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Committee approves middle‑school advanced math TEKS; staff amendments discussed but motion adopted as presented
Summary
The committee approved second reading and final adoption of proposed new 19 TAC chapter 111 subchapter B (middle school advanced mathematics) to enable districts to offer optional accelerated courses (grade 6–8) preparing students to take Algebra I in grade 8. Staff-proposed wording clarifications were discussed but the committee adopted the TEKS,
The Committee of the Full Board approved second reading and final adoption of proposed new 19 TAC chapter 111, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics, subchapter B (middle school advanced mathematics, sections 111.29–111.31), a set of optional, accelerated middle‑school standards intended to prepare students to take Algebra I in grade 8.
The motion included a finding that immediate adoption is necessary with an effective date 20 days after filing in the Texas Register. Staff presented the set of optional courses (grade 6, grade 7, and grade 8 advanced mathematics) designed to compact the existing three‑year progression into two years for students in accelerated sequences; TEA staff said the standards are optional and districts may…
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