Originally developed for the fourth grade, eighth grade, and exit levels, the Texas Performance Standards Project now includes 20 additional tasks for elementary, middle school, and high school students. These tasks are available for free download and use by any district in the state.

The tasks are TEKS-based and are available in social studies, science, mathematics, and English / language arts with interdisciplinary connections. The tasks, designed to generate excitement for learning, are open-ended, authentic, and student-centered.

Each task consists of learning experiences that help students build their research skills and knowledge of the subject. Students then conduct independent research that ends in the final product, where students demonstrate their knowledge base.

Further, educators of students in grades different from fourth, eighth, and the exit level can adapt many of the assessment rubrics and resources available through this website for specific use at their grade levels.

In this section of the TPSP site, you can find additional tasks for various grade levels, methods of assessment, sample forms, and a glossary of terms.