Revised 7/27/20217 Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments Missouri Content Assessments Individual Certification Areas, Test Titles, and Costs for 2017-2018 Certification Areas Grade Levels Test Titles Fees Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 3 #064 – Early Childhood Education – plus $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Early Childhood Education Certification $77 Elementary Education Grades 1-6 Elementary Education Multi-Content* (all 4 subtests) $110 *Must pass all four (4) subtests for certification in Elementary Education #007 – English/Language Arts Subtest ($39) #008 – Mathematics Subtest ($39) #009 – Science Subtest ($39) #010 – Social Studies Subtest ($39) ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Elementary Education Certification $110 Elementary Mathematics Specialist† Grades 1-6 #065 – Elementary Mathematics Specialist $77 †Additional certification in Elementary Mathematics Specialist is not available by completion of the designated assessment only; completion of a state-approved program of study and a recommendation from a state-approved institution are required. Middle School Education Language Arts Grades 5-9 #011 – Middle School Education: Language Arts $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Middle School Language Arts Certification $77 Mathematics Grades 5-9 #012 – Middle School Education: Mathematics $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Middle School Mathematics Certification $77 Science Grades 5-9 #013 – Middle School Education: Science $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Middle School Science Certification $77 Social Science Grades 5-9 #014 – Middle School Education: Social Science $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Middle School Social Science Certification $77 Business Education Speech & Theatre Grades 5-9 #062 – Professional Knowledge: Middle School 1 $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Middle School Business Education or Speech &Theatre Certification $77 1 Candidates who hold a secondary certificate may add the corresponding middle school certificate by completing #062 Professional Knowledge: Middle School Secondary Education Agriculture Grades 9-12 #015 – Agriculture $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Secondary Agriculture Certification $77 Biology (categorical) Grades 9-12 #016 – Biology $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Secondary Biology Certification (categorical) $77 Business Grades 9-12 #017 – Business $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Secondary Business Certification $77 Chemistry (categorical) Grades 9-12 #018 – Chemistry $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Secondary Chemistry Certification (categorical) $77 Earth Science (categorical) Grades 9-12 #019 – Earth Science $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Secondary Earth Science Certification (categorical) $77 English Grades 9-12 #020 – English $77 ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Secondary English Certification $77
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Individual Certification Areas, Test Titles, and Costs for 2017-2018 Certification Areas Grade Levels Test Titles Fees Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education
Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 3 #064 – Early Childhood Education – plus $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Early Childhood Education Certification $77
*Must pass all four (4) subtests for certification in Elementary Education
#007 – English/Language Arts Subtest ($39)
#008 – Mathematics Subtest ($39)
#009 – Science Subtest ($39)
#010 – Social Studies Subtest ($39)
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Elementary Education Certification $110
Elementary Mathematics Specialist† Grades 1-6 #065 – Elementary Mathematics Specialist $77 †Additional certification in Elementary Mathematics Specialist is not available by completion of the designated assessment only; completion of a state-approved program of study and a recommendation from a state-approved institution are required.
Middle School Education
Language Arts Grades 5-9 #011 – Middle School Education: Language Arts $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Middle School Language Arts Certification $77
Mathematics Grades 5-9 #012 – Middle School Education: Mathematics $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Middle School Mathematics Certification $77
Science Grades 5-9 #013 – Middle School Education: Science $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Middle School Science Certification $77
Social Science Grades 5-9 #014 – Middle School Education: Social Science $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Middle School Social Science Certification $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Middle School Business Education or Speech &Theatre
Certification $77 1Candidates who hold a secondary certificate may add the corresponding middle school certificate by completing #062 Professional Knowledge: Middle School
Secondary Education
Agriculture Grades 9-12 #015 – Agriculture $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Secondary Agriculture Certification $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Secondary Technology & Engineering Certification $77
†Additional certification in Unified Science is not available by completion of the designated assessment only; completion of a state-approved program of study in the unified science core plus the area of specialization and a recommendation from a state-approved institution are required.
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – K-12 Physical Education Certification $77
Spanish Grades K-12 #045 – World Languages: Spanish $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – K-12 Spanish Certification $77
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education Birth to Grade 3 #049 – Early Childhood Special Education – plus $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Special Education Early Childhood Certification $77 †Additional certification in these areas is not available by completion of the designated assessment only; completion of a state-approved program of study and a recommendation from a state-approved institution are required.
