English Language Arts and Reading 4–8 (217)

Candidates seeking certification in this area are required to take the English Language Arts and Reading 4–8 (217) exam and Science of Teaching Reading (293) exam. For more information about certification requirements and important action steps for teacher candidates, visit the Texas Education Agency website at www.tea.texas.gov/str Link opens in a new window. .

Format

Computer-administered test (CAT) with 90 selected-response questions and 1 constructed-response question

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. 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 for Exams Taken Through 9/4/22

Must achieve a "Passed" status*
*Candidates will receive a Pass/Fail designation for an interim period until a minimum passing scaled score is established.

Passing Score for Exams Taken Beginning 9/5/22

240

Exam Fee

$136
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.

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