Study guides give students a list of the type of problems they are likely to encounter when taking the exit level TAKS test. Most schools have several study guides they can give to 11th and even 10th grade students in preparation for the exit level TAKS.
Have the student look at the study guide and study the types of problems on the test. Some of the areas of mathematics included in the test are capacity and volume conversions, basic geometry formulas, slope intercepts, word problems, graphing, basic algebra, fractions, visual equations and problem solving.
There are both online TAKS study guides and offline versions.
Practice tests are some of the best ways to discover a student's week areas. The Texas Education Agency and Texas Assessment provide practice tests and study guides parents and teachers can give to students so they can better prepare for the exit TAKS mathematics test.
Some practice tests online will even score the answers and tell the student which areas of study need improvement. Students should aim to get a higher score on the practice tests than they need to pass the test to ensure they have a firm grasp of the concepts.
The student should work a little on TAKS practice every day in addition to regular homework. She can use the information from practice tests and any study guides she is currently using. Some of the information graded on the TAKS test the student may not have studied in a year or more, so it is important to keep those math skills in practice to ensure a passing score.
Some students may also benefit from additional study and guidance from a tutor. Some schools provide TAKS tutors for struggling students. Some teachers may also work with students to improve their TAKS scores.
It is in the school's benefit to have as many passing TAKS scores as possible, so they will often provide extra support for struggling students. Parents may also be able to find outside tutoring help from a tutoring agency or even other students who scored well on the TAKS the previous year.