Take notes from the preparation manual. This manual is free in .pdf form and is downloadable from the TExES website (www.texes.ets.org). This manual outlines the entire test and the expectations for each section. Study it extensively so that you won't be surprised by any questions or problems your students might pose to you.
Plan your course around the Domains. Each domain covers a specific type of knowledge that new teachers need to be able to convey to students. Divide your course into sections that address each domain and the knowledge base it covers. This strategy will keep the students focused on each particular domain, instead of haphazardly studying random sections of the test.
Use the length of each domain to ascertain how much time you would want to spend on it. For example, the English Language Arts and Reading domain consists of approximately 32 percent of the entire test. You will want to schedule more time covering this subject matter than the Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education section, which comprises 12 percent of the test.
Organize your class in such a way that engages your students with the subject material. Group work would be a good option for your class. Take students who have different skill sets, such as someone who is good at math but poor at English, and pair them others who are more comfortable in those areas.
Plan a mixture of bookwork, lecture, discussion and presentation. Class time should generally be devoted to lecture and discussion, as this is the time when you can interact with your students most directly. Cover each subject thoroughly and leave plenty of time for questions and analysis by your students.
Reserve bookwork and practice for homework. This has two advantages: your students will have the time to devote to practice the exam without distraction and it provides a useful starting point for class the next day.
Ask your students what problems they had with the homework and address these questions. Make sure you factor this time into your curriculum and plan accordingly.
Assign at least five group presentations, one to cover each domain. These will provide the students with the opportunity to teach each other about the subject matter and give them the chance to practice using the knowledge that they've been acquiring.
Assign a comprehensive guide as the final project. Each student should create a portfolio that addresses each domain and how the subject matter could be correctly utilized in teaching. Have them create assignments and projects that address particular aspects of the domain.