Texas Study Guides
Free, accessible lessons aligned to TEKS standards.
TEKS (Texas-specific)
TEKS Algebra I
Grade 9
Linear functions, equations, inequalities, exponents, polynomials, quadratics. STAAR-aligned.
TEKS Algebra II
Grade 10
Functions, polynomials, rationals, radicals, exponentials, logarithms, sequences.
TEKS Geometry
Grade 10
Logic, congruence, similarity, right triangles, circles, area, volume, transformations.
TEKS Precalculus
Grade 11
Functions, trigonometry, vectors, sequences, intro to limits.
TEKS Calculus
Grade 12
Limits, derivatives, integrals, applications. Often paired with AP Calculus AB/BC.
TEKS Statistics
Grade 12
Data, distributions, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing.
TEKS Biology
Grade 10
Cells, genetics, evolution, ecosystems, body systems. STAAR end-of-course exam.
TEKS Chemistry
Grade 11
Atomic structure, bonding, reactions, gas laws, solutions, thermochemistry.
TEKS Physics
Grade 11
Mechanics, electricity, magnetism, waves. Algebra/trig based.
TEKS Integrated Physics & Chemistry
Grade 9
Combined Physics + Chem foundations.
TEKS Environmental Systems
Grade 11
Ecosystems, energy, water, sustainability.
TEKS English I
Grade 9
Reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar. STAAR end-of-course exam.
TEKS English II
Grade 10
Continued reading/writing, focus on argument and synthesis.
TEKS English III
Grade 11
American literature, advanced rhetoric and composition.
TEKS English IV
Grade 12
British/world literature, college-level writing.
TEKS United States History
Grade 11
1877 to present. STAAR end-of-course exam.
TEKS World History
Grade 10
Ancient to modern, comparative civilizations.
TEKS US Government
Grade 12
Constitution, federalism, branches, civil rights.
TEKS Economics
Grade 12
Free enterprise, markets, personal finance.
AP Courses
AP Computer Science A
Grade AP
Object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms in Java. Aligned to 2025-26 College Board CED.
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Grade AP
Mechanics, energy, momentum, rotation, waves. Algebra-based.
AP Calculus AB
Grade AP
Limits, derivatives, integrals, FTC.
AP Calculus BC
Grade AP
Calc AB plus parametric, polar, sequences, series.
AP Statistics
Grade AP
Exploring data, sampling, probability, inference.
AP Biology
Grade AP
Evolution, energetics, info storage, systems interactions.
AP Chemistry
Grade AP
Atomic structure, bonding, reactions, equilibrium, thermo.
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Grade AP
Fluids, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics.
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Grade AP
Calculus-based mechanics.
AP Physics C: E&M
Grade AP
Calculus-based electricity and magnetism.
AP Precalculus
Grade AP
Functions, modeling, trigonometry, intro to calc concepts.
AP Computer Science Principles
Grade AP
Programming concepts, data, algorithms, internet, impact of computing.
AP English Language and Composition
Grade AP
Rhetorical analysis, argument, synthesis essays.
AP English Literature and Composition
Grade AP
Close reading, prose/poetry analysis, literary argument.
AP United States History
Grade AP
9 historical periods 1491 to present. SAQs, DBQs, LEQs.
AP World History: Modern
Grade AP
c.1200 CE to present, comparative analysis, DBQs.
AP European History
Grade AP
c.1450 to present, themes of state-building, exchange, technology.
AP US Government and Politics
Grade AP
Constitution, civil rights, political ideology, institutions.
AP Comparative Government
Grade AP
China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, UK comparative analysis.
AP Human Geography
Grade AP
Population, migration, culture, political organization, economic development.
AP Macroeconomics
Grade AP
GDP, inflation, monetary/fiscal policy, growth, international trade.
AP Microeconomics
Grade AP
Supply/demand, elasticity, cost theory, market structures.
AP Psychology
Grade AP
Biological bases, sensation/perception, learning, cognition, development, social psych.
AP Environmental Science
Grade AP
Ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, sustainability, climate change.
AP Art History
Grade AP
250 required works of art from prehistory to global contemporary.
AP Music Theory
Grade AP
Pitch, rhythm, harmony, sight-singing, dictation.
AP Spanish Language and Culture
Grade AP
Communication in Spanish across 6 themes.
AP French Language and Culture
Grade AP
Communication in French across 6 themes.
AP Seminar
Grade AP
Cross-curricular research, argumentation, presentations.
AP Research
Grade AP
Year-long independent academic paper.
SAT
ACT
ACT Math
Grade HS
Comprehensive ACT Math curriculum covering Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, Statistics & Probability, and Integrating Essential Skills. 60 questions, 60 minutes. Difficulty increases with question number.
ACT English
Grade HS
Comprehensive ACT English curriculum covering all three reporting categories: Conventions of Standard English (CSE, ~53%), Knowledge of Language (KOL, ~16%), and Production of Writing (POW, ~31%). 75 questions, 45 minutes.