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Professional Readiness Examination (096)

The Professional Readiness Examination includes three subtests. Examinees must take and pass all three subtests before enrolling in student teaching. You may take one or all three subtests at one test appointment. For both the PBT and CBT tests, you may take the subtests in any order, the subtests are not timed within the test session, and you can move back and forth between subtests.

If you have previously passed one or more Basic Skills Test subtests, your passing status for any Basic Skills Test subtest you passed will be accepted and you will not need to take and pass the corresponding Professional Readiness Examination subtest again.

Note that Michigan offers alternative options to fulfill the PRE requirement, as summarized in "Professional Readiness Examination (PRE) Passing Score Alternatives."

Paper-Based Test

Format	Paper-based test (PBT) Reading: 42 multiple-choice questions Mathematics: 45 multiple-choice questions Writing: 42 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response assignments
Time	4 hours 30 minutes
Test Session	. This is a full-session test. Morning session, 7:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Review test session information and scheduling guidelines for paper-based testing.
Test Dates	Oct 15, 2016 Jan 14, 2017 Apr 22, 2017 Review the registration deadlines and score report dates.
Test Sites	Options vary by test date. View the site list.
Passing Score	220 for each subtest (Review passing score alternatives.)
Fees	$50 test fee. Additional fees may apply. Review complete fee and payment policy information.
Score Reporting	Scores are released approximately 4 weeks after the test date. Review the score report dates.
Notes	A four-function calculator is provided for the Mathematics subtest.
Prepare	Review preparation materials for this test.
Endorsement Code	not applicable

Computer-Based Test

Format	Computer-based test (CBT) Reading: 42 multiple-choice questions Mathematics: 45 multiple-choice questions Writing: 42 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response assignments
Time	Reading: 1 hour Mathematics: 1 hour 15 minutes Writing: 2 hours 15 minutes All 3 subtests: 4 hours 30 minutes
Test Dates	View testing windows. Check appointment availability .
Test Sites	Located in Michigan and nationwide Find the nearest test center .
Passing Score	220 for each subtest (Review passing score alternatives.)
Fees	All 3 subtests: $140 Reading or Mathematics subtest only: $75 Writing subtest only: $85 Additional fees may apply. Review complete fee and payment policy information.
Score Reporting	Scores are released within 6 weeks of testing. View score report dates.
Notes	A four-function calculator is provided for the Mathematics subtest.
Prepare	Review preparation materials for this test.
Endorsement Code	not applicable

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