Basic Skills Test Information

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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 Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP) as a precondition for certification. 

 

Part 1 -  Basic Skills Test Dates

Registration Deadline                     

(Friday)

Test Date

(Saturday)

Score Report Receipt Date

(Saturday)

April 20, 2012 May 19, 2012                                 June 23, 2012
June 22, 2012 July 28, 2012 September 1, 2012

 

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 APTTP - Basic Skills Assessments during Block 1 of their program.

 

How do I register?

 

How much will it cost? 

Combination of Tests

Test Fee

Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Writing (in combination)

$98.00

Reading for Information

$46.00

Applied Mathematics

$46.00

Writing

$56.00

Reading for Information and Applied Mathematcs

$56.00

Reading for Information and Writing

$72.00

Applied Mathematics and Writing

$72.00

 

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