Core Subjects 4–8 (211)

This exam includes four Subject Exams:

• English Language Arts and Reading (806)
• Mathematics (807)
• Social Studies (808)
• Science (809)

If, upon completion of the entire Core Subjects 4–8 (211) exam, a test taker does not pass one to three of the Subject Exams, the test taker is eligible to retake one or more Subject Exams on another date 45 days after taking the overall Core Subjects 4–8 (211) exam. Each testing session counts as an attempt for the Core Subjects 4–8 (211) exam, whether the overall exam or an individual Subject Exam (i.e., 806–809) is attempted.

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

Format

Computer-administered test (CAT)

• English Language Arts and Reading: 74 selected-response questions
• Mathematics: 42 selected-response questions
• Social Studies: 42 selected-response questions
• Science: 42 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 55 minutes
  • Mathematics: 1 hour and 5 minutes
  • Social Studies: 50 minutes
  • Science: 50 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*

Reference Materials Provided

A Definitions and Formulas  page and on-screen scientific calculator  are provided with your Mathematics Subject Exam. 
A Periodic Table  is provided with your Science Subject Exam. 
These materials are provided on-screen as part of your 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 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 4–8 (211) 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.