How do I study for a paraprofessional test?
Tips for Taking the ParaPro Assessment
- FAMILIARIZE yourself with the test before taking it.
- READ the directions carefully.
- CONSIDER all answer choices before marking one.
- PACE your activities.
- GUESS rather than not respond at all.
- MARK your answers clearly, and give only one answer per question.
Is ParaPro test hard?
The Parapro itself is a bit easier than the questions in this book. My daughter used this and the book that ETS (Educational Testing Service) sells on their website and she got a 478 out of 480 on the test, and she was VERY rusty on math before she reviewed.
What kind of questions are on the paraprofessional test?
The test consists of 90 selected-response questions in the core subject areas of reading, writing and math. Approximately two-thirds of the questions focus on basic skills and knowledge, while the remaining one-third focus on applying skills in the classroom. See the ParaPro Study Companion (PDF).
What math is on the paraprofessional test?
It is a test of skills and knowledge in three areas of mathematics: Number Sense and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Data Analysis.
How many math questions are on the paraprofessional test?
The math section of the ParaPro test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions that test the math knowledge of test-takers.
Can you fail a paraprofessional test?
Each school or state district determines what it considers a passing score. For example, a passing score of 450 in one state may fail in another. However, the ETS includes the pass or fail status on your official score report.
Can you use a calculator on the ParaPro test?
No, in the ParaPro Math test, test takers are not allowed to use the calculator.
How do you get a paraprofessional license in Illinois?
(PARA) Paraprofessional License Information
- Associate’s degree or higher.
- 60 semester hours of coursework.
- High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro (ROE # 17 offers the ETS Parapro Exam, see below for more info)
- High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys: