Do you have to take the papa in PA?

Post-baccalaureate candidates and advanced degree holders for initial teacher certification are not required to take a basic skills assessment. Passing the Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) is one means of meeting the basic skills requirement recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Can you take the Papa test online?

Online proctoring is available for this test. You may test remotely, including from home.

What is the Papa basic skills test?

The PAPA includes three modules: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. You may take one or all three modules at one test appointment. The PAPA series may be passed by meeting or exceeding the established minimum qualifying score on all three modules (see below), or by the Composite Score Option.

How long does the papa test take?

How much time is allotted for each of the PAPA modules? Candidates can take all three modules (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) during one three-hour test session, or they can take each module separately.

Do I need to take the papa?

Every Undergraduate student seeking teacher certification must take the Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA)- Reading, Writing, & Math. Post-Baccalaureate students are only required to take the PAPA according to their program requirements.

What score do you need to pass the pect?

220
Teacher candidates must take and pass these tests to qualify for PA Teacher Certification. 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 Education website for up-to-date information.

What is Papa education?

Parenting and Paternity Awareness (p.a.p.a.) is an evidence-based, educational curriculum designed for young adults. It teaches them the benefits of waiting to become a parent until after they have completed their education, started a career, and are in a stable, committed relationship.

How is the papa test scored?

For PAPA Module 3: Writing, your total test scaled score is based on the number of selected-response (multiple-choice) questions you answered correctly combined with your scores on the constructed- response assignments. Your score for PAPA Module 3: Writing is also reported on a scale that ranges from 100 to 300.

What is minimum composite score?

Minimum Composite Score Total: 633. If the sum of your Reading, Mathematics, and Writing scores total 633 or higher, and all scores meet or exceed the minimum composite score, you meet the basic skill testing requirements.

What are Papa tests?

Prior to their formal admittance to their education program, all undergraduate students must pass PAPA, a basic skills assessment as well as the corresponding subject matter test(s) related to the certification area. PAPA assesses the student’s proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Test preparation video.

What is Papa testing?

The PAPA is designed to help identify candidates with the required level of basic skills in reading, mathematics, and writing in order to qualify for admission to a state-approved Pennsylvania educator preparation program. The PECT are delivered as computer-based tests. Each PECT assessment includes multiple modules.