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TExES · test 738

TX PACT: Life Science: Grades 7–12 (738)

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At a glance

Exam details

Format
Computer-administered test (CAT) with 125 selected-response questions (tx.nesinc.com)
Time
3 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time 15 minutes for CAT tutorial and compliance agreement 3 hours testing time (tx.nesinc.com)
Passing score
240 (tx.nesinc.com)

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

What it covers

The program publishes 5 content areas with approximate weights (20%, 13%, 27%, 20%, 20%). See the official test framework.

Where it's used

State
Texas