TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental (154) Vocabulary Game
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About the TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental (154) Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental (154) terms across 3 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Sources for these terms (11)
- Guidance for the Comprehensive Evaluation of Specific Learning Disabilities · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 19 TAC Chapter 89, Subchapter BB: Commissioner's Rules Concerning State Plan for Educating Emergent Bilingual Students · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 19 TAC Chapter 120, Subchapter B: English Language Proficiency Standards · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 19 TAC Chapter 235, Subchapter A: General Provisions · Source checked 2026-11-06
- New English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Overview, October 2025 · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 2026-2027 Language Proficiency Assessment Committee Decisions Educator Guide · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Bilingual Education: Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education Programs · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Lau v. Nichols, 414 U.S. 563 (1974) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- About TEA · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the TExES ESL Supplemental 154 Exam
TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental (154) is the Texas exam used to add an ESL endorsement to a base teaching certificate. The official framework covers three domains: Language Concepts and Language Acquisition, ESL Instruction and Assessment, and Foundations of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, and Family and Community Involvement, spanning ten competencies.
Exam sponsor: Texas Educator Certification Examination Program / Pearson. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
80 questions
Time Limit
5h appointment (4h 45m testing)
Passing Score
240 (scaled)
Reported exam pass rate: 80%. approximate first-attempt range from Texas educator testing program reporting; varies by year This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TExES ESL 154 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the TExES ESL 154 vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 TExES ESL 154 terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the TExES ESL 154 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Texas Educator Certification Examination Program / Pearson content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the TExES ESL Supplemental 154?
The official 154 test page lists 80 selected-response questions. The appointment is 5 hours total, with 4 hours 45 minutes of actual testing time after the tutorial and compliance agreement.
What passing score do I need for the TExES 154?
The passing standard is a scaled score of 240 on a 100-300 scale. Some questions on the form do not count toward the score, so focus on consistent performance across all three domains rather than a guessed raw-score cutoff.