Exam Format & Tips

About the TExES Core EC-6 Science Exam

Questions45 selected-response (per Pearson Subject Exam 904 blueprint)
Time55 minutes
Score Range100 to 300
Passing Score240

Test-Taking Strategies

  • Fast pace: approximately 1 minute 13 seconds per question, the tightest pacing of all Core subtests
  • Breadth over depth: 18 competencies means questions cover a wide range
  • Pedagogy matters: Comps 1-6 ask about teaching science, not just knowing it
  • Process of elimination: Use it aggressively given the time pressure