What is the pect exam

Passing requirements.

For the PreK–4 test, the performance criterion for Module 1 is represented by a scaled score of 197. … For all other tests in the PECT program, the performance criterion for each module is represented by a scaled score of 220.

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.

A score scale of 100–300 is used for each test module in the PECT program, with a scaled score of 220 representing the approved performance criterion for each module of the Special Education tests.

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

The Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment has three sections: reading (36 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes), mathematics (36 selected-response items, 75 minutes), and writing (36 multiple-choice questions, two sentence-correction assignments, and one extended response assignment; 75 minutes).

Candidates can take all three modules during one test session lasting 3 hours and 15 minutes, or they can take each module separately. If candidates take all three modules together, they can allocate the total time (3 hours and 15 minutes) across the three modules in any way they please.

$50 per module; $87 for both modules. Review test fee and payment information. Preliminary test results are provided at the test center at the conclusion of your test session. Your score report is available within 10 business days after testing.

Your score report is available within 10 business days after testing. If you test at a test center, you will receive preliminary test results at the conclusion of your test session.

Registration. To take a test, you must first complete the registration and payment process at the PECT program website: www.pa.nesinc.com.

For Modules 2 and 3, a scaled score of 193 represents the minimum passing score. Your status is listed as “Passed” for a module if your total test scaled score is at or above the minimum passing score for that module (e.g., 197 or above for Module 1).

Pennsylvania Teacher Education Requirements

Individuals pursuing Pennsylvania teacher licensing must complete an approved teacher education program and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, which should include a recommendation from the institution attended for a teaching certificate.