Tips for Success on the ELA TAKS Test

by Luz D.

Interview with Mrs. Brown.

What are some strategies you think will help students be successful on the ELA TAKS test?

• Take breaks.
• Make notes while reading the passages.
• Follow the writing and reading steps.
• Double-check your work.
• Take your time.
• Highlight the mistakes you find (while reading the passage).
• Use the process of elimination on your answer choices.

Best of luck to all Haltom Middle School students taking the ELA TAKS on Wednesday, March 3rd!

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HMS TAKS Reactions

We interviewed some HMS students to find out how they felt about this year's TAKS tests.

Skyler (6th grade)

I think I did well (in my reading TAKS), and I think I got an 85 or a 90 because it was hard, but after a while it became easier.

Karina (6th grade)

I think I did well (in my reading TAKS), and I think I passed because I did all my strategies, and I concentrated as much as I could.

Krista (6th grade)

I think I did well (in my reading TAKS), because I showed my work, and I justified.

Liam (7th grade)

I think I did terrific (in my reading TAKS), because I studied, and I got good sleep.

Nancy (8th grade)

I think I did a good job (in my social studies TAKS). It was an easy test, and I understood most of the questions.