General Information
The
Computer-Administered Tests are given several times per month at many sites
across Texas. Currently only 2 Computer-Administered Tests can be taken:
- TExES EC-4 Generalist (test 101)
- TExES PPR EC-4 (test 100)
The test time (5 hours) is the same for Computer-Administered
Tests and the normal exams. Your unofficial score is available immediately
after the exam. Your official score will arrive by mail one to two weeks
later.
You must wait 90 days before retaking the same test.
Registration
deadline is 4:30pm Central Time four business days prior to the scheduled
test date.
In addition to the normal $82 fee (per test), the Computer-Administered
Tests fee is $28. There is not late or emergency registration fees.
For
question about how to register for the Computer-Administered Tests
call 1 800 523 7088.
To register or the Computer-Administered Tests call
NES at 1 512 927 5121. Before you call, carefully complete items 1-9
on the Admission Information Form on pages 9-10 which can be downloaded
here.
You may pay with a VISA or MasterCard credit card or with a wire transfer.
The
deadline for making changes (test date, test center, or reporting time
for which your originally registered,) is 4:30pm central time four business
days before the test. You can call NES Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays, at 1 800 523 7088. There is a $15 fee for making any change.
Note:
If you are using TExES Master EC-4 Generalist or TExES Master PPR EC-4
to prepare for your exams make sure you have the full 6 weeks to follow
the 6-week TExES Master course. You can do the 6-week course in less time
if you can log in several hours a day to do the work. If you have less
than 6 weeks, it is by far preferable to pay the $15 to postpone your exam.
Also note: You can save $20 to $35 by purchasing TExES Master EC-4 Generalist
and TExES Master PPR EC-4 at the same time (as opposed to buying them separately).
The TExES Master products are available at a $10 discount only through
July 31st – so even if
you are taking your exams next year take advantage of the sale price
and get a jump on your program this summer.
If you cancel, you can get a
partial refund. Call NES.
To get directions to any of the Computer-Assisted
Text exams sites click here.
Make
sure you read and understand all the rules and regulations regarding your
responsibilities in applying for and taking your exam.
TExES Computer-Administered Tests
Certain TExES tests may be taken on computer at specially equipped computer
test centers geographically distributed across the state.
- Pedagogy and
Professional Responsibilities EC–4 (test 100)
- Generalist EC–4
(test 101)
- The TExES Computer-Administered Tests
(TExES CAT) are offered multiple times per month. Click
here for more
information.
Important Notes
- Registration. TExES CAT registration is available by
telephone only. Complete the information form on page 9 of the bulletin
supplement (below) and call 1-512-927-5121 to register.
- Eligibility Requirements. The same eligibility rules that apply to paper-based TExES tests
also apply to TExES CAT. If your reason for testing is to complete
university-based initial, university-based additional, or alternative
certification educator preparation requirements, you will need to first
obtain an official authorization-to-test bar code label number before
calling to register (see page 7 of the bulletin supplement, below).
- Payment. The cost (per test) for the TExES CAT is $82 (test fee) plus $28 (computer-administration
fee). Payment may be made by credit card (VISA or MasterCard only)
or via Western Union (see pages 4–5 of
the bulletin supplement, below).
- Score Reports. An unofficial score
report will be generated on-site when you complete the test. This unofficial
score report will indicate the number of questions you answered correctly.
Official score reports that indicate passing status will be mailed
weekly. Typically, official score reports will be mailed each Friday
for tests taken the previous week. You can expect to receive your official
score report in the mail approximately one to two weeks after testing.
Additionally, unofficial score reports that include passing status
will be posted on the Internet by 5:00 p.m. on each score report mailing
date for tests taken the previous week. Note that the score report
mailing date and Internet posting date are for tests taken the previous
week, not the current week.
Additional test sites may be made available for the TExES CAT. For
a current list of available sites click here.
For more information on TExES CAT, including registration information,
download the registration bulletin supplement
which can be found here.
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