CORE
Educational Testing Services (ETS)

Based on National Common Core Standards

PAPA
Pearson

Based on PA Core Standards

Total Time

270 minutes testing time + tutorial and optional 10 minute breaks between tests

Total testing time = 300 minutes

195 minutes testing time + two 15 min. breaks +15 min. tutorial

Total testing time = 225 minutes

Format

Reading: 56 selected-response questions       85 min.

Mathematics: 56 questions                               85 min.

      No formula sheet provided for test.

Writing: 40 selected-response questions        60 min.

• Plus 2 essays                                           40 min.

Reading: 36 selected-response questions             45 min.

Mathematics: 36 selected-response questions    75 min.

      Formula sheet distributed for test.

Writing: 36 selected-response questions              75 min.

• Plus 2 sentence corrections and 1 essay

Cost

• 5712 Reading: $90
• 5732 Mathematics: $90
• 5722 Writing: $90
• All three modules: $150

• 8001 Reading: $37
• 8002 Mathematics: $44
• 8003 Writing: $37
• All three modules: $110

Paper Preparation

• Free downloadable Study Companion (pdf) includes sample test questions
• Additional free study prep material available

• Free downloadable paper test includes all three modules
• Additional free study guides are available

Computer-Based Preparation

Core Computer-based practice test available:

• Authentic test questions

• Timed just like the real test

• Rationales for correct responses

• 90-day subscription

• $19.95 per module/ $47.88 for all three

PAPA Full length computer-based practice test available:

• Automated Multiple Choice Questions scoring

• Percent correct by objective

• Rationales for correct responses

• 120-day subscription

• $17.50 per module/ $29.95 for all three

Advantages

• Can be taken out-of-state (nationally administered test)

• ETS CORE tests were created with national teacher input.

• More questions may increase your pass rate

• More time is allotted per question

• MyFoundationsLab Core Prep is available through Pearson providing a diagnostic component.

• MyFoundationsLab PAPA Prep is available through Pearson providing a diagnostic component.

• Pearson was hired to create PAPA test for PDE.