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<\/span>NES Elementary Education Exam Outline<\/h2>\nThe NES Elementary Education exam is split into two subtests, each of which contains 75 multiple-choice questions. Subtest I is timed at 1.5 hours, while Subtest II is timed at 1 hour and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>Subtest I (102)<\/h3>\nThe first subtest is split into two domains:<\/p>\n\nI. Reading and English Language Arts (62%)<\/summary>\n\n- Foundations of language development and emergent literacy<\/li>\n
- Development of phonics, spelling, word analysis, and fluency<\/li>\n
- Reading comprehension and vocabulary skills<\/li>\n
- Literary, persuasive, functional, and informational texts and graphic resources<\/li>\n
- Modes, processes, and conventions of written and oral communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
II. Social Studies (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts related to government and economics<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts and major developments related to US and world history<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts related to geography and methods of social studies inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>Subtest II (103)<\/h3>\nThe second subtest is split into three domains:<\/p>\n\nI. Mathematics (50%)<\/summary>\n\n- Concepts of numeration, mathematical operations, and number sense<\/li>\n
- Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n
- Communication and representation<\/li>\n
- Data analysis<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of algebra, functions, and patterns<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of geometry and measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
II. Science (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts of the life sciences<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of the Earth, space, and physical sciences<\/li>\n
- The nature of science<\/li>\n
- Processes of scientific inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
III. The Arts, Health, and Fitness (12%)<\/summary>\n\n- Basic elements of the arts<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of health and fitness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Top 3 Most Challenging Questions<\/h2>\nNow that you know more about the exam, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we've compiled the data from about 1,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 65% of people answered these three questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n
Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you've got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n
Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Trophy.svg\")
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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>Subtest I (102)<\/h3>\nThe first subtest is split into two domains:<\/p>\n\nI. Reading and English Language Arts (62%)<\/summary>\n\n- Foundations of language development and emergent literacy<\/li>\n
- Development of phonics, spelling, word analysis, and fluency<\/li>\n
- Reading comprehension and vocabulary skills<\/li>\n
- Literary, persuasive, functional, and informational texts and graphic resources<\/li>\n
- Modes, processes, and conventions of written and oral communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
II. Social Studies (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts related to government and economics<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts and major developments related to US and world history<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts related to geography and methods of social studies inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>Subtest II (103)<\/h3>\nThe second subtest is split into three domains:<\/p>\n\nI. Mathematics (50%)<\/summary>\n\n- Concepts of numeration, mathematical operations, and number sense<\/li>\n
- Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n
- Communication and representation<\/li>\n
- Data analysis<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of algebra, functions, and patterns<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of geometry and measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
II. Science (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts of the life sciences<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of the Earth, space, and physical sciences<\/li>\n
- The nature of science<\/li>\n
- Processes of scientific inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
III. The Arts, Health, and Fitness (12%)<\/summary>\n\n- Basic elements of the arts<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of health and fitness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Get Your Study Guide →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Top 3 Most Challenging Questions<\/h2>\nNow that you know more about the exam, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we've compiled the data from about 1,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 65% of people answered these three questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n
Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you've got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n
Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Hardest Question<\/div>\r\n Only 34% answered correctly<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n 1. The stream of charged particles that escape the Sun\u2019s gravitational pull is best described by which of the following terms?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
I. Reading and English Language Arts (62%)<\/summary>\n\n- Foundations of language development and emergent literacy<\/li>\n
- Development of phonics, spelling, word analysis, and fluency<\/li>\n
- Reading comprehension and vocabulary skills<\/li>\n
- Literary, persuasive, functional, and informational texts and graphic resources<\/li>\n
- Modes, processes, and conventions of written and oral communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
II. Social Studies (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts related to government and economics<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts and major developments related to US and world history<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts related to geography and methods of social studies inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>Subtest II (103)<\/h3>\nThe second subtest is split into three domains:<\/p>\n\nI. Mathematics (50%)<\/summary>\n\n- Concepts of numeration, mathematical operations, and number sense<\/li>\n
- Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n
- Communication and representation<\/li>\n
- Data analysis<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of algebra, functions, and patterns<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of geometry and measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
II. Science (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts of the life sciences<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of the Earth, space, and physical sciences<\/li>\n
- The nature of science<\/li>\n
- Processes of scientific inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
III. The Arts, Health, and Fitness (12%)<\/summary>\n\n- Basic elements of the arts<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of health and fitness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check Out Mometrix's NES Elementary Education Study Guide!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Get Your Study Guide →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Top 3 Most Challenging Questions<\/h2>\nNow that you know more about the exam, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we've compiled the data from about 1,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 65% of people answered these three questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n
Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you've got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n
Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Hardest Question<\/div>\r\n Only 34% answered correctly<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n 1. The stream of charged particles that escape the Sun\u2019s gravitational pull is best described by which of the following terms?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
II. Social Studies (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts related to government and economics<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts and major developments related to US and world history<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts related to geography and methods of social studies inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>Subtest II (103)<\/h3>\nThe second subtest is split into three domains:<\/p>\n\nI. Mathematics (50%)<\/summary>\n\n- Concepts of numeration, mathematical operations, and number sense<\/li>\n
- Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n
