The ParaPathways Assessment represents the next generation of paraeducator assessment, building upon the foundation of the original ParaPro Assessment, while adapting to meet today’s classroom demands. The ParaPathways Assessment reflects research and professional judgment and experience of educators across the country. 

The new assessment is split into two separately-timed subtests:

• 5758 Reading and Writing (85 minutes)

• 5759 Mathematics (60 minutes)

Note: an on-screen four-function calculator is provided for the 5759 Mathematics subtest.

ETS ParaPathways Assessment

A minimum of three people need to be registered.  If less than three are registered, we may need to cancel/ reschedule the test date.  

Please bring an official ID with you and have it available for viewing.  An acceptable ID must include your name, photograph, and signature.  

The following government-issued ID documents are acceptable for admission to a test center within your

country of citizenship.

• Passport

• Passport Card (United States only—must be accompanied by valid supplemental ID

• Driver’s license

• State or Province ID card (including those issued by motor vehicle agencies)

• NationalID card

A pencil and scratch paper will be provided to you.  No outside notes or prohibited items will be allowed in the testing room.  

These items include:

• All phones, including cell phones, smart phones (e.g., BlackBerry®, Android®, or iPhone® devices, etc.),

tablets, all watches, wearable technology and any electronic, recording, listening, or photographic devices are

not permitted in the test center. Possession of or use of any of these devices will result in immediate

dismissal from the test center, forfeiture of test fees, and cancellation of test scores. Test takers may also be

banned from taking a future ETS test.

• All jewelry, except for wedding and engagement rings.

• Books or pamphlets

• Protractors

• Calculators (including calculator watches)

• Compasses

• Highlighter pens

• Mechanical pencils

• Any type of radio or music player with headphones

• Earplugs or earbuds

• Watch alarms (including those with flashing lights or alarm sounds)

• Rulers

• Dictionaries (including electronic)

• Translators

• Papers of any kind

Break and Retest Policy:

Breaks: There are no scheduled rest breaks during a standard test session. If a test taker must leave the testing room briefly during the test session to go to the rest room or take medication, the time will continue to count down. Remind the test taker that they will not be allowed extra testing time for such an absence. When the test taker returns to the testing room, the session will continue to be available up to the allotted time limit. 

 Test takers can retake the test once as soon as they would like. If more than one retake is necessary, the test taker must wait 21 days after their most recent attempt, and then, they can retake the test two more times. Continued retakes will follow the same pattern of a 21-day waiting period after two (2) attempts. This retake policy applies to both at home testing and testing at physical centers. Note: If the composite test (5757) is taken, a subtest (5758 or 5759) cannot be taken more than once until after the 21-day period. Breaks: There are no scheduled rest breaks during a standard test session.