Your
Guide:
Presented By:
Jennifer Harper
Punam Singh
Jonathan Blaylock
Melissa Paulette
To the
TExES PPR and
Generalist/
Content Area
Exams
Purpose
The purpose of this presentation is to explain the
requirements and process for the taking the
TExES content area exams and PPR, as well as
provide study suggestions.
About the TExES Exams
About the Pedagogy and
Professional Responsibilities
(PPR) Exam
 Assessment
of the required knowledge
and skills of an entry-level educator
 A mandatory theory test that is composed
of scenarios with multiple choice answers
 Paper-Based Test (PBT) or Computer
Administered Test (CAT)
About the Pedagogy and
Professional Responsibilities
(PPR) Exam
 EC-12;
5 Hours to complete 90 questions
 Must make at least 240 points in order to pass
 Competency and descriptive statements
 Based on educator standards and divided
into four domains with a total of thirteen
competencies
Domains
 Domain
1: Designing instruction and
assessment to promote student
 Domain 2: Creating a Positive, Productive
Classroom Environment
 Domain 3: Implementing Effective,
Responsive Instruction and Assessment
 Domain 4: Fulfilling professional Roles and
Responsibilities.
About the Area Content Exam
 Assesses
content mastery for a specific
subject and grade level
 Paper-Based Test (PBT) or Computer
Administered Test (CAT)
 Generalist EC-6, Generalist 4-8, Secondary
Content Certification Tests
About the Area Content Exam
 Must
pass the PPR exam first
 Submit your certificate of completion
 Take the practice exam
 Obtain confirmation from TExES Academy
Coordinator that you have met all criteria
and are approved to register for the
official exam
Preparing for Your
TExES Academy
TExES Academy
 End
of block one Dr. Young enrolls you in
TExES Academy through Blackboard
 Figure out which tests you need to take
 READ READ READ through the TExES
Academy blackboard course
 If you, or someone you know is not
enrolled in TExES Academy by the end of
block one, email Dr. Young at
younga@uhv.edu
More About TExES Academy
 Watch
the welcome presentation, very
simple to understand and fully covers the
topic
 Follow the discussion
 There is an approval process to be
allowed to take the test
Start Studying Soon
 Your
core classes will help you pass the
content exam
 Your teaching courses will help you pass
the PPR
 If you are a Generalist, get textbooks from
your grade level and begin to study
Ask Questions
 When
you observe or meet teachers ask
how they prepared for their exams
 Ask your professors for good resources
 Buy old used textbooks to study for
content
 Again, Follow the TExES Academy
discussions
Study Techniques
Study Tips
 TExES
Content and PPR
 Teacher Certification Exams
 Know the thirteen competencies, the four
domains, and key terms
 Know what the questions are asking and
how the picture perfect teacher would
respond to such scenarios to ensure
success for all students
Study Tips
 Don’t
wait until the last minute; start
studying today!
 Don’t just read and expect to memorize;
study strategically!
 Stop studying a couple of days before the
exam; properly prepare for the day!
Study Resources
 Study
Guides, Prep Manuals, Practice
Questions, etc
 www.texes.ets.org
 cms.texes-ets.org/prepmaterials/
Taking the Test
Taking the test
 Take
the practice test to get familiar with
the type of question you get on the
official test
 The practice test is exactly administered in
the same way as the real test.
 No cell phones allowed in the testing
room
Approval for the official test
 Score
should be 70% on the practice test
to get approved to take the official test
for both PPR and Generalist/Content
exam
 Dr. Andria Young communicates the
score through blackboard email
 Her email id is YOUNGA@UHV.EDU
Official Test


Once approved register for the official
test.
For registration go to website
https://www.texes-ets.org/


Cost: $ 120 for each subject
Take computer based test as result comes
out sooner - within 3-5 days
Taking the Official Test
 Its
better you visit the test site once before
the actual test
 Arrive 30 minutes early for the exam
 Leave your purse in car
 No cell phones , water or snack allowed in
the testing room
Taking the Official Test
 Fill
out a form to agree on the terms and
conditions of the exam
 They take picture and finger prints and
then let you in the testing room
 The test is long – 5 hours
 Keep track of time. Look at your pace
and adjust
While Taking the Test
 It’s
advisable to take few quick breaks –
Relieves stress, Increases concentration
 Remember the clock does not stop in the
break time
 Don’t get stuck on a question for long.
Mark it for review and revisit it later
 Often your first intuition is the best. So
don’t get into the trap of changing your
answers in last moment
Remember to get
these exams out of
the way as fast as
possible
You will do great as
long as you put
effort into studying
for the TExES exams
Good Luck!!!