TExES Classroom Certification Tests

Some test titles listed are linked to a PDF of the test framework or a test summary that describes the characteristics and features of the test, including certificate information, the score scale, the domain and test question structure of the test and test administration and scoring information. The summaries include the test framework for the test field, as well as information about scoring and score reporting. For tests with constructed-response questions, the test summary includes the scoring rubric that is used to score those items.

Test Name

Test Code

Important Notes

Agricultural Science and Technology 6-12

172

Offered at afternoon session only.

American Sign Language (ASL)

184

Offered at afternoon session only.

Art EC-12

178

Paper-based only.

Bilingual Education Supplemental EC-4

102

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test. Not offered after August 2010.

Bilingual Education Supplemental 4-8

112

Paper-based only. Not offered after June 2010.

Bilingual Education Supplemental

164

Also offered as a computer-administered test in early 2010.

Bilingual Generalist EC-4

103

Not offered after June 2010.

Bilingual Generalist EC-6

192

Paper-based only.

Bilingual Generalist 4-8

119

Scientific calculators are 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

Available only as a computer-administered test. Not available in paper format. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.

Braille

183

Offered at afternoon session only. Includes transcription assignments. See What to Bring to the Test Center for complete information about what to bring to the test.

Business Education 6-12

176

Paper-based only.

Chemistry 8-12

140

Offered at afternoon session only. Scientific calculators are provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Computer Science 8-12 (PDF)

141

 Offered at afternoon session only.

Dance 8-12

179

 Offered at afternoon session only.

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

181

Offered at afternoon session only.

English as a Second Language/Generalist EC-4

104

Not offered after June 2010.

English as a Second Language/Generalist EC-6

193

Paper-based only.

English as a Second Language/Generalist 4-8 (PDF)

120

Scientific calculators are provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

English as a Second Language Supplemental (PDF)

154

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 (PDF)

117

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

English Language Arts and Reading 8-12 (PDF)

131

Offered at 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 (PDF)

113

Paper-based only.

Generalist EC-4 (PDF)

101

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test. Not offered after August 2010.

Generalist EC-6

191

Also available as a computer-administered test in early 2010.

Generalist 4-8 (PDF)

111

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test. Scientific calculators are provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Gifted and Talented Supplemental (PDF)

162

Paper-based only.

Health EC-12 (PDF)

157

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

History 8-12

133

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

Journalism 8-12

156

Offered at afternoon session only.

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French

610

 Available only as a computer-administered test. Not available in paper format. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) German

611

 Available only as a computer-administered test. Not available in paper format. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish

613

 Available only as a computer-administered test. Not available in paper format. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.

Life Science 8-12

138

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

Mathematics 4-8

115

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test. Scientific calculators are provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Mathematics 8-12

135

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test. 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

Offered at 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/Physics 8-12

143

Offered at 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

Scientific calculators are provided at the test
center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Music EC-12

177

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test. Includes recorded components. May be offered during only a morning or afternoon session.

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-4

100

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test. Not offered after August 2010

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-6

194

Offered as a computer-administered test in early 2010.

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities 4-8

110

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities 8-12

130

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12

160

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities for
Trade and Industrial Education 8-12

170

Offered at afternoon session only. Only for candidates seeking initial or additional certification.

Physical Education EC-12

158

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

Physical Science 8-12

137

Offered at afternoon session only. Scientific calculators are provided at the test
center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Science 4-8

116

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

Science 8-12

136

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test. Scientific calculators are provided at the test
center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Social Studies 4-8

118

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test.

Social Studies 8-12

132

Paper-based only.

Special Education EC-12

161

Offered as a paper-based or computer-administered test. Scientific calculators are provided at the test
center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Special Education Supplemental

163

Paper-based only.

Speech 8-12

155

Paper-based only.

Technology Applications 8-12

139

 Offered at afternoon session only.

Technology Applications EC-12

142

Paper-based only.

Technology Education 6-12

171

 Offered at afternoon session only.

Theatre EC-12

180

Paper-based only.

Visually Impaired

182

 Offered at afternoon session only.