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) and online-proctored test; multiple-choice and written assignments Reading: 45 multiple-choice questions Writing: 36 multiple-choice questions and 1 written assignment Mathematics: 45 multiple-choice questions
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. See also information below regarding extended testing sessions	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.
Breaks	Computer-Based Testing You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.	Online Proctoring No breaks are allowed.
Test Dates	Computer-Based Testing By appointment, year round. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check seat availability .	Online Proctoring By appointment with an online proctor during one-week testing windows each month
Test Sites	Computer-Based Testing CBT sites are located in Minnesota, nationwide, and in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Canada. Locate a test center .	Online Proctoring You may test remotely, including from home. Review system and testing environment requirements .
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. Review payment and voucher information.
Score Reporting	Computer-Based Testing View score report dates. Preliminary test results are provided immediately after testing; score reports are released within two weeks of testing.	Online Proctoring View score report dates. Examinees taking an online-proctored test will not receive preliminary test results when their test ends.
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.

* For computer-based testing at a test center, candidates may also register for extended testing sessions.

Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect a candidate's score.