The TExES Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish (613) exam is a test taken by those who wish to teach Spanish in Texas public schools. It is designed to gauge whether the test taker has the necessary skills and knowledge of an entry-level educator on this subject.
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TExES LOTE Spanish Exam Outline
The TExES LOTE Spanish exam contains 120 selected-response questions and 8 constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Teaching Standards
The TExES LOTE Spanish exam is aligned with the eight 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 language-learning theories and principles of second-language acquisition.
Standard II: You are expected to monitor and promote student progress in all areas of language learning.
Standard III: You are expected to implement the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), enabling students to communicate in the target language.
Standard IV: You are expected to understand the nature of culture and the connections between language and culture.
Standard V: You are expected to derive essential information, interpret the meaning and evaluate oral communications in the target language.
Standard VI: You are expected to derive essential information, interpret the meaning, and evaluate a variety of authentic materials written in the target language.
Standard VII: You are expected to construct effective interpersonal and presentational oral discourse in the target language.
Standard VIII: You are expected to write effective interpersonal and presentational discourse in the target language.
Exam Domains
The exam is split into six domains, each of which covers one or more of the ten standards mentioned above.
| Domain | Percentage of Exam | Standards Used |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Instruction and Assessment | 34.6% | I-III |
| 2. Cultural Understanding | 8% | IV |
| 3. Interpretive Listening | 16.7% | IV and V |
| 4. Interpretive Reading | 16.7% | IV and VI |
| 5. Written Expression | 12% | VIII |
| 6. Oral Expression | 12% | VII |
For the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:
- Language-learning theories
- Theories of second-language acquisition
- Promotion of learning goals for LOTE
- Theories, strategies, and practices of second-language instruction and assessment
- Promotion of communication abilities in the target language
- Promotion of students gaining knowledge and understanding of other cultures
- Promotion of students making comparisons that develop insight into language and culture
2. Cultural Understanding
For the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:
- Connections between language and culture
- Interactions among cultural products, perspective, and practices
3. Interpretive Listening
For the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:
- Understanding the literal content of oral communications in the target language
- Inferring, interpreting, and evaluating meaning from oral communications in the target language
4. Interpretive Reading
For the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:
- Understanding the literal content of authentic materials written in the target language.
- Inferring, interpreting, and evaluating meaning from a variety of authentic materials written in the target language
5. Written Expression
For the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:
- Using a broad range of simple and complex language structures in the target language
- Preparing effective interpersonal and presentational written discourse in the target language
6. Oral Expression
For the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:
- Constructing effective interpersonal and presentational oral discourse in the target language
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TExES LOTE Spanish 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 before your scheduled appointment on the day of your exam. When you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and present one form of valid photo ID. If you forget to bring your ID, or if your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the exam that day.
After the check-in process, you will be asked to leave all personal items in a locker outside the testing area or in your car.
Once you enter the testing room, 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 LOTE Spanish Exam is Scored
The TExES LOTE Spanish 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 241 will be more difficult than a question marked 114).
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 LOTE Spanish exam?
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There are 120 selected-response questions and eight constructed-response questions on the exam.
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How long is the TExES LOTE Spanish 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 LOTE Spanish 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 LOTE Spanish exam cost
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The examination fee is $116.
by Mometrix Test Preparation | Last Updated: December 8, 2023
