Most Missouri Content Assessments (MoCA) require a minimum passing score of 220. This score is determined by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as the threshold for demonstrating content knowledge competency.
Candidates who do not pass a Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA) are required to wait 14 days before they are eligible to retake the test. This provides time for review and preparation before attempting the exam again.
The Missouri Educator Profile (MEP) is an online assessment tool designed to evaluate personal and professional characteristics. While it is required, there is no passing score, and it helps candidates reflect on areas for growth and development.
For initial teacher certification in Missouri, candidates are required to pass both the MoCA for content knowledge and the MoPTA to demonstrate teaching skills and effectiveness in the classroom.
The Missouri Pre-Service Teacher Assessment (MoPTA) is scored on a 1-5 scale, with 5 indicating exemplary performance. Each task is evaluated by trained assessors, and a cumulative score determines whether the candidate passes or needs further development.
