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WORKKEYS ASSESSMENT TEST FOR MISSISSIPPI TEACHER ASSISTANTS/PARAPROFESSIONALS

Thousands of schools, businesses, and organizations have used this assessment. If you are interested in becoming a teacher assistant or paraprofessional, this is a required test.

WorkKeys^® assessments give students and workers reliable, relevant information about their workplace skill levels.

This test is offered in lieu of the associate's degree or 60 college hours required for the teacher's assistant application.

How is the test scored?

Scoring:
Writing (Levels range from 1 to 5)
Minimum required: Level 3

Applied Mathematics (Levels range from 3 to 7)-
Minimum required: Level 4

Reading for Information (Levels range from 3 to 7)
Minimum required: Level 4

Listening & Writing

Scoring of the Writing portion is based on writing mechanics (sentence structure and grammar) and the writing style used in the examinee's written messages. For a summary of the criteria used in scoring the Writing assessment, click here.

Applied Mathematics

There are five levels of difficulty. Level 3 is the least complex and Level 7 is the most complex. The levels build on each other, each incorporating the skills assessed at the previous levels. Read more...

Reading for Information

There are five levels of difficulty. Level 3 is the least complex and Level 7 is the most complex. The levels build on each other, each incorporating the skills assessed at the preceding levels. For example, at Level 5, individuals need the skills from Levels 3, 4, and 5. The reading materials at Level 3 are short and direct. The material becomes longer, denser, and more difficult to use as readers move toward Level 7. The tasks also become more complex as readers move from Level 3 to Level 7. At Level 3, readers begin by finding very obvious details and following short instructions. At the more complex levels, tasks can also involve more application and interpretation. more...

TESTING FAQS

There are three areas of testing:
Reading for Information
Applied Mathematics
 Writing

Testing is done on a "first come/first serve" basis. Seating is limited. 
You must register no later than noon of the day before testing. 

* Examinees must bring a government issued identification.
* Testing session is completed in 3 hours.
* Results will be mailed in approximately 3 weeks.

FEE: $60-CASH ONLY.
Deadline for registration is noon of the day before test day. You will be required to fill out a brief application. Bring exact amount. (Seating is limited, so don't delay!)

Initial Test:       60.00
Retest Writing:  30.00
Retest Math:     20.00
Retest Reading:  20.00

Free Classes Available!

Classes are available to help you practice skills necessary to pass the WorkKeys assessment. Classes are offered:

Mon.-Thurs.: 8am to 2pm
Tues. & Thurs.: 5pm to 9pm

Call for registration information.

896.7622  or 896.7572