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ParaPro Assessment Exam

The ParaPro Assessment Exam is a computer-delivered test that consists of 90 multiple-choice questions.

In Minnesota, a score of 455 is a passing score. The highest score attainable is 480.

Exam Scheduling

  • Appointments are available morning and afternoon, Tuesday - Friday, at BrightWorks.

  • A computer with pre-loaded exam software is provided.

  • Test-takers receive their score immediately after taking the exam. Official confirmation of exam scores is sent directly to test takers approximately 6 weeks after the exam date.  
  • Re-testing is an option. However, there is a one-week waiting period for each subsequent retesting.

Cost: $85

Preparation

Approximately two-thirds of the test questions focus on comprehension skills and knowledge; the remaining one-third of the questions focus on applying these skills in the classroom.

Recommended Resources:

  • ParaPro Assessment Study Companion Booklet (includes some practice questions)
  • ParaPro Information & Guidelines Booklet
  • Practice Questions – Reading, Math & Writing (indicators of example questions on past exams)
  • Reducing Test Anxiety Booklet

Additional Resources

Exam preparation resources are available from Educational Testing Service (external site), the test originator. Additionally, resources may be found at libraries, bookstores, or online.

Contact

Angela Skrade
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
angela.skrade@brightworksmn.org
612-638-1528

Call or email Angela to schedule an assessment date and time. 

Please note

An appointment for assessment must be scheduled in advance. A $30 nonrefundable appointment deposit is required when scheduling. This payment can be made through PayPal. The balance of the registration fee ($55) must be paid on the day of testing.

BrightWorks, through a joint venture with Educational Testing Service (ETS), is pleased to be named as an exam administration site for the ParaPro Assessment Examination. The ParaPro Assessment Exam has been approved for use in Minnesota as a way for current or aspiring paraprofessionals to demonstrate competencies in reading, math, and writing as required under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002.