Mathematics
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
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.
PAEMST on pause
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching or PAEMST program is currently on pause. For more information, please visit the National Science Foundation's PAEMST webpage.
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 materials
- Middle School Advanced Mathematics Program
- Supporting Information (outside source)
- Interactive Mathematics Glossary (outside source)
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 Frequently Asked Questions Documents
Got questions? We have answers -
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.
- 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 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
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.
Revised Math TEKS Videos
Teachers who need assistance may contact the help desk at txgateway@tea.texas.gov.
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)
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.
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