TExES Classroom Certification Tests

More information about the tests, including the test frameworks, test question formats and study resources is available in the preparation manual for each test. All test sessions are five hours long.

Test Name

Test Code

Test Format

Important Notes

Agricultural Science and Technology 6-12

172

PBT

Afternoon session only.

American Sign Language (ASL)

184

PBT

Morning session only.

Art EC-12

178

CAT

Limited-administration CAT test. A paper Book of Reproductions is provided at the test center.

Bilingual Education Supplemental

164

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

Bilingual Generalist EC-6

192

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

Bilingual Generalist 4-8

119

PBT

Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) Spanish

190

CAT

Fixed administration windows. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.

Braille

183

PBT

Afternoon session only. Includes transcription assignments. See What to Bring to the Test Center for important information about the test and what to bring to the test.

Business Education 6-12

176

CAT

Limited-administration CAT test.

Chemistry 8-12

140

CAT

Limited-administration CAT test. Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Computer Science 8-12

141

PBT

 Morning session only.

Dance 8-12

179

PBT

 Afternoon session only.

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

181

PBT

 Morning session only.

English as a Second Language/Generalist EC-6

193

CAT

 Limited-administration CAT test.

English as a Second Language/Generalist 4-8

120

PBT

Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

English as a Second Language Supplemental

154

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

English Language Arts and Reading 4-8

117

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

English Language Arts and Reading 8-12

131

PBT

Morning session only. Includes both a set of multiple-choice items and a written response component (essay).

English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies 4-8

113

CAT

Limited-administration CAT test.

Generalist EC-6

191

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

Generalist 4-8

111

PBT/CAT

Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Gifted and Talented Supplemental

162

CAT

Limited-administration CAT test.

Health EC-12

157

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

History 8-12

133

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

Journalism 8-12

156

PBT

Morning session only.

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French EC-12

610

CAT

 Fixed administration windows. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.

LOTE German EC-12

611

CAT

 Fixed administration windows. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.

LOTE Latin EC-12

612

CAT

 Fixed administration windows. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.

LOTE Spanish EC-12

613

CAT

 Fixed administration windows. Test takers must review the Alternate Character Toolbar tutorial prior to test day.

Life Science 8-12

138

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

Mathematics 4-8

115

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT. Scientific calculators are provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Mathematics 8-12

135

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT. Bring a graphing calculator to the test. See What to Bring to the Test Center for a list of approved models.

Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering 8-12

174

PBT

Afternoon session only. Bring a graphing calculator to the test. See What to Bring to the Test Center for a list of approved models.

Mathematics/Science 4-8

114

CAT

Limited-administration CAT test. Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Music EC-12

177

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT. Includes recorded components. May be offered during only a morning or afternoon session.

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12

160

PBT/CAT

Offered continously as CAT.

Physical Education EC-12

158

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

Physical Science 8-12

137

CAT

Limited-administration CAT test. Scientific calculators are provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Physics/Mathematics 8-12

143

PBT

Morning session only. Bring a graphing calculator to the test. See What to Bring to the Test Center for a list of approved models.

Science 4-8

116

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

Science 8-12

136

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT. Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Social Studies 4-8

118

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT.

Social Studies 8-12

132

PBT

   

Special Education EC-12

161

PBT/CAT

Offered continuously as CAT. Scientific calculators provided at the test center. See What to Bring to the Test Center for information about calculators.

Special Education Supplemental

163

CAT

Limited-administration CAT test.

Speech 7-12

129

PBT

    

Technology Applications 8-12

139

PBT

 Morning session only.

Technology Applications EC-12

142

CAT

Limited-administration CAT test.

Technology Education 6-12

171

PBT

 Afternoon session only.

Theatre EC-12

180

CAT

Limited-administration CAT test.

Visually Impaired

182

PBT

 Morning session only.