5751. Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE / CASE)
5712. Reading Core Academic Skills for Educators
5722. Writing Core Academic Skills for Educators
5732. Math Core Academic Skills for Educators
1. Download and print the practice test here.
2. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself:
a. Section I - Reading: 56 questions in 85 minutes
b. Section IIa - Writing Multiple Choice: 40 questions in 40 minutes
c. Section IIb - Writing Constructed Responses: 2 questions in 60 minutes
c. Section III - Math: 56 questions in 85 minutes
3. Download this guide and use it to evaluate your own constructed response questions.
- Unfortunately there's no scoring conversation chart, so you won't be able to identify an exact grade on this exam.
- Instead, make a judgement call to how you performed generally.
4. When you are finished, go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #. Click "start test."
b. Copy scores from your printed exam into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
5. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
6. Interpreting your total score
a. Each state has a different minimum passing score. Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
- Divide the minimum pass score by 200 to get the minimum passing score as a %.
b. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
For the reading and writing exam:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 3%, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 3%-8%, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 8%-13%, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 13%, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
For the writing exam:
- If you passed the multiple choice or missed it by 3% and performed at least average on the constructed response, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the multiple choice by 3%-8% and performed at least average on the constructed response, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the multiple choice by 8%-13% and performed at least average on the constructed response, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the multiple choice by more than 13%, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
7. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
8. It may also be helpful to download the answer key and explanations of correct answers here.
5038/5039. English Language Arts
1. Download and print the practice test here.
2. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself:
If your state requires 5038, you only have to take part A.
If your state requires 5039, you should take parts A and B.
a. Part A: 130 questions in 150 minutes
b. Part B: 2 questions in 30 minutes
3. Download this guide and use it to score your own responses for questions 11, 58, 63, 81, 89, 95, 98, 108, 112, and 119.
- Indicate for each whether you got the question correct.
4. Download this guide and use it to score your own constructed response questions. (only applicable for 5039)
5. When you are finished go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #.
b. Enter the scores you received on the constructed response questions (based on your own grading).
- If you are only required to take the 5038, enter "NA" for these questions.
c. Click "start test."
d. Copy scores from your printed exam (Part A) into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
6. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received and the total %.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
7. Interpreting your total score
a. The scoring formula for this exam is kept secret by ETS. We cannot predict with much certainty exactly how you will do.
b. For a rough estimate:
5038:
- 27.36%: The score you received from the "Reading: Literature" multiple choice category
- 10.62%: The score you received from the "Reading: Informational Texts and Rhetoric" multiple choice category
- 25%: The score you received from the "Language Use & Vocabulary" multiple choice category
- 37%: The score you received from the "Writing, Speaking, and Listening" multiple choice category
5039:
- 20.16%: The score you received from the "Reading: Literature" multiple choice category
- 7.84%: The score you received from the "Reading: Informational Texts and Rhetoric" multiple choice category
- 19%: The score you received from the "Language Use & Vocabulary" multiple choice category
- 28%: The score you received from the "Writing, Speaking, and Listening" multiple choice category
- 12.5%: The score you received from the first constructed response question (as a %: 0 = 0, 1 = 33, 2 = 66, 3 = 100)
- 12.5%: The score you received from the second constructed response question (as a %: 0 = 0, 1 = 33, 2 = 66, 3 = 100)
c. Each state has a different minimum passing score. For a rough estimate of what this score is as a %:
- Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
- Divide the passing score by 200.
d. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 3%, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 3%-8%, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 8%-13%, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 13%, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
***IF YOU ARE TAKING THE 5038: FOR AN EXAMPLE OF INTERPRETING SCORES, SEE THIS***
***IF YOU ARE TAKING THE 5039: FOR AN EXAMPLE OF INTERPRETING SCORES, SEE THIS***
8. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
9. It may also be helpful to download the complete practice exam eBook here. It provides explanations for correct answers.
5081. Social studies
1. Download and print the practice test here.
2. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself: 130 questions in 120 minutes.
