Basic Skills Assessment Test
To register online: https://actapps.act.org/wkala/wkala
Telephone registration: 1.800.294.2105 or 1.319.341.2500
Questions: 334.242.9935 or apttp@alsde.edu
The Basic Skills Assessments of the APTTP consists of the Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Writing assessments from the ACT WorkKeys System. A Study Guide for the assessments provides additional information and may be downloaded at the time of online registration. Individuals who do not register online or who do not download the Study Guide at the time of registration may contact the APTTP Application Department at 1.800.294.2105 or 1.319.341.2500 to obtain the Study Guide.
Must indicate UWA as score recipient. UWA Code: 0227
Praxis II Content Knowledge Test
To register online: www.ets.org/praxis
Questions: 1.800.772.7476 or 1.866.387.8602 (for disability services)
The Praxis II® tests of the APTTP measure general and subject-specific knowledge and teaching skills.
| Academic Major |
Test Code |
Passing Score |
| Biology |
0235 |
143 |
| Chemistry |
0245 |
150 |
Elementary Education (Content Knowledge and Teaching Reading) |
0014/5014 0204/5204 |
137 155 |
Special Education K-6 (Core Knowledge and Application / Elementary Education: Content Knowledge) |
0354/5354 0014/5014 |
153 137 |
| Special Education 6-12 |
0354/5354 |
153 |
| English Language Arts |
0041/5041 |
151 |
| General Science |
0435 |
147 |
| Mathematics |
0061/5061 |
126 |
| General Social Science |
0081/5081 |
153 |
| History |
0941 |
143 |
| Educational Leadership |
0411 |
149 |
| Library Media Specialist |
0311 |
146 |
| Physical Education |
0091/5091 |
141 |
| School Counseling |
0420 |
520 |
*Test codes that begin with “5” are computer-delivered and will not be subject to fixed/specific date testing. The total cost of the test, at this time, is $120 with no registration fee required. Candidates will receive immediate, unofficial score results and their official score report should be received in 15 business days.
Must indicate UWA as score recipient. UWA Code: 1737
Must indicate ALSDE as score recipient. ALSDE Code: 7020