TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Practice Test (391)
All five Core Subjects EC-6 subject exams, with original questions written to the TEA framework and an explanation for every answer.
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346 original questions with explanations · 5 full practice tests on the real clock · 28 free drills across the five subject exams
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Core Subjects EC–6 is five separately timed subject exams with 210 selected-response questions in one 5-hour appointment. You pass the 391 by scoring 240 on every subject exam; the overall result is reported only as Passed or Not Passed. Each subject exam can also be taken on its own.
Core Subjects EC-6 ELAR (901)
- Questions
- 45
- Time
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Passing score
- 240
- Free drills
- 5
Core Subjects EC-6 Math (902)
- Questions
- 40
- Time
- 1 hour 10 minutes
- Passing score
- 240
- Free drills
- 6
Core Subjects EC-6 Social Studies (903)
- Questions
- 40
- Time
- 50 minutes
- Passing score
- 240
- Free drills
- 6
Core Subjects EC-6 Science (904)
- Questions
- 45
- Time
- 55 minutes
- Passing score
- 240
- Free drills
- 5
Core Subjects EC-6 Fine Arts, Health and PE (905)
- Questions
- 40
- Time
- 35 minutes
- Passing score
- 240
- Free drills
- 6
Also required: Science of Teaching Reading (293)
EC–6 candidates take the STR with Core Subjects: 90 questions and one written assignment on a student’s reading data.
Core Subjects EC-6 format and fees
Practice every subject exam of Core Subjects EC–6 (391) with original questions written to the TEA exam framework. Each subject exam has a full practice test on its real clock, a free drill for every competency group and an explanation for every answer.
- Subject exams
- 901 English Language Arts and Reading (45 questions, 1 hour 10 minutes), 902 Mathematics (40, 1 hour 10 minutes), 903 Social Studies (40, 50 minutes), 904 Science (45, 55 minutes), 905 Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education (40, 35 minutes)
- Total
- 210 selected-response questions; 5-hour appointment including a 15-minute tutorial and compliance agreement
- Passing
- 240 on each subject exam (scale 100–300); the full 391 is reported as Passed or Not Passed
- Fee
- $116 for the full exam, or $58 for one subject exam taken separately
- Retakes
- Fail one subject exam and you can retake that one alone; fail two or more and you retake the full exam, keeping your best score on each subject. Wait 30 days between attempts
- Also required
- Science of Teaching Reading (293) for the EC–6 certificate
The five subject exams at a glance
| Subject exam | Competencies | Full practice test |
|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects EC-6 ELAR (901) | Oral Language, Word Analysis and Fluency; Comprehension, Vocabulary and Research; Writing Conventions and Written Communication; Viewing, Representing and Literacy Assessment | 45 questions, 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Core Subjects EC-6 Math (902) | Number Concepts and Operations; Patterns and Algebra; Geometry and Measurement; Probability and Statistics; Mathematics Instruction and Processes | 40 questions, 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Core Subjects EC-6 Social Studies (903) | Social Science Instruction; History; Geography and Culture; Economics; Government and Citizenship | 40 questions, 50 minutes |
| Core Subjects EC-6 Science (904) | Science Instruction, Inquiry and Safety; Physical Science; Life Science; Earth and Space Science | 45 questions, 55 minutes |
| Core Subjects EC-6 Fine Arts, Health and PE (905) | Visual Arts; Music; Health; Physical Education; Theatre | 40 questions, 35 minutes |
Common questions
What is on the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391)?
Five subject exams: English Language Arts and Reading (901), Mathematics (902), Social Studies (903), Science (904) and Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education (905). Together they have 210 selected-response questions, and each subject exam has its own time limit.
How much does the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 cost?
$116 for the full exam, or $58 for each subject exam taken separately. Additional fees may apply.
What score do you need to pass the Core Subjects EC-6?
240 on each of the five subject exams, on a scale of 100 to 300. There is no overall passing score; the full exam is reported as Passed or Not Passed.
Do I have to retake the whole 391 if I fail one subject?
No. If you fail one subject exam and pass the rest, you can retake just that subject exam. If you fail two or more, you retake the full exam, and your best score on each subject exam is kept, so you do not answer questions in subjects you already passed.
Do I also need the Science of Teaching Reading exam?
Yes. TEA requires Science of Teaching Reading (293) along with Core Subjects EC–6 for the EC–6 certificate.
Are these official TExES questions?
No. These are original practice questions written to the competencies in the TEA Core Subjects EC–6 framework, with an explanation for every answer.
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Exam formats, frameworks, fees, retake rules and passing scores checked November 2026 on the Texas Education Agency’s and Pearson’s TExES pages: Pearson TExES: Core Subjects EC–6 (391) test page · TExES Core Subjects EC–6 (391) preparation manual, Section 3: exam framework · Pearson TExES: Retake Policy · Pearson TExES: sample score report (scale 100–300, passing 240).
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