When should I take these exams?
Most teacher candidates take the Basic Skills tests during their first 2 years of study since it is based on basic reading, writing and math that you have already learned. Some classes at SCSU are restricted to those students who have either completed or passed their Basic Skills tests.
The pedagogy and content tests cover everything about teaching and content that you have learned while at college, so they are best taken just before you student teach, during your student teaching or immediately following your student teaching. You must have passed all of your exams to apply for licensure.
2012 - 2013 Test Dates
Effective September 4, 2012, computer-based tests are available by appointment, year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays), at test centers across the state and nationwide. Computer-based test takers for all subtests, except Basic Skills Writing, will receive a preliminary result at the end of their test session. This change is being phased in from September 4 - December 31, 2012. Official score reports will be received approximately 3-4 weeks later.
Candidates will receive Official Score Reports via email if requested during the registration process. Score reports are also posted to your account for 45 days as a pdf document, which you may view, print and save for your records. Your account also contains your complete testing history, including each test you have taken and the test date.
Your test results are reported to you and to any institution that you indicated as a score recipient when you registered. Your scores are also directly reported to the Minnesota Board of Teaching and are automatically added to your licensure application file. Make sure you request your score reports be sent to the institution at which you are completing your teacher education program!
World Language and Culture tests are not computer based. These paper/pencil tests are offered at least three times per year at two test sessions. Subtest 1: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; Subtest 2: 10:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. See calendar below.
Test Date |
Content Tested |
Registration Deadline |
Score Report Date |
October 6, 2012 |
Spanish, French, |
September 21, 2012 |
October 26, 2012 |
January 26, 2013 |
Spanish |
January 11, 2013 |
February 15, 2013 |
March 16, 2012 |
Spanish, French, |
March , 2013 |
April 5, 2013 |
May 1, 2013 |
Spanish |
April 26, 2013 |
May 31, 2013 |
June 22, 2013 |
Spanish, French, |
June 7, 2013 |
July 12, 2013 |
August 3, 2013 |
Spanish |
July 19, 2013 |
August 23, 2013 |