3. When you are finished, go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #. Click "start test."
b. Copy scores from your printed exam into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
4. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
5. Interpreting your total score
a. Download this table to determine your scaled score.
b. Each state has a different minimum passing score. Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
c. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 5 points, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 5-15 points, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 15-25 points, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 25 points, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
6. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
7. It may also be helpful to download the complete practice exam eBook here.
5089. Middle school social studies
1. Download and print the practice (the essay portion is available here, and the multiple choice portion is available here).
2. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself:
- In total, you have 2 hours to complete the entire exam.
- It is expected that about 90 minutes will be spend on multiple choice and 30 minutes on the essays.
- Ultimately, however, the sections are not independently timed.
3. Download this guide and use it to score your own essay questions.
- This is a very rough guide to estimate your essay scores. The exact scoring formula is kept secret.
- Use your best judgement to determine your own essay scores.
4. When you are finished go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #.
b. Enter the scores you received on the essay questions (based on your own grading).
c. Click "start test."
b. Copy scores from your multiple choice exam into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
6. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received and the total %.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
7. Interpreting your total score
a. The scoring formula for this exam is kept secret by ETS. We cannot predict with much certainty exactly how you will do.
b. For a rough estimate:
- 19%: The score you received from the "United State History" multiple choice category
- 15%: The score you received from the "World History" multiple choice category
- 14%: The score you received from the "Government/Civics" multiple choice category
- 14%: The score you received from the "Geography" multiple choice category
- 14%: The score you received from the "Economics" multiple choice category
- 8.3%: The score you received from the first essay question (as a %: 0 = 0, 1 = 33, 2 = 66, 3 = 100)
- 8.3%: The score you received from the second essay question (as a %: 0 = 0, 1 = 33, 2 = 66, 3 = 100)
- 8.3%: The score you received from the third essay question (as a %: 0 = 0, 1 = 33, 2 = 66, 3 = 100)
c. Each state has a different minimum passing score. For a rough estimate of what this score is as a %:
- Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
- Divide the passing score by 200.
d. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 3%, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 3%-8%, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 8%-13%, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 13%, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
***FOR AN EXAMPLE OF INTERPRETING SCORES, SEE THIS***
8. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
9. It may also be helpful to download the answer key and explanations of correct answers here.
5134/5135. Art
Some states require 5134 (multiple choice only). Other states require the 5135 (which also includes bringing in your own art and answering a series of questions about it). Please follow the directions that correspond with your required exam.
1. 5135 only: Assemble four reproductions of your own artwork (e.g., prints from digital files) in at least two different media.
- You should ensure two of the pieces in particular are different works with different media.
- NON-example: a watercolor wash painting and a wash painting using another kind of paint (too similar)
- Example: An impasto oil painting and a watercolor painting, or photograph and a piece of jewelry.
2. Download and print the practice test here.
3. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself:
If your state requires 5134, you only have to take part A.
If your state requires 5135, you should take parts A and B.
a. Part A: 85 questions in 85 minutes
b. Part B: 2 questions in 25 minutes
3. 5135 only: Download this guide and use it to score your own essay questions.
4. When you are finished go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #.
b. Enter the scores you received on the essay questions (based on your own grading).
- If you are only required to take the 5134, enter "NA" for these questions.
c. Click "start test."
b. Copy scores from your multiple choice exam into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
6. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received and the total %.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
7. Interpreting your total score
a. The scoring formula for this exam is kept secret by ETS. We cannot predict with much certainty exactly how you will do.
b. For a rough estimate:
5134:
- The total % you received on your exam is an approximate estimated of your score.
5135:
- 75%: The total % you received on the multiple choice exam is an approximate estimate of this component
- 8.3%: The score you received from the first constructed response question (as a %: 0 = 0, 1 = 33, 2 = 66, 3 = 100)
- 16.6%: The score you received from the second constructed response question (as a %: 0 = 0, 1 = 33, 2 = 66, 3 = 100)
c. Each state has a different minimum passing score. For a rough estimate of what this score is as a %:
- Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
- Divide the passing score by 200.
d. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 3%, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 3%-8%, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 8%-13%, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 13%, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
***5135 EXAM - FOR AN EXAMPLE OF INTERPRETING SCORES, SEE THIS***
8. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
9. It may also be helpful to download the answer key and explanations of correct answers here.
5161. Mathematics
1. Download and print the practice test here.
2. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself: 125 questions in 50 minutes.
