Exam Format

About the TExES Core Subjects EC-6: Mathematics (902) Exam

Questions40 selected-response (multiple choice)
Time70 minutes
Score Range100–300
Passing Score240
DomainI: Mathematics (100%)

Competency Weights

CompetencyFocus~Questions
1Mathematics Instruction7
2Number Concepts and Operations7
3Patterns and Algebra7
4Geometry and Measurement7
5Probability and Statistics6
6Mathematical Processes6

Test-Taking Strategies

  • Pace yourself: roughly 1.75 minutes per question, with time for review at the end
  • Read stems carefully: Look for qualifiers like “most appropriate,” “best first step,” or “primary purpose”
  • Eliminate first: Remove clearly wrong answers, then choose from what remains
  • Think TEKS and CRA: Many correct answers align with developmentally appropriate, concrete-representational-abstract instruction
  • Flag and return: Don’t spend too long on any single question; mark it and come back
  • Comps 1–4 are heaviest: Each carries 7 questions, so secure these first
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