Measuring Up End of Course Biology, 3rd Edition

High School

Prepare students for the STAAR^® End-of-Course Biology exam

This fully revised, four-color resource aligns with the updated Biology TEKS and incorporates new
STAAR® EOC item types.

Develop critical skills and confidence while guiding students to mastery of the Biology TEKS and success on the Biology End-of-Course assessment through rigorous review and practice.

A clear organization and direct TEKS-based instruction make this a flexible resource for:

Unpacks TEKS with simplified explanations.
Highlights academic vocabulary in context.
Connects content to real-world applications.
Includes guided questions to reinforce understanding.
Features two full-length STAAR® style practice tests.

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Aligned with 2021 Science TEKS and 2026 Texas curriculum standards, with streamlined content that removes or revises lessons based on updated requirements.
Lessons retain the same five-part structure (Unpacking the TEKS, Guided Instruction, Critical Thinking, Practice, and Assessment) but now provide a greater emphasis on scientific reasoning, conceptual understanding, and the application of biological concepts.
Instructional approach goes beyond factual recall, encouraging deeper skills: students now explain, compare, justify, and apply ideas in new contexts, with real-world data, phenomena, and hands-on/inquiry-based chapter investigations.
Practice activities use a wider range of response types, moving beyond multiple-choice to include Multiselect, Multipart, Text Entry, Hot Spot, and Drag and Drop, supporting flexible demonstration of understanding.
Visual and instructional design enhanced with a four-color layout for improved readability, while vocabulary is now integrated contextually in lessons rather than just listed at the beginning.

A five-part lesson format supports students' mastery of the TEKS.
Two full-length practice tests are built to the STAAR blueprint for authentic practice.
Short response items promote critical thinking and develop conceptual understanding.
Includes instruction and practice for all tested Biology readiness and supporting standards.

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Each lesson begins with an overview of the TEKS standards covered, highlighting the most critical concepts students need to master for success. This section helps set the stage by identifying the key ideas and vocabulary that will be emphasized throughout the lesson. Guided Instruction engages students with a carefully selected reading passage accompanied by targeted questions that guide them in developing a deeper understanding of the essential skills and concepts. This section supports comprehension and helps build confidence through scaffolded instruction.

EOC Biology Introduction

Short response questions are provided to encourage students to think deeply and apply their understanding in meaningful ways. These prompts challenge students to demonstrate their skills and engage in thoughtful analysis beyond basic comprehension.

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Practice items reflect the types of questions students may encounter on the STAAR exams. Each practice set includes a reading selection and multiple-choice questions that assess students' understanding of the lesson’s skills.

EOC Biology Practice

The assessment section offers additional opportunities for STAAR-style practice. These questions mirror the format and rigor of STAAR exams and help gauge student readiness.

EOC biology Assessment

Engage students in collaborative biology investigations with the teacher to support the development of key biological concepts through hands-on learning and inquiry.

EOC Biology Investigation

Each Chapter Minitest begins with two Phenomena-Based Cluster Sets that provide students with three-dimensional practice. Each set is built around a real-world scenario, graphic, or data display and includes questions that assess science understanding, data analysis, and critical thinking through a variety of item types. These clusters help students make sense of scientific phenomena and apply evidence-based reasoning.

EOC Biology Minitest