The TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental exam is an assessment test designed to test the knowledge of entry-level teachers in the state of Texas.
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Exam Outline Review
The TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental exam contains 80 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Teaching Standards
The exam is aligned with the seven standards for educators that have been outlined by the State Board for Educator Certification.
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Approved Educator Standards
Standard I: You are expected to understand the historical, legal, and conceptual foundations of gifted education.
Standard II: You are expected to understand the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics and needs of gifted and talented students.
Standard III: You are expected to understand assessment issues relevant to gifted and talented students.
Standard IV: You are expected to understand systematic program and curriculum design.
Standard V: You are expected to create a learning environment that reflects research-supported instructional practices.
Standard VI: You are expected to collaborates and communicates with various groups of people to support the education of gifted and talented students.
Standard VII: You are expected to fulfill professional roles and responsibilities and understand legal and ethical issues relevant to the education of gifted and talented students.
Exam Domains
The exam is split into two domains, each of which covers multiple standards mentioned above.
| Domain | Percentage of Exam | Standards Used |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Foundations of Gifted Education | 40% | I, II, VI, and VII |
| 2. Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction | 60% | III-V |
1. Foundations of Gifted Education (40%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:
- The historical, conceptual, and legal foundations of gifted education
- The roles and responsibilities of teachers of gifted and talented students
- The cognitive, emotional, and social characteristics and needs of gifted and talented students
2. Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction (60%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:
- Assessment issues and procedures relevant to gifted and talented students
- Systematic program and curriculum design
- Developing and implementing learning experiences and environments that reflect instructional practices that are research-supported
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Registration
To register for the TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental 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 $116 examination fee.
Test Day
You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early on the day of your testing appointment to allow time for the check-in process. Upon arrival, you will be asked to sign in and provide at least one form of valid photo ID.
After the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, watch, wallet, keys, etc.) 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 before the exam begins.
How the Exam is Scored
The TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental 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 213 will be more difficult than a question marked 145).
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
How many questions are on the TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental exam?
There are 80 selected-response questions on this exam.
How long is the TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental exam?
The time limit for this exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the passing score for the TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental exam?
To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 240.
How much does the TExES Gifted and Talented Supplemental exam cost?
The examination fee is $116.
