The TExES Health EC–12 exam is an assessment test designed to test the knowledge of entry-level educators wanting to teach music in the Texas public school system.
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TExES Health EC-12 Exam Outline
The TExES Health EC–12 exam contains a total of 100 selected-response questions, and you will be given 4 hours and 45 minutes to complete it.
Teaching Standards
The TExES Health EC–12 exam is aligned with the four standards for educators that have been outlined by the State Board for Educator Certification.
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Approved Educator Standards
Standard I: You are expected to understand musical perception and performance.
Standard II: You are expected to know the relationship between health and behavior and the factors influencing health and health behavior.
Standard III: You are expected to plan and implement effective school health instruction and integrate health instruction with other content areas.
Standard IV: You are expected to evaluate the effects of school health instruction.
Exam Domains
The exam is split into five domains, each of which covers one or more of the four standards mentioned above.
| Domain | Percentage of Exam | Standards Used |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Personal Health | 26% | I and III |
| 2. Healthy Interpersonal Relationships | 20% | I |
| 3. Community and Environmental Health and Safety | 20% | I and III |
| 4. Health-Related Skills and Resources | 20% | I |
| 5. The School Health Education Program | 14% | I-IV |
1. Personal Health (26%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Human body systems and the processes of human growth and development
- Nutrition, exercise, and physical fitness
- The effects of disorders and diseases on health
- Mental and emotional health
2. Healthy Interpersonal Relationships (20%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Family relationships and their significance for health
- Interpersonal relationships
- Healthy forms of interaction
- Avoidance of conflict
- Human sexuality and its significance for health
3. Community and Environmental Health and Safety (20%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Methods and procedures for promoting safety, preventing accidents, and responding to emergencies
- Use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
- Factors and issues related to community and environmental health
4. Health-Related Skills and Resources (20%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- The use of decision-making and other skills in making informed choices that influence health
- Sources of health-related information and strategies for accessing, evaluating, and using health-related information
- Health-related products and services
- Skills and strategies needed to be an informed consumer of health-related products and services
5. The School Health Education Program (14%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating a school health education program
- The role of a school health educator
- Planning and implementing effective school health instruction
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TExES Health EC-12 Exam Registration
To register for the exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $116 examination fee.
Test Day
You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early on the day of your testing appointment to allow time for the check-in process. Upon arrival, you will be asked to sign in and provide at least one form of valid photo ID.
After the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, bags, etc.) in a locker outside the testing area.
Once you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the computer-adaptive testing system before the exam begins.
How the TExES Health EC-12 Exam is Scored
The TExES Health EC-12 exam is computer-adaptive. Here’s a look at how it works:
The first question is judged to be of medium difficulty, and depending on your performance, the next question may be easier or harder. If you do well on the first question, the second question will be harder; conversely, if you do poorly on the first question, the second question will be easy.
The questions on this exam are rated on a scale of 100-300. The higher a question is rated, the harder the question is (e.g., a question marked as 280 will be more difficult than a question marked 180).
To pass the exam, your final question must be on or above the 240 mark. If your final question is below this mark, you will not pass the exam, even if you have answered some questions above the 240 mark at some point during the exam. This is because the computer has rated the difficulty of your final question based on how you answered the previous questions.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the TExES Health EC-12 exam?
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There are 100 selected-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the TExES Health EC-12 exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the TExES Health EC-12 exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 240.
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How much does the TExES Health EC-12 exam cost?
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The examination fee is $116.
