The Edmund J. Gleazer, Jr. School of Education at Graceland requires both an entrance exam (C-BASE ) and an exit exam (PRAXIS - elementary majors only), as required by the State of Iowa. General information for both exams is provided below. For more questions, please contact the Compliance Officer, Lorrie Long (641) 784-5046 or llong@graceland.edu.
C-BASE Information on This Page
Study Guide (pdf)
Entrance Exam - General Information
Recent Policy Changes
Subjects Covered
C-BASE Preparation
Graceland Testing Dates and Locations 2008 - 2009
Testing Dates at Other Institutions
Registration
Disabilities
Testing Day Requirements
Time to Complete
Intervention Plan
PRAXIS Information on This Page
PRAXIS FAQ
PRAXIS Exit Exam - General Information
Required Scores
Topics Covered
Test Preparation
Testing Dates at the Lamoni Campus
Testing Dates at Other Locations
Registration
Refunds for PRAXIS
Testing Day Requirements
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Recent Policy Changes
As of April 3, 2007, the Gleazer School of Education will require that Education candidates pass only the English (includes both an essay and literature) and Math (includes general math, algebra, and geometry) C-BASE subjects. All current candidates will be "grandfathered in" - i.e., candidates who have taken the test but failed to pass social studies or science will not need to continue to retake the social studies and science in order to meet the requirements of the C-BASE.
Also, the two-year rule is not longer in effect. If a candidate has not passed within two years of their first testing date, they will not be required to start over and may continue to retake the test until they have achieved passing scores.
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Subjects Covered
English - Reading/Literature and Writing
Mathematics - General, Algebra, and Geometry
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C-BASE Preparation
The CBASE Study Guide is available in pdf format, which you can print or save to your computer. The guide includes sample English and Math questions as well as valuable test-taking tips.
Study guides and materials are available on each campus:
Lamoni - Compliance Office (303 Zimmermann) and the F.M. Smith Library
IHCC, NCMC - Site coordinator's offices
Independence - F.M. Smith Library and the secretary's office
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Graceland Testing Dates and Locations 2008 - 2009
Lamoni Campus (see times below) Room 314 Zimmerman
Wednesday, September 10 (4:00 p.m.) - last day to register Friday, September 5
Thursday, October 30 (5:00 a.m.) - last day to register Friday, October 24
Wednesday, February 11 (4:00 p.m.) - last day to register Friday, February 6
Wednesday, March 25 (4:00 p.m.) - last day to register Friday, March 20
Independence Campus (8:00 a.m.) Room 219
Saturday, July 19 - last day to register Friday, July 11
Saturday, September 6 - last day to register Friday, August 29
Saturday, October 25 - last day to register Friday, October 17
Saturday, February 7 - last day to register Friday, February 1
Saturday, March 21 - last day to register Friday, March 13
Saturday, July 18 - last day to register Friday, July 10
Trenton (NCMC) (9:00 a.m.) Alexander Student Center Basement Testing Room
Saturday, September 6 - last day to register Friday, August 29
Saturday, February 7 - last day to register Friday, January 30
Centerville (IHCC) (8:00 a.m.) Room 15
Saturday, July 19 - last day to register Friday, July 11
Saturday, September 6 - last day to register Friday, August 29
Saturday, February 7 - last day to register Friday, January 30
Registration
On-site registration is handled by the secretary or site coordinator on each campus. The $50 registration fee will be paid at this time, and a receipt will be given for entrance into the exam.
Online registration is available for candidates with no disabilities. Click HERE or on the registration link in the left column to access the online form. The $50 registration fee will be charged to the student's account. The receipt should be printed for entrance into the exam.
Disabilities
Disabilities must be disclosed to the secretary or site coordinator during registration. Forms will be handed out that require a signature from the Coordinator of Student Disabilities Services.
