Core Subjects EC–6 (391) Preparation Materials

Candidates seeking certification in this area are required to take the Core Subjects EC–6 (391) exam and Science of Teaching Reading (293) exam. For more information about certification requirements and important action steps for teacher candidates, visit the Texas Education Agency website at www.tea.texas.gov/str .

Planning Your Study

• Developing a Study Plan
• Student Profile Worksheet

Test Content and Sample Questions

1. About the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES)
2. How to Prepare for the Exams
3. Overview and Exam Framework
4. English Language Arts and Reading Sample Selected-Response Questions
5. Mathematics Sample Selected-Response Questions
6. Social Studies Sample Selected-Response Questions
7. Science Sample Selected-Response Questions
8. Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education Selected-Response Question
9. Preparation Resources

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Test Experience Tutorials

• Pearson Professional Center Tour
• What to Expect When Testing with Pearson VUE
• Test Taker Tips
• CAT tutorial
  A downloadable, interactive tutorial of the CAT experience

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