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 90 multiple-choice questions and one constructed-response question, and you will have a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Constructed-response questions ask you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding by writing your response to the topic. These questions can include short answers and essay format.
The questions are split into five domains:
I. Health and Wellness (22%)
The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Body systems
- Mental, emotional, and social health and well-being
- Reproductive and sexual health
II. Health Skills for Reducing Risks (30%)
The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use
- Interpersonal, social, and family relationships and communication
- Injury prevention and safety
- Personal health efficacy skills
III. Health Literacy and Health Education (14%)
The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Health literacy
- Health education program
IV. Educating All Learners and Professional Practice (13%)
The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:
- Differentiation strategies in planning and practice
- Culturally responsive practices
- Data-driven practice
- Formal and informal assessments
V. Constructed Response (20%)
This domain contains the only constructed-response question on the exam, which tests your ability to design and implement appropriate instruction within the realm of health education. Your written response should be between 400 and 600 words.
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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 $136 examination fee.
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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 $136.
