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CBE vs. GED in Texas — What's the Difference?
Texas parents often confuse Credit by Exam (CBE) with the GED, but they are completely different programs with no direct link. This neutral guide explains who each is for, what each one earns, why CBE credit and a GED are not interchangeable, and which path fits which goal.
A 4-Year Homeschool CBE Roadmap for Texas (Grades 9–12)
A multi-year planning guide for Texas homeschool families: how to sequence Credit by Exam (CBE) course credits across grades 9–12, using the state Foundation High School Program as a reference benchmark — with a sample grade-by-grade math, science, and U.S. History grid you can adapt.
Algebra 1 in Texas: The Gateway Math Course — Why It Matters and How to Get Ahead
Algebra 1 is the single most pivotal math course in a Texas student's path — foundational, STAAR-tested, and the #1 subject families accelerate by Credit by Exam. Where it sits, why it matters so much, and the free lessons and practice to master it.
Korean & Heritage Languages: Earning Texas LOTE Credit by Exam
Korean and heritage-language families in Texas can earn the required Languages Other Than English (LOTE) credits by examination — including for a language their school doesn't teach. Here's how proficiency-based LOTE credit by exam actually works, accurately and without overselling.
Texas Pre-Calculus CBE: The Final Math Bridge to College Calculus
Complete guide to the Texas Pre-Calculus Credit by Exam — TEKS §111.42 topics, exam structure, 4-week prep plan, and 300+300 free practice questions per semester.
Louisiana LEAP 2025 Test Schedule 2026–2027: Complete LDOE Calendar for Algebra I, Geometry, Grades 3–8 LEAP, ACT, and All State Assessments
The full 2026–2027 Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) assessment calendar — every test window for LEAP 2025 High School (Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, English I & II, US History, Civics), LEAP 2025 Grades 3–8, K–3 Literacy and Numeracy Screeners, ACT, ACT WorkKeys, and small-population assessments. Pulled directly from the LDOE Office of Assessments published calendar.
Texas CBE Schedule by Subject (2026): Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, US History
Subject-by-subject Texas Credit by Examination schedule for 2026 — exam format, passing scores, providers (UTHS, Texas Tech K-12), and a verified district calendar example. Sources: UTHS, TTU, TEA 19 TAC §74.24.
Texas Chemistry CBE Exam Format — 50 Questions, 3 Hours, and What the Official Guide Says
The Texas Chemistry Credit by Examination is 50 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, 100 points, for each semester. UT High School publishes free study guides listing the topics, the calculator rule, and what is handed to you at the desk. Here is what they say — and what they deliberately leave out.
Virginia SOL Test Schedule 2025–2026: Complete VDOE Calendar for Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Grades 3–8 Math, and All SOL EOC Subjects
The full 2025–2026 Virginia Assessment Program test administration calendar from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Student Assessment office — every season, every test window, every Term Graduate retake window. Bookmark this page if your child sits for any Virginia SOL exam this school year.