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What’s on the Exam?
There are 100 multiple-choice questions on the exam, and the time limit is 4 hours and 45 minutes. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take restroom breaks as needed.
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the exam.
1. CREATING WORKS OF ART
32% of the exam
- Elements and principles of art
- Drawing tools, techniques, and processes
- Painting tools, techniques, and processes
- Sculpture and ceramics tools, techniques, and processes
- Jewelry and fiber art tools, techniques, and processes
- Printmaking and photography tools, techniques, and processes
- Electronic art tools, techniques, and processes
2. ART, CULTURE, AND HISTORY
27% of the exam
- The effect of visual arts on history, culture, and society
- Comparing and contrasting art from various ancient and contemporary cultures
- Distinguishing characteristics of African, Asian, and Middle Eastern art
- Distinguishing characteristics of Australian, Oceanic, Central American, and South American art
- Distinguishing characteristics of European art
- Distinguishing characteristics of North American art
3. AESTHETIC KNOWLEDGE AND ANALYSIS OF ART
14% of the exam
- Visual perception
- Visual literacy
- Analysis, interpretation, and critique of art from various cultures and eras
4. ART EDUCATION
27% of the exam
- Understanding the use and selection of instructional strategies and curricula for art education
- Understanding activities and lessons that develop students’ thinking skills and ability to self-critique and self-appreciate
- Understanding activities and lessons that develop students’ productive skills
- Reading and study strategies that contribute to learning in the visual arts
- Assessment in art education
- Available career choices, professional development, and avocations in the visual arts
Computer-Adaptive Testing (CAT)
The TExES Art EC-12 exam is a computer-adaptive test. Basically, this means that the questions will become harder or easier as you go through the exam, based on how well you’re answering the questions.
For example, say you answered the first question correctly. The first question is of medium difficulty, so the next question will be slightly harder. Then, let’s say you answered the second question incorrectly. The next question would then be a medium question.
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How to Register
To get started with your registration, you’ll need to create an account on the NES website. You can then register for the exam and schedule a test date through your account.
When you submit your registration, you’ll need to pay the $116 testing fee.
Exam Scores
The test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
You will need a score of 240 to pass the test.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone who takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
FAQs
How many questions are on the TExES Art EC-12 exam?
The exam contains 100 questions.
What is the time limit for the TExES Art EC-12 exam?
The exam is timed at 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the passing score for the TExES Art EC-12 exam?
You’ll need to get a final score of at least 240 to pass the exam.
How much does the TExES Art EC-12 exam cost?
The testing fee is $116.