Basic Skills Test Information
All students who apply to the Alabama Department of Education, Teacher Education and Certification Office, for Alabama professional educator certificates must meet the requirements for the Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program (AECTP) as a precondition for certification.
Part 1 - Basic Skills Test Dates
|
Delivery Method |
Test Site Locations |
Registration Deadline |
Testing Date(s) |
Score Report |
|
Computer-based |
PSI centers nationwide |
*see below |
August 17-25, 2013 |
September 20, 2013 |
|
Paper and pencil |
Alabama test sites |
August 30, 2013 |
September 27-28, 2013 |
October 26, 2013 |
|
Computer-based |
PSI centers nationwide |
*see below |
October 17-26, 2013 |
November 23, 2013 |
|
Paper and pencil |
Alabama test sites |
October 25, 2013 |
November 22-23, 2013 |
December 21, 2013 |
|
Computer-based |
PSI centers nationwide |
*see below |
January 9-18, 2014 |
February 15, 2014 |
|
Paper and pencil |
Alabama test sites |
January 17, 2014 |
February 14-15, 2014 |
March 15, 2014 |
|
Computer-based |
PSI centers nationwide |
*see below |
March 6-15, 2014 |
April 12, 2014 |
|
Paper and pencil |
Alabama test sites |
March 28, 2014 |
April 25-26, 2014 |
May 24, 2014 |
|
Computer-based |
PSI centers nationwide |
*see below |
May 8-17, 2014 |
June 14, 2014 |
|
Paper and pencil |
Alabama test sites |
June 13, 2014 |
July 11-12, 2014 |
August 9, 2014 |
|
Computer-based |
PSI centers nationwide |
*see below |
August 7-16, 2014 |
September 13, 2014 |
*Registration is open throughout the year, but scheduling is not available until approximately 6 weeks prior to the test window.
Which tests do I take?
Students must take three tests: Reading for Understanding; Mathematics; and Writing.
When do I take the Basic Skills Test?
- UAH Candidates undergraduate and nontraditional fifth year graduate candidates must take the AECTP - Basic Skills Assessments during Block 1 of their program.
How do I register?
- Online registration: https://actapps.act.org/wkala/wkala
- Telephone registration: 800/294-2105 (toll free) or 319/341-2500
How much will it cost?
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Combination of Tests |
Paper Test Fee |
Computer Test Fee |
|
Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Writing (in combination) |
$102.00 |
$120.00 |
|
Reading for Information |
$48.00 |
$63.00 |
|
Applied Mathematics |
$48.00 |
$63.00 |
|
Writing |
$58.00 |
$63.00 |
|
Reading for Information and Applied Mathematcs |
$58.00 |
Not available |
|
Reading for Information and Writing |
$74.00 |
Not available |
|
Applied Mathematics and Writing |
$74.00 |
Not available |
Where do I send my scores?
- Alabama State Department of Education - Scores are automatically sent to the ALSDE
- UAH – Scores sent to UAH only if you list UAH on the application form
- It is my responsibility to list UAHuntsville as a recipient of my test scores.
- PHOTO COPIES OF SCORE REPORTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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