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Certification Tests

To become certified in Pennsylvania, students must pass a BASIC SKILLS test in Reading, Writing and Math and the advanced level Pennsylvania Educator

Certification Tests (PECT) relevant to their major. The specific requirements for Dual Certification (Spec Ed Pre-K-8 and Early Childhood Education PK-4) are

noted below, are posted on the Exceptionality Programs bulletin board in NH and are currently listed by PDE at



BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENT OPTIONS

There are several testing options that meet the basic skills test requirements in PA. Students can meet the requirement obtaining the required scores noted below

on one of the following tests: the PAPA, the PRAXIS CORE, the SAT, or the ACT. Students must take one of these tests prior to being admitted into candidacy

(sophomore year). A student cannot become a certified teacher unless they meet the score requirements for one of the tests. Required scores and other

information for each test is noted below.

PAPA (Pre Service Academic Performance Assessment)

Content Test

Fee:$37.00 per module $89.00 for all three

Standard Deviation

Qualifying score 2.8-2.99 GPA (+ 1 std deviation)

Qualifying Score 3.0 GPA

Qualifying Score 3.01 3.25 GPA ( - 0.25 std deviation)

Qualifying Score 3.26 - 3.5 GPA ( - 0.5 std deviation)

Qualifying Score 3.51 3.75 GPA ( - 0.75 std deviation)

Qualifying Score 3.76 - 4.0 GPA ( -1 std deviation)

Test Vendor

Pre-service PAPA Module 1 Reading

NA

NA

220

NA

NA

NA

NA

ETS

(8001) 45 minutes

Pre-service PAPA -

Module 2 Mathematics (8002)

NA

NA

220

NA

NA

NA

NA

ETS

60 minutes

Pre-Service PAPA -

Module 3 Writing (8003)

NA

NA

220

NA

NA

NA

NA

ETS

75 minutes

I. Composite Score Option for PAPA:

The Composite Scoring Option for PAPA was initiated to enable a candidate who may excel in one area such as mathematics, but who is not strong in another PAPA area, to receive a passing score on the PAPA series. In order to qualify, a candidate must meet a minimum score in each test area (Mathematics, Reading, and Writing) and then exceed the passing score by an amount equal to the Standard Error of Measurement in one or two of the other test areas. The candidate's test scores are added together, and if the scores total 686, the candidate has passed the PAPA series. The Minimum Scores required for the Composite Scoring Option are shown below.

Test Name

Test#

PAPA

Minimum Composite Score

Qualifying

score

PAPA Reading

8001

220

193

PAPA Math

8002

220

197

PAPA Writing

8003

220

192

Minimum Composite Score Total: 686. Sum of the 3 PAPA tests must total or exceed 686. This total does not represent the sum of the 3 minimum scores.

Candidates must achieve the PAPA Qualifying Score (220) in at least 1 (one) area and also reach the Minimum Composite Score Total.

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New Alternative Test for PAPA: The PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators Test

The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently announced that students can take the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators Test as an alternative to the PAPA. Specific tests and required scores are noted below. You can register for the tests at

Test Fee: $85 per test $125 for two tests $135 for all three

Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading (5712) 56 questions-85 minutes

Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing (5722) 2 sections

40 questions-40 minutes 2 essays- 60 minutes

Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics (5732) 56 questions-85 minutes

Minimum Passing Score

156 162

150

To take all three tests at the same time, register for Core Academic Skills for Educators Combined Test (5751)

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SAT and ACT Alternative

Students can be credited with completion of the Basic Skills requirement if they met the following criteria when they originally took the SAT or ACT tests noted below:

1. A score of no less than 1550 on the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT).

? The SAT score of 1550 will include no individual section (Critical Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) score of less than 500.

? Student may combine section scores from different test administrations and use their best scores. ? Scores must be earned prior to starting classes at Bloomsburg University.

2. A composite score of 23 on the American College Test Plus Writing

? The composite score of 23 shall be accompanied by a combined English/Writing score of 22 and a Math score of 21.

Students who meet either requirement at the time of college matriculation shall be exempt from taking the PAPA or PRAXIS Core exams.

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ADVANCED TESTS

Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests (PECT)

Dual certification (Special Education (PK-8) and Early Childhood Education (PK-4)) Program completers must take the following tests to become certified in Pennsylvania. These tests are not required for graduation but are required to obtain a teaching license. Passing scores are 220 for a student with a 3.0 GPA and then are scaled upward or downward based on lower or higher GPA's. Check the PA Department of Ed website for up-to-date information at Note: Students that passed equivalent Praxis II tests prior to 08/31/2013 and are getting the Elementary K-6 and Special Education N-12 certification can count those in place of the PECT if they pass them and apply for certification prior to 08/31/2013.

Content Test

Fee: $46.00 per module $110 for all 3 modules

Standard Deviation

Qualifying score Qualifying Score

2.8-2.99 GPA

3.0 GPA

(+ 1 std deviation)

Qualifying Score 3.01 - 3.25 GPA ( - 0.25 std deviation)

Qualifying Score 3.26 - 3.5 GPA ( 0.5 std deviation)

Qualifying Score 3.51 - 3.75 GPA ( - 0.75 std deviation)

Qualifying Score Test Vendor 3.76 - 4.0 GPA ( -1 std deviation)

Pre-K-4 Module 1-Child 27

227

Dev, Prof (8006)

45 minutes

Pre-K-4 Module 2-Lang, 24

219

Social Stud (8007) 75

minutes

197

190

182

175

168

ES Pearson

193

187

180

174

167

ES Pearson

Pre-K-4 Module 3-Math, 24

219

Science (8008)

75 minutes

193

187

180

174

167

ES Pearson

Content Test

Fee: $50.00 per module $80.00 for both

Standard Deviation

Qualifying score 2.8-2.99 GPA (+ 1 std deviation)

Qualifying Score 3.0 GPA

Qualifying Score 3.01 - 3.25 GPA ( - 0.25 std deviation)

Qualifying Score 3.26 - 3.5 GPA ( 0.5 std deviation)

Qualifying Score 3.51 - 3.75 GPA ( - 0.75 std deviation)

Qualifying Score Test Vendor 3.76 - 4.0 GPA ( -1 std deviation)

Spec Ed - PreK-8

23

243

Module 1 (8011)

60 minutes

220

214

208

202

197

Spec Ed - PreK-8

23

243

Module 2 (8012)

60 minutes

220

214

208

202

197

NOTE: THE GPA used for the Sliding Scale refers to the student's FINAL GPA at graduation.

TEST CENTERS are located throughout PA and the country. You can search the site for exact locations.

ES Pearson ES Pearson

NOTE: Test results are sent via email to students. Students are responsible for printing a copy of their results and providing them to Mrs. McCabe. THE TESTING COMPANY DOES NOT SEND RESULTS TO BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY

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