The TAKS Tutor

5th Grade

"Empowering Students,
Teachers, and Administrators"

The products below are available in two options:  The first option includes 1 Teacher's Manual, 22 Student Books and 1 set of transparencies designed for classroom application.  The second option includes 1 Teacher's Manual, 10 Student Books and 1 set of transparencies designed for tutorial application.   

5th Grade (Level C) Reading With Science Content:                 

Includes: Teacher’s Manual, a Set of Transparencies, Student Book.
Benefits: Fifth grade students are expected to make connections across texts. Paired selections give them opportunities to make those connections. Functional selections may be integrated within the selections.
Description:  This resource addresses the four types of reading selections for 5th Graders on the TAKS test while presenting authentic passages that embody cultural diversity. The TAKS Tutor program not only enhances student reading skills it also integrates Science Content into the selections. The selections are 600 to 900 words in length aligning with the TAKS test guidelines. Paragraphs are numbered. All selections are titled and include background information.

Teacher's Manual Sample   Student Book Sample


5th Grade (Level C) Math:      

Includes: Teacher’s Manual, a Set of Transparencies, Student Book.
Benefits: This resource provides a mathematics program that embraces the challenges of the TAKS test by teaching the TEKS in a classroom environment that encourages students to explore, develop, test, discuss and apply mathematics concepts.  Since students learn in many different ways, the program was developed to offer a variety of formats to help teachers make significant instructional decisions. Critical thinking skills are embedded in each lesson along with many opportunities for students to work with partners or in cooperative groups. This helps to alleviate anxiety and develop important social skills.
Description:  The Teacher’s Manual includes Teaching Notes that provide a step-by-step guide showing them how to introduce the vocabulary and teach each lesson. The Student Book contains Independent Practice Sheets, TAKS formatted problems and TAKS Sample Tests.

Teacher's Manual Sample   Student Book Sample