TExES Practice Test
Original questions written to the TEA exam frameworks, with an explanation for every answer.
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676 original TExES questions with explanations · 7 full practice tests in the real format and timing · PPR, Core Subjects EC-6 and STR in one TExES pass
Choose your TExES exam
The Texas Education Agency requires TExES exams for educator certification; Pearson administers them. Most classroom teaching certificates need the PPR EC–12 plus the content exam for the certificate area. An EC–6 candidate takes Core Subjects EC–6 and the Science of Teaching Reading.
TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Practice Test (391)
- Core Subjects EC-6 ELAR (901)45 questions · 1 hour 10 minutes
- Core Subjects EC-6 Math (902)40 questions · 1 hour 10 minutes
- Core Subjects EC-6 Social Studies (903)40 questions · 50 minutes
- Core Subjects EC-6 Science (904)45 questions · 55 minutes
- Core Subjects EC-6 Fine Arts, Health and PE (905)40 questions · 35 minutes
TExES Science of Teaching Reading (293)
- TExES Science of Teaching Reading (293)90 questions + 1 written · 4 hours 45 minutes
TExES exam formats and passing scores
Practice the TExES exams most Texas elementary teacher candidates take: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12, the five subject exams of Core Subjects EC–6 and the Science of Teaching Reading. Every exam has a full practice test on its real clock, a free drill for every domain or competency group and an explanation for every answer.
Every exam here is computer-administered and scored from 100 to 300, and 240 passes. For Core Subjects EC–6 you need 240 on each of the five subject exams.
| Exam | Questions | Testing time | Fee | Passing score | Practice test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TExES PPR EC-12 (160) | 100 | 4 hours 45 minutes | $116 | 240 | Practice test |
| Core Subjects EC-6 ELAR (901) | 45 | 1 hour 10 minutes | $58 | 240 | Practice test |
| Core Subjects EC-6 Math (902) | 40 | 1 hour 10 minutes | $58 | 240 | Practice test |
| Core Subjects EC-6 Social Studies (903) | 40 | 50 minutes | $58 | 240 | Practice test |
| Core Subjects EC-6 Science (904) | 45 | 55 minutes | $58 | 240 | Practice test |
| Core Subjects EC-6 Fine Arts, Health and PE (905) | 40 | 35 minutes | $58 | 240 | Practice test |
| TExES Science of Teaching Reading (293) | 90 + 1 constructed response | 4 hours 45 minutes | $136 | 240 | Practice test |
Registration, scores and retakes
- Delivery
- Computer-administered test (CAT) by appointment, year round, at Pearson VUE test centers in Texas and nationwide
- Score scale
- Scaled scores from 100 to 300; the passing score is 240. Only scored questions count, and an exam may include unscored questions being tried out for future use
- Retakes
- Wait 30 days after an attempt. You are limited to five attempts at a certification exam (the first and four retakes); candidates in a preparation program need its approval to retest
- Score reporting
- Scores post at 10:00 p.m. Central time on the published score report dates
- Fees
- PPR (160) $116; Core Subjects EC–6 (391) $116 for all five subject exams or $58 for one; Science of Teaching Reading (293) $136
Common questions
Which TExES exams do I need?
It depends on the certificate. Most classroom teaching certificates require the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160) and the content exam for your area. For the EC–6 certificate that content exam is Core Subjects EC–6 (391), plus Science of Teaching Reading (293). Your educator preparation program approves you to test.
What is a passing score on the TExES?
240 on a scale of 100 to 300 for every exam here. For Core Subjects EC–6 you need 240 on each of the five subject exams.
How much do the TExES exams cost?
The PPR (160) is $116, Core Subjects EC–6 (391) is $116 for all five subject exams or $58 for one, and Science of Teaching Reading (293) is $136. Additional fees may apply.
How often can I retake a TExES exam?
Wait 30 days after an attempt. Each certification exam is limited to five attempts, the first and four retakes.
Are these official TExES questions?
No. TEA and Pearson do not release live exam questions. These are original practice questions written to the competencies in the official TExES exam frameworks, in each exam’s real question formats, with an explanation for every answer.
Does one pass cover every TExES exam here?
Yes. The TExES pass unlocks the full timed practice tests and unlimited drills for the PPR, all five Core Subjects EC–6 subject exams and the Science of Teaching Reading.
Ready for test day?
100 questions on the real 4-hour-45-minute clock, with a score by domain and an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free 10-question drillExam formats, frameworks, fees, retake rules and passing scores checked November 2026 on the Texas Education Agency’s and Pearson’s TExES pages: Pearson TExES: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160) test page · TExES PPR EC–12 (160) preparation manual, Section 3: exam framework · TExES PPR EC–12 (160) preparation manual, Section 4: sample questions · Pearson TExES: Core Subjects EC–6 (391) test page · TExES Core Subjects EC–6 (391) preparation manual, Section 3: exam framework · Pearson TExES: Science of Teaching Reading (293) test page · TExES Science of Teaching Reading (293) preparation manual, Section 3: exam framework · TExES Science of Teaching Reading (293) preparation manual, Section 5: sample constructed response and score scale · Pearson TExES: Retake Policy · Pearson TExES: sample score report (scale 100–300, passing 240) · TEA: Texas Educator Preparation Programs Newsletter, June 3, 2026 (upcoming exam changes) · TEA: Test Registration and Preparation.
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