3. Download this guide and use it to score your own responses for questions 38, 39, 45, 46, and 49.
- Indicate for each whether you got the question correct.
4. When you are finished, go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #. Click "start test."
b. Copy scores from your printed exam into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
5. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
6. Interpreting your total score
a. The scoring formula for this exam is kept secret by ETS. We cannot predict with much certainty exactly how you will do.
b. For a rough estimate:
- 22%: The score you received from the "Number and Quantity" multiple choice category
- 18%: The score you received from the "Algebra" multiple choice category
- 18%: The score you received from the "Functions" multiple choice category
- 10%: The score you received from the "Calculus" multiple choice category
- 18%: The score you received from the "Geometry" multiple choice category
- 8%: The score you received from the "Probability and Statistics" multiple choice category
- 6%: The score you received from the "Discrete Mathematics" multiple choice category
c. Each state has a different minimum passing score. For a rough estimate of what this score is as a %:
- Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
- Divide the passing score by 200.
d. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 3%, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 3%-8%, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 8%-13%, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 13%, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
***FOR AN EXAMPLE OF INTERPRETING SCORES, SEE THIS***
6. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
7. It may also be helpful to download the complete practice exam eBook here. It provides explanations for correct answers.
5169. Middle school mathematics
1. Download and print the practice test here.
2. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself: 55 questions in 2 hours.
3. Download this guide and use it to score your own responses for questions 2, 4, 7, 12, 16, 17, 20, 26, 34, 38, and 46.
- Indicate for each whether you got the question correct.
4. When you are finished, go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #. Click "start test."
b. Copy scores from your printed exam into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
5. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
6. Interpreting your total score
a. The scoring formula for this exam is kept secret by ETS. We cannot predict with much certainty exactly how you will do.
b. Consider the % you received to be a rough estimate.
c. Each state has a different minimum passing score. For a rough estimate of what this score is as a %:
- Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
- Divide the passing score by 200.
d. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 3%, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 3%-8%, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 8%-13%, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 13%, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
6. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
7. It may also be helpful to download the answer key and explanations of correct answers here.
5235. Biology
1. Download and print the practice test here.
2. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself: 120 questions in 150 minutes.
3. When you are finished, go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #. Click "start test."
b. Copy scores from your printed exam into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
4. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
5. Interpreting your total score
a. Download this table to determine your scaled score.
b. Each state has a different minimum passing score. Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
c. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 5 points, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 5-15 points, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 15-25 points, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 25 points, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
6. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
7. It may also be helpful to download the complete practice exam eBook here.
5113. Music
1. Download and print the practice test here.
2. Download the audio files for the practice test here.
3. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself:
a. Section I: 27 questions in approximately 30 minutes (follow along using the recordings).
b. Section II: 63 questions in 60 minutes
c. Section III: 3 questions in 30 minutes (constructed-response).
4. Download this guide and use it to score your own constructed response questions.
5. When you are finished go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #.
b. Enter the scores you received on the constructed response questions (based on your own grading).
c. Click "start test."
b. Copy scores from your printed exam (sections I and II) into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
6. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received and the total %.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
7. Interpreting your total score
a. The scoring formula for this exam is kept secret by ETS. We cannot predict with much certainty exactly how you will do.
b. For a rough estimate:
- For each constructed-response question (the ones you graded yourself): Assume 0 = 0, 1 = 33, 2 = 66, 3 = 100
- Average the three scores you received in the constructed-response portion of the exam.
- This average counts for 25% of the total score.
- The remaining 75% comes from the multiple choice portion.
c. Each state has a different minimum passing score. For a rough estimate of what this score is as a %:
- Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
- Divide the passing score by 200.
d. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 3%, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 3%-8%, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 8%-13%, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 13%, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
***FOR AN EXAMPLE OF INTERPRETING SCORES, SEE THIS***
6. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
7. It may also be helpful to download the complete practice exam eBook here. It provides explanations for correct answers.
