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WEST Washington Educator Skills Tests (WEST-B)

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WEST-B State Teacher Licensure Exams License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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
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Free WEST-B Prep Tools

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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.

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

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What You'll Study

15 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

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

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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