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Create AccountUnder Texas law, all educators seeking certification must pass appropriate TExES exams as designated by the Office of Educator Testing at the Texas Education Agency. Applicants intending to teach Early Childhood to Grade 6 are required to take the Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading exam, Core Subjects EC-6 (391). The exam is comprised of five separate exams:
This guide will focus primarily on the TExES Math EC-6 (902) portion of the EC-6 (391) test suite.
All subsections of the TExES EC-6 are taken as Computer-Administered Tests (CAT). The number of questions and time allotted for each subtest including the TExES Math EC-6 are as follows:
| Subtest | Format | Allotted Time |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts and Reading | 45 selected-response questions | 70 minutes |
| Mathematics | 40 selected-response questions | 70 minutes |
| Social Studies | 40 selected-response questions | 50 minutes |
| Science | 45 selected-response questions | 55 minutes |
| Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education | 40 selected-response questions | 35 minutes |
The five hour total time scheduled for the complete exam includes 15 minutes for a CAT tutorial and signing of compliance agreements.
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Create AccountThe six TExES EC-6 Math competencies are:
For each of these competencies in the TExES Math EC-6, the candidate will need to understand how to assess the student's level of competency, to apply all mathematical process to real-world and financial applications, and to show knowledge of important figures in the development of mathematics including from a wide variety of nationalities and cultures.
The TExES EC-6 exams are given by the outside vendor, Pearson, that will require a TEA ID number for TExES exam registration. This number is obtained from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) by first creating a TEAL user account from the TEA website. The applicants can then register and pay for the exam from the Pearson website.
The candidate will need to provide a permanent email address, create a password and set up a security question. The candidate can then register for the exam needed and schedule a test appointment.
Exam fees will also be paid at registration. If taking all six subtests, the fee is $116, while just one subject exam taken separately is $58. There is an additional fee for rescheduling a test date. Payment must be made using a VISA or MasterCard or with a debit or check card.
Candidates with disabilities or health-related needs can request alternative testing arrangements. All testing sites are wheelchair accessible, but any other needed accommodations must be requested in advance by submitting an Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form along with required supporting documentation.
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Candidates should plan to arrive at their TExES Math EC-6 testing center at least 15 minutes early. They will be required to present two pieces of original and current identification that must be printed in English showing the name exactly as registered. The ID must include a photograph and signature.
Testing sites do not allow smoking of any kind, visitors, or weapons of any kind. All personal items will be stored in lockers outside of the testing room (like wallets, purses, watches, cell phones, any electronic devices, printed materials, or unauthorized medical devices).
Test takers arriving more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Registrants who are absent for any reason will need to register and pay for the exam again, as no refunds or credits will be available for absentees. Fees will be transferred to a new test date if the test center is closed for any reason, forcing the candidate to reschedule.
Exam scores range from 100 to 300 on each of the subtests with a required minimum passing score of 240 on each exam, including the TExES Math EC-6. TExES exam results can be accessed from the examinee's TEA account. An overall status of Passed or Not Passed will be shown. To earn a status of Pass, the candidate must achieve the minimum passing score on each of the six subtests.
In addition to the overall status and scaled scores on each exam, the score report will show the number of correctly answered questions for each domain and competency. TExES score report dates are designated for each exam date, and results can be seen on the candidate's TEA account at 10:00 p.m. central time on those dates. Results will also be emailed if requested at registration. Exam results are automatically provided to the TEA and to the educator preparation program.
Some general tips on how to study for the TExES content exam include becoming familiar with the content to assess one's own areas of weakness and focusing more intensely on those. Collect any helpful study materials, create a study plan and study schedule, or even join a study group.
The TEA website has sample questions to review for each type of test, with 15 sample questions for the Mathematics subtest. Each question is followed by the correct answer, a brief discussion of why that answer is correct and an analysis of how the candidate could have determined that the other answers were incorrect.
There are also study guides and preparation courses that can be purchased to assist in preparing for the TExES exams. A helpful step in studying for the TExES EC-6 Math competencies, in particular, is taking TExES practice test. Taken early, these TExES Core Subjects EC-6 math practice questions will help the candidate determine particular areas of weakness for greater concentration or those areas where little or no further study is needed.
Zenobia Denny, M.A. has been a dedicated educator for over 10 years. She holds teaching certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education, and ESL. She has taken and passed numerous Praxis and TExES exams, including the TExES Principal Certification exam. Zenobia completed an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Walden University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Gifted and Talented.
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There are six math competencies on the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Math Exam. The competencies are: Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts and Operation, Patterns and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, Probability and Statistics, and Mathematical Processes.
The TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Exam assesses a candidates knowledge to see if they are ready and capable of teaching early childhood to sixth grade in the state of Texas. The core subjects that are tested are the following:
