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WEST Washington Educator Skills Tests (WEST-B)

Pass your WEST-B exam without spending hundreds on expensive prep courses. Free study guides, practice questions, and AI-powered learning.

Quick Facts

3
Chapters
6
Sections
$0
Our Cost
Updated January 2026
Your Study Path

WEST Professional License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Build Reading Accuracy FirstYou are here

Start with main idea, inference, vocabulary in context, and argument analysis so passage-reading choices become evidence driven instead of intuitive guesses.

14
hours
2

Train Writing Revision and Composition

Alternate grammar and revision practice with timed short essays so selected-response writing work and constructed responses reinforce each other.

12
hours
3

Stabilize Math Setup and Reasoning

Review number operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data with emphasis on setting up problems correctly before calculating.

14
hours
4

Finish With Mixed Timed Sets

Use mixed Reading, Writing, and Mathematics sets to build subtest-switching stamina and identify the last weak topics before your exam date.

8
hours
Estimated total study time
48 hours
That's about 5 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the WEST-B Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
No standalone WEST-B age rule beyond the candidate's educator pathway
Education
Varies by educator-preparation admission or certification route in Washington
Additional Requirements
  • Washington basic-skills requirement may be met through WEST-B or an approved alternative assessment option
  • Current state guidance does not require a passing WEST-B score
  • Score reports still display 240 as the benchmark reference score on each subtest
  • Online proctoring is available for eligible administrations

WEST-B Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson Evaluation Systems

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

WEST program policies allow retesting; confirm the live registration rules and available dates in your account before scheduling another attempt.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$32 per subtest
Total Estimated Cost$32-$96 depending on how many subtests you schedule
Why Choose Us

Free WEST-B Prep That Actually Works

The official pass rate is Not publicly reported statewide. Our students do better.

200 Practice Questions

Covers Reading, Writing, and Mathematics in the same proportions candidates expect from WEST-B prep.

Updated for 2026

Reflects the current WEST-B structure, fees, score-report language, and Washington policy context reviewed on March 7, 2026.

Free Prep

Use detailed explanations to close reading, writing, and math skill gaps without paid prep subscriptions.

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What You'll Study

3 chapters covering everything you need to pass

WEST-B-Specific Topics Covered

Washington basic-skills requirement can be met through WEST-B or approved alternativesCurrent Washington policy does not require a passing WEST-B scoreScore reports still reference a 240 benchmark on each subtestReading 095, Writing 096, and Mathematics 097 remain the active WEST-B subtestsOnline proctoring is currently available
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WEST-B Exam Details

WEST Washington Educator Skills Tests (WEST-B)

Administered by Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) / Pearson Evaluation Systems

Official Source
Washington does not require a passing WEST-B score; score reports still show 240 as the benchmark reference on each subtest
Passing Score
60
Questions
5
Hours
$32 per subtest or $96 for all 3 CBT subtests
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-80 hours
Prerequisites: Depends on the Washington educator-preparation or certification route; approved alternatives may also satisfy the basic-skills requirement

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) / Pearson Evaluation Systems content outline

Reading (095)60 questions

Main idea, supporting details, relationships among ideas, inference, vocabulary in context, and analysis of author purpose, argument, and support.

Writing (096)50 questions + 2 essays

Standard written English, sentence clarity, revision, organization, audience, purpose, and development of focused written responses.

Mathematics (097)60 questions

Numerical operations, algebraic reasoning, geometry, measurement, data interpretation, probability, and statistics.

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3 Chapters

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