AEPA Elementary Education (NT102/NT103) exam-day guide
AEPA Elementary Education (NT102/NT103) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID type and name match the testing provider requires. Confirm the accepted forms and whether a secondary ID is needed with the provider (Pearson VUE administers Arizona educator assessments; verify current requirements on the official site).
Admission ticket / appointment confirmation
Print or save your registration confirmation showing your appointment time and test codes (NT102/NT103). Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital copy is accepted.
Know your test code and format
Confirm whether you are taking the combined NT102/NT103 exam or subtests separately, and whether it is computer-based at a test center or remote proctored. Verify the current structure and timing with the provider.
Arrival time
Plan to arrive well before your appointment; many test centers require check-in 15–30 minutes early. Confirm the exact arrival window and late-arrival policy with the provider.
Route and backup plan
Scout the test center location in advance and identify parking or transit options plus a backup route. For remote testing, confirm your internet connection and a quiet, private room.
Approved calculator (if permitted)
Confirm with the provider whether a calculator is provided on-screen or whether a specific model is allowed, and whether it applies to your subtest. Do not assume.
Scratch paper / writing instrument policy
Test centers typically supply materials and prohibit bringing your own. Confirm the current policy with the provider rather than bringing unauthorized items.
Leave prohibited items at home or in the car
Phones, smartwatches, notes, and bags are generally not allowed in the testing room. Confirm the storage and prohibited-item rules with the provider.
Rest, food, and hydration plan
Get a normal night's sleep, eat a familiar breakfast, and bring water only if the provider permits it in the testing area.
Review logistics the night before
Re-check your appointment time, location, ID, and confirmation so the morning is low-stress.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment details, ID requirements, test center location or remote-testing setup, and any permitted-item rules with the provider. Take one final full-length practice set under timed conditions, then stop learning new content.
Review your error log and the highest-yield content areas only. Rehearse the test interface if a practice tutorial is available. Avoid cramming new material.
Light review of key formulas, terms, and strategies. Pack your ID and confirmation. Confirm transportation. Go to bed at a normal time.
Eat breakfast, arrive early, and bring only approved items. Do a brief mental warm-up rather than heavy review. Stay calm and follow check-in instructions.
Read each question fully, watch for qualifiers like 'best' or 'except', and use process of elimination. Answer every question; flag and return to uncertain items if the interface allows. Pace yourself against the clock and use scheduled breaks only as permitted. If a break is offered, confirm the rules before leaving the room.
Rules to check
Bring only the ID and items the testing provider explicitly permits; confirm the prohibited-item list with the provider before test day.
Your name on your ID must match your registration. Contact the provider in advance if there is a discrepancy.
Follow all proctor instructions and testing-room rules; unauthorized behavior can lead to score cancellation. Confirm the specific conduct policy with the provider.
Breaks are typically limited and may be scheduled; confirm with the provider whether unscheduled breaks are allowed and how they affect your time.
Scoring: confirm with the provider the current passing score, whether subtests are scored separately, and how combined results are reported. Do not rely on secondhand numbers.
If testing remotely, follow the provider's room, camera, and desk-clearance requirements exactly.
Report any technical problem to the proctor immediately rather than troubleshooting alone.
If you must reschedule or cancel, confirm the provider's deadline and fee policy as early as possible.