80 Pennsylvania requires assessment of candidates in Basic Skills prior to entry into a preparation program. A student seeking enrollment into an education program must pass the required basic skills assessment in reading, writing and math, or exempt out of the tests by means of SAT, ACT or Composite scores. Refer to Basic Skills Assessment Option or PDE Pathways to Demonstrate Basic Skills for Teacher Candidates for more information. 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. Certification Tests and Rescources REQUIRED PA TEST(S) TEST PREP RESOURCES 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. 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: Core Knowledge and Applications (5355) PDE: free test for Mods 1-3 (paid resources here) Exam Edge: free 10-question “tests” for all PECT tests Study.com: free 15-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 15-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) TEACHING CERTIFICATION CONTENT AREA ETS: Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (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) ETS: free study companion (5355) ETS: free study companion (5511) ETS: free practice tests (5355) 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. 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) See below for 5154 and 5154 - check out the resources for the 5153 test, too.
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