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Academic & Admissions21 min read

CASAS Levels A-E Explained (2026): Free Practice by Level, Grade Equivalents, and What Changes at Each Stage

A 2026 walkthrough of the CASAS A-E level system for Reading GOALS 2, Math GOALS 2, Reading STEPS, and Listening STEPS: official competency-blueprint content shifts by level, the current Grade Level Equivalents chart, and original leveled practice examples. Independent CASAS-level prep by OpenExamPrep.

Sep 27, 2026Read

Academic & Admissions12 min read

CB-NCAE 2026-2027: Now for Grade 9 and Grade 10 (Free Practice Test)

DepEd's CB-NCAE now covers Grade 9 and Grade 10 for School Year 2026-2027 under BEA Advisory No. 018, s. 2026. See what changed, why there is no passing score, and get free GSA reasoning practice.

Sep 27, 2026Read

Healthcare12 min read

ICD-10-PCS Root Operations 2026: FREE CCS Decision Guide

A decision method for picking ICD-10-PCS root operations on the CCS exam: the nine groups, the B3 guideline calls that settle look-alike pairs, and seven worked seven-character builds verified against the FY2026 tables.

Sep 5, 2026Read

Healthcare11 min read

SWLE 2026: Free Social Work Board Exam Guide, Sept 9-11

The September 2026 Social Workers Licensure Examination runs September 9, 10 and 11. Here is the statute-exact passing rule, the official PRC timetable and coverage, the pass-rate history, and a free way to practice.

Sep 5, 2026Read

Academic & Admissions9 min read

FAST ELA Reading Grade 6 (2026-27): Score Levels, Reporting Categories, and Free Practice

What Florida's FAST ELA Reading test measures in sixth grade: the 13 B.E.S.T. benchmarks behind the three reporting categories, what a Level 3 of 225-236 means, and a PM-by-PM plan for 2026-27.

Sep 4, 2026Read

Academic & Admissions12 min read

Florida FAST Test 2026-27: A Parent's Guide to PM1, PM2, PM3 and Score Levels

A Florida parent's guide to the 2026-27 FAST test: PM1, PM2 and PM3 windows, the full Level 1-5 scale score table, grade 3 promotion and grade 10 graduation rules, and how to read the Family Portal report.

Sep 4, 2026Read

Technology11 min read

Free CCAO-F Practice Questions 2026: 12 Worked Examples by Domain

Twelve original CCAO-F practice questions with worked rationales, one per blueprint domain in weight order, plus multiple-response mechanics, pacing math, and what the 720 scaled score really means.

Sep 4, 2026Read

Skilled Trades14 min read

EPA 608 Universal Certification Exam Guide 2026: Core, Type I-III, Passing Scores, and the New HFC Rules

A source-checked EPA 608 Universal guide: the 100-question structure, the 70% and 84% passing rules, why an open-book Core cannot count, the 2026 AIM Act changes, and a section-by-section study plan.

Sep 1, 2026Read

Government & Public Safety15 min read

KEA VAO Exam 2026: 572 Posts, 4 and 25 October Dates, Full Paper 1 and Paper 2 Syllabus, and a Five-Block Study Plan

A rule-sourced guide to Karnataka VAO 2026: 572 posts, the 4 and 25 October exam dates, all eight official Paper 1 heads, the 35/35/30 Paper 2 split, district-wise vacancies, merit rules, and a countdown study plan.

Sep 1, 2026Read

Technology13 min read

Which Claude Certification Should You Take in 2026? CCAO-F vs CCDV-F vs CCAR-F vs CCAR-P

A decision guide to Anthropic's four Claude certifications: CCAO-F, CCDV-F, CCAR-F and CCAR-P compared on fee, format, domain weights, partner-tier credit, retakes and renewal.

Sep 1, 2026Read

Technology18 min read

CCAO-F Exam Guide 2026: Claude Certified Associate Domains, Study Plan, and Free Practice

A source-checked guide to Anthropic's CCAO-F exam: current format and policies, all seven blueprint domains, a judgment-first study system, and a readiness checklist for business professionals.

