{"id":21912,"date":"2016-03-31T20:53:28","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T20:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=21912"},"modified":"2026-03-14T15:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T20:22:22","slug":"core-subjects-ec-6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/core-subjects-ec-6\/","title":{"rendered":"TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) exam is administered for those interested in becoming an entry-level educator within the Texas public school system, specifically for teaching children in early childhood through 6th grade.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free TExES Core Subjects EC-6 practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/texes-ec-6\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=texes-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'TExESCoreEC6391 Course Click']);\">TExES EC-6 Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/core-subjects.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TExESCoreEC6391 Guide Click']);\">TExES EC-6 Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/core-subjects.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TExESCoreEC6391 Flashcard Click']);\">TExES EC-6 Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TExES_Core_Subjects_EC6_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES Core Subjects exam is divided into the following tests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English Language Arts and Reading<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Social Studies<\/li>\n<li>Science<\/li>\n<li>Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TExES-Core-Subjects-EC-6-391-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-158846\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TExES-Core-Subjects-EC-6-391-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) exam, which contains 210 questions and has a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes\" width=\"636\" height=\"464.4\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"English_Language_Arts_and_Reading\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>English Language Arts and Reading<\/h3>\n<p>This section makes up 21.5% of the TExES Core Subjects exam, with 45 questions. Candidates have 70 minutes to complete this subject test. The English Language Arts and Reading test assesses if a candidate is competent in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oral Language<\/li>\n<li>Phonological and Phonemic Awareness<\/li>\n<li>Alphabetic Principle<\/li>\n<li>Literacy Development and Practice<\/li>\n<li>Word Analysis and Decoding<\/li>\n<li>Reading Fluency<\/li>\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Development of Written Communication<\/li>\n<li>Writing Conventions<\/li>\n<li>Assessment and Instruction of Developing Literacy<\/li>\n<li>Research and Inquiry Skills<\/li>\n<li>Viewing and Representing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Mathematics\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Mathematics<\/h3>\n<p>The Mathematics test makes up 19% of the TExES Core Subjects exam, with 40 questions. Candidates have 70 minutes to complete this portion of the exam. The Mathematics test requires candidates to demonstrate competency in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number Concepts<\/li>\n<li>Patterns and Algebra<\/li>\n<li>Geometry and Measurement<\/li>\n<li>Probability and Statistics<\/li>\n<li>Mathematical Processes<\/li>\n<li>Mathematical Perspectives<\/li>\n<li>Mathematical Learning and Instruction<\/li>\n<li>Mathematical Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Professional Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/texes391\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', 'TExESCoreEC6391 Mobile Click']);\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TExES-391-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"Ad for a Mometrix online course\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<h3><span id=\"Social_Studies\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Social Studies<\/h3>\n<p>The Social Studies test is 19% of the TExES Core Subjects exam, with 40 questions. Candidates have 50 minutes to complete this portion of the assessment. The Social Studies test evaluates candidates\u2019 skills and knowledge in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessment of Comprehensive Knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Integration of Various Disciplines<\/li>\n<li>Assessment of Efficacy<\/li>\n<li>History<\/li>\n<li>Geography<\/li>\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<li>Government<\/li>\n<li>Citizenship<\/li>\n<li>Culture<\/li>\n<li>Science, Technology, and Society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Science\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Science<\/h3>\n<p>The Science test makes up 21.5% of the TExES Core Subjects exam, with 45 questions. Candidates have 55 minutes to complete this portion of the assessment. The Science test assesses candidates\u2019 foundational knowledge and practices in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Classroom Management<\/li>\n<li>Equipment and Technology<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Inquiry<\/li>\n<li>Theoretical and Practical Knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate Assessment Practices<\/li>\n<li>History and Nature of Science<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Influence on Society<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Physical Science<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Life Science<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Earth and Space Science<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Common Concepts and Processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Fine_Arts,_Health,_and_Physical_Education\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education<\/h3>\n<p>The Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education test is 19% of the TExES Core Subjects exam, with 40 questions. Candidates have 35 minutes to complete this section of the assessment. The Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education test require candidates to demonstrate competency in the following areas:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\"><strong>Art<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Development of Ideas<\/li>\n<li>Techniques for Personal and Creative Expression<\/li>\n<li>Student Appreciation of Art History and Diverse Cultures<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing, Interpreting, and Evaluating Works of Art<\/li>\n<li>Implementation of Age-appropriate Art Instruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary><strong>Music<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Musical Perception and Performance<\/li>\n<li>Ability to Sing and to Play a Musical Instrument<\/li>\n<li>Music Notation<\/li>\n<li>Creating and Arranging Music<\/li>\n<li>Music History<\/li>\n<li>Ability to Evaluate Compositions, Performances, and Experiences<\/li>\n<li>Implementing Effective Music Instruction<\/li>\n<li>Management and Discipline Strategies<\/li>\n<li>Understanding Student Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Professional Responsibilities and Interactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary><strong>Health<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Relationship between Health and Behavior<\/li>\n<li>Concepts and Purposes of Health Education<\/li>\n<li>Effective School Health Instruction<\/li>\n<li>Effects of School Health Instruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary><strong>Physical Education<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Movement Skills<\/li>\n<li>Principles of a Healthy Lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>Creating and Managing a Productive Learning Environment<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of How Students Learn<\/li>\n<li>Providing Equitable and Appropriate Instruction and Communication<\/li>\n<li>Using Developmentally Appropriate Instruction and Communication<\/li>\n<li>Using Formal and Informal Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Evaluating the Effects of Your Actions<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Legal Issues and Responsibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><strong>Theatre<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Planning and Implementing Effective Theatre Instruction and Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Creating, Utilizing, and\/or Performing Dramatic Material<\/li>\n<li>Producing and Directing<\/li>\n<li>Design and Technical Theatre<\/li>\n<li>Theatre from Different Cultures and Historical Periods<\/li>\n<li>Interrelationship between Theatre and Other Disciplines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/core-subjects.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/core-subjects.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/texescoreec6391.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 exam, you must first create an online NES account. Once you have created your account, you can register for the exam and schedule an exam date.<\/p>\n<p>If you schedule to take all sections of the exam at the same time, you will need to pay an examination fee of $116.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On the day of the exam, you should arrive at the testing center at least 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled exam time. This gives you ample time to go through the check-in process. After you arrive and have presented a valid form of photo ID, you will be asked to leave all prohibited items in a locker outside the testing area. This includes your phone, bag\/purse, hat, weapons, food, and any smoking\/vaping devices.<\/p>\n<p>Once you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system, and you will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Once you complete the tutorial and sign the NDA, your exam will begin.<\/p>\n<p>You will be able to take restroom breaks during the exam, but the timer will not be stopped while you are away.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cat\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Test_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Test is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) exam is scored on a scale of 100-300.<\/p>\n<p>To pass the exam, your final scaled score must be 240 or higher.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"TExESCoreEC6391Course\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TExES_Core_Subjects_EC6_(391)_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li 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exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 210 questions in total on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The fee for the total exam is $116.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is a passing score for the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The score range is 100-300, and 240 is the minimum passing score for each subject exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">Can you use a calculator on the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There will be an online scientific calculator, and you are specifically asked to not bring your own calculator.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" 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