TExES (161) Study Guide

Everything You Need to Pass the TExES Special Education EC-12 Exam.

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What concepts do I need to study for the TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) exam?

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The TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) study guide includes instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and 1000+ practice questions. The study guide covers 9 concepts including Instructional Decisions, Planning Instruction, Behavior and Social Skills and much more!

Concepts
ConceptLessonsQuestions
Characteristics and Needs1376
Instructional Decisions872
Planning Instruction967
Learning Environment429
Promoting Achievement633
Behavior and Social Skills787
Transition Planning618
English Language Arts and Reading1371
Mathematics977
Foundations and Requirements1220
Communication and Collaboration846
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 Special Education EC-12 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 Special Education study guide was created to help you pass your TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) exam. The comprehensive study guide provides you with all the information and study resources you need to be successful on test day!

The TExES Special Education EC-12 exam assesses whether you have the required knowledge and skills that a beginner teacher in this field in Texas public schools must possess. Once you have passed your exam you are one step closer to getting into the classroom!

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TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) study guide FAQs

How much does the TExES Special Education (161) study guide cost?

You can access the TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) study guide for a low monthly price.  You’ll need to subscribe to our TExES catalog, which will include the SPED (161) study guide and every TExES study guide in our catalog.

Does the TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) study guide have practice tests?

Yes! The study guide has three full-length practice test. These practice tests mimic the actual exam, meaning they have the same number of questions and time limit as the real test. The TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) study guide also includes over 500 quiz questions that you can access through the study guide.

What concepts are covered in the TExES SPED (161) study guide?

The TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) study guide covers 9 concepts including Decisions, Planning Instruction, Behavior and Social Skills and much more!

How long will it take me to complete the Special Education (161) study guide?

Every person’s situation is different so it’s hard to pinpoint an exact time frame. Most people take between 30-90 days to complete the TExES SPED EC-12 study guide.

Is the TExES Special Education EC-12 study guide test-aligned?

Yes! To create our study guide our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) exam and cross-references them with the current and previous questions released by the official testing company.

Is the TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) test hard?

According to the Texas Annual Administration Manual, passing rates were 61% for the TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) exam in 2020-2021.

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