Paraprofessional test (ParaPro and ParaPathways)
Practice the ParaPro at full length
Two complete practice tests in the format of the ETS ParaPro Assessment: 90 questions on a 150-minute clock, 30 each in reading, math and writing. A worked answer for every question.
The ParaPro costs $85 to take (source), and each state or district sets its own passing score (ETS list). Practice at full length first.
What’s inside
- Tests
- Two complete practice exams in the ParaPro format, each 90 questions on one 150-minute clock
- Reading
- 30 questions per test: main idea, details, inference, vocabulary, fact and opinion, tables and graphs, plus phonics, word parts and reading strategies in the classroom
- Math
- 30 questions per test: fractions, decimals, percents, order of operations, equations, measurement, geometry, graphs and averages, plus how to help a student who makes a mistake. No calculator needed.
- Writing
- 30 questions per test: grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling and parts of speech, plus the writing process and revising a student’s draft
- Feedback
- Your score by subject and by skill, a list of what to practice, and a worked answer for every question
- Checking
- Every math answer was recomputed by code, and every answer was confirmed by an independent check that never saw the answer key.
How it works
- Try the free sampleTwelve questions covering reading, math and writing, scored with worked answers.
- Take a full test coldFind out which skills cost you points under time pressure.
- Practice, then retestWork on your weakest skills, then take the second test to see the change.
Start where you are
Not sure yet? Take the free 12-question sample first. It covers all three subjects.
Questions
Are these the real test questions?
No. ETS’s questions are confidential. Every question here is original, written to match the format and topics ETS describes in its ParaPro study companion, and checked before it was published.
Does this work for ParaPathways too?
Yes. ETS’s newer ParaPathways test has the same layout: 90 questions in reading, math and writing over 150 minutes, with about a third of each subject on classroom use. It splits into a reading and writing part and a math part that you can take separately, and its math part has a built-in calculator (source).
How is the real test set up?
According to ETS, the ParaPro has 90 multiple-choice questions in 150 minutes: about 30 each in reading, math and writing. About two-thirds of each subject tests basic skills, and about one-third tests applying them in the classroom (source).
What score do I need?
It depends on where you’ll work. Each state or school district sets its own qualifying score; ETS keeps the list (state requirements). Your practice score is a raw score, so it shows your weak spots but can’t predict your scaled score.
How do I get the tests after I pay?
Checkout redirects you straight to your tests. That page is your access link, so bookmark it. You’ll also get a receipt by email, and if you ever lose the link, email us and we’ll send it.
Can I use my phone?
Yes. The tests work on phones, tablets and computers.
Will this guarantee I pass?
No practice test can promise that, and we won’t. What it does is show you, at real pace, which skills cost you points, with a worked answer for each question.
What if it isn’t for me?
Email us within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked. See the refund policy.