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The mathematics web page provides clarification, guidance, and support to mathematics stakeholders, including districts, schools, parents, educators, and students, for the development and implementation of the K–12 mathematics Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and mathematics graduation requirements.
Announcements
Paemst texas state finalists for 2024.
The 2023 competition recognizes kindergarten through grade 6 mathematics and science teachers whose innovative methods bring teaching to life in the classroom. The Texas state elementary finalists we are listed below:
- Tracy Fumo teaches grade 5 at Caldwell Performing Arts Academy in Tyler, TX.
- Lauren Palos teaches grade 4 math and science at Stuchbery Elementary School in Pasadena ISD in Pasadena, TX.
- Mark Rogers teaches grade 5 at Austin Achieve Middle School, Austin, TX.
Middle School Advanced Mathematics Program Webpage
For additional information and updates, please visit the Middle School Advanced Mathematics Program .
Math Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions we have answers..
We have collected questions from over the years and compiled them and the answers on a brand-new Mathematics Frequently Asked Questions .
Current Mathematics TEKS
The links below provide access to the web-based version of the current mathematics Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do. You can also access a PDF version of the TEKS .
- Elementary Mathematics TEKS
- Elementary Mathematics TEKS in Spanish (PDF)
- Middle School Mathematics TEKS
- Grade 6 Mathematics TEKS in Spanish (PDF)
- High School Mathematics TEKS
- Other Mathematics Courses TEKS (high school)
Additional related standards that support the TEKS
- Career and College Readiness Standards (outside source)
- English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) (outside source)
- Prekindergarten guidelines
- TEKS with “Such As” Statements (PDF, 638KB): This document shows the TEKS with “such as” statements that were removed at second reading and final adoption of the TEKS.
Mathematics Curriculum Materials
The following documents are provided to assist math teachers in the planning process.
- Supporting Information (outside source)
- Interactive Mathematics Glossary (outside source)
- Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points, Revised 2013 (outside source)
- Vertical Alignment Charts (outside source)
Instructional Materials Proclamations
To see the SBOE adopted instructional Materials for kindergarten through grade 8, please visit Proclamation 2014 .
To see the SBOE adopted instructional Materials for high school, please visit Proclamation 2015 .
Texas Open Education Resources
Texas Open Education Resources (OER) : state-developed materials where the underlying intellectual property is either owned by the state of Texas or it can be freely used and modified by the state in perpetuity. These materials are made freely available forever in digital form to Texas school districts and educators to use or modify as they see fit. They can be printed to ensure students have access to paper instructional materials. In the future, TEA plans to ensure students have access to printed versions at cost. Finally, these materials are updated to improve their quality with new versions over time based on feedback from teachers and parents.
Texas Gateway
Gain instant access to the content you seek, whether you are looking for “just-in-time” resources that you can leverage during a particular lesson, sequenced binders of instruction that you can assign to students, or self-directed PD training courses that you can take to earn CPE credit hours. This is the gateway to the content you need for your classroom and for yourself, even as these needs shift from day to day. <From the Texas Gateway - About webpage>
For more information visit the Texas Gateway .
ESTAR / MSTAR
The purpose of the ESTAR/MSTAR US are to help guide instructional decisions in relation to students’ readiness for algebra. The results, which are reported using the Response to Intervention tiers, can be used to help teachers determine if students are on track or at risk for meeting curricular expectations in algebra and for algebra readiness. Results also help teachers determine the intensity of the instructional support students need if they have been identified as at risk for not meeting curricular expectations in algebra and for algebra readiness. Teachers are able to monitor students’ risk status by administering comparable forms of the ESTAR/MSTAR US in fall, winter, and early spring. <This paragraph is from the Texas Gateway for example purposes only>
To learn more, visit ESTAR/MSTAR on the Texas Gateway
K - 2 Rapid Assessment
Educators now have several new K-2-math diagnostic tools. Texas A&M University and national early childhood math expert Dr. Herb Ginsberg of Columbia University have developed two types of diagnostic tools for K-2 teachers: A rapid assessment tool and a flexible interview assessment.
