TExES EC-6 Fine Arts, Health & PE (905) Test Alignment

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62Competencies reviewed

85%Test-aligned

44Covered

18Partially covered

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Partially coveredCore content is covered, but some depth gaps remain.
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Visual Arts (Domain 001)Partially covered

116 questions · 17 materials · 47 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Knows how to involve students in activities that promote enjoyment and understanding of visual arts by providing students with a wide range of opportunities to create and respond to visual arts so that they develop visual arts literacy.	FA.Creating Diverse Visual Arts Opportunities	Partially covered	4	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
B. Knows and understands how perception is developed through observation, prior knowledge, imaginative and cognitive processes and multisensory experiences.	FA.Perception of Visual Arts	Partially covered	4	1	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
C. Selects and uses instructional strategies, materials and activities to help students deepen and expand their ability to perceive and reflect on the environment.	FA.Perception of Visual Arts - Pedagogy	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
D. Knows and understands how critical thinking and creative problem solving are applied in the perception of artworks.	FA.Critical Thinking - Analysis	Covered	6	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
E. Demonstrates knowledge of the elements of art (i.e., color, texture, shape, form, line, space, value) and provides instruction that promotes students’ understanding of the elements of art as well as students’ ability to apply that understanding in creating original artworks.	FA.Elements of Art; FA.Elements of Art - Pedagogy	Covered	31	2	23	Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos).
F. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of art (e.g., emphasis, contrast, pattern, rhythm, balance, proportion, unity) and provides instruction that promotes students’ understanding of the principles of art as well as students’ ability to apply that understanding in creating original artworks.	FA.Principles of Art; FA.Principles of Art - Pedagogy; FA.Critical Thinking - Analysis	Covered	16	3	19	Covered by 3 topics (16 questions, 3 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).
G. Selects appropriate techniques to create art in various media (e.g., drawing, painting, printmaking, construction, ceramics, fiber art, electronic media) and promotes students’ ability to use those techniques in creating original artworks.	FA.Art Techniques; FA.Art Techniques - Pedagogy	Covered	11	2	2	Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
H. Understands how different cultures use art elements and principles to create art and convey meaning in different ways.	FA.Art in Various Cultures	Partially covered	6	1	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
I. Selects and uses instructional strategies, materials and activities to promote students’ awareness and appreciation of the characteristics of a variety of art forms of multiple cultures within and outside the Western tradition.	FA.Art in Various Cultures - Pedagogy	Partially covered	3	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
J. Provides instruction to develop the skills and knowledge required for visual literacy (e.g., art elements and principles, art of different areas and cultures, diverse purposes and uses of art).	FA.Visual Literacy - Pedagogy	Partially covered	3	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
K. Integrates instruction in the visual arts with instruction in other subject areas.	FA.Interdisciplinary Connections	Covered	10	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
L. Understands how students develop cognitively and artistically and knows how to implement effective art instruction and assessment that are individually, culturally and age appropriate.	FA.Cognitive Development; FA.Artistic Development	Covered	16	2	0	Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
M. Applies knowledge of visual arts content and curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and knowledge of students in early childhood through grade six to plan and implement effective, developmentally appropriate art instruction.	FA.Visual Arts Standards - Texas	Partially covered	4	1	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

Music (Domain 002)Partially covered

129 questions · 13 materials · 80 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Knows how to involve students in activities that promote enjoyment and understanding of music by providing students with a wide range of opportunities to make and respond to music so that they develop music literacy (e.g., concert attendance, authentic performance opportunities).	FA.Diverse Opportunities	Covered	9	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
B. Applies knowledge of standard terminology for describing and analyzing musical sound (e.g., rhythm, melody, form, timbre, tempo, pitch, meter, dynamics, intonation, intervals) and has a basic understanding of how to read, write, recognize aurally and interpret standard music notation.	FA.Singing and Playing Instruments; FA.Music Vocabulary	Covered	47	2	51	Covered by 2 topics (47 questions, 2 materials, 51 cards, 0 videos).
C. Knows how to arrange vocal and instrumental music for specific purposes and settings (e.g., guides students in creating simple song arrangements and accompaniments using voices, classroom percussion, and melody instruments).	FA.Singing and Playing Instruments; FA.Musical Arrangement	Covered	39	2	28	Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos).
D. Knows and understands music of diverse genres, styles and cultures.	FA.Diverse Styles of Music and Dance	Covered	10	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
E. Demonstrates an understanding of the purposes and roles of music in society and how music can reflect elements of a specific society or culture.	FA.Purpose of Music	Partially covered	6	1	4	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
F. Explains a variety of music and music-related career options.	FA.Music Careers	Covered	7	1	11	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
G. Identifies and describes how music reflects the heritage of the United States and Texas.	FA.US Culture in Music; FA.Texas Culture in Music	Covered	13	2	11	Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
H. Applies knowledge of criteria for evaluating and critiquing musical performances and experiences, including using standard terminology in communicating about students’ musical skills and performance abilities.	FA.Music Analysis	Covered	9	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
I. Integrates instruction in music with instruction in other subject areas.	FA.Music Cross-Curricular	Partially covered	7	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
J. Knows how to teach students to sing and/or play an instrument with expression, both independently and in small groups.	FA.Singing and Playing Instruments	Covered	31	1	28	Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos).
K. Applies knowledge of music content and curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and of students in early childhood through grade six to plan and implement effective, developmentally appropriate instruction, including instruction that promotes students’ creativity and performance skills as well as students’ ability to use critical- thinking and problem-solving skills in music contexts (e.g., sequential instruction, music composition, improvisation, concert etiquette).	FA.Music Standards - Texas	Partially covered	7	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
L. Manages time, instructional resources and physical space effectively for music education.	FA.Classroom Management - Music	Partially covered	6	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

