If you need help studying for the TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental exam or just want some more information about what the exam is like, you’ve come to the right place.
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What’s on the Exam?
There are 80 selected-response questions on the exam, and the time limit is 4 hours and 45 minutes. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take restroom breaks as needed.
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the exam.
1. Language Concepts and Language Acquisition
25% of the exam
- Fundamental language concepts
- Structure and conventions of the English language
- The processes of language acquisition
- The interrelatedness of first-language and second-language development
2. ESL Instruction and Assessment
45% of the exam
- ESL teaching methods
- Planning and implementing effective instruction
- Promoting communicative language development in English
- Promoting literacy development in English
- Promoting content-area learning and academic-language development
- Formal and informal assessments
- Adapting instruction
3. Foundations of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, and Family and Community Involvement
30% of the exam
- The foundations of ESL education and types of ESL programs
- Factors that affect ESL students’ learning
- Effective multicultural and multilingual learning environment
- Advocating for ESL students
- Facilitating community and family involvement in education
Computer-Adaptive Testing (CAT)
The TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental exam is a computer-adaptive test. Basically, this means that the questions will become harder or easier as you go through the exam, based on how well you’re answering the questions.
For example, say you answered the first question correctly. The first question is of medium difficulty, so the next question will be slightly harder. Then, let’s say you answered the second question incorrectly. The next question would then be a medium question.
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How to Register
To get started with your registration, you’ll need to create an account on the NES website. You can then register for the exam and schedule a test date through your account.
When you submit your registration, you’ll need to pay the $116 testing fee.
Exam Scores
The test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
You will need a score of 240 to pass the test.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone who takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
FAQs
How many questions are on the TExES ESL Supplemental exam?
The exam contains 80 questions.
What is the time limit for the TExES ESL Supplemental exam?
The exam is timed at 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the passing score for the TExES ESL Supplemental exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 240 to pass.
How much does the TExES ESL Supplemental exam cost?
The testing fee is $116.