TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391)
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10 sample questions for the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391), with the correct answer and an explanation for each. No account needed. Try each one before you open the answer.
Sections covered on the exam: English and Language Usage, Readingcomprehension,Fluency&Vocabulary, Writing,Medialiteracy,Andteachingreading, Mathematics, Numberconcepts,Operations&Algebraicreasoning, Geometry,Measurement&Dataanalysis, Social Studies, Historyandgeography, Government,Civics&Citizenship, Science, Scientificinvestigationandreasoning, Physical,Earth,Andspacescience, Lifescienceandscienceinstruction, Fine Arts, Health, And Physical Education, Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education, Healtheducation, Physicaleducation.
Question 1 · English and Language Usage
A kindergarten teacher notices that some students can recognize that "bat" and "cat" sound alike at the end. This is an example of:
Answer: A. Phonological awareness
Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken language, including rhyme and alliteration. Recognizing that "bat" and "cat" rhyme is a basic phonological awareness skill.
Question 2 · Mathematics
Which of the following best describes place value in the number 348?
Answer: B. 3 is in the hundreds place, 4 in the tens, and 8 in the ones
In 348, the 3 is in the hundreds, the 4 is in the tens, and the 8 is in the ones place.
Question 3 · Social Studies
Which of the following events happened first in U.S. history?
Answer: D. The American Revolution
The American Revolution (1775–1783) occurred before all the other listed events.
Question 4 · Science
Which of the following is considered safety equipment in a science lab?
Answer: B. Safety goggles
Safety goggles protect eyes during experiments and are essential safety equipment for science labs.
Question 5 · Fine Arts, Health, And Physical Education
Which element of visual art refers to the path of a moving point through space?
Answer: C. Line
In visual arts, a line is the most basic element, defined as the path of a point moving in space.
Question 6 · English and Language Usage
Which of the following activities most directly supports the development of phonemic awareness?
Answer: D. Identifying the beginning sound in the word “dog”
Phonemic awareness involves recognizing and manipulating individual sounds (phonemes). Identifying initial sounds like /d/ in "dog" is a core skill.
Question 7 · Mathematics
Which of the following shows the number 304 in expanded form?
Answer: A. 300 + 4
In 304, the 3 is in the hundreds place, the 0 in tens, and the 4 in ones. So: 300 + 4.
Question 8 · Social Studies
Which of the following is a primary source?
Answer: B. A newspaper article from the time of the event
A primary source is an original, firsthand account. A newspaper article written during the time of the event qualifies as a primary source.
Question 9 · Science
Which of the following tools would be most useful for measuring the temperature of a liquid during a science experiment?
Answer: D. Thermometer
A thermometer is used to measure temperature, making it ideal for observing temperature changes in experiments.
Question 10 · Fine Arts, Health, And Physical Education
Which of the following elements is common to both visual art and music?
Answer: C. Pattern
Pattern appears in both visual art (repeated shapes, lines, and colors) and music (repeated beats and melodies). Pitch and timbre are elements of music only, and melody is a musical line.
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