Our free ParaPro Study Guide is your go-to helper for acing the ParaPro Test! It covers reading, math, and writing with easy tips. Try our practice tests after each section to check your skills!
What’s the ParaPro Test?
The ParaPro Assessment checks if you can help kids in classrooms. It has 90 multiple-choice questions about reading, math, and writing. You get 2½ hours total, and no calculators are allowed for math. The test makes sure you’re ready to support students with things like stories, numbers, or sentences.
It’s not too tough with practice! This guide shares simple ways to study and feel great on test day.
Studying for Reading
The reading section has about 30 questions. You’ll read short passages or charts and answer questions about big ideas, words, or teaching kids to read. Here’s how to prepare:
- Read short stories or news daily to get better at understanding fast.
- Summarize a story in one sentence to practice finding the main idea.
- Guess new words using nearby words for clues.
- Imagine explaining a passage to a student—it’s great practice!
Studying for Math
The math part has about 30 questions on adding, fractions, shapes, or charts. Some ask how to help kids with math. Try these study ideas:
- Practice basics like multiplying, dividing, or percents without a calculator.
- Sketch problems, like groups of items or areas, to see solutions.
- Work on story problems about classroom things, like splitting snacks.
- Double-check answers to avoid small errors.
Studying for Writing
The writing section has about 30 questions on grammar, commas, and clear sentences. You’ll also learn to help kids write. Here’s what to do:
- Fix sentences in your mind, like choosing the right verb or adding punctuation.
- Say sentences out loud to catch weird-sounding mistakes.
- Learn words like “they’re” vs. “their” or where apostrophes go.
- Think about teaching a kid to write clearly—it’s part of the test!
Best Study Tips
We want you to feel like a star on test day! These tips help with every section:
- Study 15-20 minutes daily to grow your skills without stress.
- Use our free practice tests at ParaProPracticeExam.com to know the test style.
- Jot down what you get wrong and study those parts more.
- Rest between study times to keep your mind sharp.
- Know you’re awesome—you’re practicing to help kids learn!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I begin studying?
Take a practice test on our site to see what’s easy or hard. Then study your weak spots. Tip: Do a few questions daily to feel ready!
How much time do I need to study?
A few weeks, like 20 minutes a day, works well. More if you’re new to it. Tip: Plan study times to stick with it!
Do I need to buy study books?
Not at all! Our free tests and guide are plenty. Libraries have free stuff too. Tip: Try kids’ books for quick math or reading review!
What if I’m scared of the test?
Feeling scared is normal! Practice helps you feel stronger, and we’re here for you. Tip: Breathe slowly and picture helping a kid to relax!
Will this guide help me as a parapro?
Yes! It teaches skills for helping kids with reading, math, and writing in class. Tip: Practice explaining things clearly, like to a buddy!