TAKS Texas Projection Measure

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Information on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Texas Projection Measure (TPM) can be found on this webpage. To see all available TAKS resources, visit the TAKS Resources webpage.

Application

The resources in this section explain how to use the TAKS Texas projection measure.

TPM Application Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) Calculating Projections with the TPM (PDF) TAKS Mean Scale Scores for Use in Calculating the TPM (PDF) TPM Calculator (external link)	2011 1-Year TPM Coefficients (PDF) 2011 2-Year TPM Coefficients (PDF) Blackline Master - A Guide to the TPM (English) (PDF) Blackline Master - A Guide to the TPM (Spanish) (PDF)

Reporting

The resources in this section explain where the TAKS Texas projection measure results are reported and how they should be interpreted.

TPM Reporting Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) Understanding the Confidential Student Report - A Guide for Parents Understanding the Confidential Student Report - Texas Projection Measure	Interpretive Guide Student Data File Format Texas Assessment Management System (external link)

In 2011, the decision has been made that TPM will NOT be used in either state or federal accountability systems. For more information about 2011 state and federal accountability decisions, please refer to the 2011 Accountability Rating System.

2011 Accountability Manual Accountability Website	2011 AYP Guide AYP Website

Technical and Research

The resources in this section explain the development, calculation, and availability of the TAKS Texas projection measure.

Calculating Projections with the TPM

Related Webpages

For additional information, contact:

Student Assessment Division
1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 3-122A
Austin, Texas 78701
512/463-9536
analysis.reporting@tea.state.tx.us

Page last modified on 6/19/2012.