The TExES Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12 exam is an assessment test designed to test the knowledge of entry-level educators in the state of Texas.
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Exam Outline
The TExES Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12 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 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12 exam is aligned with the 11 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 scope of agriculture and the foundations of agricultural education and apply the process of scientific discovery to the various disciplines of agriculture.
Standard II: You are expected to promote student development through effective use of career pathways, supervised agricultural experiences, leadership development, and student organizations.
Standard III: You are expected to understand and apply principles of economics and business management in AFNR enterprises.
Standard IV: You are expected to understand plant and soil science and apply principles and methods used in plant production and management.
Standard V: You are expected to understand animal science and animal food processing and apply principles and methods used in animal care, production, and management.
Standard VI: You are expected to understand and apply principles and methods of AFNR power, structural, and mechanical systems, and related technologies.
Standard VII: You are expected to understand emerging technologies and the use of information technologies in the AFNR industries.
Standard VIII: You are expected to understand and apply knowledge of environmental systems, natural resource management, and the effects of agriculture, energy, and food processing on the environment.
Standard IX: You are expected to understand how to organize and manage an effective agriculture, food, and natural resources program.
Standard X: You are expected to understand how to plan, implement, and utilize instruction and student assessment, including academic integration.
Standard XI: You are expected to understand and apply appropriate safety and risk management procedures and practices to ensure the safety and well-being of all students in the classroom, laboratory, field, and supervised agricultural experiences.
Exam Domains
The exam is split into seven domains, each of which covers one or more standards mentioned above.
| Domain | Percentage of Exam | Standards Used |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Foundations of Agricultural Education | 18% | I, II, IX, X, and XI |
| 2. Agribusiness and Economics | 12% | III |
| 3. Plant and Soil Science | 14% | IV |
| 4. Animal Science | 16% | V |
| 5. Agricultural Mechanics, Engineering, and Technology | 16% | VI and VII |
| 6. Natural Resources and Environmental Science | 12% | VIII |
| 7. Food Science and Processing | 12% | V and VIII |
1. Foundations of Agricultural Education (18%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Foundations of agricultural education
- Procedures and practices that ensure the safety of all students in the lab and classroom
- Advising and assisting students in career planning and development
- Promoting student development through agricultural experiences
- Promoting student growth through leadership development organizations
2. Agribusiness and Economics (12%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Agricultural entrepreneurship, business management, and ethical issues
- Application of economic and marketing principles to agricultural enterprises
3. Plant and Soil Science (14%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Principles of soil science
- Basic plant classification, morphology, genetics, and physiology
- Basic crop production and management
- Horticulture, floriculture, and hydroponics
4. Animal Science (16%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Basic animal classification, anatomy, physiology, and genetics of various animals
- Animal production
- Management of various animals
- Facilities required for various animals
- Procedures for selecting animals and processing animal products
5. Agricultural Mechanics, Engineering, and Technology (16%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Mechanical principles and power technology in agriculture
- Agricultural construction and metal fabrication
- Technology and the use of computers and related technologies in agricultural production and management
6. Natural Resources and Environmental Science (12%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Ecological principles
- Natural resources
- Impact of agriculture on the environment
- Principles of ecosystem management
7. Food Science and Processing (12%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Processing, packaging, quality analysis, and marketing of food and its byproducts
- Issues affecting the food science industry
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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
On testing day, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early on the day of your testing appointment. 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, 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 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12 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 279 will be more difficult than a question marked 219).
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 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12 exam?
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There are 100 selected-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the TExES Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12 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 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12 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 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12 exam cost?
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The examination fee is $116.
