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Use the Composite Score Calculator when mixing tests. Note: When using the composite score, each\u003Cbr>test must meet or exceed the minimum score listed. |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>I. ACT\u003Cbr>Test Name\u003Cbr>Test Registration Link:\u003Cbr>Section\u003Cbr>ACT\u003Cbr>Passing Score\u003Cbr>Minimum Composite Score\u003Cbr>ACT-before September 1, 2015\u003Cbr>English/Writing\u003Cbr>ACT Combined Score* Mathematics\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>222321\u003Cbr>Not Eligible\u003Cbr>Not Eligible 19 |\n| --- |\n| *Must have all three passing scores to qualify; only Mathematics may be used in composite scores\u003Cbr>ACT – September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016\u003Cbr>Reading\u003Cbr>Writing\u003Cbr>Mathematics\u003Cbr>Composite ACT Test Score:\u003Cbr>ACT – after August 31, 2016\u003Cbr>Reading\u003Cbr>Writing after Sept. 2016 Mathematics\u003Cbr>Composite ACT Test Score:\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>201719\u003Cbr>20719 |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>II. CORE Academic\u003Cbr>CORE Test Option Effective 6/1/2014 for non-vocational certifications\u003Cbr>Test Registration Link:\u003Cbr>Test Number\u003Cbr>ETS\u003Cbr>Passing Score\u003Cbr>Minimum Composite Score\u003Cbr>Reading Mathematics Writing\u003Cbr>571257325722\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>156142162\u003Cbr>148132158 |\n| --- |\n| Composite CORE\u003Cbr>Test Score:\u003Cbr>460 |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>III. PAPA Test Registration Link:  ES Pearson\u003Cbr>Test Name Test Number\u003Cbr>Passing Score\u003Cbr>Minimum Composite Score\u003Cbr>Reading Mathematics Writing\u003Cbr>800180028003\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>220193220\u003Cbr>193 176* 192 |\n| --- |\n| Composite PAPA Test Score:\u003Cbr>633\u003Cbr>*We will accept 174 from candidates accepted into an educator certification program prior to 8/31/2016 |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>College\u003Cbr>IV. SAT Test Registration Link:\u003Cbr>Board\u003Cbr>Test Date Test\u003Cbr>Passing Score\u003Cbr>Minimum Composite Score\u003Cbr>SAT – prior to March 1, 2016\u003Cbr>Critical Reading Mathematics\u003Cbr>Writing\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>500500500\u003Cbr>500500500 |\n| --- |\n| Composite SAT Test\u003Cbr>1500\u003Cbr>Score:\u003Cbr>SAT-after February 29, 2016 Reading  27  25\u003Cbr>Mathematics  26  24\u003Cbr>Writing and Language  28  26 Composite SAT Test\u003Cbr>Score: 81 |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>V. PPST (Praxis I)*\u003Cbr>Test Name\u003Cbr>Test Number\u003Cbr>Passing Score\u003Cbr>Minimum Composite Score\u003Cbr>PPST or Computerized PPST Reading\u003Cbr>PPST or Computerized PPST Writing\u003Cbr>PPST or Computerized PPST Mathematics\u003Cbr>0710 or 5710 0720 or 5720\u003Cbr>0730 or 5730\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>172173173\u003Cbr>169170170 |\n| --- |\n| Composite PPST Test Score:\u003Cbr>*Test Series Must be Started Prior to 12/31/2012\u003Cbr>518 |\n\nWho must pass the Basic Skills requirements?  \nAll students in undergraduate teacher education programs leading to Instructional I Certification as teachers (initial teaching certificates) and graduate students who are in programs leading to certification as Educational Specialists who do not hold a teaching certificate must satisfy the Basis Skills requirements.  \nStudents must satisfy the Basic Skills Requirements to achieve candidacy status and register for advanced education courses.  \nWho is exempt from the PAPA?  \nPost-baccalaureate students (students who already have a college degree and are completing an initial teacher certification program) are exempted from the Basic Skills requirements.  \nHow do I register and prepare for the PAPA? 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There are free full length tests available and also additional tests that can be purchased on the Pearson site.  \nYou ","cbCaivJ4jP0kiRHf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivJ4jP0kiRHf","pdf",849352,"English","# Basic Skills Assessments – Composite Score Option\n## Composite score rules and eligibility\n## ACT options and composite requirements\n## CORE options and composite requirements\n## PAPA options and composite requirements\n## SAT options and composite requirements\n## PPST options and composite requirements\n## Who must pass and who is exempt\n## Registration, preparation, and retake guidance (PAPA and CORE)\n## Additional preparation resources (online courses and practice tests)","[{\"question\":\"How does the composite score option work for basic skills requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates may combine reading, writing, and mathematics module scores from different test providers. 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