Health (Domain 003)Partially covered

289 questions · 24 materials · 109 cards · 4 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
A. Understands health-related behaviors, ways that personal health decisions and behaviors affect body systems and health and strategies for reducing health risks and enhancing wellness throughout the life span.	PE.Healthy Lifestyles	Covered	12	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
B. Demonstrates knowledge of major areas in health instruction, including body systems and development (e.g., structures and functions of various body systems, relationships among body systems, five senses); illness and disease (e.g., types of disease, transmission mechanisms, defense systems, disease prevention); nutrition (e.g., types of foods and nutrients, maintenance of a balanced diet); stress (e.g., effects of stress, stress- reduction techniques); and fitness (e.g., components of fitness, methods for improving fitness, posture).	PE.Common Health Conditions; PE.Common Diseases; PE.Healthy Lifestyles; PE.Healthy Diet; PE.Stress and Relaxation	Covered	93	5	44	0	Covered by 5 topics (93 questions, 5 materials, 44 cards, 0 videos).
C. Knows and understands stages of human growth and development, including physical and emotional changes that occur during adolescence.	P.Physical Development; P.Emotional Development; P.The Four Domains; P.Physical Development Theories; P.Mentoring Through Identity Formation; S.Human Body Systems	Covered	48	6	17	4	Covered by 6 topics (48 questions, 6 materials, 17 cards, 4 videos).
D. Understands substance use and abuse, including types and characteristics of tobacco, alcohol, other drugs and herbal supplements.	PE.Drug Abuses; P.Risky Behaviors	Covered	17	2	7	0	Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
E. Understands types of violence and abuse, including causes and effects of violence and abuse and ways to prevent and seek help in dealing with violence and abuse.	PE.Types of Abuse; P.Duty to Report	Covered	22	2	7	0	Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
F. Selects and uses instructional strategies, materials and activities to teach principles and procedures related to safety, accident prevention and response to emergencies.	PE.Teaching Safety	Covered	9	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
G. Applies critical-thinking, goal-setting, problem-solving and decision-making skills in health-related contexts (e.g., eating habits, drug use, abstinence) and understands the use of refusal skills and conflict resolution to avoid unsafe situations (e.g., bullying, violence, abuse).	PE.Goal Setting and Decision Making; PE.Teaching Safety; PE.Teaching Conflict Resolution	Covered	36	3	9	0	Covered by 3 topics (36 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
H. Knows and understands strategies for coping with unhealthy behaviors in the family (e.g., abuse, alcoholism, neglect, anxiety, grief).	PE.Types of Abuse; PE.Stress and Relaxation	Covered	17	2	6	0	Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
I. Understands types and symptoms of eating disorders.	PE.Eating Disorders	Covered	8	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
J. Knows how to use various social and communication skills to build and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships (e.g., tolerance, respect, discussing problems with parents/caregivers, showing empathy).	PE.Teaching Healthy Communication Skills	Covered	13	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
K. Understands health care responses to threats to safety, internal injury, early detection and warning signs of illness.	PE.Teaching Health	Covered	19	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
L. Selects and uses instructional strategies, materials and activities to help students build healthy interpersonal relationships (e.g., communication skills) and demonstrates consideration and respect for self, family, friends and others (e.g., practicing self-control).	PE.Instructional Strategies (Health); PE.Teaching Healthy Communication Skills	Covered	39	2	14	0	Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos).
M. Understands the influence of various factors (e.g., media, technology, peer and other relationships, environmental hazards) on individual (e.g., idealized body images, unhealthy weight-loss plans), family and community health.	PE.Negative Impacts on Health	Partially covered	7	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
N. Demonstrates knowledge of sources of health information and ways to use information to make health-related decisions.	PE.Healthy Lifestyles	Covered	12	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
O. Selects and uses instructional strategies, materials and activities to help students understand the roles of health care professionals, the benefits of health maintenance activities and the skills for becoming health-conscious consumers.	PE.Teaching Health	Covered	19	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
P. Applies knowledge of health content and curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and of students in early childhood through grade six to plan and implement effective, developmentally appropriate health instruction, including relating the health education curriculum to other content areas.	PE.Health Standards - TEKS	Partially covered	0	1	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

