How This Course Works

Welcome to Your STR Exam Prep Course

This course prepares you for the TExES Science of Teaching Reading (293) exam with a structured, competency-by-competency approach.

What You’ll Find in This Course

  • Study Guides: Key concepts for each of the 13 competencies, written for exam readiness
  • AI Study Buddy (Verónica): An embedded AI tutor on every study page. Ask questions, get examples, quiz yourself
  • Practice Quizzes: Untimed quizzes after every competency and domain for immediate feedback
  • Domain Reviews: Big-picture overviews connecting competencies within each domain
  • Full Practice Exam: A timed, 90-question capstone exam that mirrors real test conditions

Recommended Study Approach

  1. Take the Diagnostic Quiz (next topic) to identify your starting strengths
  2. Work through each domain in order, reading the study guide and taking the practice quiz
  3. Use the AI Study Buddy whenever you need a concept explained differently or want extra practice
  4. Complete the Domain Review Quiz before moving to the next domain
  5. When ready, take the Full Practice Exam under timed conditions

Tip: Focus extra time on Domain II (Foundational Skills), it accounts for 43% of your exam score.