5174. French
1. Download and print the practice test here.
2. Download the audio files for the practice test here.
3. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself:
a. Section I: 61 questions in approximately 85 minutes (follow along using the recordings).
b. Section II: 6 questions in 65 minutes (follow along using the recordings).
4. Download this guide and use it to score your own constructed response questions.
- After you grade your own constructed response questions, average the scores for writing and listening.
- Example: If you scored a 2, 1, and 2 on your writing questions, the average would be 1.7 (2+1+2 = 5, 5/3 = 1.7).
5. When you are finished go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #.
b. Enter the scores you received on the constructed response questions (based on your own grading).
c. Click "start test."
d. Copy scores from your printed exam (section I) into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
6. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received and the total %.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
7. Interpreting your total score
a. The scoring formula for this exam is kept secret by ETS. We cannot predict with much certainty exactly how you will do.
b. For a rough estimate:
- 27%: The score you received from the "Interpretive Mode: LISTENING" multiple choice category
- 27%: The score you received from the "Interpretive Mode: READING" multiple choice category
- 14%: The score you received from the "Cultural Knowledge" multiple choice category
- 16%: The score you received from the "Interpersonal and Presentational WRITING" self-graded category
- 16%: The score you received from the "Presentational and Interpersonal SPEAKING" self-graded categroy
c. Each state has a different minimum passing score. For a rough estimate of what this score is as a %:
- Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
- Divide the passing score by 200.
d. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 3%, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 3%-8%, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 8%-13%, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 13%, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
***FOR AN EXAMPLE OF INTERPRETING SCORES, SEE THIS***
6. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
7. It may also be helpful to download the complete practice exam eBook here. It provides explanations for correct answers.
5195. Spanish
1. Download and print the practice test here.
2. Download the audio files for the practice test here.
3. Take the practice test by completing the exam you printed. Please time yourself:
a. Section I: 61 questions in approximately 85 minutes (follow along using the recordings).
b. Section II: 6 questions in 65 minutes (follow along using the recordings).
4. Download this guide and use it to score your own constructed response questions.
- After you grade your own constructed response questions, average the scores for writing and listening.
- Example: If you scored a 2, 1, and 2 on your writing questions, the average would be 1.7 (2+1+2 = 5, 5/3 = 1.7).
5. When you are finished go to this page
a. Enter your first name, last name, the gmail address you use for Teach For America, your region, and ID #.
b. Enter the scores you received on the constructed response questions (based on your own grading).
c. Click "start test."
d. Copy scores from your printed exam (section I) into the electronic exam, hit "Finish now," and "Confirm finish now."
6. On the results page:
a. Make note of the total number of points you received and the total %.
b. Click to view "Statistics by Category." Be sure to note exactly how you performed in each category.
c. Write down and log your total score and the score for each category for your future reference.
7. Interpreting your total score
a. The scoring formula for this exam is kept secret by ETS. We cannot predict with much certainty exactly how you will do.
b. For a rough estimate:
- 26%: The score you received from the "Interpretive Mode: LISTENING" multiple choice category
- 26%: The score you received from the "Interpretive Mode: READING" multiple choice category
- 12%: The score you received from the "Cultural Knowledge" multiple choice category
- 18%: The score you received from the "Interpersonal and Presentational WRITING" self-graded category
- 18%: The score you received from the "Presentational and Interpersonal SPEAKING" self-graded categroy
c. Each state has a different minimum passing score. For a rough estimate of what this score is as a %:
- Refer to your region or this chart to determine the passing score.
- Divide the passing score by 200.
d. There's no way to 100% predict how your score on this exam will transfer to your actual exam, but we anticipate:
- If you passed the exam or missed it by 3%, you will likely pass with average studying.
- If you missed the exam by 3%-8%, you will likely pass with rigorous studying.
- If you missed the exam by 8%-13%, you will likely pass with extremely rigorous studying,
- If you missed the exam by more than 13%, please contact your region to coordinate an appropriate plan.
***FOR AN EXAMPLE OF INTERPRETING SCORES, SEE THIS***
6. When studying, consider your scores in specific categories to determine where you have the most room for improvement.
7. It may also be helpful to download the complete practice exam eBook (parts 1 & 2). It provides explanations for correct answers.