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Testing Dates at Other Institutions 2008 - 2009
North Central Missouri College (Trenton) (12:00 noon)
(For registration: Karen Ockenfels (800) 880-6180 Ext. 1418)
Thursday, September 22 - last day to register Thursday, September 22
Wednesday, December 1 - last day to register Wednesday, December 1
Wednesday, March 30 - last day to register Wednesday, March 30
Wednesday, June 15 - last day to register Wednesday, June15
Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO)
(For registration: 660-562-1220)
Saturday, September 20 - last day to register Saturday, September 12
Saturday, December 6 - last day to register Saturday, November 21
Saturday, January 31 - last day to register Saturday, January 16
Saturday, March 28 - last day to register Saturday, March 18
Saturday, June 20 - last day to register Saturday, June 5
Missouri Western State University (St. Joseph, MO)
(For registration: Debbie Web 816-271-4285)
Saturday, June 21 - last day to register Thursday, June 5
Saturday, September 20 - last day to register Friday, September 12
Saturday, December 6 - last day to register Friday, November 21
University of Missouri Kansas City
(For registration: UMKC Testing Services 816-235-1635)
Saturday, June 21 - last day to register Friday, June 6
Saturday, September 27 - last day to register Friday, September 12
Saturday, December 6 - last day to register Friday, November 21
Saturday, January 31 - last day to register Friday, January 16
Saturday, April 4 - last day to register Friday, March 20
Saturday, June 20 - last day to register Friday, June 5
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Testing Day Requirements
C-BASE Registration Receipt
Photo ID
Two pencils
Calculators provided by the Gleazer School of Education
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Time to Complete
The exam will take between two - three hours to complete including time for instructions, writing exercise, a break, and multiple choice questions. Candidates should arrive at the test site 20-30 minutes prior to the testing time. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
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Intervention Plan
Candidates with subject area scores below 235 should contact the Compliance Officer, Lorrie Long (641-784-5046, llong@graceland.edu) to establish a Score Intervention Plan.
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PRAXIS - Exit Exam
All teacher education candidates in elementary education are now required by the State of Iowa to master the PRAXIS II 10011 Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment test or the PRAXIS II 10014 Elementary Education: Content Knowledge. Achieving the cut off score for either test will satisfy State requirements. The website links listed in this document can be accessed from the Graceland website at www.graceland.edu/education > Undergraduate Programs > Testing.
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Required Scores
Graduating before September 1, 2007:
Test 10011 - score of 136
Test 10014 - score of 131
Graduating after September 1, 2007
Test 10011 - score of 151
Test 10014 - score of 142
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Topics Covered
Both tests measure general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge. They include both multiple-choice and constructed-response test items. Sample test questions can be viewed in the Test at a Glance materials at the ETS website.
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Test Preparation
1. The CAP Center on the Lamoni Campus have pamphlets available that will guide test-takers to the website to register and identifies deadlines, costs, etc.
2. The Study Guide: Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (10011) is available on each campus:
Lamoni - Compliance Office (303 Zimmermann) and the F.M. Smith Library
IHCC, NCMC - Site coordinator's offices
Independence - F.M. Smith Library and the secretary's office
3. Purchase the study guide for $30 HERE.
4. ETS websites: Tests at a glance and General Information and Study Tips
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Testing Dates at the Lamoni Campus
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Testing Dates at Other Locations
Click HERE for a list of 07-08 testing dates at other sites. Refer to the ETS website for more details.
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Registration
The cost of the test is $130; this includes $80.00 for the test and $50.00 for the test registration (cost will be an additional $75 to take both the 10011 and 10014 tests). Beginning September 2007, test takers will only be required to pay the registration fee once per testing year instead of every time they register. Candidates will now have an Emergency Registration period which allows the test taker to register after the late registration deadline, and guarantees a seat at a testing center. Register online at the ETS website. A bulletin by ETS on Information and Registration is available HERE.
Test takers who register online will be able to access their score reports online the evening that score reports are being mailed. Score reports for individuals who register by paper will continue to be mailed approximately four weeks after the test date.
Request that your scores be sent to the School of Education (RA6249) at Graceland University. Other codes you will need during registration:
Attending Institution (A6249)
Test Center (03531)
Major Field (202)
Refunds for PRAXIS
If you are unable to take the test, submit a cancellation request by email (praxis@ets.org) OR download and complete the Refund Request Form . Mail it to:
PRAXIS
Registration Refund
P.O. Box 6051
Princeton, NJ 08541-6051
The cancellation request must be received three days prior to the testing date.
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Testing Day Requirements
1. Submit an admission ticket from ETS
2. Show an official photo ID
3. Bring three(3) or four (4) sharpened #2 pencils
4. Arrive at least 30 minutes early
