If you have been assigned "Elementary Generalist EC-6", you will take the Core Subjects EC-6 (291) exam. After passing this exam, you will be eligible for hire in grades Pre-K - 6.
About The Test
Test Name |
Core Subjects EC-6 |
Test Code |
291 |
Time |
5 hours |
Number of Questions |
267 multiple-choice questions |
Format |
Computer-administered test (CAT) |
Test Structure
The TExES Core Subjects EC–6 (291) test is designed to assess whether a test taker has the requisite knowledge and skills that an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools must possess. The 267 multiple-choice questions are based on the Core Subjects EC–6 test framework and range from grades EC–6. The test may contain questions that do not count toward the score; however, the number of scored questions will not vary. Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions.
The test is structured with five Subject Tests: English Language Arts and Reading & the Science of Teaching Reading; Mathematics; Social Studies; Science; and Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education. You must earn a passing score (80%) for each individual subject area in order to pass the overall test
If, upon completion of the entire Core Subjects EC–6 (291) test, a test taker does not pass one to four of the Subject Tests, they are eligible to retake one or more Subject Tests on another date 45 days after taking the initial Core Subjects EC–6 (291) test.
The timing for the Core Subjects EC–6 (291) test is by subject test, rather than the total test.
The test is structured with five Subject Tests: English Language Arts and Reading & the Science of Teaching Reading; Mathematics; Social Studies; Science; and Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education. You must earn a passing score (80%) for each individual subject area in order to pass the overall test
If, upon completion of the entire Core Subjects EC–6 (291) test, a test taker does not pass one to four of the Subject Tests, they are eligible to retake one or more Subject Tests on another date 45 days after taking the initial Core Subjects EC–6 (291) test.
The timing for the Core Subjects EC–6 (291) test is by subject test, rather than the total test.
Core Subjects EC-6 Resources
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An introductory guide to the TExES -- a good starting point, but not a complete study guide. |
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Watch a test prep video and complete a practice test to help you feel more comfortable with the content on the Gen. EC-6 exam. |
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Not from Texas? No worries! Many people have created flashcards to support you in brushing up on Texas-related facts. |
Generalized TExES Preparation Resources
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The Texas Assessments of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was the state level assessment up until a few years ago. Taking released exams is a good way to practice. For the Generalist:
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The State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is the current state level assessment. You can find released tests towards the bottom of the linked page. For the Generalist:
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The New York Regent’s exam (for students) has similar rigor to the STAAR and is another source of practice questions. |
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The MCAS (for students) has similar rigor to the STAAR and is another source of practice questions. |
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You are eligible for free online modules through the TExES Certification Exam Review for Teachers T-CERT. Once you have registered for your exam or have your TEA number, you can log into for these online modules aligned to Gen EC-6 test. |
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LearnZillion has video lessons for content you’re less familiar with and practice questions. |
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Khan Academy has video lessons for content you’re less familiar with and practice questions. *These are both awesome resources for actually learning new material |
Additional Resource Links
- Test Familiarization Videos provide information about how to get ready to take a test and what its like to take a test.
- Reducing Test Anxiety is a newly updated guide that provides practical help for people who suffer from test anxiety. This guide reviews the major causes of test anxiety and offers practical advice on how to counter each one.
- Study Tips: Preparing for the Texas Educator Certification Tests is a booklet that contains useful information on preparing for selected-response tests and constructed-response tests. The instruction, tips and suggestions contained here can help you become a better-prepared test taker. As you probably know from your own experience in taking tests, good preparation is an important component of success.
- A study plan provides a roadmap to prepare for a TExES test. See the tips and resources below to help you craft a plan:
- Draft a plan/schedule/calendar that clearly outlines how much time you will devote to reviewing each section of the exam (whether it’s time reviewing actual content or practicing skills such as time management) and which resources you will use for each section. Examples of some linked study plans:
- ETS Develop a Study Plan
- ETS Sample Study Plan
- Example #1 and Example #2 – General
- Example #3 - ELA specific, Example #4 - Science specific, Example #5 - Math specific
- Draft a plan/schedule/calendar that clearly outlines how much time you will devote to reviewing each section of the exam (whether it’s time reviewing actual content or practicing skills such as time management) and which resources you will use for each section. Examples of some linked study plans:
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