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\n[https://practice.acc](https://practice.acc)[uplacer.org/login](uplacer.org/login) to complete PAA.  \n- Be sure to update links on your websites  \n-To access the PAA, the student must create an account for the Practice APP if one has not been previously created.  \nACCESSING New THECB PAA  \n- After successfully logging in, the student will select TSIA2-PAA to access the PAA.  \nNote: TSIA2-PAA option will not be available for selection prior to launch.  \nACCESSING New THECB PAA  \n-The student will select “Begin Pre-Assessment Activity” to proceed to Step 1  \nPAA Student Experience  \nPAA Student Experience  \nStep 2  \n- Importance of test  \n- Its purpose  \n-How it’s designed  \n-How long does it take  \nStep 3  \n-Must complete 10 sample questions for ELAR and math  \n-Accessibility tools  \n-Ability to use calculator and highlighter tools in testing environment  \nStep 4  \n-Brief overview of DE Course/Intervention options for HS complete testers  \n- Information regarding retest options  \nStep 5  \n-Presentation of general resources and tips that support student success  \nTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board  \nPAA Student Experience  \nStudent can click link to download PAA completion certificate and present to test administrator.  \nTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board  \nPAA Completion Certificate  \nCompletion Certificate Retrieval  \n- Students can retrieve PAA Completion Certificate at anytime by logging into the Practice APP and clicking the “History”button.","cbCaiiCy9tpwPlQ8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiCy9tpwPlQ8","pdf",1010547,"English","# Accessing the New THECB PAA\n## Step-by-Step Login Process\n## PAA Student Experience\n### Overview of Steps 2-5\n## Certificate Retrieval","[{\"question\":\"How do students access the new THECB PAA?\",\"answer\":\"Students must navigate to the Practice ACCUPLACER website, create an account if they haven't already, log in, and select the TSIA2-PAA option.\"},{\"question\":\"What is required 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