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TX PACT: Core Subjects: Grades 4–8 (790)

This new PACT exam will be administered beginning January 27, 2020, with registration and appointment scheduling opening on January 21, 2020.

Note: This exam includes four sections:

• TX PACT: English Language Arts and Reading Section (791)
• TX PACT: Mathematics Section (792)
• TX PACT: Social Studies Section (793)
• TX PACT: Science Section (794)

Candidates must register for all exam sections for their first attempt and any retake attempts. Sections cannot be taken individually in separate exam sessions.

Format

Computer-administered test (CAT)

• TX PACT: English Language Arts and Reading Section: 50 selected-response questions
• TX PACT: Mathematics Section: 50 selected-response questions
• TX PACT: Social Studies Section: 50 selected-response questions
• TX PACT: Science Section: 50 selected-response questions

Time

5 hours total appointment time

• 15 minutes for CAT tutorial and compliance agreement
• 4 hours and 45 minutes testing time

Exam Dates

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

Exam Sites

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

Reference Materials Provided

The following reference materials will be available to you during the exam:

• A formulas and notation page for the Mathematics Section
• A constants and formulas page for the Science Section
• A periodic table for the Science Section

An on-screen scientific calculator will also be provided as part of the exam.

Exam Fee

$106 for the total exam
Additional fees may apply.

Score Reporting

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

Prepare

View the preparation materials available for this exam.

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