{"id":21930,"date":"2016-03-31T21:02:30","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T21:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=21930"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:53:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:53:58","slug":"english-language-arts-and-reading-7-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/english-language-arts-and-reading-7-12\/","title":{"rendered":"TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 (331) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/english-language-arts.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TExESELAR48217 Guide Click']);\">TExES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/english-language-arts-and-reading.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TExESELAR48217 Flashcard Click']);\">TExES Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/\">Other TExES Exams<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline <\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px\">\n<strong>Selected-response<\/strong> questions include single-answer, selecting more than one choice from a list, numeric response, using a graph to respond to the question, reading passages, dragging and dropping, and selecting the appropriate answer from a drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Constructed-response<\/strong> 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.\n<\/div>\n<p>The questions are split into five domains:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TExES-English-Language-Arts-and-Reading-7-12-Exam-Outline.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TExES-English-Language-Arts-and-Reading-7-12-Exam-Outline.svg\" alt=\"TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 exam outline detailing content areas, percentages, total questions, delivery method, and time limit, accompanied by a pie chart summarizing the exam structure.\" width=\"623.7\" height=\"447.7\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-226711\" role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 1.5em\"><span id=\"I_Reading_Instruction_and_Assessment_(25%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Reading Instruction and Assessment (25%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foundations of reading instruction and assessment<\/li>\n<li>Vocabulary development<\/li>\n<li>Reading comprehension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Text_Comprehension_and_Analysis_(17%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Text Comprehension and Analysis (17%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading literary texts<\/li>\n<li>Reading informational and argumentative texts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Oral_and_Written_Communication_(25%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Oral and Written Communication (25%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Composition<\/li>\n<li>Inquiry and research<\/li>\n<li>Listening and speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Educating_All_Learners_and_Professional_Practice_(13%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Educating All Learners and Professional Practice (13%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Differentiation in planning and practice<\/li>\n<li>Culturally responsive practices<\/li>\n<li>Data-driven practice<\/li>\n<li>Formal and informal assessments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"V_Constructed_Response_(20%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>V. Constructed Response (20%)<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\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 English Language 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\/english-language-arts.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\/english-language-arts.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/texeselar7-12.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 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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>You are allowed to take a restroom break during the exam, but the timer will not be paused while you are away.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 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\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 English Language Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/english-language-arts-and-reading.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/english-language-arts-and-reading.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/texeselar7-12flash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\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 many questions are on the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 91 questions 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 English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 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 4 hours and 45 minutes.<\/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 the passing score for the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/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 English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $136.<\/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.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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