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Testing information

Testing information

Upon completion of the certification requirements, candidates for PA certification (initial certification or add-on certifications) apply through the TIMS system.

Questions? Contact asigel@messiah.edu

Content Knowledge Exams (including PECT and PRAXIS II)

Content Knowledge Exams, which assess your knowledge of the content related to the certification area, are required for Pennsylvania certification. Students should be sure that they register for the correct test required for certification: required Content Knowledge Examinations for each certification area with session/test code.

  • We recommend that students start at the website for preparation materials. Take the practice test for the exam you will be taking, and use the results to help focus your preparation.The websites also provide a description of the content that is tested in each of the modules that will help you focus your study.
  • It might be beneficial to prepare for and take each module/exam separately.
  • Use college textbooks and notes to focus on content-specific areas that need review. College professors in the specific content area may be able to help with materials that will help you prepare.
  • Test prep for Content Knowledge tests - Praxis and PECT -  is available at .
  • Some test preparation material may be available through the library or through interlibrary loan.
  •  offers an online course to prepare students for the PECT. There is a student fee for this course.
  • , which simulate the actual testing experience, with a score at the end and analysis of types of questions missed to target study, are available for the Praxis II. There is a small fee.
  • offers preparation assistance with Praxis exams.

Please note that suggestions for test preparation help are not endorsed by the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ TEP. They are listed as options only. We have not reviewed specific materials or courses to determine effectiveness. If students have resources that have been helpful, but are not listed, or if they find that those listed are not helpful for test preparation, we welcome your feedback that can help other students better prepare to be successful on these required tests.

Make sure you list ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ as a score recipient. Also, take the test(s) in PA OR designate PA Dept. of Ed. (PDE) as a score recipient each time you test.