If you have been assigned "Secondary Science 7-12", you will take the Science 7-12 (236) exam. After passing this exam, you will be eligible for hire in grades 7-12.
About The Test
Test Name |
Science 7-12 |
Test Code |
236 |
Time |
5 hours |
Number of Questions |
140 multiple-choice questions |
Format |
Computer-administered test (CAT) |
Test Structure
The TExES Science 7-12 (236) 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 140 multiple-choice questions are based on the Science 7-12 test framework. Questions on this test range from grades 7-12. The test may contain questions that do not count toward the score.
The number of scored questions will not vary; however, the number of questions that are not scored may vary in the actual test. Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions.
The number of scored questions will not vary; however, the number of questions that are not scored may vary in the actual test. Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions.
Science 7-12 Resources
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Each test is based on a framework, or list of objectives, which is included in the study guide. Each question on the test assesses your knowledge of one of the objectives. This is 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 Science 7-12 exam. |
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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 the 7-12 science exam. |
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Complete study guide for 8-12 Science. You’ll need to supplement this with a resource that covers 7th grade. |
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These full-length practice tests include correct answers, explanations for correct answers and an automatic score summary report. |
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An online scientific calculator is included as part of the testing software for the Science 7-12 (236) test. Although you are not permitted to bring your own calculator to the test administration, you may practice using the online tutorial at this link. |
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Looking for a quick review of Science 7-12 terms? Check out these! (You can also google Quizlet + TExES Science 7-12 for even more flashcards!) |
Generalized TExES Preparation Resources
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Description |
An introductory guide to the TExES -- a good starting point, but not a complete study guide. |
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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.Take the released exams for 8th, 10th and 11th (“Exit Level). |
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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. |
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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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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 |
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Many open courseware communities (not just MIT) offer upper level math courses for free. Use these to review concepts you are less familiar with. |
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Local community colleges and universities |
Audit a entry-level science course at a local college/university and talk to the instructors about the content that their students find most challenging. Ask how they typically explain it to struggling students. |
Additional Resource Links
- Developing a Study Plan A study plan provides a roadmap to prepare for a TExES test.
- 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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