The THEA Test consists of three sections: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. You may take one, two, or three sections of the test at any test administration. Each test session for the THEA Test is five hours in length. The test session is conducted in the morning, with a reporting time of 8:00 a.m. and an ending time between approximately 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Individual test sections are not timed within the test session. You may use the time available to work on any of the three test sections. You may spend as much time as you want on each test section, and may work on the sections in any order you choose until the test session ends.

Calculators

Examinees will be allowed to use four-function (+, –, ×, ÷) nonprogrammable calculators (with square root [√ ] and percent [%] keys). Examinees who wish to use a calculator for the THEA Test will need to bring their own calculator to the test administration.

By way of illustration, but not as an exclusive list, you may NOT bring with you or use during the test administration any of the following types of calculators:

• scientific or graphing calculators
  
• pocket organizers
  
• handheld, laptop, or notebook computers
  
• electronic writing pads or pen-input devices
  
• calculators with an alphanumeric keyboard
  
• calculators with paper tape
  
• calculators that make noise or “talk”
  
• calculators with electrical cords
  
• business or financial planning calculators
  
• calculator watches
  
• calculators with rulers
  

You will not be allowed to bring or use a calculator manual or to share a calculator with another examinee.

If you use a calculator with a large or raised display that might be visible to other examinees, you may be seated at the discretion of the proctor.

Testing staff will not have calculators or batteries available.


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