Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP)
The Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP) consists of two required tests: The Basic Skills Assessments administered by ACT and the PRAXIS II Content Knowledge Test administered by ETS. Birmingham-Southern requires students to pass the Basic Skills Assessment prior to acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. You must pass your PRAXIS II Content Test prior to doing your Clinical Practice Internship.
Basic Skills Assessments Test
Who takes the APTTP Basic Skills Assessment?
Any student seeking Teacher Certification
When is the APTTP Basic Skills administered?
The test is given 5 times a year. The 2007-2008 test dates are: September 15, December 15, February 23, May 17, and August 2.
What is covered in the test?
There are 3 sections to the test measuring basic skills in Math, Reading, and Writing.
How do I register for the test?
Register on-line at www.act.org/alabamaapttp or by phone at 1-800-294-2105/319-341-2500.
Pay $90.00 fee for the three section test with money order or credit card only
Study Guide is available on-line when you register
What are the passing scores set by ALSDE?
Math Level 4 Reading Level 4 Writing Level 3 Who do I contact for more information?
Alabama Department of Education www.alsde.edu
Teacher Testing Administrator (334) 242-9935
5202 Gordon Persons Building
PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130
PRAXIS II Tests
Content Knowledge Test
The Alabama State Department of Education’s Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP) requires certification applicants to pass the PRAXIS II Content Knowledge Test in their field, the exception being dance where no test is offered. You must pass the Praxis Content Knowledge test prior to admission to Clinical Practice since you are expected to have a thorough knowledge of your field of study at that point in the Teacher Education Program. Information about registration, study guides, and practice tests is available at www.ets.org/praxis.
The table below outlines the majors, test codes, test names, and passing scores as determined by the Alabama State Department of Education.
| CERTIFICATION AREA | TEST NAME | CODE | PASS SCORE |
| Elementary Education K-6 | Elementary Education:Content Knowledge | 10014 | 137 |
| Collaborative Teacher K-6 | Elementary Education:Content Knowledge | 10014 | 137 |
| Visual Arts | Art: Content Knowledge | 10133 | 150 |
| Dance | No Test Required | ||
| Music Vocal or Instrumental | Music: Content Knowledge | 10113 | 150 |
| Biology | Biology: Content Knowledge | 20235 | 143 |
| Chemistry | Chemistry: Content Knowledge | 20245 | 150 |
| Physics | Physics: Content Knowledge | 20265 | 138 |
| Mathematics | Mathematics: Content Knowledge | 10061 | 126 |
| French | French: Content Knowledge | 20173 | 148 |
| German | German: Content Knowledge | 20181 | 142 |
| Spanish | Spanish: Content Knowledge | 10191 | 147 |
| English Language Arts | English Language Arts:Content Knowledge | 10041 | 151 |
| General Social Science | Social Studies: Content Knowledge | 10081 | 153 |
| History | World & US History: Content Knowledge | 10941 | 143 |
You need to note that after July 2007, you must submit official score reports directly from the testing service to the Teacher Education and Certification Office of the State Department of Education for the Praxis II Content Knowledge tests. ONLY ELECTRONIC SCORES FROM THE TESTING COMPANY WILL BE ACCEPTED by the State Department. Their recipient code is 7020. Scores should also be sent to Birmingham-Southern recipient code # 1064 if you are enrolled or wish to apply to the Teacher Education Program.
PRAXIS II Tests
Principles of Learning and Teaching Test
All BSC degree candidates in education must also pass the Praxis II Principals of Learning and Teaching appropriate to the grade level they are teaching (K-6, 5-9, or 7-12). The PLT is designed to asses a beginning teacher’s knowledge of a broad range of job related topics and is essentially a pedagogy test. The passing score set by our Department is 167. This test is a requirement of BSC’s Education Department and is not required by the Alabama State Department of Education. You must achieve a passing score in order to complete the Teacher Education Program.
Information about registration, study guides, and practice tests is available at www.ets.org/praxis.