The TExES Special Education Supplemental exam is an assessment test designed to test the knowledge of entry-level special education teachers in the state of Texas.
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Exam Outline
The TExES Special Education Supplemental 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 Special Education Supplemental exam is aligned with the ten 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 the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education.
Standard II: You are expected to understand professional roles and responsibilities and adhere to legal and ethical requirements of the profession.
Standard III: You are expected to know how to communicate and collaborate effectively in a variety of professional settings.
Standard IV: You are expected to understand the characteristics and needs of individuals with disabilities.
Standard V: You are expected to understand formal and informal assessment procedures and know how to evaluate student competencies to make instructional decisions.
Standard VI: You are expected to understand procedures for planning instruction and managing the teaching and learning environment.
Standard VII: You are expected to understand issues and procedures for teaching appropriate student behavior and social skills.
Standard VIII: You are expected to understand assistive technology as defined by state and federal regulations.
Standard IX: You are expected to understand transition issues and procedures across the life span.
Standard X: You are expected to promote students’ academic performance in all content areas by facilitating their achievement in a variety of settings and situations.
Exam Domains
The exam is split into three domains, each of which covers multiple standards mentioned above.
| Domain | Percentage of Exam | Standards Used |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs | 20% | IV and V |
| 2. Promoting Student Learning and Development | 50% | VI-X |
| 3. Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities | 30% | I-III |
1. Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs (20%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Characteristics and needs of students with disabilities
- Formal and informal assessment and evaluation procedures
- Evaluating student competencies to make instructional decisions
2. Promoting Student Learning and Development (50%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Procedures for planning instruction for individuals with disabilities
- Procedures for managing the teaching and learning environment
- Promoting students’ educational performance in all content areas
- Procedures and issues pertaining to teaching appropriate student behavior and social skills
- Transition procedures and issues across the lifespan
3. Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities (30%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- The philosophical, legal, and historical foundations of special education
- Professional roles and responsibilities
- Adherence to legal and ethical requirements of the profession
- Communicating and collaborating effectively in a variety of professional settings
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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
On the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing center about 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, accessories, 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 Exam is Scored
The TExES Special Education Supplemental 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 270 will be more difficult than a question marked 170).
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 Special Education Supplemental exam?
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There are 100 selected-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the TExES Special Education Supplemental exam?
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The time limit for this exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the TExES Special Education Supplemental exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.
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How much does the TExES Special Education Supplemental exam cost?
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The examination fee is $116.
