TExES

This is the test you must take to become certified in Texas. You can find more about how to sign up for the test here. Don't forget to use that same site to download study manuals. I will not link them here because they are set to change as June 2010 is the last time an EC-4th grade test will be offered.

As of 2010, the following domains will likely be covered on the test.

Language Arts & Reading -- 40%; 11 competencies

Texas ELA TEKS for K-5 are here.

1. oral language
2. phonological and phonemic awareness
3. alphabetic principle
4. literacy development
5. word analysis & decoding
6. reading fluency
7. reading comprehension
8. research and comprehension skills in content areas
9. writing conventions
10. development of written communication
11. assessment of developing literacy

Math -- (15%) 4 competencies

Texas Math TEKS are here.

1. math instruction
2. number concepts, patterns, algebra
3. geometry, measurement, probability, statistics
4. mathematical processes

Science -- (15%) 4 competencies

Texas Science TEKS are here.

1. science instruction
2. physical science
3. life science
4. earth/space science

Social Studies -- (15%) 4 competencies

Texas Social Studies TEKS are here.

1. social studies instruction
2. history
3. geography & culture
4. govt, citizenship, economics

Fine Arts / Health / PE -- (15%) 4 competencies

All TEKS can be found here (scroll down for Fine Arts/Health/PE).

1. art
2. music
3. health
4. physical education