If you are coming to Washington from another state and need to apply for your teaching certificate, or you are a student hoping to become a Washington state-approved educator, you must take the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic, or WEST-B. Seek the help of Varsity Tutors to connect you with a WEST-B course that can help prepare you for this important exam. A WEST-B class can guide you through the various sections to ensure you are well-versed in all of the subjects it covers.
Your WEST-B class assists you so that you have the best chance of passing and becoming the Washington state educator you hope to be. Put forth your best effort in every WEST-B prep course so you are adequately prepared. The individualized attention you receive from the tutor during your WEST-B courses can give you the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.
A WEST-B prep class offers insight into the length of time and question format of the test. This 5-hour exam is done on the computer. With test dates set by appointment and offered year-round, you can take the exam after you have adequately prepared and feel ready to do so. Work with your tutor on the subjects of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, each of which are included on the test. Take a look at the provided table to see the typical length of time required for each portion of the test.
Format:
Computer-based test
- Reading: 60 multiple-choice questions
- Writing: 50 multiple-choice and 2 constructed-response questions
- Mathematics: 60 multiple-choice questions
Time:
- Reading: 2 hours
- Writing: 3 hours
- Mathematics: 2 hours
- All 3 subtests taken at once: 5 hours
WEST-B classes help you to plan your course of study. Your tutor may assess your preparedness level and determine how best to start each session. They may want to see if you need help reading passages more thoroughly and offer guidance. Perhaps you need help comprehending the Mathematics section the test assesses you on. Your tutor can evaluate this in the first session and discover where you need the most work.
Developing test-taking strategies during your WEST-B prep course can be a top priority. It can be difficult to answer every question correctly when you're timed and nervous. Your WEST-B course tutor may offer relaxation techniques, helpful tips, and more to help you feel more prepared for this exam and any others you need to take in the future.
The test consists of mainly multiple-choice questions, except for a couple of constructed-response writing questions. Your WEST-B prep courses can help you understand how to narrow down choices by eliminating the least likely answers and guessing smartly.
Here we provide a sample question from the Math portion of the WEST-B.
Sample Math Question:
1. A student who is 4 feet tall casts a shadow that is 5 feet long. If a tree casts a shadow that is
65 feet long, how tall is the tree?
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- A. 16 feet
- B. 52 feet
- C. 81 feet
- D. 260 feet
We try our best to match every student with an instructor who can adapt to their schedule. You may have limited time between school and other responsibilities to prepare for this important exam, so we understand the importance of finding someone who can accommodate your needs. Face-to-face study sessions online make meeting with your tutor even more efficient. You can access our Live Learning Platform anywhere that has a stable connection the internet.
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of taking WEST-B prep classes, reach out to Varsity Tutors. We are available to answer any questions you may have before you get started.
Brian: WEST-B course instructor
...independent study skills that will support them through life. What this means is building up the analytical skills that they will need to prepare and study for assignments and tests when they're going to go to college. There's only so much one can do in teaching the content that we also need to teach our students how they can become their own teachers and succeed on their own. Hence, I want my students not just...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters in Education, High School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- WEST-B
- WEST-E
- ISEE-Lower Level Writing
- Professional Certifications
- +128 subjects
Olivia: WEST-B course instructor
I am here to guide you toward your goals and achievements through utilizing what makes you tick. I find the learning style that will assist you to not only meet your goals, but to run pass it with a smile on your face and achievement gleaming in your eye!
Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Education, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Subject Expertise
- WEST-B
- WEST-E
- PRAXIS
- PRAXIS Music
- +159 subjects
Prajacta: WEST-B course instructor
As an educator, I strive to make sure my students feel a sense of belonging, comfort and care. I do this by creating a learning experiences that cater to the needs of all types of learners. By having a diverse classroom, each student can bring their unique perspective to the classroom and together we can create new ways of problem solving and thinking.
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters in Education, Higher Education Administration
Subject Expertise
- WEST-B
- TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
- Wired For Reading Coach
- STAAR
- +33 subjects
Annalisa: WEST-B course instructor
...of trying, and trying helps us discover those unique strengths that give us an edge. Writing is my all-time favorite subject and I love to help my students become confident writers, too. Thesaurus.com and spell check are certainly must haves, but above all else, it's about leveraging our interests, perspectives, and personalities to bring our writing to life! This applies to math as well. and social studies, and, science. I can't wait to show you...
Education & Certification
- Western Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
- Western Governors University - Current Grad Student, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- WEST-B
- Study Skills
- Phonics
- Other
- +15 subjects