The No Child Left Behind Act requires each school district receiving assistance under Title I to ensure that all paraprofessionals hired after January 8, 2002, and working in a program supported with Title I funds to have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; to have obtained an Associates or higher degree; or meet a rigorous standard of quality and to demonstrate, through a formal state or local assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, math, or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and math readiness as appropriate. We have created links to online practice tests that will help those who choose the test option.
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A study guide is available on the ETS website
S.O.S. Mathematics - CyberExam Intermediate Algebra This page is a place for students and educators to check out sample tests, midterm exams, final exams, quizzes, projects, etc.
TAAS Spring 2000 Grade 6 Mathematics Online Test - This test is multiple choice and the site will score it for you when you are through.
TAAS Spring 2000 Grade 6 Reading Online Test - This test is multiple choice and the site will score it for you when you are through.
English-Zone (Grammar) - This outstanding website provides visitors with educational activities, language lessons, and interactive language exercises. It is a good place to start to review the basics.
TASP Practice Test - In addition to the answer key to the tests, you are given guidance on the best test-taking practices.
Addison Wesley Publishers - Numerous online quizzes on math concepts in a multiple-choice format.
Vocabulary Practice Tests - Website Link
Big Chalk - This site has 10 tests on math and reading for five different grade levels.
The Study Hall - although you have to register at this site, there is no cost for using their materials. The content deals primarily with the SAT.
DoYourMath.com - This site has practice tests for the Pre-SAT and the SAT. http://www.doyourmath.com/all_tests.asp
Diagnostic Grammar Test - scroll to the bottom of this website to access the online grammar review tests.
9th Grade Math Practice Questions - Website Link