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TExES · test 211

Core Subjects 4–8 (211)

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Exam details

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 (tx.nesinc.com)
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 (tx.nesinc.com)
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… (tx.nesinc.com)
Fee
$116 for the total exam $58 for a Subject Exam taken separately (tx.nesinc.com)

Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.

Subtests

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

What it covers

  • English language arts and reading (806)about 37%
  • Mathematics (807)about 21%
  • Social studies (808)about 21%
  • Science (809)about 21%

Where it's used

State
Texas