TExES · test 291
Core Subjects EC–6 (291)
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At a glance
Exam details
- Format
- Computer-administered test (CAT) English Language Arts and Reading & Science of Teaching Reading: 75 selected-response questions Mathematics: 47 selected-response questions Social Studies: 41 selected-response questions Science: 52 selected-response questions Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education: 52 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 & Science of Teaching Reading: 1 hour and 45 minutes Mathematics: 1 hour Social Studies: 35 minutes Science: 40 minutes Fine… (tx.nesinc.com)
- Passing score
- 240 on each Subject Exam* (tx.nesinc.com)
- Fee
- $116 for the total exam $58 for a Subject Exam taken separately (tx.nesinc.com)
- Retirement
- the last administration date for the current exam (291) will be december 31, 2021. (tx.nesinc.com)
Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.
Subtests
- English Language Arts and Reading & Science of Teaching Reading (801)
- Mathematics (802)
- Social Studies (803)
- Science (804)
- Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education (805)
What it covers
The program publishes 5 content areas with approximate weights (28%, 18%, 16%, 19%, 19%). See the official test framework.
Where it's used
| State |
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| Texas |