TEKS Objectives Outlined
The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills identify what Texas students should know and be able to do at every grade and in every course in the foundation and enrichment areas as they move successfully through our public schools.
To meet these expectations, the State Board of Education has adopted a new curriculum for all Texas schools - the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). These learning standards will help ensure that all students meet the challenges ahead of them as they move into the next century.
TEKS are the center of the curriculum and, as such, define the basic content of the instructional program in Texas. The TEKS outline the knowledge and skills required of every student by the statewide accountability system. Successful implementation of the TEKS is dependent upon school staff having a thorough understanding of the TEKS.
High-quality student achievement is assured in classrooms with a TEKS focus. Educational leaders need a thorough understanding of assessment and its relationship to curriculum and instruction. Educators also need access to processes designed to translate educational research, theory, and new expectations into practical applications.
