TExES Dance Exam

Texas Education proposes that every person seeking educator certification in the state of Texas has to take part in an examination of their knowledge. The core goal of these examinations is to make sure that each educator has the needed content and has acquired the knowledge needed for an entry-level position in Texas public schools. The TExES program is used for this purpose. The administrator of these tests is the State Board for Educator Certification or SBEC and the Texas Education Agency or TEA. This particular test is designed especially for Dance teachers for grades six to twelve.

Eligibility for TExES Dance Exam

Teachers from all around the USA and of course the state of Texas can apply to take this test. After finishing their education, and getting their teaching license and identification number, future educators can apply to take this assessment. The only requirement is for their previous education to be in the field of dance since this TExES test is based on this theme. After applying online, paying the required fee, and passing the test, a teacher will become certified in the field of dance.

Syllabus of TExES Dance Exam

All TExES tests consist of different domains, and the framework for the Dance test includes:

• Dance elements and skills - Through which the teacher demonstrates knowledge in concepts and analysis, understands the fundaments of ballet, modern dance, social and jazz, and tap dance, understands kinesiology, somatics, health, safety, and injury prevention
• Dance creation and production - Competencies of the teacher include knowledge in choreography and dance production
• Dance culture, history, and analysis - Through which the teacher shows understanding in the relationship of dance and culture or history
• Dance education - Showing an understanding of dance and other art forms, curricula, and strategies in dance education and assessment in education

Format of TExES Dance Exam

This is a computer-based or CAT (Computer Administered Tests), with 100 questions. The questions are selected responses and not all of them are used in the evaluation. Some of them are for future administration, to make sure the tests are both up to date and responding. Also, there are different types of tests, which means that two people taking the same test will probably not have the same questions to answer. The test can be taken any time of the year, after taking an appointment. Sites for testing can be found both around Texas and throughout the USA.

The test can last up to 5 hours, from which:

• 15 minutes is uses for a short how-to video and
• the remaining 4 hours and 45 minutes for taking the test.

How to apply for TExES Dance Exam

In need of taking a TExES test, all entry-level teachers will use their TEA ID or identification number in terms of teaching for the state of Texas. All teachers from Texas will automatically acquire a teaching ID and account after finishing their education. For applying, except for the ID, a teacher needs to register online and pay the needed fee for taking the test. After that, the application will be valid. In the case of test no 279 or the Dance test, a fee of $116 applies. After registering online and applying for the test, one needs to choose an appointment on which to take the test. These are on a first-serve basis, and they can be taken in CAT sites around Texas.

Scores of TExES Dance Exam

All scores are administered after finishing, on certain dates. The dates are available online, at 10.00 PM CST on score report dates. All TExES tests are scored on scales from a minimum of 100 to and maximum of 300, which means a passing score is considered to be everything above 240.

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