ATC TExES Certification Exams 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which TExES exam is specifically designed for candidates seeking a bilingual education endorsement in Texas?
- TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental (Correct answer)
- TExES ESL Supplemental
- TExES Spanish Language Arts
- TExES Dual Language Proficiency
Correct answer: TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental
The TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental exam tests knowledge of bilingual program models, language acquisition, and culturally responsive instruction.
Question 2: What is the purpose of the TExES School Counselor exam?
- To certify counselors who provide academic, personal-social, and career guidance in Texas schools (Correct answer)
- To assess classroom management skills for counselors
- To certify substitute teachers with counseling backgrounds
- To evaluate ATC curriculum advisors
Correct answer: To certify counselors who provide academic, personal-social, and career guidance in Texas schools
The TExES School Counselor exam measures competency in guidance program development, individual counseling, consultation, and professional ethics.
Question 3: Which test must an ATC candidate pass to earn an ESL supplemental certification in Texas?
- TExES ESL Supplemental (154) (Correct answer)
- TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental (164)
- TExES English Language Arts and Reading
- TExES Linguistics and Language Acquisition
Correct answer: TExES ESL Supplemental (154)
TExES ESL Supplemental (test 154) is required for Texas teachers who want to add the ESL (English as a Second Language) supplemental certificate to their credentials.
Question 4: How long is a TExES examination score valid for use in an initial Texas certification application?
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- Indefinitely
- 1 year
Correct answer: 5 years
TExES scores are valid for 5 years from the date of testing for purposes of applying for an initial Texas teaching certificate.
Question 5: Which TExES exam domain specifically evaluates a candidate's ability to assess student learning?
- Assessment of Student Learning (Correct answer)
- Classroom Environment and Management
- Instructional Planning and Delivery
- Professional Learning and Leadership
Correct answer: Assessment of Student Learning
The Assessment of Student Learning domain in the PPR exam tests a candidate's ability to use formative and summative assessments to monitor and improve student progress.
Question 6: What registration tool do Texas ATC candidates use to sign up for TExES exams?
- Texas Educator Certification Examination Program (TECEP) portal (Correct answer)
- TEA Direct Certification portal
- TexQuest testing registration
- Educator Approval System (EAS)
Correct answer: Texas Educator Certification Examination Program (TECEP) portal
The TECEP portal at www.tx.nesinc.com is the official site where candidates register for, schedule, and receive results for TExES exams.
ATC TExES Certification Exams 2
Which TExES exam is specifically designed for candidates seeking a bilingual education endorsement in Texas?