Core Subjects EC–6 (391)

This exam includes five Subject Exams:

• English Language Arts and Reading (901)
• Mathematics (902)
• Social Studies (903)
• Science (904)
• Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education (905)

If you did not pass the Core Subjects EC–6 (391) exam, review the Retake Policy to learn about your testing options.

No other TExES exam substitutes for any of the individual Subject Exams.

Format

Computer-administered test (CAT)

• English Language Arts and Reading: 45 selected-response questions
• Mathematics: 40 selected-response questions
• Social Studies: 40 selected-response questions
• Science: 45 selected-response questions
• Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education: 40 selected-response questions

Time

5 hours total appointment time

• CAT tutorial and compliance agreement: 15 minutes
• Testing time:
  • English Language Arts and Reading: 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • Mathematics: 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • Social Studies: 50 minutes
  • Science: 55 minutes
  • Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education: 35 minutes

Exam Dates

By appointment, year round. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check appointment availability .

Exam Sites

CAT sites are located in Texas and nationwide. Locate a test center .

Passing Score

240 on each Subject Exam*

Exam Fee

$116 for the total exam
$58 for a Subject Exam taken separately
Additional fees may apply.
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Score Reporting

Scores are available at 10:00 p.m. Central time on the score report dates.

Policies

When you register, you must agree to abide by all program rules and policies.

Prepare

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*Results for the Core Subjects EC–6 (391) exam are reported as Passed or Not Passed, as there is no total passing score for the overall exam. Testers must earn a passing score of 240 on each individual Subject Exam to pass the overall exam.