1. ENGAGE the Student in Activities at least ONE level above the Student Expectation Verb.

2. S.E. at Application & Above – ENGAGE students over a long period of Time using Project-based (hands-on) curriculum

The RULES of THUMB for success on the TAKS are

TEKS use the STRUCTURE of KNOWLEDGE to organize Facts, Topics, Concepts, Principles, and Theories

						3. Teach at the Concept Level to MAKE CONNECTIONS between subjects and student’s previous experiences