ATC TExES Certification Exams 3

Question 1

Which TExES exam is required for candidates pursuing certification in Special Education EC–12?

Accepted Answer

TExES Special Education EC–12 (161)

Answer

TExES Special Education EC–12 (test 161) is the required exam for candidates seeking to teach students with disabilities across all grade levels in Texas.

Question 2

In the TExES PPR exam, which domain addresses understanding how students learn and develop?

Accepted Answer

Understanding Learners and Their Development

Answer

The 'Understanding Learners and Their Development' domain assesses a candidate's knowledge of human development, learning theories, and student diversity.

Question 3

What is the maximum number of times per year a Texas ATC candidate can attempt a single TExES exam?

Accepted Answer

No annual limit; must wait 30 days between attempts

Answer

Texas does not impose an annual cap on TExES retakes; candidates only need to observe the mandatory 30-day waiting period between attempts.

Question 4

Which TExES exam is required specifically for candidates seeking certification in Mathematics grades 7–12?

Accepted Answer

TExES Mathematics 7–12 (235)

Answer

TExES Mathematics 7–12 (test 235) is the required content exam for candidates wishing to teach secondary mathematics in Texas public schools.

Question 5

What type of format do most TExES exams use?

Accepted Answer

Selected-response (multiple choice) questions

Answer

The vast majority of TExES exams consist of selected-response multiple-choice questions, though some include constructed-response items.

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ATC TExES Certification Exams 3