80 Certification Tests and Rescources Formal entry into a teacher preparation program can take place anywhere between 48-60 credits. Candidates can be admitted any time during their freshman and sophomore years if they have accumulated the afore mentioned credits. TEACHING CERTIFICATION CONTENT AREA Grades PK-4 (3 tests total) Grades PK-4 and Special Education Special Education (PK-12) - For individuals obtaining as an initial PA certificate or adding it to their 7-12 subject area, Fundamental Subjects (5511) must also be completed as a required test. Grades 5-6 Add-On (2 tests) Consider adding this if you want to teach in other states but also for additional placement opportunities in PA - can only add-on after initial certification. REQUIRED PA TEST(S) All 3 Tests: Pearson: Pre-K-4 Module 1: Child Dev, Assessment, Professionalism (8006) Pearson: Pre-K-4 Module 2: Lang, Social Stud, Arts (8007) Pearson: Pre-K-4 Module 3: Math, Science, Health (8008) All 4 Tests: Pearson: Pre-K-4 Module 1: Child Dev, Assessment, Professionalism (8006) Pearson: Pre-K-4 Module 2: Lang, Social Stud, Arts (8007) Pearson: Pre-K-4 Module 3: Math, Science, Health (8008) ETS: Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) ETS: Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) (this will be the only test needed for duel certification with Grades PK-4) ETS: Fundamental Subjects (5511) (for initial certification or if duel certification with a 7-12 content area) 2 Tests: ETS: Pennsylvania Grades 4-8: Module 2-English Language Arts & Social Studies (5154) ETS: Pennsylvania Grades 4-8: Module 3-Mathematics & Science (5155) TEST PREP RESOURCES PDE: free test for Mods 1-3 (paid resources here) Exam Edge: free 10-question "tests" for all PECT tests Study.com: free 1S-question "test" (paid resource here) Quizlet: flashcards to practice Brainscape: create free account and practice with flashcards PDE: free test for Mods 1-3 (paid resources here) Exam Edge: free 10-question "tests" for all PECT tests Study.com: free 1S-question "test" (paid resource here) Quizlet: flashcards to practice Brainscape: create free account and practice with flashcards ETS: free study companion (5355) ETS: free practice tests (5355) ETS: free study companion (5355) ETS: free study companion (5511) ETS: free practice tests (5355) See below for S1S4 and S1S4 - check out the resources for the 5153 test, too.
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