- Communication and representation<\/li>\n
- Data analysis<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of algebra, functions, and patterns<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of geometry and measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
II. Science (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts of the life sciences<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of the Earth, space, and physical sciences<\/li>\n
- The nature of science<\/li>\n
- Processes of scientific inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
III. The Arts, Health, and Fitness (12%)<\/summary>\n\n- Basic elements of the arts<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of health and fitness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check Out Mometrix's NES Elementary Education Study Guide!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get Your Study Guide →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Top 3 Most Challenging Questions<\/h2>\nNow that you know more about the exam, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we've compiled the data from about 1,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 65% of people answered these three questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n
Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you've got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n
Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Hardest Question<\/div>\r\n Only 34% answered correctly<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n 1. The stream of charged particles that escape the Sun\u2019s gravitational pull is best described by which of the following terms?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
<\/span>Subtest II (103)<\/h3>\nThe second subtest is split into three domains:<\/p>\n\nI. Mathematics (50%)<\/summary>\n\n- Concepts of numeration, mathematical operations, and number sense<\/li>\n
- Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n
- Communication and representation<\/li>\n
- Data analysis<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of algebra, functions, and patterns<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of geometry and measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
II. Science (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts of the life sciences<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of the Earth, space, and physical sciences<\/li>\n
- The nature of science<\/li>\n
- Processes of scientific inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
III. The Arts, Health, and Fitness (12%)<\/summary>\n\n- Basic elements of the arts<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of health and fitness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check Out Mometrix's NES Elementary Education Study Guide!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get Your Study Guide →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Top 3 Most Challenging Questions<\/h2>\nNow that you know more about the exam, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we've compiled the data from about 1,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 65% of people answered these three questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n
Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you've got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n
Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Hardest Question<\/div>\r\n Only 34% answered correctly<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n 1. The stream of charged particles that escape the Sun\u2019s gravitational pull is best described by which of the following terms?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
I. Mathematics (50%)<\/summary>\n\n- Concepts of numeration, mathematical operations, and number sense<\/li>\n
- Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n
- Communication and representation<\/li>\n
- Data analysis<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of algebra, functions, and patterns<\/li>\n
- Basic concepts of geometry and measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
II. Science (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts of the life sciences<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of the Earth, space, and physical sciences<\/li>\n
- The nature of science<\/li>\n
- Processes of scientific inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
III. The Arts, Health, and Fitness (12%)<\/summary>\n\n- Basic elements of the arts<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of health and fitness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check Out Mometrix's NES Elementary Education Study Guide!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get Your Study Guide →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Top 3 Most Challenging Questions<\/h2>\nNow that you know more about the exam, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we've compiled the data from about 1,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 65% of people answered these three questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n
Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you've got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n
Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Hardest Question<\/div>\r\n Only 34% answered correctly<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n 1. The stream of charged particles that escape the Sun\u2019s gravitational pull is best described by which of the following terms?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
II. Science (38%)<\/summary>\n\n- Fundamental concepts of the life sciences<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of the Earth, space, and physical sciences<\/li>\n
- The nature of science<\/li>\n
- Processes of scientific inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
III. The Arts, Health, and Fitness (12%)<\/summary>\n\n- Basic elements of the arts<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of health and fitness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check Out Mometrix's NES Elementary Education Study Guide!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get Your Study Guide →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Top 3 Most Challenging Questions<\/h2>\nNow that you know more about the exam, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we've compiled the data from about 1,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 65% of people answered these three questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n
Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you've got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n
Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Hardest Question<\/div>\r\n Only 34% answered correctly<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n 1. The stream of charged particles that escape the Sun\u2019s gravitational pull is best described by which of the following terms?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
III. The Arts, Health, and Fitness (12%)<\/summary>\n\n- Basic elements of the arts<\/li>\n
- Fundamental concepts of health and fitness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check Out Mometrix's NES Elementary Education Study Guide!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Get Your Study Guide →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Top 3 Most Challenging Questions<\/h2>\nNow that you know more about the exam, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n
Over the last year, we've compiled the data from about 1,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 65% of people answered these three questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n
Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you've got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n
Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Hardest Question<\/div>\r\n Only 34% answered correctly<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n 1. The stream of charged particles that escape the Sun\u2019s gravitational pull is best described by which of the following terms?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Check Out Mometrix's NES Elementary Education Study Guide!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get Your Study Guide →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Now that you know more about the exam, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n Over the last year, we've compiled the data from about 1,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 65% of people answered these three questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you've got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n 1. The stream of charged particles that escape the Sun\u2019s gravitational pull is best described by which of the following terms?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Top 3 Most Challenging Questions<\/h2>\n
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