Aug 30, 2026Read

Safety & Compliance15 min read

NEBOSH PSM Exam Guide 2026: Format, Topics and Free Practice

A current guide to the NEBOSH HSE Process Safety Management PSM1 exam: 40 questions, 90 minutes, four syllabus elements, scenario strategy, a practical study plan, and free original practice.

Aug 30, 2026Read

Healthcare13 min read

NOCE Practice Test 2026: Free Questions, Answers, and a 3-Pass Review Method

Use free NOCE practice questions as a real diagnostic. This 2026 method maps every answer to the official ABO Basic blueprint, separates wrong answers from lucky guesses, and builds two-hour exam pacing without inventing a passing percentage.

Aug 30, 2026Read

Healthcare12 min read

CCT Exam Guide 2026: Blueprint, Pass Rate, Study Plan

The CCI Certified Cardiographic Technician exam has a 61% first-time pass rate, and 62% of scored content is rhythm analysis plus 12-lead interpretation. This 2026 guide converts the official blueprint into item counts, a weight-proportioned study plan, eligibility documentation that actually gets approved, and the renewal rule most new CCTs miss.

Aug 27, 2026Read

Engineering15 min read

CIL MT Exam Pattern 2026: Two-Paper Strategy, Qualifying Floors, and What Happens Next

A source-backed post-CBT guide to the completed August 24 CIL Management Trainee exam: 200-question pattern, paper-wise floors, merit selection, and official result and verification next steps.

Aug 24, 2026Read

Government & Public Safety12 min read

CON 3990V & DoD/DoW Contracting Professional Certification 2026–2027: DAWIA Requirements and FY27 Change

A source-checked guide to CON 3990V, the DoD/DAWIA path—called DoW in current 2026 materials, the FY27 CON 7300V change, FAC-C differences, scheduling, retakes, and preparation.

Aug 24, 2026Read

Engineering11 min read

NPPE Exam 2026: Format, Dates, Online Proctoring, and Study Plan

Understand the 2026 NPPE format, scaled score 65, national schedule, regulator-specific deadlines, Meazure Learning workflow, second-camera rule, and a focused four-week study plan.

Aug 24, 2026Read

Healthcare11 min read

PMH-BC Pass Rate and Passing Score (2026 Update): 71% vs. 350

A source-checked explanation of the latest PMH-BC first-time pass rate, ANCC's 350 scaled passing score, failed score reports, and what the numbers can—and cannot—say about readiness.

Aug 24, 2026Read

Cosmetology & Beauty13 min read

CIDESCO Exam Questions: A 6-Subject Practice Method for the Beauty Therapy Theory Exam

Prepare for CIDESCO Beauty Therapy theory questions with a six-subject diagnostic method, a practical answer-review system, and current official rules to verify with your school.

Aug 12, 2026Read

Academic & Admissions12 min read

HEC HAT Categories 2026: Choose HAT-I–IV or General (Not HAT-UG)

A blueprint-first HEC HAT guide for postgraduate applicants: select the correct HAT-I, II, III, IV, or General category, understand its 100-question weighting, avoid HAT-UG confusion, and verify program-specific score rules.

Aug 12, 2026Read

Legal11 min read

MPRE Study Guide 2026: Build Rule Precision, Not Moral Instinct

A practical 2026 MPRE study guide: current format, November registration deadline, weighted topics, a 3-week rule-and-review plan, scoring, and test-day strategy.

Aug 12, 2026Read

Government & Public Safety12 min read

NYS Court Officer Practice Test: Use the Official Sample Well

Use the NYS Court Officer-Trainee official practice test to find the skill holding you back, then train the five tested abilities without studying the wrong material.

Aug 12, 2026Read

Healthcare10 min read

PNLE TOS 2026: Use the Official PRC Program as Your Study Map

Looking for the PNLE TOS 2026? Use the PRC’s current five-part Nursing Practice program to build a realistic study map, avoid fake weights, and prepare for August 29–30.

Aug 12, 2026Read

Skilled Trades12 min read

AMPP CP1 Theory vs Practical Exam: A 2026 Readiness Plan

A current, source-based AMPP CP1 preparation plan that separates theory-exam study from hands-on practical readiness and shows candidates how to train both.

Aug 10, 2026Read

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