The TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental (154) exam is administered for those interested in becoming an entry-level educator within the Texas public school system, specifically for teaching English as a second language.
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Exam Outline
The TExES ESL Supplemental exam contains 80 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes.
The questions are split into three sections:
I. Language Concepts and Language Acquisition (25%)
The questions in this section assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Fundamental language concepts
- Structure and conventions of English
- First-language and second-language acquisition
II. ESL Instruction and Assessment (45%)
The questions in this section assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- ESL teaching methods
- Promotion of communicative language development in English
- Promotion of literacy development in English
- Promotion of content-area learning, academic-language development, and achievement
- Formal and informal assessment procedures used in ESL programs
III. Foundations of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, and Family and Community Involvement (30%)
The questions in this section assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Foundations of ESL education
- Factors that affect ESL students’ learning
- Strategies for creating multicultural and multilingual learning environments
- Advocation for ESL students
- Facilitation of community and family involvement in education
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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
You should arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes before your scheduled exam time in order to leave enough time for the check-in process. Once you arrive, you will be asked to present one form of valid photo ID. If you forget to bring your ID or your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the exam.
After the check-in process, you will be asked to leave all personal items in a locker outside the testing area.
Once you enter the testing room, you will be asked to sign an NDA, and you will be given a brief tutorial on the computer-adaptive testing system. Once the tutorial is complete, the exam will begin.
You are allowed to take a restroom break during the exam, but the timer will not be paused while you are away.
How the Exam is Scored
The TExES ESL Supplemental (154) 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 210 will be more difficult than a question marked 140).
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 long is the TExES ESL Supplemental exam?
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The time limit for this exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes
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How many questions are on the TExES ESL Supplemental exam?
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There are 80 multiple-choice questions on this exam.
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What is the passing score for the TExES ESL Supplemental 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 ESL Supplemental exam cost?
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The examination fee is $116.
