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Development goals tied to Math and Science TAKS

During initial development of the Nature and Science room, as well as the Technology room, we will be working to assist teachers by providing additional learning opportunities for students that strengthen classroom experiences. We will showcase and create activities that connect with the TAKS Elementary Science Objectives for Grade 5 and with TAKS Math Objectives for Grades 3-8.

Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Elementary Science Grade 5 Objectives:

Objective 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science.

Objective 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the life sciences.

Objective 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the physical sciences.

Objective 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the earth sciences.

Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Grades 3-8 Math Objectives:

Objective 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning.

Objective 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking.

Objective 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning.

Objective 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and uses of measurement.

Objective 5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of probability and statistics.

Objective 6: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving.

You can find a complete set of TAKS information booklets (with thorough explanation of each objective and sample test questions) developed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) available on their website’s Student Assessment Division, www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/taks/booklets/index.html. Parents who want to know more about what their child needs to know will want to also check out AISD’s Family Learning Guide.

Teachers with innovative lessons are welcome to join in our development discussions and share their ideas. If you would like one of your science or math lessons to be featured in an interactive border, please send an email to Sherry Hammons