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TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391)
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ELAR (901) and Science (904) each carry about 21.5% of the exam, so build a strong base in reading instruction and science concepts first.
Strengthen Math and Social Studies
Cover Mathematics (902) and Social Studies (903), each about 19%, including number/operations, geometry, Texas/U.S. history, geography, economics, and government.
Review Fine Arts, Health, and PE
Study visual arts, music, theatre, health/wellness, and physical education concepts for the 905 subject exam.
Take Full Timed Subject Practice
Simulate each subject exam separately, since the 391 is timed by subject, and review missed items by competency.
Can You Take the TExES 391 Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must be admitted to a TEA-approved educator preparation program (EPP)
- •EPP must grant testing approval before registering for the 391
- •Background check and fingerprinting required through SBEC
- •Science of Teaching Reading (STR) exam also required for EC-6 certification
- •PPR EC-12 (160) or an approved performance assessment required for pedagogy
- •Each of the five subject exams must be passed to pass the combined 391
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100 Practice Questions
Review all five TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) subject exams and their competencies.
Updated for 2026
Reflects the current 391 framework: ELAR (901), Math (902), Social Studies (903), Science (904), and Fine Arts/Health/PE (905).
Free Texas EC-6 Prep
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What You'll Study
29 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Exam Overview, Structure & TEKS Curriculum Framework
2 sections
ELAR: Oral Language, Phonological Foundations & Word Analysis
3 sections
ELAR: Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension & Literary Genres
4 sections
ELAR: Inquiry, Research & Writing
3 sections
ELAR: Viewing, Representing & Literacy Assessment
2 sections
Mathematics: Instruction, Discourse & Assessment
2 sections
Mathematics: Number Concepts, Operations & Number Theory
2 sections
Mathematics: Fractions, Decimals, Percents & Proportional Reasoning
2 sections
Mathematics: Patterns, Functions & Algebra
2 sections
Mathematics: Geometry & Measurement
3 sections
Mathematics: Statistics, Probability, Processes & Perspectives
4 sections
Social Studies: Instruction, Sources & Historical Thinking
2 sections
Social Studies: Texas History
3 sections
Social Studies: United States History
2 sections
Social Studies: Geography & Culture
3 sections
Social Studies: Economics
2 sections
Social Studies: Government & Citizenship
3 sections
Science: Safety, Nature of Science & Science in Society
3 sections
Science: Unifying Concepts, Instruction & Assessment
3 sections
Science: Force, Motion & Energy
4 sections
Science: Properties & Changes in Matter
2 sections
Science: Living Things, Classification & Heredity
3 sections
Science: Adaptations, Evolution & Ecosystems
2 sections
Science: Earth Systems & Cycles
3 sections
Science: Weather, Climate & Space
2 sections
Fine Arts: Visual Arts
3 sections
Fine Arts: Music & Theatre
3 sections
Health Education
3 sections
Physical Education
2 sections
TExES 391-Specific Topics Covered
TExES 391 Exam Details
TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391)
Administered by Texas Education Agency (TEA) / State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) / Pearson
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Texas Education Agency (TEA) / State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) / Pearson content outline
Oral language, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics and word analysis, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing process and conventions, viewing/representing, and literacy assessment.
Number concepts and operations, patterns and algebra, geometry and measurement, probability and statistics, mathematical processes, and mathematics instruction for EC-6.
Lab safety and processes, nature of science, force and motion, matter and energy, living things and heredity, adaptations, Earth and space systems, and science instruction.
History (including Texas and U.S. history), geography and culture, economics, government and citizenship, and social science instruction and skills.
Visual arts, music, theatre, health and wellness, and physical education concepts and instruction for early childhood through grade 6.
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