{"id":28817,"date":"2017-03-18T16:33:29","date_gmt":"2017-03-18T16:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=28817"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:01:50","slug":"elementary-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/nes\/elementary-education\/","title":{"rendered":"NES Elementary Education (102\/103) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NES Elementary Education exam is used to assess the readiness of prospective teachers who wish to teach in elementary schools that follow the NES standards.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free NES Elementary Education practice test, and check out our premium-quality NES test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/nesinc\/elementary-education.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'NESINCElemEd Guide Click']);\">NES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/nesinc\/elementary-education.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'NESINCElemEd Flashcard Click']);\">NES Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/nes\/\">Other NES Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"NES_Elementary_Education_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>NES Elementary Education Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The 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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NES-Elementary-Education-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-208817\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NES-Elementary-Education-Exam-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the NES Elementary Education exam\" width=\"474\" height=\"735\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Subtest_I_(102)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Subtest I (102)<\/h3>\n<p>The first subtest is split into two domains:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -0.5em;\">I. Reading and English Language Arts (62%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Foundations of language development and emergent literacy<\/li>\n<li>Development of phonics, spelling, word analysis, and fluency<\/li>\n<li>Reading comprehension and vocabulary skills<\/li>\n<li>Literary, persuasive, functional, and informational texts and graphic resources<\/li>\n<li>Modes, processes, and conventions of written and oral communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">II. Social Studies (38%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Fundamental concepts related to government and economics<\/li>\n<li>Fundamental concepts and major developments related to US and world history<\/li>\n<li>Fundamental concepts related to geography and methods of social studies inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<h3><span id=\"Subtest_II_(103)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Subtest II (103)<\/h3>\n<p>The second subtest is split into three domains:<\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -0.5em;\">I. Mathematics (50%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Concepts of numeration, mathematical operations, and number sense<\/li>\n<li>Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n<li>Communication and representation<\/li>\n<li>Data analysis<\/li>\n<li>Basic concepts of algebra, functions, and patterns<\/li>\n<li>Basic concepts of geometry and measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>II. Science (38%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Fundamental concepts of the life sciences<\/li>\n<li>Fundamental concepts of the Earth, space, and physical sciences<\/li>\n<li>The nature of science<\/li>\n<li>Processes of scientific inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">III. The Arts, Health, and Fitness (12%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Basic elements of the arts<\/li>\n<li>Fundamental concepts of health and fitness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\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 NES Elementary Education 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\/nesinc\/elementary-education.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\/nesinc\/elementary-education.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\/11\/nesincelemed-18450.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 NES Elementary Education exam, you must first create an online account on the NES website. You may then register for your examination appointment with Pearson VUE.<\/p>\n<p>The testing fee for both subtests together is $165.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On test day, should arrive at the Pearson VUE testing center 30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. This will allow extra time for the check-in process. After you arrive, you must sign in and present your photo ID to the proctor. You will be photographed and asked to sign a roster and other rule forms.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they should be left at home or in your car. This includes your phone and any bags, books, keys, wallets, and accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Just before the exam starts, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system. You will also be given everything you need to work out any calculations by hand (no calculator will be provided).<\/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>Your NES Elementary Education score is determined using a scaled scoring method. This method takes your raw score, which is the number of questions you answered correctly, and converts it to a numerical score on a scale of 100 to 300. To pass, your final score must be at least 220 on each subtest.<\/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 NES Elementary Education 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\/nesinc\/elementary-education.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\/nesinc\/elementary-education.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nesincelemedflash.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 NES Elementary Education exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is a total of 150 multiple-choice 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 NES Elementary Education exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The total time limit for the exam is 3 hours and 15 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 NES Elementary Education 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 220 on each subtest.<\/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 NES Elementary Education 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 $165 for the combined test.<\/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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