{"id":21949,"date":"2016-03-31T21:06:52","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T21:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=21949"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:42:13","slug":"mathematics-7-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/mathematics-7-12\/","title":{"rendered":"TExES Mathematics 7-12 (235) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The TExES Mathematics 7-12 (235) exam is administered for those interested in becoming an entry-level educator within the Texas public school system, specifically for teaching math to students from 7th to 12th grade.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free TExES Mathematics 7-12 practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/mathematics.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TExESMath7-12 Guide Click']);\">TExES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/mathematics.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TExESMath7-12 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=\"TExES_Mathematics_712_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TExES Mathematics 7-12 Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES Mathematics 7-12 exam contains 100 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into six content domains, and the questions in each domain fall under one or more assessment standards.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TExES-Mathematics-7-12-235-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-170666\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TExES-Mathematics-7-12-235-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the TExES Mathematics 7-12 (235) exam, which contains 100 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes\" width=\"569.25\" height=\"504.85\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Number_Concepts_(16%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Number Concepts (16%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain fall under Mathematics Standard I:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notice2\">\n<strong>Standard I: Number Concepts<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are expected to understand and correctly use numbers, number systems and their structure, operations and algorithms, quantitative reasoning, and technology to teach the statewide curriculum to prepare students to use mathematics.\n<\/div>\n<p>These are the specific topics covered in this domain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The structure of number systems<\/li>\n<li>The relationship between quantity and symbolic representations<\/li>\n<li>Number operations<\/li>\n<li>Computational algorithms<\/li>\n<li>Number theory<\/li>\n<li>Modeling and solving problems using numbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Patterns_and_Algebra_(21%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Patterns and Algebra (21%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain fall under Mathematics Standard II:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notice2\">\n<strong>Standard II: Patterns and Algebra<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are expected to understand and correctly use patterns, relations, functions, algebraic reasoning, analysis, and technology to teach the statewide curriculum to prepare students to use mathematics.<\/div>\n<p>These are the specific topics covered in this domain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identification and analysis of patterns using mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n<li>Relationships among equations, inequations, variables, functions, relations, and expressions<\/li>\n<li>Linear functions<\/li>\n<li>Nonlinear functions<\/li>\n<li>Conceptual foundations of calculus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Geometry_and_Measurement_(21%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Geometry and Measurement (21%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain fall under Mathematics Standard III:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notice2\">\n<strong>Standard III: Geometry and Measurement<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are expected to understand and correctly use geometry, spatial reasoning, measurement concepts and principles, and technology to prepare students to use mathematics.\n<\/div>\n<p>These are the specific topics covered in this domain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The process of measurement<\/li>\n<li>Axiomatic structure of Euclidean geometry<\/li>\n<li>Geometric relationships<\/li>\n<li>Properties of two- and three-dimensional figures<\/li>\n<li>Transformational geometry<\/li>\n<li>Relating algebra to geometry and trigonometry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Probability_and_Statistics_(16%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Probability and Statistics (16%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain fall under Mathematics Standard IV:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notice2\">\n<strong>Standard IV: Probability and Statistics<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are expected to understand and correctly use probability and statistics, their applications, and technology to prepare students to use mathematics.\n<\/div>\n<p>These are the specific topics covered in this domain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exploring data using numerical and graphical techniques<\/li>\n<li>Characterizing patterns<\/li>\n<li>Describing departures from patterns<\/li>\n<li>Theory of probability<\/li>\n<li>Sampling<\/li>\n<li>Statistical interference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"V_Mathematical_Processes_and_Perspectives_(10%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>V. Mathematical Processes and Perspectives (10%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain fall under Mathematics Standards V and VI:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notice2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n<strong>Standard V: Mathematical Processes<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are expected to understand and correctly use mathematical processes to reason mathematically, solve mathematical problems, make mathematical connections within and outside of mathematics, and communicate mathematically.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard VI: Mathematical Perspectives<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are expected to understand the historical development of mathematical ideas, the relationship between society and mathematics, the structure of mathematics, and the evolving nature of mathematics and mathematical knowledge.\n<\/div>\n<p>These are the specific topics covered in this domain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n<li>Problem-solving<\/li>\n<li>Mathematical connections<\/li>\n<li>Communicating mathematical concepts and ideas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"VI_Mathematical_Learning,_Instruction,_and_Assessment_(16%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>VI. Mathematical Learning, Instruction, and Assessment (16%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain fall under Mathematics Standards VII and VIII:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notice2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n<strong>Standard VII: Mathematical Learning and Instruction<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are expected to understand how children learn and develop mathematical skills, procedures, and concepts; know typical errors students make; and use this knowledge to plan, organize and implement instruction to meet curriculum goals and to teach all students to understand and use mathematics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard VIII: Mathematical Assessment<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are expected to understand assessment and use a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques appropriate to the learner on an ongoing basis to monitor and guide instruction and to evaluate and report student progress.\n<\/div>\n<p>These are the specific topics covered in this domain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How children learn<\/li>\n<li>Planning, organizing, and implementing instruction<\/li>\n<li>Using formal and informal assessments<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring and guiding mathematics instruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Reference_Materials\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Reference Materials<\/h3>\n<p>You will have access to a list of definitions and formulas during the exam to reference at any time:<\/p>\n<div class=\"texesreferencecontainer\">\n<div class=\"texesreferences\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px;\"><span id=\"Definitions_and_Formulas\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Definitions and Formulas<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TX_DefinitionsAndFormulas_4-8.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-241378\" style=\"box-shadow: 1.5px 1.5px 3px grey; margin-bottom: -0.75em;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TExES-Definitions-and-Formulas-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Page displaying mathematical definitions and formulas for calculus, algebra, probability, geometry, volume, surface area, and trigonometry, with diagrams and equations.\" width=\"322.676055\" height=\"417.8304\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<button class=\"shortpdfdownloadbutton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TX_DefinitionsAndFormulas_4-8.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pdfdownloadbuttonbutton-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.mometrix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-icon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>Definitions and Formulas (PDF)<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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 Math 7-12 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\/mathematics.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\/mathematics.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/texesmath7-12-47030.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TExES_Math_712_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TExES Math 7-12 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.<\/p>\n<p>When you register, you will need to pay the $116 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 exam, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes prior to your scheduled exam time. This will leave you enough time to go through the check-in process. After you arrive, you will be asked to present one form of valid, government-issued photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>Once the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, bags, notes, wallet, coat, etc.) in a secure locker outside the testing area or in your car.<\/p>\n<p>After you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system, and you will be asked to sign an NDA. Once this 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 Mathematics 7-12 (235) 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 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\/mathematics.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\/mathematics.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/generic_texesflash.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 Mathematics 7-12 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 100 selected-response 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 Mathematics 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 Mathematics 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 Mathematics 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 $116.<\/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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