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Ann Hall received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Reading Education. Her 14 years at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX have included teaching courses in Reading Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and aligning the elementary teacher education curriculum to the TExES exam.

Carolyn McCall received her M.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Texas State University. She is the TExES Coordinator for Texas State Univesitry in San Marcos, TX and has extensive experience conducting training workshops and reviews for ExCET and TExES exams. Ms. McCall's 30 years of teaching experience includes teaching classes in Special Education and serving as Director of the Academic Learning Clinic.

Linda Burkhardt received her M.Ed. in Reading Education from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Her 12 years of teaching at Texas State University have included a teacher supervisor, reading education classes, certification and placement officer, and coordinator for the ExCET Exam. She has extensive experience conducting training workshops and reviews for the ExCET and TExES exams.

The most comprehensive and up-to-date strategies, practice, and review for the TExES (Texas Examination of Educator Standards).

Approximately 15,000 prospective teachers take the TExES certification each year, and each must pass to become a certified educator in the state of Texas. The exam tests a candidate’s professional knowledge, ensuring he or she has the necessary knowledge for an entry-level position in the Texas public school system.

Kaplan TExES offers aspiring teachers a complete guide to preparing for the test, including: In-depth content review Four full-length practice tests (two for elementary education, two for secondary education) A diagnostic test Detailed answer explanations Practice quizzes for key concepts

The TExES is administered in February, April, June, August, and October.

Contents

About the Authors

SECTION ONE: Preparing for the TExES

Chapter 1: Introducing the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES)

Chapter 2: TExES Test-Taking Strategies

Chapter 3: How to Use the Tests in This Book

SECTION TWO: TExES Domains

Chapter 4: Domain I: Designing Instruction and Assessment to Promote

Student Learning (Includes Competencies 001-004)

Chapter 5: Domain II: Creating a Positive Productive Classroom Environment (Includes Competencies 005-006)

Chapter 6: Domain III: Implementing Effective, Responsive Instruction and Assessment (Includes Competencies 007-010)

Chapter 7: Domain IV: Fulfilling Professional Roles and Responsibilities (Includes Competencies 011-013)

SECTION THREE: Diagnostic and Practice Tests and Answers

Chapter 8: Diagnostic All-level Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test

Chapter 9: Diagnostic All-level Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 10: Practice EC-4 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test I

Chapter 11: Practice EC-4 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test I

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 12: Practice EC-4 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test II

Chapter 13: Practice EC-4 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test II

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 14: Practice 4-8 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test III

Chapter 15: Practice 4-8 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test III

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 16: Practice 8-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test IV

Chapter17: Practice 8-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Test IV

Answers and Explanations

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Glossary of Important TExES Terms

Appendix B: Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators 421

Appendix C: TExES Competencies

Appendix D: List of TExES Exams Currently Available

Appendix E: References