Exam Format & Tips

About the TExES Core EC-6 Fine Arts Exam

Questions40 selected-response (per Pearson Subject Exam 905)
Time55 minutes
Score Range100–300
Passing Score240

Test-Taking Strategies

  • Pace: ~1.2 minutes per question
  • Health is biggest: 11 questions, know safety, nutrition, development
  • Arts terminology: Know elements/principles of visual arts and music fundamentals
  • Think developmentally: What’s appropriate for EC-6 students?