TExES Physical Education EC-12 (258) Practice Test

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The TExES Physical Education EC-12 (258) exam is administered for those interested in becoming an entry-level educator within the Texas public school system, specifically for teaching physical education to children from early childhood through the 12th grade.

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TExES Physical Education Exam Outline

The TExES Physical Education 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.

Selected-response questions include single-answer, selecting more than one choice from a list, numeric response, using a graph to respond to the question, reading passages, dragging and dropping, and selecting the appropriate answer from a drop-down menu.

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:

Chart outlining the TExES Physical Education EC-12 (258) exam, including content areas, percentages, total questions (91), time limit (4 hours 45 minutes), question format (multiple-choice, constructed-response), and delivery (computer-delivered).

I. Movement Knowledge and Skills (22%)

The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:

  • Motor development
  • Motor learning
  • Movement concepts
  • Biomechanics
  • Movement activities and sports

II. Health-Related Fitness (22%)

The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:

  • Principles of personal fitness and conditioning
  • Development of health-related fitness
  • Health and wellness

III. The Physical Education Program (22%)

The questions in this domain assess your knowledge of the following topics:

  • Instruction and assessment in physical education
  • Learning environments
  • Organization and management

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 physical education. Your written response should be between 400 and 600 words.

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TExES Physical Education 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.

Test Day

On the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment time. This will leave you enough time to go through the check-in process.

Once you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and present one form of valid, government-issued photo ID. After the check-in process, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, watch, bags, notes, wallet, etc.) in a secure 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 breaks during the exam, but the timer will not be stopped at any point while you are away.

How the TExES Physical Education Exam is Scored

The TExES Physical Education EC-12 (258) exam is computer-adaptive. Here’s a look at how it works:

A flowchart that shows the adaptive nature of the exam

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 260 will be more difficult than a question marked 135).

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 Physical Education EC-12 exam?

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There are 91 questions on the exam.

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How long is the TExES Physical Education EC-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 Physical Education 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 Physical Education EC-12 exam cost?

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The examination fee for this exam is $136.


By Eric Richter

Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. Eric has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s of education in Teaching ESOL.

 

by Mometrix Test Preparation | Last Updated: September 3, 2024