Science Education in Texas

Once upon a time, America sheltered an Einstein, went to the moon, and gave the world the laser, the electronic computer, nylons, television, and the cure for polio. Today, we are in the process, albeit unwittingly, of abandoning this leadership role.

Leon M. Lederman, Nobel Laureate in Physics

TAKS Review Materials

2006 Released TAKS Tests are online.

Eighth Grade Science Test (1300 kb PDF file)

All Tests

HB1 - Requires students to take 4 years of science and mathematics in high school: "(3) implement or administer a program that provides opportunities for students to take academically rigorous course work, including four years of mathematics and four years of science at the high school level"

Science Teachers Association of Texas

Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 19, Part II , Chapter 112. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science

TEA - Science Division

High School TAKS Graduation Requirements

TAKS Study Guides

Grade 8 Science TAKS Information Booklet

TAKS Statewide Results

Fordham Report on State Science Standards