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Mild to Moderate Certification Elementary Option $187
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Certification Areas Grade Levels Test Titles Fees
†Additional certification in these areas is not available by completion of the designated assessment only; completion of a state-approved program of study and a recommendation from a state-approved institution are required.
Student Services
Counselor† Grades K-8/7-12 #056 – Counselor $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Counselor $77
School & District Leadership Building Level Administrator:
Principal†
Career Education Director†
Special Education Administrator†
Grades K-8/7-12
Grades 7-12 Grades K-12
#058 – Building Level Administrator $106
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Building Level Administrator $106
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Total – Superintendent $106
Professional Knowledge for Certification Areas Without a Test & Temporary Authorization Certification
Middle School Grades 5-9 #062 – Professional Knowledge: Middle School $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Plus appropriate content assessments(s) for certification area for TAC TBD
Secondary Grades 9-12 #063 – Professional Knowledge: Secondary $77
ǂ Passing score 220 for academic year 2017-2018 Plus appropriate content assessments(s) for certification area for TAC TBD
Discounts for Subtests: Several certification areas require the passage of specific subtests. These subtests may be taken as a complete group, part of a group, or individually. The prices listed above are for either the complete group or individual subtest. Group pricing for two (2) subtests is $65; three (3) for $90; four (4) for $110; and five (5) for $140.
To prepare for the Missouri Content Assessments go to http://www.mo.nesinc.com/Home.aspx, click on the Prepare link at the top of the page and then click on either Test Frameworks or Study Guides. Test frameworks provide the content covered by the test. Study guides provide general information about the test, as well as sample questions to help you
To register for the Missouri Content Assessments go to http://www.mo.nesinc.com/Home.aspx, click on the Register link at the top of the page and then either login, if you have already created an account for MEP or MoGEA, or create an account and then login. If you are registering for a multi-content test, such as elementary education, be sure to select ALL subtests before proceeding to checkout. You will note that your registration gives you a one year window in which to select the test date, testing time, and test center after completing the registration and payment process.
The Missouri Content Assessments are available year round by appointment, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays), at flexible times and locations. World Language tests are administered only during specific testing windows which vary by language and location; see Test Dates and Sites online.
You must pass the assessments required for each area in which you are seeking recommendation for certification.
Examinees who do not pass a test may retake it. Those who wish to retake a test must complete the registration process again. Please note that examinees must wait 30 days before retaking a test.
2017-2018 MEGA School & District Leadership Testing Windows for Building-Level Administrator and Superintendent are:
Testing Period Score Release Date
09/25/2017-11/19/2017 12/01/2017
11/20/2017-01/14/2018 01/26/2018
01/15/2018-03/11/2018 03/23/2018
03/12/2018-05/06/2018 05/18/2018
05/07/2018-07/01/2018 07/13/2018
07/02/2018-8/26/2018 09/07/2018
8/27/2018-10/21/2018 11/02/2018
Test appointments for the assessments listed above may be scheduled Monday-Saturday (unless otherwise noted), excluding holidays, on a first-come, first-served basis.
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prepare. For middle school business and speech/theatre, scroll down to Professional Knowledge: Middle School, since there is currently no content-specific exam available. Practice tests are available for most test titles and are recommended
MBU has a limited number of vouchers available for Missouri Content Assessments during the 2017-2018 academic year. Eligibility is dependent on financial need as demonstrated through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2017-2018 academic year. Students who are not currently enrolled must still file a FAFSA for 2017-2018 to determine eligibility. Please attach your FAFSA confirmation page or first page of your 2017-2018 Student Aid Report (SAR) including the primary EFC information, which must be $1,200.00 or less. Fax completed Missouri Content Assessment Voucher forms to Kathleen Wendt at 314.744.7656.
1. Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. 2. Students may receive only one voucher. 3. Vouchers will cover part, but not all, of the registration fee. 4. Priority will be given to those who must take multiple exams or exams with multiple subtests (cross-
categorical disabilities, elementary education, secondary social science, unified science biology or chemistry, etc.).
5. Vouchers are available only for area(s) in which you are seeking recommendation for initial certification. Vouchers are not available for area(s) which you are seeking to add via exam.
6. Missouri Content Assessment Voucher Request Form
Always be sure to download and save your PDF score report as scores will only be available online for one year!
Testing Period Test Results Released By Email In Your Account