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WEST-B Practice Test 2026 — Free WEST-B Exam Prep Questions

The WEST-B is Washington's basic skills assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics, taken by teacher candidates for admission to a preparation program and for certification. This practice set follows the official WEST-B objectives, with passage-based reading items, writing items on purpose, revision and conventions, and hand-solvable mathematics problems.

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A student's average (mean) score on five tests is 82. What score must the student earn on a sixth test to raise the average of all six tests to exactly 84?

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Exam essentials

WEST-B format, scoring & key facts

Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers and online proctoring.

Testing time5 hr
Sections3
Question typesReading: 60 multiple-choice questions; Writing: 50 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response assignments; Mathematics: 60 multiple-choice questions

Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.pesb.wa.gov/preparation-programs/standards/assessments/basic-skills-assessment-west-b/. Always confirm details with PESB / Pearson before your exam.

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Content outline

What the WEST-B covers

Every PrepBanq WEST-B test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.

Content domainOur practice questions
ReadingObjectives 0001–0006: main idea and details, inferences and relationships, critical reasoning, writer's purpose and point of view, word meaning in context, and study skills with graphs and tables.
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WritingObjectives 0007–0012: audience and purpose, development and organization, effective communication, revision strategies, standard conventions, and a composed piece of writing.
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MathematicsObjectives 0013–0018: numbers and operations, measurement, geometry, probability and statistics, algebra, and mathematical reasoning and communication.
9 questions →
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WEST-B FAQ

How long is the WEST-B exam?

Testing time for the WEST-B is 5 hours.

What is on the WEST-B?

The WEST-B covers Reading, Writing, Mathematics.

Who administers the WEST-B?

The Washington Educator Skills Test — Basic (WEST-B) is administered by PESB / Pearson. Delivery: Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers and online proctoring.

Is there a free WEST-B practice test?

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