Gwynedd Mercy University
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
assessment option prior to entry into a baccalaureate teacher preparation program effective August 1 , 2015 .” Formal admission into a baccalaureate program after the initial minimum 48-60 credits as required by Chapter 354 and prior to enrollment in courses that satisfy the Professional Core competencies required in the program Framework Guidelines is required . The four ( 4 ) basic skills assessment options are described below : ** Act 55 of 2022 : Basic Skills Waived until July 7 , 2025
Testing Requirements for Admission to Certification Programs : The Basic Academic Skills test is required by Pennsylvania for all candidates to be officially enrolled in educator preparation programs . The Basic Skills requirement should be met as soon as possible upon entry to the university and must be passed prior to the 48-credit mark . The basic academic skills requirement may be met by any of the following assessment methods :
The Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment ( PAPA ) modules in Reading , Writing and Mathematics . Visit www . pa . nesinc . com to register for test code PA701 . Scores must be electronically submitted directly to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality from the test vendor . A minimum score of 220 is required in reading and writing . A minimum score of 193 is required in Mathematics . A composite scoring option is available .
The Core Academic Skills for Educators ( CORE ) modules in Reading , Writing and Mathematics . Visit www . ets . org / praxis / pa to register for test codes : Reading : 5713 , Writing : 5723 and Math : 5733 Scores must be electronically submitted directly to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality from the test vendor . A minimum score of 156 ( Reading ), 162 ( Writing ) and 142 ( Mathematics ) is required . A composite scoring option is available .
The Scholastic Achievement Test ( SAT ) combined score of 500 or higher in each individual section -- Critical Reading , Writing , Mathematics . As of 2 / 29 / 16 the following are acceptable scores : Reading 27 , Writing and Language 28 and Mathematics 26 . Submit official test scores and a TIMS application cover sheet to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality in an envelope sealed by the test vendor . Scores may also be verified by the Pennsylvania Approved Preparation Programs through TIMS . Test scores must also be sent to Gwynedd Mercy University .
The American College Test ( ACT ) Plus Tests taken prior to September 2015 require a composite score of 23 accompanied by a combined English / Writing score of 22 and a Math score of 21 . Tests taken after September 2015 require separate scores Reading 22 , Writing 21 and Mathematics 21 . Tests taken after August 31 , 2016 require Reading 22 , Writing 8 and Mathematics 21 . The best section scores from different test sessions may be selected .
Submit official test scores and a TIMS application cover sheet to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality in an envelope sealed by the test vendor . Scores may also be verified by the Pennsylvania Approved Preparation Programs through TIMS . Test scores must also be sent to Gwynedd Mercy University .
Older basic skills tests taken at the time they were active , such as the PPST Reading , Writing , and 101