{"id":21950,"date":"2016-03-31T21:07:01","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T21:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=21950"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:35:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:35:15","slug":"music-ec-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/music-ec-12\/","title":{"rendered":"TExES Music EC\u201312 (177) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The TExES Music EC\u201312 exam is an assessment test designed to test the knowledge of entry-level educators wanting to teach music in the Texas public school system.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free TExES Music EC\u201312 practice test, and check out our premium-quality TExES test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/music.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TExESMusic Guide Click']);\">TExES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/music.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TExESMusic 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_Music_EC%E2%80%9312_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TExES Music EC\u201312 Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES Music EC\u201312 exam contains a total of 100 selected-response questions, and you will be given 4 hours and 45 minutes to complete it.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Teaching_Standards\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Teaching Standards<\/h3>\n<p>The TExES Music EC\u201312 exam is aligned with the 10 standards for educators that have been outlined by the State Board for Educator Certification.<\/p>\n<p>Click the button below to see the full list of approved educator standards:<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n  <button class=\"buttontranscript\" onclick=\"toggle('NewContents')\">Approved Educator Standards<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NewContents\" class=\"showanswer\" style=\"width: 80%; text-align: left; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 110%;\"><strong>Approved Educator Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard I:<\/strong> You are expected to understand musical perception and performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard II:<\/strong> You are expected to sing and play a musical instrument.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard III:<\/strong> You are expected to understand music notation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard IV:<\/strong> You are expected to create and arrange music.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard V:<\/strong> You are expected to understand music history and the relationship of music to history, society, and culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard VI:<\/strong> You are expected to evaluate musical compositions, performances, and experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard VII:<\/strong> You are expected to understand how to plan and implement effective music instruction and provide students with learning experiences that enhance their musical knowledge, skills, and appreciation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard VIII:<\/strong> You are expected to understand and implement appropriate management and discipline strategies for the music class.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard IX:<\/strong> You are expected to understand student assessment and use assessment results to design instruction and promote student progress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard X:<\/strong> You are expected to understand professional responsibilities and interactions relevant to music instruction and the school music program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Exam_Domains\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Domains<\/h3>\n<p>The exam is split into five domains, each of which covers one or more of the 10 standards mentioned above.<\/p>\n<table class=\"ATable\" style=\"margin: auto; width: 100%; box-shadow: 1.5px 1.5px 3px grey;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">Domain<\/th>\n<th style=\"line-height: 20px; vertical-align: middle;\">Percentage of Exam<\/th>\n<th style=\"line-height: 20px; vertical-align: middle;\">Standards Used<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">1. Listening<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<td>I, III, V, and VI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">2. Music Theory and Composition<\/td>\n<td>17%<\/td>\n<td>I, III, V, and VI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">3. Music History and Culture<\/td>\n<td>17%<\/td>\n<td>V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">4. Music Classroom Performance<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<td>I, II, V-VII, IX, and X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">5. Music Education<\/td>\n<td>17%<\/td>\n<td>V and VII-IX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Listening_(20%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>1. Listening (20%)<\/h3>\n<p>For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard terminology used to describe and analyze various elements in a musical recording<\/li>\n<li>Music of diverse styles, genres, and cultures<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation and critique of musical compositions and performances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Music_Theory_and_Composition_(17%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>2. Music Theory and Composition (17%)<\/h3>\n<p>For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading, writing, and interpreting standard music notation<\/li>\n<li>Methods and techniques of musical composition and improvisation<\/li>\n<li>Arranging music for a specific purpose\/setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Music_History_and_Culture_(17%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>3. Music History and Culture (17%)<\/h3>\n<p>For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The history of Western music<\/li>\n<li>Music of diverse styles, genres, and cultures<\/li>\n<li>The reflection of a specific society or culture through music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Music_Classroom_Performance_(25%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>4. Music Classroom Performance (25%)<\/h3>\n<p>For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Methods and techniques for singing<\/li>\n<li>Methods and techniques for playing instruments<\/li>\n<li>Conducting vocal and instrumental performances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"5_Music_Education_(17%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>5. Music Education (17%)<\/h3>\n<p>For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Planning and implementing effective music instruction<\/li>\n<li>Providing students with learning experiences that enhance their musical skills, knowledge, and appreciation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/TExES-Music-EC-12-177-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-175580\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/TExES-Music-EC-12-177-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the TExES Music EC-12 (177) exam, which contains 100 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes\" width=\"549.7\" height=\"484.15\" \/><\/a><\/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 Music EC\u201312 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\/music.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\/music.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\/texesmusic.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam 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 $116 examination fee.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Pass\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Pass<\/h2>\n<p>Think you aren\u2019t a good test-taker? Maybe on a study-time crunch? Or just don\u2019t know how to begin studying? Mometrix has designed a new Study Secrets course to help every student, no matter what study scenario you are in. 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Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/studysecrets\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', Study Course Click']);\">Study Secrets Online Course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On test day, you should arrive at the testing center 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.<\/p>\n<p>After the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, watch, bags, etc.) 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 testing system before the exam begins.<\/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 Music EC-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 Music EC\u201312 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\/music.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\/music.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\/texesmusicflash.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 Music EC-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 Music EC-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 Music EC-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 scaled score of at least 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 Music EC-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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