Teacher Certification
Basic Competency Examination Information
The exams listed below meet the basic competency exam requirement forteacher certification in Alaska. You must have passing scores from all sections (reading, writing and mathematics) of ONE of the approved exams. Scores from sections of different exams may not be combined to form a set of passing scores.
An original score report for a basic competency exam must be submitted withyour application or be on file with the Teacher Certification Office. Test scores may be sent to the TeacherCertification Office directly from Education Testing Services (ETS), a college or university, or a state agency.
If you do not have passing scores on one of the exams below, but you have a current and valid teaching certificate issued by another state (United States only), you may qualify for a one-year Initial teaching certificate. E-mail the Teacher Certification Office at tcwebmail@alaska.gov for more information concerning this option.
Praxis I
An average score of 174 with no score less than 172 on each of the reading, writing, and math sections of the Praxis I is also considered a passing score on the Praxis I PPST exam.
PRAXIS I Qualifying Test Scores
PPST |
CBT |
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Reading |
175 |
322 |
Writing |
174 |
321 |
Math |
173 |
318 |
PPST = PreProfessional Skills Test |
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CBT = Computer-Based Test |
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Applicants who have passed the Praxis I tests in reading, writing and mathematics may have official scores sent to the Teacher Certification Office directly from Education Testing Services (ETS), or may submit an original Examinee Score Report.
For further information regarding the Praxis I, please contact Education Testing Service (ETS) at (609) 771-7395 or www.ets.org.
CBEST
CBEST Qualifying Test Scores
Total Score: 123 or higher |
No individual score less than 37 |
Passing scores for the CBEST exam must be submitted with the application for Initial teacher certification. Applicants must submit an original Passing Status Verification Card.
For further information regarding CBEST, please visit www.CBEST.nesinc.com.
** EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 **
WEST-B
WEST-B Qualifying Test Scores
Reading |
240 |
Writing |
240 |
Math |
240 |
Passing scores for the WEST-B exam must be submitted with the application for Initial teacher certification. Applicants must submit an original Examinee Score Report showing passing scores on all three sections of the exam.
For further information regarding WEST-B, please visit www.WEST.nesinc.com.
** EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 21, 2007 **
Alabama Work Keys
Qualifying Test Scores
Reading for Information |
4 |
Writing |
3 |
Applied Mathematics |
4 |
Passing scores for the Alabama Work Keys exam must be submitted with the application for Initial teacher certification. Applicants must submit an original examinee score report showing passing scores on all three sections of the exam.
** EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 21, 2007 **
Florida Teacher Certification Exams - General Knowledge
Qualifying Test Scores
Passing scores for each of the reading, English language skills, and math tests for the Florida Teacher Certification Exams must be submitted with the application for Initial teacher certification. Applicants must submit an original examinee score report showing passing scores on all three sections of the exam.
** EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 21, 2007 **
Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators
Qualifying Test Scores
Passing scores for each of the reading, writing, and math tests for the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators must be submitted with the application for Initial teacher certification. Applicants must submit an original examinee score report showing passing scores on all three sections of the exam.
** EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 21, 2007 **
Illinois certification Testing System
Qualifying Test Scores
Scaled Total Test Score |
240 and scores of: |
Reading |
50 percent of questions correct |
Writing |
5 out of 12 |
Math |
35 percent of questions correct |
Language Arts |
50 percent of questions correct |
Passing scores for the Illinois Certification Testing System must be submitted with the application for Initial teacher certification. Applicants must submit an original examinee score report showing passing scores on all three sections of the exam.
** EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 21, 2007 **
Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
Qualifying Test Scores
A scaled score of 220 in each of the reading, writing, and math tests for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification must be submitted with the application for Initial teacher certification. Applicants must submit an original examinee score report showing passing scores on all three sections of the exam.
** EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 21, 2007 **
New Mexico Assessment of Teacher Basic Skills
Qualifying Test Scores
Reading |
240 |
Writing |
240 |
Math |
240 |
Passing scores for the New Mexico Assessment of Teacher Basic Skills exam must be submitted with the application for Initial teacher certification. Applicants must submit an original examinee score report showing passing scores on all three sections of the exam.
** EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 21, 2007 **
New York State Teacher Certification Liberal Arts and science Test
Qualifying Test Scores
A qualifying score of 220 on the New York State Teacher Certification Liberal Arts and Sciences Test must be submitted with the application for Initial teacher certification. Applicants must submit an original examinee score report showing passing scores the exam.
** EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 21, 2007 **
Oklahoma General Education Test
Qualifying Test Scores
A total test score of 240 or more and additionally with passing scores on each of the general studies and liberal arts and sciences tests on the Oklahoma General Education Test must be submitted with the application for Initial teacher certification. Applicants must submit an original examinee score report showing passing scores on each of the exams.
