Basic Skills Test Information
Master of Arts in Teaching candidates are required to pass one of the following basic skills tests prior to admission. Registration bulletins for CBEST and ORELA are available in the MAT office in Education Building Room 202. PRAXIS information is only available online.
Link to test information: CBEST paper-based | CBEST computer-based l PRAXIS
CBEST - California Basic Educational Skills Test - PAPER-BASED
| Test administered | Registration deadline | Scores mailed |
| August 8, 2009 | July 10, 2009 | August 27, 2009 |
| October 3, 2009 | September 4, 2009 | October 22, 2009 |
| December 5, 2009 | November 6, 2009 | December 24, 2009 |
| February 6, 2010 | January 8, 2010 | February 25, 2010 |
| April 10, 2010 | March 12, 2010 | April 29, 2010 |
| June 12, 2010 | May 14, 2010 | July 1, 2010 |
Registration
E-mail: http://www.cbest.nesinc.com/CA15_testdates_pbt.asp
Mail: Send in form from center of booklet using addressed envelope
Late registration only: Call 800-262-5080 or 916-928-4001
Regular registration test fee: $41
Passing scores
The CBEST is comprised of three sections. Candidates must score at least 37 points on each section; the total passing score for the entire test is 123 points. Candidates who score below the cut-off for any section are required to take that section over and will not be admitted until all sections have been passed.
Testing time
Candidates may take one, two or three sections at any given time. A total of four hours of testing are provided for all three sections.
CBEST - California Basic Educational Skills Test - COMPUTER-BASED
The computer-based CBEST is available during 12 testing windows annually on a first-come first-served basis. Each window contains five or six days available for testing. See the general schedule below for the next few months. To view the full schedule and register, link to http://www.cbest.nesinc.com/CA15_testdates_cbt.asp
| Testing period | Testing window | Scores mailed |
| July 2009 | Six dates offered | August 6 , 2009 |
| August 2009 | Five dates offered | September 14, 2009 |
| September 2009 | Six dates offered | September 23, 2009 |
Praxis I: Academic Skills Assessments Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) - PAPER-BASED
| Session/Test code | Test name | Qualifying score |
| 10710 | PPST Reading | 174 |
| 20720 | PPST Writing | 171 |
| 10730 | PPST Mathematics (calcultor prohibited) |
175 |
| Test Administered | Registration Deadline |
Scores Mailed |
| TBA | TBA | TBA |
Registration
E-mail: See www.ets.org/praxis
Mail: Registration form from center of booklet using addressed envelope provided
Fees
- $40 registration fee
- $30 for each test
Testing Time
Each test is scheduled for one hour in length.
Praxis I Academic Skills Assessment Computerized Pre-Professional Skills Test (CPPST)
Candidates have an option of taking the basic skills in a computer-based format. All three tests except the essay section are designed to present test items based on test taker performance. Those considering this form of basic skills test are advised to read the Praxis I: Acadamic Skills Assessment Tests at a Glance publication online or request a copy at 609-771-7395.
| Session/Test code | Test name | Qualifying score |
| 5710 | Computerized PPST Reading | 174 |
| 5720 | Computerized PPST Writing | 171 |
| 5730 | Computerized PPST Mathematics (calculators prohibited) | 175 |
Test dates
Dates vary by test center. Some centers offer testing daily or weekly; reservations are required.
Registration
Contact one of the following test centers:
Prometric Testing Center Bend, OR 97701
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Prometric
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University
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101 S. Bartlett St., Room 122 Medford, Or 97501 541-552-8150 |
Prometric Testing Center
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Prometric Testing Center
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E-mail: See www.ets.org/praxis
Note: To schedule an appointment by phone or e-mail you must use a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card. Walk-in registrants may pay by check, money order or credit card.
Fees
- Registration fee - $40
- One test - $75
- Two tests - $110
- Three tests - $145
- Combined tests - $125