Minnesota NES Essential Academic Skills EAS
The MTLE Basic Skills Test was discontinued and replaced by the Minnesota NES Essential Academic Skills test effective August 30, 2016. MTLE candidates are required to take three Minnesota NES Essential Academic Skills (EAS) subtests: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Read important information about registering for subtests.
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| Format |
Computer-based test (CBT) available through 8/18/24, and online-proctored test available through 3/3/24; multiple-choice and written assignments
- Reading: 45 multiple-choice questions
- Writing: 36 multiple-choice questions and 1 written assignment
- Mathematics: 45 multiple-choice questions
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| Time |
Computer-Based Testing
CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement: 15 minutes
- Reading: one hour and 15 minutes testing time
- Writing: one hour and 30 minutes testing time
- Mathematics: one hour and 15 minutes testing time
Candidates may take one, two, or all three subtests at one test appointment.
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Online Proctoring
Tutorial and nondisclosure agreement: 15 minutes
- Reading: one hour and 15 minutes testing time
- Writing: one hour and 30 minutes testing time
- Mathematics: one hour and 15 minutes testing time
Subtests are administered in separate testing sessions; therefore, candidates must register for each subtest separately.
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| Breaks |
Computer-Based Testing
You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.
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Online Proctoring
No breaks are allowed.
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| Passing Score |
520 per subtest, examinees must pass all three subtests. |
| Reference Materials Provided for This Test |
None |
| Test Fee |
$54 for one MN EAS subtest
$79 for any two MN EAS subtests
$109 for three MN EAS subtests
Note that the two- and three-subtest options are not available for candidates taking the online-proctored version of MN EAS. For online proctoring, subtests must be registered for and taken separately.
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| Score Reporting |
Computer-Based Testing
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Preliminary test results are provided immediately after testing. |
Online Proctoring
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Examinees taking an online-proctored test will not receive preliminary test results when their test ends.
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| Testing Policies |
When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Read them now. |
| Alternative Testing Arrangements |
Read about how to request alternative testing arrangements. |
| Prepare |
View the tutorials and preparation materials available for this test. |
Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect a candidate's score.
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