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TX PACT: Essential Academic Skills Study Guides
TX PACT: Essential Academic Skills: Reading
TX PACT: Essential Academic Skills: Writing
TX PACT: Essential Academic Skills: Mathematics
TX PACT: Core Subjects 4-8 Study Guides
TX PACT: Core Subjects: Grades 4–8
TX PACT: 4-8 Study Guides
TX PACT: Mathematics 4–8
TX PACT: Science 4–8
TX PACT: English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 4–8
TX PACT: Social Studies 4–8
TX PACT: 7-12 Study Guides
TX PACT: English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 7–12
TX PACT: Social Studies: Grades 7–12
TX PACT: History: Grades 7–12
TX PACT: Mathematics: Grades 7–12
TX PACT: Science: Grades 7–12
TX PACT: Life Science: Grades 7–12
TX PACT: Physics: Grades 7–12
TX PACT: Chemistry: Grades 7–12
TX PACT: EC-12 Study Guides
TX PACT: Health: EC-12
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Everything you need to know about TX PACT Certification Exams
The TX PACT (Texas Pre-Admission Content Test) exams are for individuals seeking admission into an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) in Texas. These exams assess subject-matter knowledge in specific certification areas. To learn more about your specific TX PACT exam visit the Texas NES website.
The TX PACT exam you take depends on the subject matter you will be teaching. There are exams for prekindergarten, elementary education, middle school, high school, special education, as well as other specialized areas. To see a full list of TX PACT exams use the official Texas NES website.
The current cost for TX PACT exams is $106. There may be additional fees for processing payments etc so the overall cost could be a little more when its all said and done. Check the TX NES website to learn more about payments.
You can register for the TX PACT exams online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Texas NES website recommends learning all the information about your exam and taking a look at the exam’s preparation materials before registering for your exam. When ready you can register online here.
In Texas you are required to take a PACT exam for admission into a EPP if you have a gpa lower than 2.5, or you have less than 12 semester credit hours in the subject area you want to teach (15 if you want to teach math or science above 7th grade). If you meet the gpa and credit hours requirements you aren’t required to take a PACT exam. However, some EPPs may have local policies that require other candidates to also have to take a PACT exam for admission even if they have meet the gpa and credit hours requirements, so be sure to check with your EPP to see what policies they have.
Tests are by appointment only, year round. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check appointment availability here.
A score of 240 is needed to pass any TX PACT exam. Always check your specific exam page for information on passing scores.
If you fail a TX PACT exam you have the option to retake that exam. You have 5 attempts at the exam in order to pass. You are required to wait 30 days between test attempts. If you are not able to pass the exam after 5 attempts, you must apply and receive a TEA test-limit waiver before being allowed to retake the exam again.
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