You can take a practice TAKS test on-line. You should do it.
One of the best ways to prepare for the TAKS Exit Level examination remains taking practice questions similar to those found on the TAKS test, on the topics and material covered by TAKS. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) releases TAKS tests from time to time. The April 2009 test is one of those.
Just to make it easier, TEA put the test on-line in a form you can take and have scored immediately. You will find that exam here: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/online/2009/taks_g11_ss/11socialstudies.htm (double click the link, or copy and paste the URL).
[Having difficulty seeing the link? CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE APRIL 2009 TAKS]
There are 55 questions. If you read quickly you can take it handily in an hour. If you allow two hours, that should be good. The program will give you a scaled score when you’re done. Your target should be at least a 2400 scaled score.
You didn’t get a 2400? Take it again.
More:
- Another good TAKS practice, the 2006 Released TAKS Social Studies Test, at Texas Education Agency site
- Practice tests, by objective, from textbook publisher Glencoe, here
- Complete, 55-question practice test from Glencoe, here
i like this web site Mr. Darrell i hope you give me extra credit for this
By: illian alvarez on April 12, 2010
at 4:32 pm
Okay, so, I took the practice TAKS… 53/55!!! The two that I did miss I could’ve avoided by reading the problem more carefully, and what suprised me was that I could go back, read over it, and fix it. In conclusion, I didn’t score perfect, but I’m pretty sure if I slow it down a little bit I can score perfect on the upcoming TAKS, the one that counts. Thanks for all your help; I couldn’t have done it without you.
By: Matthew Ochoa on April 14, 2010
at 2:49 am
Matthew, that is rather awesome, you know?
Congrats. Stay on that roll for a couple of weeks at least, will you?
By: Ed Darrell on April 14, 2010
at 3:34 am
Wow, I guess i’ll probably not be passing this upcoming TAKS. I scored a 2158 on practice one. 33/55.
By: Adrianna C. on April 15, 2010
at 3:45 am
Sarcasm so becomes you!
Nice score — just a few more questions to “commended.”
Which areas do you need to work in, Adrianna?
By: Ed Darrell on April 15, 2010
at 4:28 am
[...] If you’re looking for the practice TAKS test, on-line, please go to that site. Check with this post. [...]
By: Site moved! « Mr. Darrell's Wayback Machine on April 16, 2010
at 2:43 pm
Cool website :)
By: rosalinda rodriguez on April 19, 2010
at 1:18 pm
very cool website!
By: sebastian on April 21, 2010
at 9:42 am
I think this is a very educational website and it helps us get ready for the TAKS :)
By: Helga Hernandez on April 21, 2010
at 9:42 am
this website is very helpful
By: valerie g on April 21, 2010
at 9:43 am
i took it. 49/55. 2390. supadupa close to comm-uh however you spell it. next time.next time.
By: Mariza M. on April 22, 2010
at 8:54 am
I passed… :D
By: Everett Rubio on April 22, 2010
at 9:07 am
:) soweet…
By: brissa flores on April 22, 2010
at 9:10 am
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at 1:27 pm
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at 1:28 pm
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By: Turtle on April 22, 2010
at 1:30 pm
thnx for da help young darell
By: mr g on April 22, 2010
at 2:18 pm
Hello Mr. Darrel :)
By: Bianca Garcia on April 22, 2010
at 2:25 pm
Very helpful! :)
By: Brenda on April 22, 2010
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[...] Remember, you can take the 2009 Social Studies Exit TAKS, linking through this site. [...]
By: Handy One Hour TAKS Social Studies Review « Mr. Darrell's Wayback Machine on April 29, 2010
at 3:24 pm
Your total number of items correct by objective:
Objective 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of issues and events in U.S. history. 9/13
Objective 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of geographic influences on historical issues and events. 5/9
Objective 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic and social influences on historical issues and events. 12/13
Objective 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of political influences on historical issues and events. 6/9
Objective 5: The student will use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information. 9/11
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Total: 41/55
Your multiple-choice score is 41 out of 55 questions.
Your total score would correspond to a Scale Score of: 2251.
Mr.darell that the score i got for the Taks practice :)
By: salvador mexicano on April 21, 2011
at 10:32 pm
So, Salvador, you should probably work on geographic influences to improve your scores most quickly.
Good score — almost to commended!
By: Ed Darrell on April 22, 2011
at 3:54 pm
need help on objective 5!
-4th period
By: sayra torres on April 21, 2011
at 11:16 pm
darrell i need help on obj 4!
from 4th period.
By: yohana gonzalez on April 21, 2011
at 11:30 pm
[...] a reminder: Your homework assignment, due April 22, was to take the on-line practice TAKS test (see this post), and leave a comment telling which objective you need to work on, according to your [...]
By: Reminder: Homework for last week . . . « Mr. Darrell's Wayback Machine on April 22, 2011
at 11:02 am
I NEED HELP ON OBJ 2 AND A LIL BIT ON OBJ 1!
