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ParaPro Assessment (1755)

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Reading ComprehensionYou are here

Study main ideas, vocabulary in context, inferences, author's purpose, and text structure. Practice with both standalone questions and classroom-application questions (33% of exam).

20
hours
2

Mathematics

Review number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, basic algebra, geometry, and data analysis. Practice both content knowledge and teaching application (33% of exam).

20
hours
3

Writing

Study grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and the writing process. Focus on identifying errors and improving student writing (33% of exam).

20
hours
4

Practice Tests & Application Review

Take full-length timed practice tests. About one-third of questions test your ability to apply skills in a classroom context, not just content knowledge.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
75 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ParaPro Exam?

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Age
No minimum age requirement
Education
No formal education required (serves as an alternative to the 2-year college credits requirement under NCLB)
Additional Requirements
  • Required in 41 states and the US Virgin Islands for paraprofessional qualification
  • Alternative to having 2 years of college (48+ credit hours) or an associate's degree
  • Passing score varies by state/district — typically 450-475 on a 100-500 scale
  • Score-report availability does not guarantee employer acceptance; confirm score-age rules with the receiving agency

ParaPro Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-6 weeks typical preparation

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

ETS (direct — at-home testing available 7 days a week)

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Retake Policy

One retake is allowed immediately. After two attempts, wait 7 days before the next pair of attempts; the pattern then repeats.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$55 at a test center or $85 at home
Total Estimated Cost$55–$85 per attempt, plus any test-center proctoring fee
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Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported (passing score varies by state: 450-475). Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

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What You'll Study

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ParaPro Exam Details

ParaPro Assessment (1755)

Administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS)

Official Source
450-466 (varies by state)
Passing Score
90
Questions
150
Hours
$55 at a test center; $85 at home
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-80 hours
Prerequisites: None (alternative to college credits for paraprofessional qualification)
Valid for: ETS score reporting is available for 10 years; employer acceptance varies

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Educational Testing Service (ETS) content outline

Reading (30 questions)33%

Main ideas, vocabulary in context, inferences, author purpose, text structure

Mathematics (30 questions)33%

Number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, algebra basics, geometry, data analysis

Writing (30 questions)33%

Grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, writing process

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