English Language Arts and Reading - ELAR 7-12 (231) Test Prep
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HERE'S THE BASIC AMOUNT OF WORK
- Get a 90% or higher score in 3 practice exams within 2 weeks of the official test date.
- Complete all the assigned quizzes recommended by the Study Plan Tracker.
- The Study Plan Tracker must be turned on throughout your studying preparation.
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English Language Arts and Reading - ELAR 7-12 (231)
Everything You Need to Know
The TExES English Language Arts and Reading – ELAR 7-12 (231) exam is designed to assess whether the teacher candidate has the requisite knowledge and skills that an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools must possess. The exam assesses whether the beginning teacher:
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knows how to design and implement instruction that is appropriate for each student, reflects knowledge of the TEKS, and integrates all components of the English language arts
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understands the processes of reading and teach students to apply these processes.
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understands reading skills and strategies for various types of nonliterary texts and teaches students to apply these skills and strategies.
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understands an extensive body of literature and literary genres and provides students with opportunities to read diverse types of literature and to view literature as a source for exploring and interpreting human experiences.
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understands that writing is a recursive, developmental, integrative and ongoing process and provides students with opportunities to develop competence as writers.
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understands how to write effectively for various audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write in a variety of forms and contexts.
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understands the structure and development of the English language and provides students with opportunities to develop related knowledge and skills in meaningful contexts.
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understands oral communication and provides students with opportunities to develop listening and speaking skills.
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understands how to interpret, analyze and produce visual images and messages in various media, and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area.
Content Categorie:
I. Integrated Language Arts, Diverse Learners and the Study of English
Approximate Number of Questions:
15
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
15%
Content Categorie:
II. Literature, Reading Processes and Skills for Reading Literary and Nonliterary Texts
Approximate Number of Questions:
40
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
40%
Content Categorie:
III. Written Communication
Approximate Number of Questions:
30
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
30%
Content Categorie:
IV. Oral Communication and Media Literacy
Approximate Number of Questions:
15
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
15%
Types of test questions on this exam
- Clicking on one oval to select a single answer from a list of choices.
- Selecting all that apply. In some questions, you will be asked to choose all the options that answer the question correctly.
- Typing in an entry box You may be asked to enter a text or numeric answer. Some questions may have more than one place to enter a response.
- Clicking check boxes. You may be asked to click check boxes instead of an oval when more than one choice within a set of answers can be selected.
- Clicking parts of a graphic. In some questions, you will select your answers by clicking on a location (or locations) on a graphic such as a map or chart, as opposed to choosing your answer from a list.
- Clicking on sentences. In questions with reading passages, you may be asked to choose your answer by clicking on a sentence (or sentences) within the reading passage.
- Dragging and dropping answer choices into targets on the screen. You may be asked to choose an answer from a list and drag it into the appropriate location in a table, paragraph of text, or graphic.
- Selecting answer choices from a drop-down menu. This type of question will ask you to select the appropriate answer or answers by selecting options from a drop-down menu (e.g., to complete a sentence).
With Certify Teacher test prep allTExES test question types are covered besides multiple choice:
- Typing in an entry box
- Clicking checkboxes
- Clicking parts of a graphic
- Clicking on sentences
- Dragging and dropping answer choice
- Selecting answer choices from a drop-down menu
Constructed-response question
This exam consists of one constructed-response question. This question requires that you demonstrate your knowledge of the subject area by providing an in-depth written response of your own. With Certify Teacher test prep, you have opportunities for lots of practice in writing your responses. You practice with:
- organizing your thoughts quickly,
- addressing each prompt,
- supporting your statements with descriptive details
- including the use of data provided in the prompt
With many opportunities to practice in the Certify Teacher prep, you will write with confidence to the highest rubric score in this section of the real exam. We've got you covered.
Written responses scored by your school faculty
That's correct. With Certify Teacher scoring tool, faculty in your educator preparation program can remotely access your responses to the constructed-response question, in your practice test, and use their judgement, critical examination and expertise to score your response in real time and leave you feedback on the work you presented. This scoring tool is provided to educator preparation programs free-of-charge.
How do I prepare for the TExES?
You should not attempt the TExES test until you're scoring 90% or higher in at least 3 Certify Teacher full-length practice exams within 2 weeks of the official test date. Turn the Study Plan Tracker feature, in your Certify Teacher test prep, on and follow the recommendations of this Study Plan to complete assignments that target content that you were found to be deficient in and need improvement.
