TExES Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 6–12 (272) — Information & Free Practice

About TExES Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 6–12 (272)

TExES Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 6–12 (272) · US-TX

Key exam facts

Provider

Texas-owned TExES program under SBEC and Texas Education Agency authority; Pearson administers the examination.

Format

Computer-administered test (CAT), selected-response questions. Official examples include single-answer and multiple-selection items.

Exam questions

Total questions: 100.

Time limit

4 hours 45 minutes testing; 5 hours total appointment including 15 minutes for CAT tutorial and compliance agreement.

Passing score

Minimum scaled score 240 on a 100–300 scale; not a percentage.

Exam fee

US$116 examination fee; additional fees may apply, including nonrefundable Texas.gov payment processing.

Topics covered

• Foundations of Agricultural Education (18%)

  • The teacher understands the foundations of agricultural education.
  • The teacher understands and applies procedures and practices to ensure the safety of all students in the classroom and laboratory.
  • The teacher understands how to advise and assist students in career planning and development and how to promote student development through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs).
  • The teacher understands how to promote student growth through student leadership development organizations.

• Agribusiness and Economics (12%)

  • The teacher understands agricultural entrepreneurship, business management and ethical issues in agricultural businesses.
  • The teacher understands the application of economic and marketing principles to agricultural enterprises.

• Plant and Soil Science (14%)

  • The teacher understands and applies principles of soil science.
  • The teacher understands basic plant classification, morphology, physiology and genetics.
  • The teacher understands basic crop production and management.
  • The teacher understands horticulture, floriculture and hydroponics.

• Animal Science (16%)

  • The teacher understands the basic animal classification, anatomy, physiology and genetics of various animals such as cattle, horses, swine, poultry and companion animals.
  • The teacher understands animal production and management of various animals such as cattle, horses, swine, poultry and companion animals.
  • The teacher understands the facilities required for various animals such as cattle, horses, swine, poultry and companion animals, and the procedures for selecting animals and processing animal products.

• Agricultural Mechanics, Engineering and Technology (16%)

  • The teacher understands and applies mechanical principles and power technology in agriculture.
  • The teacher understands agricultural construction and metal fabrication.
  • The teacher understands technology and the use of computers and related technologies in agricultural production and management.

• Natural Resources and Environmental Science (12%)

  • The teacher understands ecological principles, natural resources and the impact of agriculture on the environment.
  • The teacher understands the principles of ecosystem management.

• Food Science and Processing (12%)

  • The teacher understands the processing, packaging, quality analysis and marketing of food and its by-products.
  • The teacher understands issues affecting the food science industry, including biotechnology, employment, safety, the environment and animal welfare.

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

Official sources and references

• TExES 272 exam framework

  Exam Overview

• TExES 272 exam framework

  Domains and Competencies, domain weighting table

• TExES 272 test page

  Format

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