TExES Classroom Certification Tests

More information about the tests, including the test frameworks, test question formats and study resources is available in the preparation manual for each test. All test sessions are five hours long.
 
Test Name
Test Code 
Test Format 
Important Notes
Agricultural Science and Technology 6-12
172
PBT
Afternoon session only.
American Sign Language (ASL)
184
PBT
Morning session only.
Art EC-12
178
CAT
Limited-administration CAT test. A paper Book of Reproductions is provided at the test center.
Bilingual Education Supplemental
164
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
Bilingual Generalist EC-6
192
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
Bilingual Generalist 4-8
119
PBT
Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.
Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) Spanish
190
CAT
Fixed administration windows. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.
Braille
183
PBT
Afternoon session only. Includes transcription assignments. See What to Bring to the Test Center for important information about the test and what to bring to the test.
Business Education 6-12
176
CAT
Limited-administration CAT test.
Chemistry 8-12
140
CAT
Limited-administration CAT test. Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.
Computer Science 8-12
141
PBT
 Morning session only.
Dance 8-12
179
PBT
 Afternoon session only.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
181
PBT
 Morning session only.
English as a Second Language/Generalist EC-6
193
CAT
 Limited-administration CAT test.
English as a Second Language/Generalist 4-8
120
PBT
Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.
English as a Second Language Supplemental
154
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
English Language Arts and Reading 4-8
117
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
English Language Arts and Reading 8-12
131
PBT
Morning session only. Includes both a set of multiple-choice items and a written response component (essay).
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies 4-8
113
CAT
Limited-administration CAT test.
Generalist EC-6
191
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
Generalist 4-8
111
PBT/CAT
Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.
Gifted and Talented Supplemental
162
CAT
Limited-administration CAT test.
Health EC-12
157
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
History 8-12
133
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
Journalism 8-12
156
PBT
Morning session only.
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French EC-12
610
CAT
 Fixed administration windows. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.
LOTE German EC-12
611
CAT
 Fixed administration windows. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.
LOTE Latin EC-12
612
CAT
 Fixed administration windows. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.
LOTE Spanish EC-12
613
CAT
 Fixed administration windows. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.
Life Science 8-12
138
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
Mathematics 4-8
115
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT. Scientific calculators are provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.
Mathematics 8-12
135
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT. Bring a graphing calculator to the test. See What to Bring to the Test Center for a list of approved models.
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering 8-12
174
PBT
Afternoon session only. Bring a graphing calculator to the test. See What to Bring to the Test Center for a list of approved models.
Mathematics/Science 4-8
114
CAT
Limited-administration CAT test. Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.
Music EC-12
177
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT. Includes recorded components. May be offered during only a morning or afternoon session.
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
160
PBT/CAT
Offered continously as CAT.
Physical Education EC-12
158
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
Physical Science 8-12
137
CAT
Limited-administration CAT test. Scientific calculators are provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.
Physics/Mathematics 8-12
143
PBT
Morning session only. Bring a graphing calculator to the test. See What to Bring to the Test Center for a list of approved models.
Science 4-8
116
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
Science 8-12
136
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT. Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.
Social Studies 4-8
118
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT.
Social Studies 8-12
132
PBT
  
Special Education EC-12
161
PBT/CAT
Offered continuously as CAT. Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators. 
Special Education Supplemental
163
CAT
  
Speech 7-12
129
PBT
  
Technology Applications 8-12
139
PBT
 Morning session only.
Technology Applications EC-12
142
CAT
Limited-administration CAT test.
Technology Education 6-12
171
PBT
 Afternoon session only.
Theatre EC-12
180
CAT
Limited-administration CAT test.
Visually Impaired
182
PBT
 Morning session only.