In addition, read the explanatory commentaries for all answer choices, including the rationales that explain the incorrect answers because these commentaries may explain a skill or clarify knowledge that will answer a question in the real exam. Take advantage of all the resources available to you in the Certify Teacher test prep so you can take the real TExES exam with confidence and be successful in it.
Where do I register to take a TExES test?
To take an exam, you must first create an account and then complete the registration and payment process. Here are the steps for you to create your account and register.
- Go to www.tx.nesinc.com
- Click "My Account" at the top bar and click "Create an account now"
- Follow the prompts to register and schedule your exam
To reschedule or cancel a test appointment, do the following:
- Log in to your account at www.tx.nesinc.com
- elect "Current Registrations" at the side menu
- Select "Re-schedule/Cancel" to re-schedule or cancel your exam
How is the TExES scored?
Scoring TExES exams sometimes involve scoring both selected- response and constructed-response questions, each with its own scoring scale. Selected-response questions are scored by computer on a scale from 100-300, with 100 being a 0% correct score and 300 being a 100% correct perfect score.
Constructed-response questions are scored by education professionals in the appropriate content area on a scale of 0 to 4, with 4 being the highest score. The score is converted to be reported on the 100-300 scale and added to the selected response score to show a final score for the exam. The minimum passing score is 240 for the TExES exams.
Is the TExES test hard?
Educational background, familiarity with the material, test- taking skills, and overall preparation are some of the many factors to consider in predicting how hard a given TExES test is for any specific person. Add to that the fact that there are over 55 different TExES tests.
Although some test-takers may breeze through one or more of these exams, many will find at least some of them challenging. Pass rate report data available for TExES tests taken in the academic year of 2021-2022 indicates that only 72% of test takers, on average, passed their tests the first time they took the exam.
Before retaking a TExES exam
Before retaking a TExES exam, identify what went wrong in the original exam. Did you run out of time to revise? Did stress get the best of you in the exam room? Examine your score report and identify the content categories you scored low.
Certify Teacher test prep approximates the environment of the real TExES test with similar interface, navigation, time, prompts, settings, question formats, question types, and content. Certify Teacher full-length practice tests mimic the real TExES exam and can help you pass your retake. Here’s what you get: lots of practice with applying knowledge and skills relevant to your certification area, a Study Plan that outlines your weak areas, and a solution to help you master content on which you need improvement. We’ve got the tools to help you succeed. Get comfortable with the test before you take the real thing. Let us help you.
Who can take a TExES test?
To be eligible for Texas teacher certification, candidates must complete a TEA-approved educator preparation program (EPP) and hold at least a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The traditional path for earning a teaching certificate in Texas as an undergraduate includes:
- Completing a bachelor's degree with a teacher preparation component.
- Passing the required teacher certification exams.
- Applying for a teaching certificate or license.
There are alternative pathways for those who have a bachelor's degree outside of education. There are educator preparation programs (EPP) that offer alternative pathways to certification for both classroom and administrative positions. These EPP programs can streamline a career change to classroom teaching if you have a bachelor's degree. Alternative certification programs can commonly be completed in one year as a post-graduate certificate.
What if I don't pass my TExES test?
If you are unable to pass your TExES exam on your first attempt, you may retake the exam 4 more times for a total of 5 attempts per exam. An exam can be retaken after 30 days from the date of the last attempt. If your exam is made up of subject subsets like the Core Subjects EC-6 and you did not pass one or more of the subsets, you are eligible to retake only the subset(s) you did not pass instead of retaking the whole exam.
If you are unable to successfully pass the examination after five attempts, you will not be allowed to take the examination again unless the Texas Education Agency approves a test-limit waiver. However, before you can apply to this waiver to attempt the exam a sixth time you must satisfy the waiver requirements. Click this link to download the waiver application. Section D of the waiver applies to all TExES exams and determines the number of clock hours of educational activity you must complete before you can submit the waiver application to be approved by TEA. Click this link for help filling out the waiver application.
Once you have determined the number of clock-hours, the next step is to look for educational activities that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need, based on your Deficit Competency Analysis, to be successful on your waiver attempt. But you need to look no further because Certify Teacher is a TEA- Approved CPE provider and will be able to help you with meeting this requirement of your waiver application successfully.
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