The Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) are state-mandated teacher certification tests administered by ETS on behalf of the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Whether you're preparing for Core Subjects EC-6, Math 4-8, English Language Arts 7-12, Science 7-12, Social Studies 7-12, Special Education EC-12, or Bilingual Education, this free TExES practice test PDF gives you real exam-style questions you can print and study anywhere.
Our PDF covers the core competency domains tested across TExES exams: pedagogy and professional responsibilities (PPR), content area knowledge, TEKS alignment, learner development, instructional planning, assessment and data use, classroom management, and working with diverse learners including English Language Learners (ELL). Download it once and study on your schedule — no internet required.
The PPR domain appears on most TExES certification pathways. It tests your understanding of learner development, learning differences, and how to create inclusive, supportive classroom environments. Questions focus on planning rigorous instruction aligned to TEKS, using formative and summative assessment data to drive instruction, and managing classroom environments effectively.
Subject-specific TExES exams test deep knowledge of the content you'll teach. Math 4-8 covers number and operations, algebra, geometry, probability, and data analysis. English Language Arts 7-12 tests literary analysis, writing processes, oral communication, and media literacy. Science 7-12 spans biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science aligned to current TEKS. Each exam weights content competencies differently — our PDF practice questions reflect those proportions.
Texas classrooms include large populations of English Language Learners. TExES exams frequently test knowledge of sheltered instruction strategies, language acquisition stages, ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards), and culturally responsive teaching practices. The Bilingual Education supplemental exam goes deeper into dual-language program models and biliteracy development.
Effective teachers use assessment data to adjust instruction. TExES questions in this domain cover diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments; interpreting student performance data; communicating results to parents and stakeholders; and planning units that sequence learning objectives coherently. Understanding how STAAR results connect to classroom practice is frequently tested.
PDF study works great for offline review, but pairing it with interactive online practice dramatically improves retention. Our TExES practice test platform delivers timed, scored quizzes with instant feedback and detailed answer explanations for every question. Work through the PDF to build familiarity, then take online practice tests to simulate real exam pressure. Combining both formats — printable study and adaptive online testing — is the most effective preparation strategy for TExES certification.