Pedagogy: Secondary (Grades 5–12)

The Pedagogy: Secondary (Grades 5–12) examination includes two subtests. Candidates must take and pass both subtests to qualify for a Minnesota license. You may take one or both subtests at one test appointment. Read important information about registering for subtests.

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Format	Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test; 50 multiple-choice questions per subtest
Time*	Computer-Based Testing 1 hour and 15 minutes total appointment time per subtest 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 1 hour testing time per subtest Candidates may take one or both subtests at one test appointment. See also information below regarding extended testing sessions.	Online Proctoring 1 hour and 15 minutes total appointment time per subtest 15 minutes for tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 1 hour testing time per subtest 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, beginning 8/26/2019. 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	240 per subtest, examinees must pass both subtests.
Reference Materials Provided for This Test	None
Test Fee	$53.50 per subtest. 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.