Effective September 6, 2022, students have the choice of either taking the TExES Prep Center (TPC) practice tests or the 240 Tutoring pretests, modules and posttest.
If a student chooses the TPC practice tests all guidelines remain the same. Students will have three (3) attempts to pass with an 80% or higher to be given approval for state testing. The cost of the practice tests also remains unchanged. For more information please visit the TExES Prep Center site. The student will receive the scorecard within 1-3 business days from the date of the test.
If a student chooses the 240 Tutoring option then the student will need to inform Mrs. Katy Eshelman (keshelman@twu.edu) that the test has been completed and send her the practice test score report in order to confirm the passing rate of 80% or higher before approval for the state test will be given. Only practice tests from the current semester or one (1) semester prior can be submitted from for approval from 240 Tutoring.
Students will purchase 240 tutoring but are able to request a discount code. Please email texesprep@twu.edu to request the discount code.
A student must decide to take either the TPC practice tests or the 240 Tutoring tests and those will be reviewed for state test approval. The tests do not mix and match.
Students whose content area is not offered on 240 Tutoring will continue to take the practice tests with the TExES Prep Center.
These content areas include:
Art, Educational Diagnostician, FSC, Music, School Librarian, Theater
Candidates must score an 80% or higher on all practice tests in order to be approved for a state test. Candidates have no more than three (3) attempts to pass any given practice test with a minimum two (2) week waiting period between attempts. *Candidates will only be given approval for state tests that are relative to their degree plan. The deadline to have all practice and state tests passed to be eligible to student teach in a fall semester is July 1st. The deadline to have all practice and state tests passed to be eligible to student teach in a spring semester is December 1st.
The cost of a full practice exam is $25.00. The cost for retaking any section of the EC-6 or 4-8 Core Subjects exam is $7.00 each. You must register for a practice exam no later than 48 hours before the exam. Representative tests (practice tests) are only available for TWU educator candidates and currently enrolled students.
Rescheduling/cancellation. You may reschedule or cancel an exam no later than 24 hours before the scheduled exam. If you must reschedule email texesprep@twu.edu. The TPC staff are not responsible for scheduling test dates and/or times. Retesting: students must wait a minimum of two weeks in between the second and third attempt on a practice test. Please review the TExES Prep Center Testing Policy for additional information regarding cancellations, rescheduling, and refunds.
For candidates seeking alternative testing arrangements please be aware of the timelines associated with the review and approval process for your request as well as the coordination with the TWU Disability Services for Students (DSS) that might be needed to arrange your appointment. Please visit the DSS for steps on how to register for testing accomodations.
Exam accommodations are approved by DSS staff. Students will use myDSS to request their exams with accommodations. Exam requests will be approved after DSS receives the Alternative Testing Agreement (ATA) from your instructor. Exams cannot be taken in the DSS Testing Center without the ATA.
“Exam,” as used in this context, refers to quizzes and tests taken during the semester in conjunction with an academic class, both on campus and online.
Test accommodations are determined on an individualized basis and may include:
Exams must be taken during the regular class time unless an alternate time is approved by the instructor. TExES Test Accommodations Students with learning disabilities are responsible for requesting their own reasonable TExES exam accommodations or alternative testing arrnagements through their Pearson account when registering for an exam. Recent, diagnositc tests and documentation listing the specific disability and necessary accommodations are required. Student must be ready to provide all documentation when registering for the exam and paying the required fees. Applying for accommodations may take several weeks and candidates should allow ample time or in order to meet testing deadlines. For more information please visit tx.nesinc.com/alternative arrangements.