The rapid assessment offers a quick gauge of student ability. The flexible interview technique offers a deeper understanding of student cognitive ability based on underlying research in the area of questioning strategy. Together these tools add to teacher capabilities at the important early grades and allow educators to more effectively measure a student’s grasp of key math concepts.
For more information, please visit K-2 Math Assessments webpage .
Related STAAR Materials
The following links provide support from the Student Assessment Division.
- STAAR Resources
- Calculator Policy
- Student Assessment Division
- Assessments for Students with Disabilities
For questions regarding these resources, please contact the Student Assessment Division vis their Help Desk .
Several statewide mathematics professional development courses are currently available face-to-face at your ESC and online through the Texas Math Support Center. New courses will be available soon. For details on available courses and how to access them, contact your ESC, visit the Texas Algebra Ready website, or visit Texas Math Support Center .
The resources below address various topics related to teacher assignments, the standards, and instructional materials.
- Teacher Certification Assignment Chart
- Mathematics Achievement Academies
- Teacher2Teacher Math Videos (outside source)
Revised Math TEKS Videos
Teachers who need assistance may contact the help desk at [email protected] . The Revised Math TEKS (2012): The goals for participation are to become familiar with the supporting documents, to examine how to use the documents to improve overall mathematics instruction, and to explore vertical alignment of mathematical concepts and processes within the revised math TE KS. Links are provided below so teachers may enroll in the following courses:
- The Revised Math TEKS (2012) with Supporting Documents Revised Math TEKS: Module 1 (outside source)
- The Revised Math TEKS (2012): Applying the Mathematical Process Standards Revised Math TEKS: Module 2 (outside source)
- The Revised Math TEKS (2012): Completing the Gap Analysis Revised Math TEKS: Module 3 (outside source)
- The Revised Math TEKS (2012): Achieving Fluency and Proficiency Revised Math TEKS: Module 4 (outside source)
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K - 12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. The awards were established by Congress in 1983. The National Science Foundation, under the direction of the White House, approves the Texas candidates for the national award. This fall, the cycle will be for teachers of grade 7 through grade 12.
To learn more visit Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (outside source).
If you are interested in helping out the 2024-2025 review cycle as either a mentor or reviewer, or have any other questions, please contact your Texas State PAEMST Coordinators at [email protected] .
PAEMST Texas State Finalists for 2023
The 2023 competition recognizes grades 7 through grade 12 mathematics and science teachers whose innovative methods bring teaching to life in the classroom. The Texas state secondary finalists we are listed below:
- Sarah DiMaria teaches Precalculus and AP Calculus at Cedars International Charter School in Austin, TX.
- Timothy McMahon teaches Precalculus, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics at Kaufman High School in Kaufman ISD in Kaufman, TX.
- Michelle Duphorne teaches Advanced Algebra I, Algebra I, Advance Geometry, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics at Grand Prairie College Institute in Grand Prairie ISD, Grand Prairie, TX.
- Sara Stieg teaches seventh grade Honors Math and eighth grade Algebra I at North Ridge Middle School in Birdville ISD, North Richland Hills, TX.
Curriculum Standards and Student Support
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For questions or additional information, please submit a Curriculum Request Form through the TEA Help Desk.
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Math and Science Team
Shawna Wiebusch Math and Science Director
Carla Bailey Elementary Math/Science Content Specialist
Julie Kuhn Mathematics Achievement Academies Coordinator
James Slack Secondary Mathematics Specialist
Michelle Sedberry Statewide STEM Coordinator
Liz Baker Secondary Science Specialist
March 1, 2022: Texas Educator Preparation Programs Newsletter
edTPA Pilot Webpage We are thrilled to inform you that the Texas edTPA Pilot webpage has launched! Please find the edTPA pilot webpage here , which includes information about the edTPA pilot in Texas for stakeholder groups (EPPs, P-12 partners, and candidates) and will feature regular updates. If you would like to offer suggestions to enhance the edTPA pilot webpage, please feel free to do so via this survey . If you have any questions regarding the edTPA pilot, please contact DeMarco Pitre at [email protected] .
Educator Standards and Testing
Updates related to Educator Standards and Certification Testing
New: PASL resources videos As you work to help your students prepare for their PASL exam ETS has created two resource videos to help you navigate PASL.
