Exam Format & Tips

About the TExES EC PK-3 (292) Exam

Questions90 selected-response (plus 1 constructed-response case-study item on the real exam, Domain VI)
Time5 hours (300 minutes)
Score Range100–300
Passing Score240

Domain Weights

DomainWeight~Questions
I: Child Development19%~17
II: Instructional Setting12%~11
III: Educating All Learners12%~11
IV: Assessment12%~11
V: Learning Across the Curriculum25%~22
VI: Analysis and Response (constructed response on real exam)20%1 case study

Strategies

  • Pace: approximately 3 minutes per selected-response item; reserve time at the end for the Domain VI case study
  • Think developmentally: PK-3 = ages 3-8, focus on age-appropriate practices
  • Play-based learning: Many correct answers emphasize play, exploration, hands-on
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