TExES Early Childhood: PK-3 Exam


The exam is designed to assess the candidate's ability whether he/she possesses the knowledge to teach in Texas Public Schools. It is based on the Early Childhood: PK-3 exam framework and it ranges from grade PK-3.

Eligibility for TExES Early Childhood: PK-3 Exam (292)

Candidates appearing for the exam must have undertaken a bachelor’s degree in the program for early childhood from a recognized institution.

Syllabus for TExES Early Childhood: PK-3 Exam (292)


Early childhood: PK-3 exam is formed by the following set of standards-

Pedagogy and professional responsibilities standards, Early childhood: Prekindergarten Grade 3

  • Instructional Planning and Delivery
  • Knowledge of student and student learning
  • Content Knowledge and expertise
  • Learning environment
  • Data-driven practices
  • Professional practices and responsibilities

Segregation based on percentage is done as below-

Content standards, early childhood: Prekindergarten- Grade 3

  • Child Development- 19%
  • The instructional settings- 12%
  • Educating all learners- 12%
  • Data-Driven practice and formal/informal assessment- 12%
  • Learning across the curriculum- 25%
  • Analysis and response- 20%

Format for TExES Early Childhood: PK-3 Exam (292)


  • The computer-based examination covers 90 selected-response questions and 1 constructed-response question.
  • The allotted time for the candidates to complete the exam is 5 hours.
  • 4 hours 45 minutes testing time and 15 minutes compliance agreement tutorial.

How to Apply for TExES Early Childhood: PK-3 (292)?


Candidates can apply online through the website and can register themselves after creating the account. The exam involves a limited 2 week testing period. And appointments are allotted on a first come first serve basis. The examination fee is USD 136 (additional fees may apply).

Important Information-

  • Upon the completion of the exam, candidates are provided with an option of either reporting or canceling scores for that specific exam session.
  • If the candidates choose to have the score canceled then those scores are not reported. In such cases, candidates are not eligible for refunds as well.
  • The exam session won't be counted as an attempt and candidates are required to wait for another 30 days to take another exam.
  • Scores that have been canceled cannot be reinstated.
  • A score of over 240 points and above is considered a passing score since all TExES exams have a score range of 100 - 300.

Scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling the appointment

  • Candidates can schedule an appointment through their account by following the provided instructions.
  • Candidates can reschedule the exam appointment 48 hours before the scheduled date of the exam. There is no fee for rescheduling the exam.
  • Candidates can cancel the exam through their account 48 hours before the exam.

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