

TExES Speech 7-12 Exam Information
The TExES Speech 7-12 exam is designed to assess whether an examinee has the requisite knowledge and skills that an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools must possess.
The passing score is a total score of 240.
Exam Format
Exam Format
The TExES Speech 7-12 is composed of 100 selected-response questions. The exam is proctored year-round, and it’s a Computer Administered Test (CAT).
The exam may contain questions that do not count toward the score. Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions. Your results will be available within 7 days of testing.
Exam Time
Exam Time
Total Exam Time: 5 hours
- CAT tutorial and compliance agreement: 15 minutes
- Testing time: 4 hours and 45 minutes
Exam Fees
Exam Fees
The cost of the exam is $116.
Exam Registration
Exam Registration
Register and make your appointment online. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. CAT testing sites are located in Texas, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
Study Plan
Study Plan
A study plan provides a roadmap to prepare for a Texas Educator Certification Program examination. It can help you understand what skills and knowledge are covered on the exam and where to focus your attention. Creating a study plan will help you organize your efforts.
- Know what to expect: Identify the information the exam will cover by reading through the test competencies that are in the preparation manual for the exam you are taking. Within each domain of the exam, each competency will receive approximately equal coverage.
- Get the prep materials: Identify books, courses, and other resources you plan to use for each content area.
- Establish a strategy: Organize, create, and commit to a schedule that provides for regular study periods. The study plan sheet will help you organize.
- Study: Stick to your study schedule. Don’t wait until right before your exam to begin preparing. You can also join a study group and prepare with others who are planning to take the same exam.
- Practice: Practice taking the sample questions in the preparation manual to get familiar with the types of questions on the exam and to find out where you may need to focus your attention.
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