- The first video is a general PASL overview that covers the purpose/creation; PASL content; scoring/reports, score reporting process, and score reporting to candidates and preparation programs.
- The second video is specific toward PASL structure and tasks and explains the structure of the PASL Tasks, provides an overview of each PASL task, and suggests resources for both candidates and educator preparation programs.
We hope that you find these resources beneficial as you navigate PASL with your principal candidates.
NOTE: If you have trouble accessing the videos linked above, please copy and paste the links (see below) in your web browser.
- First video: https://vimeo.com/user127014634/download/669946029/6aa375f585
- Second video: https://vimeo.com/user127014634/download/669946067/750a97cbf9
ETS Seeking Scorers for PASL ETS invites school leaders and preparation faculty to participate in the online scoring of the ETS® Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL). This is an excellent opportunity for school leaders and preparation program faculty to become more familiar with this certification exam. Professionals who meet the criteria listed on PASL Scoring Job Opportunities are eligible to be scoring professionals (raters) for the assessment.
Approved Exam Framework Posted – Deafblind EC-12 #185 The development of certification exams is based on the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) approved certification standards for each field. Recently approved exam frameworks are posted on the New Educator Standards and Test Frameworks website .
DID YOU KNOW ? Representative Examinations are available for purchase on the Pearson website.
- Core Subjects EC-6 (391)
- English Language Arts & Reading 4-8 (217) – Available September 2022
Information about Representative Examinations is available on the program website at http://www.tx.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_AssessingCandidatesReadiness.html . To order a Representative Examination, authorized representatives from SBEC-approved educator preparation programs (EPPs) can send a request for an order form to [email protected] .
Educator Certification
Updates related to Educator Certification
Updated Teacher Assignment Chart The TAC Chapter 231 Teacher Assignment Chart document is available on the TEA website . EPPs can find the updated assignment chart in the Assignment Information section of the Certification page found under the Texas Educators tab on the TEA website.
Program Spotlight
In each newsletter, we aim to ce lebrate the great work from EPPs around Texas.
New: In this edition's spotlight, Dr. Belinda Flores, the Associate Dean of Professional Preparation & Partnerships and Principal Investigator & Founder of the Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s College of Education and Human Development (UTSA COEHD), conveyed the impact of teacher residencies in the current climate, stating, “The emergence of the COVID health pandemic presented new needs for LEAs and exacerbated existing challenge areas such as staffing shortages, teacher retention, the student digital divide, and mental wellness needs. [...] The Signature Teacher Residency program provided opportunities to direct customized support to partner districts and participating mentor teachers.”
Read and learn more about the residency program at UTSA COED here and look for the key resources and hands-on tools that Dr. Flores has so graciously embedded within.
Program Spotlight Nomination Form TEA has created a process to gather information about the wonderful practices, partnerships, and initiatives conducted by EPPs. If you would like to nominate your EPP or another EPP you’ve worked with, please complete and submit the Program Spotlight Nomination Form . If you have any questions, please reach out to yo ur E ducation S pecialist.
Every newsletter we take this space to highlight questions that we have heard from EPPs .
Q: Where can I find the EPP curriculum extras requirements? A: EPPs can find curriculum extras, such as the mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide requirement in 19 TAC §228.30(c) .
Q: How should my EPP handle a candidate admitted to my EPP who is also wanting to go through the out-of-state/country review of credentials process to be certified in Texas? A: TEA often gets Help Desk tickets from candidates who are trying to complete an EPP and go through the review of credentials process. An educator cannot do both. They must either complete an EPP to be certified in Texas, or if they have the equivalent of a standard certificate in another state or country, they would complete the Review of Credentials Process . If you have a candidate in that situation, please remove them from your system so they can complete the review of credentials process.
For More Information...
Information regarding educator certification testing can be accessed at the Texas Educator Certification Exam website .
Information regarding the Science of Teaching Reading Exam can be accessed at tea.texas.gov/str .
Information regarding Spring 2022 edTPA Virtual Workshops and Webinars .
Information and updates regarding the Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) can be accessed at the Important Updates link.
Updated information related to the COVID-19 response can be accessed here .
To view previous editions of the weekly newsletter, please see the Texas Educator Preparation Program Weekly Newsletter webpage.
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