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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.

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Middle School Advanced Mathematics TEKS are in the Texas Administrative Code

The Middle School Advanced Mathematics Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) have been posted in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) in 19 TAC §111 Subchapter B. To be specific the TEKS are listed in –  

19 TAC §111.29. Grade 6, Middle School Advanced Mathematics (PEIMS Course Code: 03103210)

19 TAC §111.30. Grade 7, Middle School Advanced Mathematics (PEIMS Course Code: 03103220)

19 TAC §111.31. Grade 8, Middle School Advanced Mathematics, Algebra I  (PEIMS Course Code: 03103230)

If your district decides to use these courses, please use the PEIMS course codes listed in the parentheses following the listed titles. If your district decides to use locally developed middle school advanced mathematics courses, please use – 

03103310 for Locally Developed Middle School Advanced Mathematics, Grade 6

03103320 for Locally Developed Middle School Advanced Mathematics, Grade 7 

The existing course code for Algebra I should be used for grade 8 students enrolled in Algebra I. If you have any questions, please contact us through the Curriculum Standards and Student Support Help Desk. 

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. 

Additional related materials

Additional related standards that support the TEKS

Mathematics Frequently Asked Questions Documents

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These documents are compilations of the questions that we have received either for math in general or the Middle School Advanced Mathematics program, specifically.

  • Mathematics Curriculum Materials

    The following documents are provided to assist math teachers in the planning process.

     

    Instructional Materials

    The State Board of Education materials approved through their Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process.

    Older materials adopted through Proclamation

     

    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.

    For more information, visit the Texas Gateway.

  • ESTAR / MSTAR

    The purpose of the ESTAR/MSTAR Universal Screener 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 Universal Screener in fall, winter, and early spring.

    To learn more, visit ESTAR/MSTAR on the Texas Gateway

     

    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.

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST)

Overview

The PAEMST awards are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics, science, computer science, engineering, and technology applications. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. Since 1983, more than 4,200 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. The National Science Foundation, which manages PAEMST on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), provides each awardee $10,000. For more information, please visit PAEMST (www.paemst.nsf.gov).

  • Michelle Duphorne was selected as the 2023 math PAEMST National Awardee for the state of Texas. Ms. Duphorne teaches middle and high school mathematics for Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute in Grand Prairie ISD, Grand Prairie, TX.    

  • Sarah DiMaria was selected as the 2021 math PAEMST national awardee for the state of Texas. Ms. DiMaria teaches high school mathematics for Cedars International Next Generation High School in Austin, TX.

  • In Texas, the 2024–2025 application cycle concluded in March, and a review committee selected three finalists in mathematics and three finalists in science.  These finalists will proceed to the national review, from which the 2024–2025 national awardees will be selected. 

    The following three educators are the Texas mathematics finalists for 2024–2025: 

    • Carolyn Hise, Algebra I, Independent Study in Mathematics, and AP Calculus AB and BC at Georgetown High School in Georgetown, Texas 
    • Tim McMahon, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Statistics at Kaufman High School in Kaufman, Texas 
    • Sara Stieg, seventh grade honors mathematics and eighth grade Algebra I at North Ridge Middle School in North Richland Hills, Texas  

  • The 2023–2024 competition recognized kindergarten through grade 6 mathematics and science teachers whose innovative methods bring teaching to life in the classroom. 

    The following three educators are the Texas mathematics finalists for 2023–2024:

    • 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.