Download the preparation manual for your exam at http://www.tx.nesinc.com under the
“Prepare” menu and familiarize yourself with the content covered in each domain and
competency on your exam.
Ask yourself, “How well do I know the content?” Using a Likert Scale of 0—5, where
0 is not at all and 5 is Very Well, rate your confidence for each domain and competency.
Determine what resources and materials you already have on hand to help you study
for this content. Then, determine what you might need to help you study (Flashcards?
Practice Exams? A study group?) . Begin acquiring the materials you need!
Establish study deadlines for yourself and focus your studying on the areas you feel
least confident with.
Take a practice exam prior to your actual test! This will help you get an idea of
what the test will look like and will also give you an idea of what areas you still
need to focus on. While passing a practice exam is not a guarantee that you will successfully
pass the actual exam, it is a good measure of your knowledge, and can be used to help
guide your studying even further!
Be sure to get plenty of sleep the night before you take your exam and skip the morning
coffee. Try eating a banana or dark chocolate instead to fuel your mind and body.
Relax and be confident!! Don’t second guess yourself!
Study Materials and Resources
Test Prep Resources - Preparation manuals, tutorials and other materials to help you
prepare for your exams. (http://www.tx.nesinc.com)
Interactive Practice Exam - Full-length practice exam available for PPR EC-12 and
Science of Teaching Reading. (https://www.tx.nesinc.com)
Certify Teacher - Offers access to interactive practice exams to UNT students for
a discounted price. Students must 1.) sign up using their UNT email address 2.) agree
to be added to the control panel and 3.) use the promo code UNT4728 to receive the
discount. (https://www.certifyteacher.com)
240 Tutoring - Provides in-depth review, flashcards, and interactive practice questions.Email COE- TSO@unt.edufor the subscription link to receive the discounted rate.
Passage Preparation - Provides courses that help candidates prepare for their certification
exams. (https://passagepreparation.com/teacher-certification-test/texes/)
Search Quizlet.com for the name of your exam to find free flashcards and other materials
others have used to help prepare for the TExES exams.
You may also want to check out study books from the TExES Success Office or purchase
your own from one of the following reputable companies:
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