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Core Subjects 4–8 (211)

Effective January 1, 2021, candidates seeking certification in this area will be required to take the revised Core Subjects 4–8 exam and the new, standalone Science of Teaching Reading exam. The revised Core Subjects 4–8 English Language Arts and Reading subject exam being administered beginning in 2021 will not include items that overlap with content tested on the Science of Teaching Reading exam. The number of selected-response questions and testing time for the revised exam will remain the same as the current version.

The revised Core Subjects 4–8 and new Science of Teaching Reading preparation manuals are available on this website. Please review the Core Subjects 4–8 preparation manual that corresponds with the timeframe in which you plan to test.

This exam includes four Subject Exams:

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

If you did not pass the Core Subjects 4–8 (211) 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: 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 opens in a new window.
Exam Sites
CAT sites are located in Texas and nationwide. Locate a test center opens in a new window.
Passing Score
240 on each Subject Exam*
Reference Materials Provided
A Definitions and Formulas PDF page and on-screen scientific calculator PDF are provided with your Mathematics Subject Exam. 
A Periodic Table PDF 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 10:00 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 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.



Exams may include questions that are evaluated for future administrations and do not affect a candidate's score.


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