{"id":21990,"date":"2016-03-31T21:11:29","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T21:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=21990"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:10:29","slug":"theatre-ec-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/theatre-ec-12\/","title":{"rendered":"TExES Theatre EC-12 (180) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The TExES Theatre EC-12 exam is an assessment test designed to test the knowledge of entry-level educators of theatre in the state of Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free TExES Theatre EC-12 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\/theatre.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TExESTheatre Guide Click']);\">TExES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/theatre.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TExESTheatre 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_Theatre_EC12_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TExES Theatre EC-12 Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES Theatre EC-12 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 Theatre EC-12 exam is aligned with the six 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 for this exam:<\/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 know how to plan and implement effective theatre instruction and assessment and provide students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge, skills, and appreciation in theatre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard II:<\/strong> You are expected to understand creating, utilizing, and performing dramatic material.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard III:<\/strong> You are expected to know how to produce and direct theatrical productions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard IV:<\/strong> You are expected to understand design and technical theatre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard V:<\/strong> You are expected to understand theatre from different cultures and historical periods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard VI:<\/strong> You are expected to know how to respond to, analyze, and evaluate theatre and understand the interrelationship between theatre and other disciplines.<\/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 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; width: 50%;\">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. Creating, Performing, and Producing Theatre<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<td>II and III<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">2. Design and Technical Theatre<\/td>\n<td>31%<\/td>\n<td>IV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">3. Theatre History and Culture<\/td>\n<td>13%<\/td>\n<td>V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">4. Responding to and Analyzing Theatre<\/td>\n<td>13%<\/td>\n<td>VI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">5. Theatre Education<\/td>\n<td>19%<\/td>\n<td>I-VI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Creating,_Performing,_and_Producing_Theatre_(25%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>1. Creating, Performing, and Producing Theatre (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>Basic principles, forms, and methods of process-centered drama<\/li>\n<li>Acting methods and techniques<\/li>\n<li>Principles and techniques of directing theatrical productions<\/li>\n<li>Principles of producing theatrical performances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Design_and_Technical_Theatre_(31%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>2. Design and Technical Theatre (31%)<\/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>Developing a technical and design environment for theatrical productions<\/li>\n<li>Principles and techniques of theatrical lighting and sound production<\/li>\n<li>Principles and techniques for designing and creating theatrical sets and properties<\/li>\n<li>Principles and techniques for designing and creating theatrical costumes and makeup<\/li>\n<li>Backstage procedures<\/li>\n<li>The role of backstage personnel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Theatre_History_and_Culture_(13%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>3. Theatre History and Culture (13%)<\/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 theatre in cultures around the world<\/li>\n<li>The role of theatre in society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Responding_to_and_Analyzing_Theatre_(13%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>4. Responding to and Analyzing Theatre (13%)<\/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>Evaluating, analyzing, and criticizing theatre and dramatic media using appropriate procedures, criteria, and vocabulary<\/li>\n<li>The relationship of theatre to other art forms and other disciplines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"5_Theatre_Education_(19%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>5. Theatre Education (19%)<\/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, implementing, and evaluating theatre instruction<\/li>\n<li>Promoting development of theatre concepts, knowledge, and skills<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing critical and creative thinking in theatre contexts<\/li>\n<li>Fostering an appreciation of the arts<\/li>\n<li>The role of theatre and theatre education in everyday life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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  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\/theatre.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\/theatre.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\/texestheatre.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=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On testing day, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes early on the day of your testing appointment. 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, accessories, 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 Theatre 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  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\/theatre.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\/theatre.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\/texestheatreflash.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 Theatre 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 Theatre 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 this 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 Theatre 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 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 Theatre 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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