TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Book + Online

by Luis A. Rosado Ed.D., Ann M.L. Cavallo Ph.D. (Contribution by), Mary D. Curtis Ph.D. (Contribution by), Diane M. Lange Ph.D. (Contribution by), Larry P. Nelson Ph.D. (Contribution by)

Overview

REA's TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Book + Online Gets You Certified and in the Classroom! Go with REA, your trusted partner for success in Texas teacher certification for over 30 years.

This all-in-one Book + Online prep pack reflects Texas's TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) exam, which launched in 2021. Texas teacher candidates seeking Early Childhood-Grade 6 certification must take this exam. Choose REA for targeted coverage of the five subject tests that make up this wide-ranging exam:

• English Language Arts and Reading (901)
• Mathematics (902)
• Social Studies (903)
• Science (904)
• Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education (905)

You get these features:

• Fully up-to-date subject reviews for the EC–6 (391) exam
• Proven study tips and strategies from Texas-based teacher educators
• Build your confidence for test day with practice items that span all domains and competencies
• Online diagnostics pinpoint what you need to study
• 2 full-length practice exams with richly detailed explanations 

Whether you're a traditional college student or a career-changing professional, get REA's TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Book + Online so you can get certified and start your teaching career in the Lone Star State. 
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738612775
Publisher:	Research & Education Association
Publication date:	12/21/2022
Series:	TExES Teacher Certification Test Prep Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	544
Sales rank:	83,322
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.60(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

About the Lead Author
Dr. Luis A. Rosado is the Founding Director of the Center for Bilingual and ESL Education in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Arlington. He is an award-winning author and scholar in the areas of pedagogy and professional responsibilities, parental involvement in schooling, cross-cultural communication, preparation for Texas teacher certification exams, and Spanish for bilingual teachers.

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Congratulations! By taking the TExES Core Subjects EC–6 (391) test, you’re on your way to a rewarding career as a teacher of young students in Texas. Our book, and the online tools that come with it, give you everything you need to succeed on this important exam, bringing you one step closer to being certified to teach in Texas.

This TExES Core Subjects test prep package includes:

• A complete overview of the TExES Core Subjects EC–6 (391) test
• A comprehensive review for all five subject tests in the TExES Core Subjects test battery
• An online diagnostic test to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and focus your study
• Two full-length practice tests: one in the book and an additional test online that comes with powerful diagnostic tools to help you personalize your prep

Table of Contents

About the Author vi

About the Contributing Authors vii

About REA x

Publisher's Acknowledgments x

Chapter 1 Getting Started 1

How to Use This Book + Online Prep 1

An Overview of the Test 2

TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Study Schedule 8

Chapter 2 Proven Test-Taking Strategies for TExES Core Subjects 11

Chapter 3 Subject Test I: English Language Arts and Reading (901) 15

ELA/Reading Diagnostic Test available online at rea.com/studycenter

Competency 001: Oral Language 15

Competency 002: Word Analysis and Identification Skills 28

Competency 003: Reading Fluency 41

Competency 004: Reading Comprehension and Applications 47

Competency 005: Vocabulary Development 66

Competency 006: Reading, Inquiry, and Research 70

Competency 007: Writing Conventions 76

Competency 008: Written Communication 79

Competency 009: Viewing and Representing 86

Competency 010: Assessment of Developing Literacy 89

Sources 100

Chapter 4 Subject Test II: Mathematics (902) 105

Mathematics Diagnostic Test available online at rea.com/studycenter

Competency 001: Mathematics Instruction 105

Competency 002: Number Concepts and Operations 123

Competency 003: Patterns and Algebra 136

Competency 004: Geometry and Measurement 146

Competency 005: Probability and Statistics 162

Competency 006: Mathematical Processes 166

Sources 172

Chapter 5 Subject Test III: Social Studies (903) 175

Social Studies Diagnostic Test available online at rea.com/studycenter

Competency 001: Social Science Instruction 175

Competency 002: History 193

Competency 003: Geography and Culture 242

Competency 004: Economics 258

Competency 005: Government and Citizenship 263

Sources 272

Chapter 6 Subject Test IV: Science (904) 275

Science Diagnostic Test available online at rea.com/studycenter

Competency 001: Laboratory Processes, Equipment, and Safety 276

Competency 002: History and Nature of Science 279

Competency 003: Impact on Science 291

Competency 004: Concepts and Processes 293

Competency 005: Students as Learners and Science Instruction 294

Competency 006: Science Assessment 296

Competency 007: Forces and Motion 297

Competency 008: Physical and Chemical Properties 298

Competency 009: Energy and Interactions 302

Competency 010: Energy Transformations and Conservation 306

Competency 011: Structure and Functions of Living Things 309

Competency 012: Reproduction and the Mechanisms of Heredity 317

Competency 013: Adaptations and Evolution 320

Competency 014: Organisms and the Environment 321

Competency 015: Structure and Function of Earth Systems 323

Competency 016: Cycles in Earth Systems 328

Competency 017: Energy in Weather and Climate 330

Competency 018: Solar System and the Universe 332

Sources 335

Chapter 7 Subject Test V: Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education (905) 337

Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education Diagnostic Test available online at rea.com/studycenter

Competency 001: Visual Arts 337

Competency 002: Music 350

Competency 003: Health 363

Competency 004: Physical Education 379

Competency 005: Theatre 389

Sources 402

TExES Core Subject Practice Test Battery 1 Also available online at: rea.com/studycenter

Practice Subject Test 1: English Language Arts and Reading 409

Answer Sheet 410

Answer Key 421

Detailed Answers 422

Practice Subject Test 1: Mathematics 431

Answer Sheet 432

Answer Key 440

Detailed Answers 441

Practice Subject Test 1: Social Studies 447

Answer Sheet 448

Answer Key 456

Detailed Answers 457

Practice Subject Test 1: Science 465

Answer Sheet 466

Answer Key 476

Detailed Answers 477

Practice Subject Test 1: Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education 487

Answer Sheet 488

Answer Key 495

Detailed Answers 496

TExES Core Subjects Practice Test Battery 2 Available online at: rea.com/studycenter

Practice Subject Test 2: English Language Arts and Reading

Practice Subject Test 2: Mathematics

Practice Subject Test 2: Social Studies

Practice Subject Test 2: Science

Practice Subject Test 2: Find Arts, Health, and Physical Education

Index 503

Self-Assessment Guides 517