TAKS

For the past years the TAKS has been pushed more and more by the district. TAKS tests students on the four core classes. It is very important because colleges look at the scores. As of this year, fifth graders have to pass the TAKS to move on to the next grade level. Some might fail because they did not receive the extra help they needed, and teachers work so quickly going over TAKS skills that students do not remember the information or methods they are taught. There is tutoring in the morning and afternoon but some students are not able to attend.
When you become a senior there are four chances given to pass the TAKS before graduation. If the students do not pass the test they do not graduate, even though they pass all their classes and have enough credits. This could possibly make students drop out of high school. So, to increase the amount of students passing the TAKS, everyone should be requires to take a TAKS class or have more practice in their classes. The more practice students get, the more likely they will pass. In addition, the students know they fail, which may lead to a lack of confidence. It can be helpful if everyone shows encouragement to the students.