68 TExES Principal Exam:
The TExES Principal Exam is a certification examination that is designed to determine whether or not an individual has the skills necessary to be a principal in the Texas public school system. The exam assesses an individual's management, leadership, and problem-solving abilities specifically in regards to managing a school and the exam is required in order to become a certified principal within the state of Texas. The exam consists of 120 multiple choice questions that are related to the following areas:
- Development, Implementation, and Maintenance of a School Culture
- Community Communication, Community Resource Management, and Handling Diversity
- Promoting a Fair and Ethical Learning Environment that Functions within Legal Guidelines
- Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Strategic Plans and Curriculum
- Maintaining a School Culture that Promotes Learning and Professional Development
- Implementing a System of Evaluation and Development for Teaching Staff
- Problem-solving and Decision-making Methods
- Administrative Resource Management and Technology Use
- Maintaining School Facilities and Equipment
The exam-taker will have five hours to complete the exam and the exam is scored on a scale of 100 - 300 with 240 set as the minimum score considered as passing for the exam. The registration fee for the Principal Exam is $120 and the exam is only offered in a paper-based format. However, there may be other exams and fees that are required in addition to this exam in order to become a certified principal within the state of Texas.
68 TExES Principal Exam Practice Questions
Last Updated: 02/21/2013