Comparing TEKS and Common Core

What are the two major frameworks guiding curriculum development in the United States?

• TEKS and Common Core

• TEKS and National Standards

• Common Core and State Standards

• TEKS and International Standards

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TEKS is specific to which state?

• California

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

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Both TEKS and Common Core emphasize the importance of preparing students for success beyond high school. What skills do they aim to equip students with?

• Memorization and recall

• Critical thinking and problem-solving

• Basic reading and writing

• Physical education skills

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TEKS is assessed through the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, abbreviated as ___.

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Common Core assessments are often aligned with assessments like the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, abbreviated as ___.

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What is a key difference between TEKS and Common Core in terms of content specificity?

• TEKS is less detailed than Common Core

• Common Core provides specific examples for science and social studies

• TEKS provides more detailed descriptions of content and skills

• Common Core is specific to Texas

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The implementation and assessment of TEKS and Common Core can vary significantly. TEKS is assessed through STAAR, while Common Core assessments are often aligned with ___ or Smarter Balanced assessments.

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