This exam is one of five subtests of the Core Subjects EC-6 (391) certification. It is designed to assess your readiness to instruct students from Early Childhood through 6th grade in Texas public schools. This exam specifically evaluates the foundational knowledge and pedagogical skills necessary to effectively teach English language arts and reading, ensuring educators are prepared to foster literacy development in young learners. But no worries. We are here to help you
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TExES Social Studies 4-8 (118)
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Exam Overview
Subject Exam:
I. Accounting and Finance
Approximate Number of Questions:
18
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
15%
Content Categorie:
II. Communication and Career Development
Approximate Number of Questions:
18
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
15%
Content Categorie:
III. Economics
Approximate Number of Questions:
12
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
10%
Content Categorie:
IV. Entrepreneurship
Approximate Number of Questions:
12
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
10%
Content Categorie:
V. Information Technology
Approximate Number of Questions:
18
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
15%
Content Categorie:
VI. Law and International Business
Approximate Number of Questions:
12
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
10%
Content Categorie:
VII. Marketing and Management
Approximate Number of Questions:
18
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
15%
Content Categorie:
VIII. Professional Business Education
Approximate Number of Questions:
12
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
10%
Besides multiple choice, other questions may ask you to respond by:
- Selecting all that apply
- Typing in an entry box
- Clicking check boxes
- Clicking parts of a graphic
- Clicking on sentences
- Dragging and dropping answer choices
- Selecting from a drop-down menu
Source: TExES Manual, Section 2.
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Oral Language
Exam's Skills/Knowledge: 8
Video Lessons: 8
Quiz Questions: 80
Word Analysis and Identification Skills
Exam's Skills/Knowledge: 6
Video Lessons: 6
Quiz Questions: 60
Reading Fluency
Exam's Skills/Knowledge: 10
Video Lessons: 10
Quiz Questions: 100
Reading Comprehension and Applications
Exam's Skills/Knowledge: 12
Video Lessons: 12
Quiz Questions: 120
Vocabulary Development
Exam's Skills/Knowledge: 6
Video Lessons: 6
Quiz Questions: 60
Reading, Inquiry, and Research
Exam's Skills/Knowledge: 7
Video Lessons: 7
Quiz Questions: 70
Writing Conventions
Exam's Skills/Knowledge: 7
Video Lessons: 7
Quiz Questions: 70
Written Communication
Exam's Skills/Knowledge: 9
Video Lessons: 9
Quiz Questions: 90
Viewing and Representing
Exam's Skills/Knowledge: 10
Video Lessons: 10
Quiz Questions: 100
Assessment of Developing Literacy
Exam's Skills/Knowledge: 10
Video Lessons: 14
Quiz Questions: 140
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