Create time each day to study with your child. By learning and practicing a small amount of information each day, your child will be less overwhelmed when it comes time to take the TAKS test.
Use the practice worksheets available online for each grade level to be sure your child is learning and understanding all grade-level concepts.
Quiz your child on a weekly basis. The Tips 4 TAKS website is an invaluable resource and provides online quizzes for your child. The quiz is immediately scored online, so you will know what concepts your child is understanding and which she needs more work on.
Talk with your child's teacher about any areas of concern you have. Your child's teacher will know the best ways to teach any difficult concepts and may be able to provide after-school support, if necessary.
Hire a tutor or sign your child up for a TAKS preparation class. Kids Solutions in Tyler, Texas, offers tutoring for children in grades 3 through 8. Your child's school may offer a prep class; if not, ask your child's teacher for a list of resources in your area.
Make every opportunity a learning experience. Math is used every day and everywhere, so teach your child whenever and wherever you can--at the bank, the grocery store, in the car or at a restaurant. Have her count the change at the store or calculate the tip at dinner to strengthen her math skills.