CHANTAVIA JOHNSON
4TH PERIOD
By: Chantavia on April 26, 2011
at 6:42 pm
I woke up at 5 a.m. to have your assignment completed before the actual TAKS. :)
And these are my results:
Your total number of items correct by objective:
Objective 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of issues and events in U.S. history. 12/13
Objective 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of geographic influences on historical issues and events. 7/9
Objective 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic and social influences on historical issues and events. 13/13
Objective 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of political influences on historical issues and events. 8/9
Objective 5: The student will use critical-thinking skills to analyze social studies information. 11/11
____
Total: 51/55
Your multiple-choice score is 51 out of 55 questions.
Your total score would correspond to a Scale Score of: 2449.
By: Jessica Gallegos on April 29, 2011
at 5:57 am
I hope you got a good night’s sleep before 5!
Go do well. A score of 2449 on TAKS would be commended. Congratulations!
By: Ed Darrell on April 29, 2011
at 6:35 am
[...] to my U.S. history classes: Your homework assignment was to take the practice TAKS exam (here, if you forgot about it, or forgot where it is), and report in comments which Texas Essential [...]
By: Homework assignment reminder: Comment on sections you need to study « Mr. Darrell's Wayback Machine on April 30, 2011
at 2:41 am
I need help on the important dates. :)
By: Catalina Ruiz on May 3, 2011
at 11:48 am
I took the practice Taks test and i got a 2417 i knw most of the Answers because weve done this test before :) it seemed prety easy
By: Catalina Ruiz on May 3, 2011
at 11:54 am
Mr.Darell I’ve Tried About Three Times To Do The Practice Test& Everytime I Finish It Won’t Let Me Score The Test :(
By: Malenie Lara on May 11, 2011
at 6:50 pm
hey mr. darrell i passed it with an 100 .. yay me! ..
By: mariah arispe on May 12, 2011
at 1:36 pm
It wouldnt let me score the test either. I tried on my home computer then my laptop. :/
By: Brenda on May 12, 2011
at 9:48 pm
Not sure why it wouldn’t allow a score. Check to be sure it wasn’t opening a new window with the score sheet — sometimes that new window shows up under the window you’re browsing in.
By: Ed Darrell on May 13, 2011
at 10:17 am
heyy mr. darrell i just got done taking the test it was kind of hard but i got a good grad i got 51/55 i hope this put ma grade upp if not just hit me up n we see what we can do bout it thanks mr.darrell
By: alan garcia on May 16, 2011
at 10:19 am
Think how much farther ahead you’d be had you done this on time, when it was assigned last month! Then you would have had time to spell check your post.
Do you know the difference between “bout” and “about?”
I’ll be very interested to hear from you whether your subscribing to the blog helps you out over the next two weeks. Good to have you along, finally.
By: Ed Darrell on May 16, 2011
at 11:14 am
Hey mr. darrell i took the test and i know its kind of late but i got a 52/55.
i miss one on obj. 1 and two on obj. 2 and i was rushing through it so thats why i miss two.
Im in your 3th period class
By: Clayton Valdez on May 21, 2011
at 2:08 pm
Typical, Clayton. You had done it before, before the exam, and already had full credit. I wish more people would do their work so early they forgot they did it, as you did.
What else is on your mind? Which questions were wily enough to elude you?
By: Ed Darrell on May 21, 2011
at 4:43 pm
Pretty good information. :)
By: Judith Vera on February 23, 2012
at 10:11 am
Oh and i passed.
By: Judith Vera on February 23, 2012
at 10:12 am
47/55 nearly commended! Everyone study for the “test”. 6 weeks test to be precise. Miguel O. from 5th. P.
By: Miguel O. on February 23, 2012
at 10:24 am
is this a grade?
By: oscar reyes on February 23, 2012
at 1:50 pm
Yes, Mr. Reyes, this is a grade. But not a very good one for a four word response with errors in capitalization.
By: Ed Darrell on February 23, 2012
at 4:23 pm
i think im going to pass i go comended last year and almost got comended this time 48/55
By: Omar De Leon on February 23, 2012
at 2:01 pm
55 questions 5 objectives & i scored a 48/55 i hope to Ace the task :))))))))))))))))))))))))))
By: Pablo J Sorto on February 23, 2012
at 2:03 pm
i passed with a perfect score im the s**t bro!!!!!!1
By: marco tha g out of oak cliff ramirez on February 23, 2012
at 2:07 pm
This was easy. You taught me well Mr. Darrell. I got a 50/55
:DDDDDDDDDD
By: Joaquin Estrada on February 23, 2012
at 2:08 pm
id rather be watching [something else.]
By: marco tha g out of oak cliff ramirez on February 23, 2012
at 2:10 pm
so i took the test and got commended!!! I got 2417 on the test!!!
By: Emilio Marquez 1st Period on February 23, 2012
at 9:15 pm
mr. darrell is the smartest teacher in this mug!!
By: anthony casadues on February 24, 2012
at 9:53 am
Flattery only counts if you turn in your homework and do well on the tests, Anthony. Thanks, all the same.
By: Ed Darrell on February 24, 2012
at 11:46 am
I agree
By: cristian segovia on February 24, 2012
at 1:07 pm
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I’m going for that perfect score!!!:D
Mr. Darrell you should create a Facebook page instead of a group so it will make it easier to follow your posts.
By: Oscar Perez on February 24, 2012
at 8:55 pm