of focus and topics that will be covered under each subject. Then, count the number of topics there are to study, and divide the time line into this many sections, adding one extra for overall review. For example, if there are two months until the test and seven different areas that the test will cover regarding math and science, designate one week for each area, plus one week for final review.
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Gather resources that will help with studying. Resources may include text books, study guides, practice tests, flash cards, web sites with test preparation materials, class notes, or even a tutor. At the elementary and middle school level, text books are often not checked out to students, so it may be necessary to contact a school's office, library, or a student's teacher to be allowed to bring a book home.
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Organize the study materials using stick-notes to label each study resource with the sections that you will need to cover. For example, if using a text book, put a sticky note on the chapter covering cell structure if cell structure is a topic from your list you will need to study. Next to cell structure on your list, write down all of the places where information on this topic can be found. Younger students will benefit from color coding their labels so that it is easy to find the relevant information each week.
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Commit to spending a half hour at minimum, five days a week, studying each designated topic, and stick to the schedule so all the material is covered prior to the test date. To help younger students focus, set a timer for the amount of time they need to study, and have them study in a quiet but common area when an adult can supervise their study time and be readily available for questions.
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