Study Guide Format
The TExES Life Science 7–12 (238) study guide includes instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and 1000+ practice questions. The study guide covers 12 concepts including Oral Language, Writing, Comprehension and much more!
What Concepts are Covered in the TExES Life Science 7–12 (238) Study Guide?
The TExES Life Science 7–12 (238) study guide consists of the following concepts:
| Concept |
Number of Lessons |
Practice Questions |
| Lab Safety |
6 |
18 |
| Data |
15 |
79 |
| Nature of Science |
19 |
82 |
| Role of Science |
10 |
45 |
| Homeostasis |
7 |
35 |
| Taxonomy |
5 |
36 |
| Functions of Life |
12 |
60 |
| Behavior |
5 |
17 |
| Chemistry of Life |
6 |
35 |
| The Cell |
5 |
35 |
| Cell Processes |
4 |
27 |
| Cell Cycle |
7 |
25 |
| DNA and RNA |
6 |
33 |
| Mutations |
5 |
20 |
| Genetics |
12 |
66 |
| Evolution |
7 |
43 |
| Evolutionary History |
8 |
41 |
| Biomes |
8 |
38 |
| Interactions |
7 |
34 |
| Ecological Organization |
5 |
30 |
| Population Dynamics |
6 |
15 |
| Instruction and Assessment |
5 |
39 |
| Diversity and Engagement |
10 |
44 |
| Teaching Scientific Methods |
3 |
14 |
Each concept includes instructional content and videos to ensure you understand that topic. They also come with practice questions so you can test yourself on the information you just learned.
How to Use the Study Guide
You can start studying by taking our diagnostic test to learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then you can start working through the concepts. The instructional content, which includes videos and written content, gives you all the necessary information to understand that topic. Each concept has its own set of flashcards and quizzes you can use to test your knowledge of that specific concept quickly. Once you have worked through all the concepts, you can move on to the full-length practice tests. These practice tests mimic the test day environment, meaning they will have the same amount of questions and time limit as the real test. You will have three attempts at taking the practice test.
Is the Study Guide Test-Aligned?
Our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the TExES Life Science 7–12 (238) exam and cross-references them with the current and previous questions released by the official testing company. We then work with content and teaching experts to distill down what test-takers need to know. No matter where you are in the study guide, you can always see how the concept you are learning is aligned to the test standards.
Benefits of Using the Study Guide
The TExES Life Science 7–12 study guide was created to help you pass your TExES Life Science 7–12 (238) exam. The comprehensive study guide provides you with all the information and study resources you need to be successful on test day!
The TExES Life Science 7–12 (238) exam assesses your ability to be an entry level teacher in the Life Science field. Once you have passed your exam you are one step closer to getting into the classroom!
