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

Registration for this exam is now open for testing appointments available beginning January 27, 2020.

Note: This exam includes four sections:

• TX PACT: English Language Arts and Reading Section
• TX PACT: Mathematics Section
• TX PACT: Social Studies Section
• TX PACT: Science Section

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. Check appointment availability .

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.

Passing Score

240

Exam Fee

$106 for the total exam
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

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.