Physical Education (Domain 004)Partially covered

171 questions · 15 materials · 86 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Applies key principles and concepts in physical education and physical activity (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, weight control, conditioning, safety, stress management, nutrition) for the promotion of health and fitness.	PE.Components of Physical Fitness (Elementary)	Covered	7	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
B. Knows and helps students understand the benefits of an active lifestyle.	PE.Personal Benefits of Physical Activity	Covered	20	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
C. Understands appropriate methods, including technological methods, for evaluating, monitoring and improving fitness levels.	PE.Monitoring Fitness Levels	Covered	6	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
D. Applies knowledge of movement principles and concepts to develop students’ motor skills including understanding key elements of mature movement patterns (e.g., throwing, jumping, catching) and various manipulative skills (e.g., volley, dribble, punt, strike).	PE.Movement Skills; PE.Common Movement Patterns; PE.Common Manipulative Patterns; PE.Performance Improving Feedback	Covered	53	4	37	Covered by 4 topics (53 questions, 4 materials, 37 cards, 0 videos).
E. Selects and uses developmentally appropriate learning experiences that enhance students’ locomotor, nonlocomotor, body control, manipulative and rhythmic skills.	PE.Movement Concepts; PE.Movement Skills; PE.Equipment for Fitness	Covered	42	3	19	Covered by 3 topics (42 questions, 3 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).
F. Modifies instruction based on students’ individual differences in growth and development.	PE.Including Diverse Students in PE	Covered	14	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
G. Evaluates movement patterns to help students improve performance of motor skills and to integrate and refine their motor and rhythmic skills.	PE.Movement Skills	Covered	15	1	9	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
H. Understands a variety of strategies and tactics designed to improve students’ performance, teamwork and skill combinations in games and sports.	PE.Common PE Activities	Covered	5	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
I. Selects and uses instructional strategies to promote students’ knowledge and application of rules, procedures, etiquette and fair play in developmentally appropriate games and activities.	PE.Rules for PE	Partially covered	0	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
J. Designs, manages and adapts physical education activities to promote positive interactions and active engagement by all students.	PE.Improving PE Performance; PE.Including Diverse Students in PE	Covered	37	2	8	Covered by 2 topics (37 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
K. Understands areas of diverse needs (e.g., physical and emotional challenges, learning disabilities, sensory difficulties, language differences) and their implications for teaching and learning.	PE.Including Diverse Students in PE; PE.Sensory Systems	Covered	19	2	8	Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
L. Applies knowledge of physical education content and curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and knowledge of students in early childhood through grade six to plan, implement and assess effective, developmentally appropriate physical education activities.	PE.PE TEKS	Covered	11	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

Theatre (Domain 005)Partially covered

70 questions · 9 materials · 32 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Knows and understands how perception is developed through the use of elements of drama and conventions of theatre.	FA.Perception - Theatre	Covered	15	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
B. Knows how to involve students in activities that promote enjoyment and understanding of theatre arts by selecting and using instructional strategies, materials and activities to help students interpret creative expression and performance.	FA.Teacher Fluency	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
C. Demonstrates the knowledge of the elements of theatre (i.e., dramatic play, expressive movement, voice, characterization) and theatre occupations, provides instruction that promotes students’ understanding of the elements and occupations, and helps them apply that understanding in creating theatrical productions.	FA.Technical Elements - Characterization; FA.Teacher Fluency; FA.Theatrical Productions	Covered	25	3	23	Covered by 3 topics (25 questions, 3 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos).
D. Integrates instruction in theatre with instruction in other subject areas.	FA.Theatre Cross-Curricular	Partially covered	6	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
E. Knows how to promote students’ ability to identify and use technical elements (e.g., properties, scenery, sound, costumes, lighting) to create suitable environments for dramatic play and performance.	FA.Technical Elements - Environment	Partially covered	6	1	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
F. Knows how to promote students’ ability to identify and use technical elements (e.g., properties, scenery, sound, costumes, lighting) to define and enhance characterization, mood, theme and setting.	FA.Technical Elements - Characterization	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
G. Understands how theatre relates to history, society and the diverse cultures.	FA.Relating Theatre to History	Partially covered	7	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
H. Applies knowledge of theatre content and curriculum based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and knowledge of students in early childhood through grade six to plan and implement effective, developmentally appropriate theatre instruction.	FA.Theatre Standards - Texas	Partially covered	6	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
I. Manages time, instructional resources and physical space effectively for theatre education.	FA.Classroom Management - Theatre	Partially covered	5	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

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