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*** As of June 23, 2024, the MoGEA and Paraprofessional Examinations are no longer supported by Pearson and will not be available. For more information please visit the DESE Webpages on the Paraprofessional exam<\/a> and Routes to Certification<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

What is the MoGEA and the Paraprofessional Test?<\/h2>\n

MoGEA (Missouri General Education Assessment)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students seeking entry into a Missouri Educator Preparation program must pass the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). Alternatively, students can be accepted if they receive a composite score of 17 on the ACT. MoGEA serves as OTC\u2019s Associate in Arts in Teaching\u2019s (AAT) required assessment exam.<\/p>\n

MoGEA is comprised of four subtests, each with passing scores determined by the institution. Students transferring to another institution should contact that institution to determine required scores for the program they transfer into. Below shows OTC\u2019s AAT program required scores for MoGEA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Test #<\/strong><\/td>\nSubject<\/strong><\/td>\nMinimum Passing Score<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
066<\/td>\nReading Comprehension<\/td>\n183<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
067<\/td>\nWriting<\/td>\n167<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
068<\/td>\nMathematics<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
069<\/td>\nScience and Social Science<\/td>\n188<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The Paraprofessional Assessment<\/h4>\n

Paraprofessionals are required to hold a substitute certificate, have 60 college hours OR have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment in order to work under the direct supervision of a certified teacher to provide instructional assistance. The Paraprofessional Assessment is required for individuals seeking to be employed as teaching assistants residing in Title I schools. The test measures competencies in English language arts and basic mathematics skills for practicing and prospective paraprofessionals.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

MoGEA and Paraprofessional Hours and Location<\/h2>\n

OTC administer’s the MoGEA and Paraprofessional exams on the Springfield Campus in the Testing Services office. Our location is in the Information Commons East (ICE) 123A.<\/p>\n

All MoGEA and Paraprofessional exams require a pre-registration process which takes place via web through\u00a0MoGEA’s website<\/a>. Once you register, pay and select a date and time\u00a0you will receive a confirmation email from ITS Support support@testsys.com<\/a> please bring this registration ticket with you on exam day along with the proper photo identification.<\/p>\n

The Testing Services office at Ozarks Technical Community College conducts MoGEA and Paraprofessional testing Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. being the time you need to finish the exam). You must pre-register for this exam; We do not accept walk-ins.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]