The TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) exam was administered for those interested in becoming an entry-level educator within the Texas public school system, specifically for teaching special education to children from early childhood through the 12th grade.
TExES Special Education EC-12 Exam Outline
The TExES Special Education EC-12 exam contained 150 multiple-choice questions and had a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes.
The questions were split into four domains:
I. Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs (13%)
The questions in this domain assessed your knowledge of the following topics:
- The characteristics and needs of students with disabilities
- Formal and informal assessment and evaluation procedures
- Making instructional decisions to evaluate student competencies
II. Promoting Student Learning and Development (33%)
The questions in this domain assessed your knowledge of the following topics:
- Planning instruction for individuals with disabilities
- Managing the teaching and learning environment
- Assistive technology
- Promotion of students’ educational performance
- Issues and procedures for teaching appropriate student behavior
- Transition issues and procedures across an individual’s lifespan
III. Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics (33%)
The questions in this domain assessed your knowledge of the following topics:
- Promotion of English language arts and reading performance
- Promotion of mathematics performance
IV. Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities (20%)
The questions in this domain assessed your knowledge of the following topics:
- The philosophical, legal, and historical foundations of special education
- Professional roles and responsibilities
- Legal and ethical requirements
- Effective communication and collaboration
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Test Day
You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled exam time. This will leave you enough time to go through the check-in process. After you arrive, you will be asked to 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, bags, notes, wallet, coat, 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 a restroom break during the exam, but the timer will not be paused while you are away.
How the Test is Scored
The questions on this exam were scored on a scale of 100-300.
To pass the exam, your final scaled score needed to be 240 or higher.
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FAQs
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How many questions were on the TExES Special Education EC-12 exam?
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There were 150 multiple-choice questions on the exam.
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How long was the TExES Special Education EC-12 exam?
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The time limit for this exam was 4 hours and 45 minutes.
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What was the passing score for the TExES Special Education EC-12 exam?
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To pass the exam, you need to have a scaled score of at least 240.
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How much does the TExES Special Education EC-12 exam cost?
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The examination fee for this exam was $116.
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