TExES (238) Study Guide
Everything You Need to Pass the TExES Life Science 7-12 Exam.
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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!
| Concept | Lessons | 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 |
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.
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.
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!
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To pass the TExES Life Science 7-12 (238) test, you must first understand what is on the exam and what you will be expected to know. The best way is to review the 240 Tutoring test breakdown materials and practice questions. Once you identify areas of weakness, you can begin targeting those areas with instructional content and practice questions.
Break policies can vary between exams. In order to take a break you must leave the testing room. Raise your hand to indicate that you want to take a break. You will need to show identification to reenter the testing room. You can learn more about the break policy here.
The full test itself takes 5 hours, but expect to be at the testing site longer. It takes time to get checked in and get started. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment time.
When you get to the testing site, expect to have your identification checked, your photo taken, your palm scanned, your eyeglasses checked, and to place your belongings in a secure storage space. You will be given an erasable notepad and pen. Before starting the test, you’ll have to complete a short tutorial and sign an agreement.
According to the Texas Educator Certification Program Summary, passing rates for the Life Science 7-12 exam were 55% in 2020-2021.
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