{"id":21970,"date":"2016-03-31T21:09:21","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T21:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=21970"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:24:26","slug":"science-4-8","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/science-4-8\/","title":{"rendered":"TExES Science 4-8 (116) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) Science 4-8 exam is used to assess the skills and knowledge of prospective entry-level Science teachers for 4th-8th graders in Texas public schools.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free TExES Science 4-8 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\/science.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TExESSci4-8 Guide Click']);\">TExES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/science.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TExESSci4-8 Flashcard Click']);\">TExES Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/\">TExES Exam<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TExES_Science_48_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TExES Science 4-8 Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES Science 4-8 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 exam is aligned with the 11 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 manage the classroom, field, and lab activities to ensure student safety and the ethical care and treatment of specimens and organisms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard II:<\/strong> You are expected to understand how to use materials, technologies, equipment, and tools correctly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard III:<\/strong> You are expected to understand scientific inquiry and its role in science instruction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard IV:<\/strong> You are expected to have practical and theoretical knowledge about teaching science and how students learn science.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard V:<\/strong> You are expected to know the appropriate assessments to monitor the learning of science.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard VI:<\/strong> You are expected to understand the history and nature of science.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard VII:<\/strong> You are expected to understand how science affects daily life and how science interacts with societal and personal decisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard VIII:<\/strong> You are expected to understand the science content appropriate to teach physical science in the state of Texas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard IX:<\/strong> You are expected to understand the science content appropriate to teach life science in the state of Texas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard X:<\/strong> You are expected to understand the science content appropriate to teach Earth and space science in the state of Texas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard XI:<\/strong> You are expected to know the unifying processes and concepts that are common among all sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Exam_Domains\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Domains<\/h3>\n<p>The exam is split into six domains, each of which covers one or more of the 11 standards mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/TExES-Science-4-8-116-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-174755\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/TExES-Science-4-8-116-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the TExES Science 4-8 (116) exam, which contains 100 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes\" width=\"562.35\" height=\"481.85\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<strong>1. Scientific Inquiry and Processes<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The nature of science<\/li>\n<li>The process of scientific inquiry<\/li>\n<li>Selecting and managing learning activities to ensure student safety<\/li>\n<li>Correctly caring for and using natural resources, materials, technologies, organisms, and equipment<\/li>\n<li>Unifying concepts that are common among all sciences<\/li>\n<li>The history of science<\/li>\n<li>The interactions and influences of science on societal and personal decisions<\/li>\n<li>The impact of science on daily life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Physical Science<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Forces and motion<\/li>\n<li>Physical properties of matter<\/li>\n<li>Changes in matter<\/li>\n<li>Interactions between energy and matter<\/li>\n<li>Energy transformations<\/li>\n<li>Conservation of matter and energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Life Science<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The structure and functions of living things<\/li>\n<li>Reproduction<\/li>\n<li>The mechanisms of heredity<\/li>\n<li>The theory of evolution<\/li>\n<li>Relationships between the environment and organisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Earth and Space Science<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The structure and functions of Earth systems<\/li>\n<li>Earth system cycles<\/li>\n<li>The role of energy in climate and weather<\/li>\n<li>Characteristics of the universe<\/li>\n<li>Characteristics of the solar system<\/li>\n<li>History of the Earth system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. Science Learning, Instruction, and Assessment<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitoring and assessing science learning in classroom, lab, and field settings<\/li>\n<li>Research-based practical and theoretical knowledge about teaching science<\/li>\n<li>The role of scientific inquiry in science instruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Reference_Materials\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Reference Materials<\/h3>\n<p>You will have access to a basic copy of the periodic table during the exam to reference at any time:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BasicPeriodicTable.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TExES-Periodic-Table-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Periodic table of elements displaying atomic numbers, symbols, atomic weights, and groups, including Lanthanide and Actinide series at the bottom.\" width=\"384\" height=\"253.65\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-241378\" style=\"box-shadow: 1.5px 1.5px 3px grey; margin-bottom: -0.75em;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<button class=\"shortpdfdownloadbutton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BasicPeriodicTable.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\" \/>TExES Periodic Table (PDF)<\/a><\/button><\/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 Science 4-8 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\/science.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\/science.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\/texessci4-8.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 Science 4-8 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=\"How_to_Study\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study<\/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. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll find in the Study Secrets Course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Techniques to Conquer Procrastination<\/li>\n<li>Steps to building a Study Plan custom to your learning style<\/li>\n<li>7 Effective Note-Taking Methods<\/li>\n<li>Test-Taking Tips<\/li>\n<li>Memory Techniques and Mnemonics<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we\u2019ve tailored our Study Secrets Course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for their upcoming exam or semester. 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>You should arrive at the testing center 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow enough time for the check-in process. Once you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and present one form of valid, government-issued photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>After the check-in process, you will be asked to leave all personal items (phone, keys, wallet, etc.) in a locker outside the testing area.<\/p>\n<p>Once you enter the testing room, you will be asked to sign an NDA, and you will be given a brief tutorial on the computer-adaptive testing system. Once the tutorial is complete, the exam will begin.<\/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 Science 4-8 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 Science 4-8 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\/science.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\/science.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\/texessci4-8flash.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 Science 4-8 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 Science 4-8 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 Science 4-8 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 Science 4-8 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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