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Business English

Business, Marketing, and Finance · Texas TEKS

Standards Code§127.244
CreditOne Credit
Duration18-36 weeks
Sub-Standards44 / 44
Coverage100%
StrandStandard IDStandard StatementCovered?CLX Match List
1. The Student Demonstrates Professional Standards/Employability Skills As Required By Bus...1.1.1communicate effectively with others using oral and written skills• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal Skills
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 07: Receiving Communications
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 07: Receiving Communications
• Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 03 - Communication Skills
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles
1.1.2demonstrate collaboration skills through teamwork• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Teamwork
• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Teamwork
• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Teamwork
• Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects
• OpenStax : English I : 4.3 Lesson 4.3: Discussion & Collaboration Skills (pending)
1.1.3demonstrate professionalism by conducting oneself in a manner appropriate for the profession and workplace• Medcerts : Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course : Professionalism in Allied Health (v21.12) PS1011
• Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH01: Personal Attributes and Professionalism
• Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 05: Career Opportunities in Drafting
• Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 07 - Safety and Appearance
• Certify ED : Emergency Medical Response (Video&VR) : Emergency Medical Response - Unit 38 - EMS Documentation and Professionalism
1.1.4demonstrate a positive, productive work ethic by performing assigned tasks as directed• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Work Ethic
• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Work Ethic
• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Work Ethic
• HVACR.EDU : HVACR Ready to Work (RTW) Program : 01 Employability Skills: 010-2 Personal Work Habits Module
• HVACR.EDU : HVACR Ready to Work (RTW) Program : 010 Employability Skills
1.1.5show integrity by choosing the ethical course of action and comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations;• Medcerts : Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course : Pharmacy Technician Principles & Practices (v23.1) HI1017
• Medcerts : Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course : Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials (v24.7) HI1015
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
• Certify ED : Nursing Assistant (Video & VR) : Nursing Assistant - Unit 37 - Legal, Ethical, and Patient Rights
• Medcerts : Clinical Medical Assistant & Scribe Professional - HI 9800 : Medical Scribe Essentials (v21.12) HI6015
1.1.6demonstrate time-management skills by prioritizing tasks, following schedules, and tending to goal-relevant activities in a way that uses time wisely and optimizes efficiency and results• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles
• Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH05: Organization and Self-Management
• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Time Management
• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Time Management
• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Time Management
2. The Student Prepares For Effective Communication Skills. The Student Is Expected To:2.1.1organize ideas logically and sequentially• Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 07 Composition & the Writing Process
• Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 07 Composition & the Writing Process
• OpenStax : English I : 7.1 Lesson 7.1: Planning & Prewriting (pending)
• OpenStax : English II : 7.1 Lesson 7.1: Planning for Purpose & Audience (pending)
• Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 07
2.1.2locate and interpret written information• Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 03 Reading
• Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 03 Reading
• Open Textbooks : Machine Shop VESL : Machine Shop VESL: 06 Blueprint Reading
• Open Textbooks : Machine Shop VESL : Machine Shop VESL: 06 Blueprint Reading
• Core-LX : Plumbing 1 : Introduction to Plumbing Drawings
2.1.3distinguish communicated fact from opinion by identifying key words• Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 03 Exploring Genres
• Certify ED : Medical Assistant : Medical Assistant - Unit 37 - Blood Borne Pathogens and HIV/AIDS
• OpenStax : English II : 3.5 Lesson 3.5: Evaluating & Challenging Authors (pending)
• OpenStax : English I : 3.5 Lesson 3.5: Evaluating & Challenging Authors' Claims (pending)
• Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 05
2.1.4interpret visual materials such as charts, graphs, pictures, and maps and translate the information into textual form• Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 05 Reading for Information (Science & Social Studies)
• Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 03: Clinical Informatics
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II
• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 09: Visualizing Data
• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 09: Visualizing Data
2.1.5employ precise language to communicate ideas clearly and concisely;• Core-LX : ELA English III : ELA English III: Unit 03
• OpenStax : English III : 3.4 Lesson 3.4: Responding with Academic Precision (pending)
• Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 03 Exploring Genres
• GoSkills : Body Language : Body Language: 06 Ensuring Your Future Success
• Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 07
2.1.6organize ideas in writing in a coherent, logical progression• Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 07 Composition & the Writing Process
• Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 07 Composition & the Writing Process
• OpenStax : English II : 7.1 Lesson 7.1: Planning for Purpose & Audience (pending)
• OpenStax : English II : 7.2 Lesson 7.2: Drafting with Focus & Coherence (pending)
• Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC04: Communicating in Writing
3. The Student Employs Appropriate Research Techniques To Produce Effective Business Commu...3.1.1incorporate information from printed copies and electronic resources and references• Core-LX : Microsoft Excel Associate Certification Prep : 08 Excel Certification Readiness
• Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 03: Project Setup and Interface
• Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 03: Project Setup and Interface
• Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Building Construction Management : CON 02 Fundamentals of Building Construction Management 22: Information Management
3.1.2locate and paraphrase secondary sources• Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08
• OpenStax : English I : 8.2 Lesson 8.2: Locating & Evaluating Sources (pending)
• OpenStax : English II : 8.3 Lesson 8.3: Synthesizing & Citing Sources (pending)
• Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08
3.1.3document secondary sources• GoSkills : Microsoft Word 365 - Advanced (2026) : Microsoft Word 365 - Advanced (2026)
• GoSkills : Microsoft Word 365 - Basic & Advanced (2026) : Microsoft Word 365 - Basic & Advanced (2026)
• GoSkills : Microsoft Word Basic and Advanced : MS Word Basic & Adv: 07 References Ribbon
• GoSkills : Microsoft Word Basic and Advanced : MS Word Basic & Adv: 07 References Ribbon
3.1.4design, conduct, and analyze the results of a survey• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 02: Collecting and Preparing Data
• OpenStax : Introductory Statistics : Sampling and Data (pending)
• OpenStax : Principles of Marketing : 1 Marketing Research and Big Data (pending)
• OpenStax : Principles of Marketing : 2 Sources of Marketing Information (pending)
3.1.5conduct interviews to obtain resource materials;• Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 06 Journalism
• Open Textbooks : Video Production Basics DIY Guide : Video Production Basics DIY Guide - Ch 02: Production
• MissionCIT : Emergency Medical Responder - MissionCIT : EMR CH E04: Communications and Documentation
• Certify ED : Emergency Medical Response (Video&VR) : Emergency Medical Response - Unit 19 - Secondary Assessment and Patient History
3.1.6create a business project incorporating data imported from various sources• Core-LX : Microsoft Excel Associate Certification Prep : 08 Excel Certification Readiness
• Core-LX : Microsoft Excel Associate Certification Prep : 05 PivotTable Analysis
• Core-LX : Microsoft Excel Associate Certification Prep : 08 Excel Certification Readiness
• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 09: Visualizing Data
4. The Student Exchanges Information Via Telecommunications Such As Email, Images, Social ...4.1.1evaluate which telecommunications methods are most appropriate to a given situation;• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
• Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication
• Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 10: Reporting Results
4.1.2apply appropriate business ethics and correct etiquette when using telecommunications• Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication
• Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 04 Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Core-LX : Introduction to Touch Typing : Introduction to Touch Typing
5. The Student Illustrates Proficiency In Interpersonal Communication. The Student Is Expe...5.1.1develop professional vocabulary skills• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles
• Open Textbooks : Adaptive Apparel Design : Adaptive Apparel Design
5.1.2execute effective oral presentations• OpenStax : English I : 4.4 Lesson 4.4: Presentation Skills (pending)
• GoSkills : Public Speaking : Public Speaking: 02 PowerPoint Presentations
• GoSkills : Public Speaking : Public Speaking: 02 PowerPoint Presentations
• Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04
• Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC03: Presentations
5.1.3deliver an effective business presentation such as sales, reports, and proposals• GoSkills : Public Speaking : Public Speaking: 02 PowerPoint Presentations
• Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04
• OpenStax : English II : 4.4 Lesson 4.4: Formal Presentations (pending)
• Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 08: Management and Leadership Part II
• Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC03: Presentations
5.1.4apply effective communication techniques when using the telephone and different forms of technology• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
• Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles
• TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 905 Effective Communication for Supervisors
• TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 905 Effective Communication for Supervisors
5.1.5demonstrate the ability to listen by writing summaries of presentations and oral conversations• Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 02 Listening
• OpenStax : English I : 2.5 Lesson 2.5: Responding to Literature (pending)
• Core-LX : All Lessons : ASVAB Reading: Summarizing and Paraphrasing (pending)
• Open Textbooks : Nursing Fundamentals : Nursing Fundamentals Ch 02: Communication
5.1.6display active listening through oral feedback• Open Textbooks : Nursing Fundamentals : Nursing Fundamentals Ch 02: Communication
• Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication
• OpenStax : English I : 4.3 Lesson 4.3: Discussion & Collaboration Skills (pending)
• Pointful Education : Early Childhood Education II : EarlyChildEd_02 10: Brain Research and Communication Skills
5.1.7follow oral and written directions• Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04
• OpenStax : English I : 4.3 Lesson 4.3: Discussion & Collaboration Skills (pending)
• Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 03 - Communication Skills
5.1.8demonstrate the ability to give oral instructions for completing a simple task;• Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04
• OpenStax : English I : 4.3 Lesson 4.3: Discussion & Collaboration Skills (pending)
• Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 03 - Communication Skills
• Pointful Education : Social Media Business Marketing : SMBM 06: Social Media Presentations and Blogs
5.1.9apply proper business interviewing techniques in various situations such as one-on-one, group, and committee interviews• Open Textbooks : Be the Boss of Your Career: A Complete Guide for Students & Grads : Be the Boss of Your Career: CH 04 - Master Your Interview Skills
• Core-LX : All Lessons : Retail Sales Excellence: Inventory Knowledge, Closing Techniques, and Customer Satisfaction (pending)
• Certify ED : Culinary Arts 2 : Culinary Arts 2 - Unit 34 - Customer Service and Sales
6. The Student Develops Communication Skills Necessary To Address A Changing Business Envi...6.1.1describe the communication process• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 02: Effective Communication Strategies Part I
• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Communication
• Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH04: Workplace Communication and Teamwork
• OpenStax : Principles of Marketing : 2 The Communication Process (pending)
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism
6.1.2identify barriers to effective communication• Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 02: Effective Communication Strategies Part I
• TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 905 Effective Communication for Supervisors
• TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 905 Effective Communication for Supervisors
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 02: Effective Communication Strategies Part I
6.1.3assess the ethical and legal implications of messages• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
• Certify ED : Emergency Medical Response (Video&VR) : Emergency Medical Response - Unit 38 - EMS Documentation and Professionalism
• Certify ED : Emergency Medical Response (Video&VR) : Emergency Medical Response - Unit 03 - Ethics, Consent, and Legal Responsibilities
• Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Healthcare : Module 02: The Physician and the Physician’s Assistant
• Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 04 Ethics and Social Responsibility
6.1.4discern appropriate channels for transmitting messages• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
• Pointful Education : Project Management : ProjMgmt 11: Business Analysis Roles and Responsibilities
• Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 10 - Management and Leadership
• Pointful Education : Social Media Business Marketing : SMBM 02: Social Media in Business Part II
6.1.5interpret nonverbal communication in various activities• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles
• TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 905 Effective Communication for Supervisors
• Certify ED : Medical Assistant : Medical Assistant - Unit 01 - Communications
• Open Textbooks : Nursing Skills : Nursing Skills: 02: Chapter 2 Health History
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 06: Delivering the Message
6.1.6illustrate the impact of nonverbal communication on the total communication process• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 06: Delivering the Message
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 06: Delivering the Message
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles
• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal Skills
• Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments
6.1.7identify ways to improve communication in organizations;• Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 10 - Management and Leadership
• Pointful Education : Future of Home Construction : FHC 08:Owning a Construction Business
• TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 905 Effective Communication for Supervisors
• GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 03 Team Communication
• Pointful Education : Project Management : ProjMgmt 11: Business Analysis Roles and Responsibilities
6.1.8discuss potential communication problems in multicultural business environments• Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 06 - Use of Force: Principles, Practices, and Legal Implications
• Certify ED : Nursing Assistant (Video & VR) : Nursing Assistant - Unit 02 - Patient Communication
• Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 06 - Products and Market Strategy
• Certify ED : Emergency Medical Response (Video&VR) : Emergency Medical Response - Unit 34 - Special Needs and Disability Care
• Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Communication
7. The Student Produces Business Documents Using Current And Emerging Technology. The Stud...7.1.1format business documents• Core-LX : Microsoft Word Associate Certification Prep : Microsoft Word Associate Certification Prep
• Core-LX : Microsoft Word Associate Certification Prep : Microsoft Word Associate Certification Prep
• Core-LX : Introduction to Touch Typing : Introduction to Touch Typing
• Core-LX : Introduction to Touch Typing : Introduction to Touch Typing
• Core-LX : Introduction to Touch Typing : Introduction to Touch Typing
7.1.2demonstrate basic writing skills through assigned tasks• Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 02 Communications
• Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 07 GED Study Guides
• Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC04: Communicating in Writing
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 02: Effective Communication Strategies Part I
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
7.1.3compose positive, negative, and persuasive messages• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 02: Effective Communication Strategies Part I
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
• Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC04: Communicating in Writing
• Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC04: Communicating in Writing
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
7.1.4compose business letters and memos using the appropriate organizational strategies• Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC04: Communicating in Writing
• Core-LX : Introduction to Touch Typing : Introduction to Touch Typing
• Core-LX : Introduction to Touch Typing : Introduction to Touch Typing
• GoSkills : Microsoft Word 365 - Basic & Advanced (2026) : Microsoft Word 365 - Basic & Advanced (2026)
• GoSkills : Microsoft Word 365 - Basic (2026) : Microsoft Word 365 - Basic (2026)
7.1.5produce a business report containing text and graphics;• Core-LX : Microsoft PowerPoint Associate Certification Prep : MOS PowerPoint - PowerPoint Certification Readiness
• Core-LX : Microsoft Word Associate Certification Prep : Microsoft Word Associate Certification Prep
• Core-LX : Microsoft Word Associate Certification Prep : Microsoft Word Associate Certification Prep
• Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 07 Flexible Budgeting and Performance Evaluation
• Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC04: Communicating in Writing
7.1.6develop a business newsletter• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II
• Core-LX : Microsoft PowerPoint Associate Certification Prep : MOS PowerPoint - PowerPoint Certification Readiness
• Core-LX : Microsoft PowerPoint Associate Certification Prep : MOS PowerPoint - PowerPoint Certification Readiness
• Core-LX : Microsoft Word Associate Certification Prep : Microsoft Word Associate Certification Prep
• Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II
8. The Student Documents Technical Knowledge And Skills. The Student Is Expected To:8.1.1prepare a professional electronic portfolio that includes information such as:• Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 39 - Career Education and Portfolio Development
• Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 05: Career Opportunities in Drafting
• Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 02 Communications
• Open Textbooks : Be the Boss of Your Career: A Complete Guide for Students & Grads : Be the Boss of Your Career: CH 02 - Revitalize Your Job Search Documents
• Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH06: Job Search Skills

Coverage Summary

Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 100% of sub-standards aligned.

Primary publishers contributing alignment: Pointful Education (50), Core-LX (42), Open Textbooks (37), OpenStax (20), Certify ED (18).

No open gaps. All sub-standards have at least one genuine Core-LX badge match.

Eligible for Gap Lesson / Gap Lab generation — coverage exceeds the 85% threshold; any remaining sub-standard gaps will be closed by auto-generated lessons in the next pipeline phase.

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