TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (160) Exam
- Questions
- 100
- Time limit
- 4h 45m
- Passing score
- 240 scaled score
- Exam fee
- $116
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The TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (160) exam is a Texas teacher certification test required alongside most content-area TExES exams, verifying that candidates have the pedagogical knowledge and professional skills needed to teach students from early childhood through grade 12. It is administered through Pearson's National Evaluation Series on behalf of the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Overview
The PPR EC-12 exam is a single computer-administered test made up of 100 selected-response questions drawn from four content domains, rather than separate subject-specific sections.
- Domain I: Designing Instruction and Assessment to Promote Student Learning — 34% of the test
- Domain II — 13% of the test
- Domain III — 33% of the test
- Domain IV — 20% of the test
Because every question comes from these four domains on one combined test, there is no standalone section that is scored or gated separately from the rest of the exam.
Cost and registration
The TExES PPR EC-12 exam has a test fee of $116 per attempt. Candidates who need to retake the exam pay this fee again for each new attempt.
Exam format
The exam is delivered as a computer-administered test (CAT) with 100 selected-response questions. Candidates get 4 hours and 45 minutes of testing time inside a 5-hour total appointment, which also includes a 15-minute tutorial and compliance agreement. A scaled score of 240 is required to pass.
Questions by topic in the TExES PPR EC-12 practice bank
Counts describe our practice categories, which may subdivide official domains. They are not the exam’s official topic weights.
Verified facts about the TExES PPR EC-12 exam
5 statements, each bound to the official document it was taken from. The available source links open those documents.
Requirements and rules
- Format
- Computer-administered test (CAT)
- Texas Education Agency (TEA), administered by Pearson's National Evaluation Series (tx.nesinc.com)
- Candidates cannot register for a retake until prior results post to ECOS; the next available appointment date is 30 days from the prior attempt's exam date.
- Texas Education Agency (TEA), administered by Pearson's National Evaluation Series (tx.nesinc.com)
Numbers
- Wait before a retake
- 30 days
- Texas Education Agency (TEA), administered by Pearson's National Evaluation Series (tx.nesinc.com)
What is tested
- Domain I: Designing Instruction and Assessment to Promote Student Learning (34%)
- Texas Education Agency (TEA), administered by Pearson's National Evaluation Series (tx.nesinc.com)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the TExES PPR EC-12 exam cost?
The exam fee is $116. This covers a single test attempt; retakes require paying the fee again.
How long is the TExES PPR EC-12 testing appointment?
You get 4 hours and 45 minutes (285 minutes) of actual testing time, inside a 5-hour (300-minute) total appointment that also includes a 15-minute tutorial and compliance agreement.
How many times can I retake the PPR EC-12 exam if I don't pass?
You're limited to five total attempts at this certification exam. Plan your study time accordingly, since each additional attempt also costs the full exam fee.
How soon can I retake the exam after failing?
You can register for a new attempt 30 days after your prior exam date, but only once your previous results have posted to ECOS. Registration is blocked until that posting happens, so leave a buffer beyond the 30 days when scheduling.
What content domains does the exam cover and how are they weighted?
The exam covers four domains: Domain I, Designing Instruction and Assessment to Promote Student Learning, at 34%; Domain II at 13%; Domain III at 33%; and Domain IV at 20%.
What format is the TExES PPR EC-12 exam given in?
It's a computer-administered test (CAT) made up of 100 selected-response questions covering grades EC-12.
Sources
- 1.TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (160) - Test Page — Texas Education Agency (TEA), administered by Pearson's National Evaluation Series (tx.nesinc.com) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 2.TExES PPR EC-12 (160) Preparation Manual - Section 3: Overview and Exam Framework — Texas Education Agency (TEA), administered by Pearson's National Evaluation Series (tx.nesinc.com) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 3.AAFCS, PACT, TASC, TExES, edTPA Retake Policy — Texas Education Agency (TEA), administered by Pearson's National Evaluation Series (tx.nesinc.com) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
Official sources
The official documents our facts about this exam are taken from.
- TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 (160) - Test PageTexas Education Agency (TEA), administered by Pearson's National Evaluation Series (tx.nesinc.com)tx.nesinc.com
- TExES PPR EC-12 (160) Preparation Manual - Section 3: Overview and Exam FrameworkTexas Education Agency (TEA), administered by Pearson's National Evaluation Series (tx.nesinc.com)tx.nesinc.com
- AAFCS, PACT, TASC, TExES, edTPA Retake PolicyTexas Education Agency (TEA), administered by Pearson's National Evaluation Series (tx.nesinc.com)tx.nesinc.com
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