The Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 is an exam used to assess your requisite skills and knowledge as an entry-level English teacher in Texas public schools.
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Exam Outline
The TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 exam contains 90 multiple-choice questions and one constructed-response question, and you will have a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Constructed-response questions ask you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by writing your response to the topic. These questions can include short answers and essay format.
The questions are split into five domains:
I. Reading Instruction and Assessment (25%)
The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Foundations of reading instruction and assessment
- Vocabulary development
- Reading comprehension
II. Text Comprehension and Analysis (17%)
The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Reading literary texts
- Reading informational and argumentative texts
III. Oral and Written Communication (25%)
The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Composition
- Inquiry and research
- Listening and speaking
IV. Educating All Learners and Professional Practice (13%)
The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Differentiation in planning and practice
- Culturally responsive practices
- Data-driven practice
- Formal and informal assessments
V. Constructed Response (20%)
This domain contains the only constructed-response question on the exam, which tests your ability to design and implement appropriate instruction within the realm of ELA and reading education. Your written response should be between 400 and 600 words.
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Registration
To register for the exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $136 examination fee.
Test Day
On the day of your examination appointment, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early. After you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide at least one form of valid photo ID. If your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the exam that day and your exam fees will be forfeited.
After the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items, such as your cell phone, watch, wallet, and keys, in a locker outside the testing area.
Once you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the computer-adaptive testing system. Once the tutorial is complete, the exam will begin.
You are allowed to take a restroom break during the exam, but the timer will not be paused while you are away.
How the Exam is Scored
The TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 exam is computer-adaptive. Here’s a look at how it works:
The first question is judged to be of medium difficulty, and depending on your performance, the next question may be easier or harder. If you do well on the first question, the second question will be harder; conversely, if you do poorly on the first question, the second question will be easy.
The questions on this exam are rated on a scale of 100-300. The higher a question is rated, the harder the question is (e.g., a question marked as 210 will be more difficult than a question marked 150).
To pass the exam, your final question must be on or above the 240 mark. If your final question is below this mark, you will not pass the exam, even if you have answered some questions above the 240 mark at some point during the exam. This is because the computer has rated the difficulty of your final question based on how you answered the previous questions.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 exam?
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There are 91 questions on the exam.
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How long is the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.
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How much does the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 exam cost?
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The examination fee is $136.
