AEPA / NES (Arizona) · test 001

Essential Academic Skills Subtests I, II, and III (001)

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Format: Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test; multiple-choice questions and a written assignment Subtest I 1: 45 multiple-choice questions Subtest II 2: 36 multiple-choice questions and 1 written assignment Subtest III 3: 45 multiple-choice questions (aepa.nesinc.com)
Time: Computer-Based Testing CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement: 15 minutes Subtest I 1: 1 hour testing time Subtest II 2: 1 hour and 15 minutes testing time Subtest III 3: 1 hour testing time You may register to take one, two,… (aepa.nesinc.com)
Passing score: 220 per subtest; examinees must pass subtests I 1, II 2, and III 3 to pass the test Reference Materials Provided for this Test None. (aepa.nesinc.com)
Fee: Computer-Based Testing $50 50 dollars for Essential Academic Skills Subtest I 1: Reading $50 50 dollars for Essential Academic Skills Subtest II 2: Writing $70 70 dollars for Essential Academic Skills Subtest III 3: Mathematics $75 75 dollars for any… (aepa.nesinc.com)

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Arizona