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Measuring Up Express Science

Grades 5 & 8

NEW for fall 2025! Measuring Up Express Science offers short and direct instruction and targeted lessons on all tested TEKS. The program can be used as a test preparation, for before- or after-school programs, or as an intervention—anytime your students need additional instruction or practice.

  • Academic vocabulary is highlighted and used in context for thorough understanding.
  • STAAR® Tips broaden students' ability to navigate rigorous items.
  • An emphasis on critical thinking prepares students for the rigor of the STAAR.
  • STAAR-emulated practice questions are included in every lesson to boost student confidence.

What's New?

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Updated Alignment & Content

  • Fully aligned with 2021 Science TEKS and 2026 assessed curriculum.
  • Prior-grade TEKS now integrated within relevant chapter lessons.

Enhanced Assessment Practice

  • New interactive item types matching STAAR format (multipart, multiselect, text entry, hot spot, drag and drop).
  • Shift from isolated skills to applied problem-solving and data analysis.

Three-Dimensional Learning

  • New STAAR-aligned cluster item sets replace the previous "Focus on Process" section.
  • Integrates content knowledge with scientific practices and recurring themes.

Student Edition Walkthrough

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 that will be emphasized throughout the lesson.

TX Express Science Intro

Practice items reflect the types of questions students may encounter on the STAAR® Science exam. Each practice set includes a reading selection and multiple-choice questions that assess how well students have understood the lesson’s skills.

TX Express Science Practice

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.

TX Express Science Critical Thinking

Benchmark Science Assessments Available

 

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Extend Learning Online

Add on TEKS standards-based benchmark assessments:

  • Pre-Built Assessments
  • Online Student Access for Test Administration and Scoring
  • State Test Format
  • Printable Assessments
  • Online Reporting
  • State Standards Alignment to Questions

Also Available for Reading Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies

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Looking for more support? Be sure to check out our other Measuring Up Express programs to meet the needs of your students.

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