This ParaPathways cheat sheet condenses the ETS 5757 Assessment into a printable rundown of what its two subtests test most: Reading and Writing (5758) and Mathematics (5759). It's a premium cheat sheet built by Capital Prep — the one premium prep we trust — and it's yours free. Reinforce it with the rest of your free ParaPathways toolkit: the practice test, study guide, and flashcards.
ParaPathways exam at a glance
- Subtests: 5758 Reading and Writing (51 questions, 85 min) and 5759 Mathematics (36 questions, 60 min)
- Questions: 87 in all — Reading ≈30, Writing ≈21, Numbers and Operations ≈18, Geometry, Measurement, & Data ≈18
- Score: Each subtest 310–350; no ETS passing score — your state sets a cut for each subtest
- Calculator: On-screen four-function calculator on Mathematics
- Cost (2026–27): $75 at home or $59 at a test center (one subtest $37.50 / $29.50)
- Administered by: ETS (Educational Testing Service) — not the ParaPro (1755), a separate ETS test
What’s on the ParaPathways cheat sheet
- Reading (≈30 questions · 5758) — main idea and details, word meaning from context and word parts, inference, tone, text structure, author's purpose, data in charts and maps, textual evidence, phonemes, phonics, and fluency.
- Writing (≈21 questions · 5758) — standard English conventions, clear and coherent writing, the writing process, credible sources, citation, argument evidence, text features, narrative elements, and responsible technology use.
- Numbers and Operations (≈18 questions · 5759) — integers, fractions, decimals, percents, number forms, math vocabulary, exponents, order of operations, word problems, and one-variable equations.
- Geometry, Measurement, & Data (≈18 questions · 5759) — time, liquid volume, mass, unit conversions, two-dimensional shapes, perimeter, area, surface area, volume, the coordinate plane, and mean, median, mode, and range.
How to use it in your final week
- Split your review by ETS's counts: Reading is the biggest block (about 30 of 87 questions), then Writing (about 21), then the two math categories (about 18 each).
- Time each subtest on its own — 51 questions in 85 minutes and 36 in 60 minutes are both about 100 seconds a question.
- Drill what the four-function calculator cannot do: order of operations, fraction rules, exponents, and unit conversions.
- Look up your state's qualifying score for EACH subtest and aim above both — a strong math score cannot rescue Reading and Writing.
The cheat sheet is your review layer — your ParaPathways practice test drives the exam-readiness ring at the top of this page. Download it, review, then take a full practice exam (or drill with the study guide and flashcards) to see where you stand.
ParaPathways cheat sheet FAQ
Yes — the ParaPathways cheat sheet is 100% free. Enter your email and we'll send the PDF to your inbox. It's part of Career Employer's free ParaPathways toolkit alongside the practice test, study guide, and flashcards.
The highest-yield facts for both ETS 5757 subtests: Reading (main idea, inference, word meaning, text structure, fluency, phonics), Writing (conventions, the writing process, credible sources, citation, argument), Numbers and Operations (integers, fractions, decimals, percents, exponents, order of operations, equations), and Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis (time, unit conversions, shapes, area and volume, the coordinate plane, mean, median, mode, and range) — plus the test's structure, scoring, calculator rule, and retake policy.
No. ParaPathways (5757) and the ParaPro (1755) are two different ETS tests, and ParaPathways is not the ParaPro's replacement — ETS sells both in 2026–27 and your state or district decides which one it accepts. This sheet covers ParaPathways only. If your state uses the ParaPro, use our ParaPro cheat sheet instead.
ETS sets no passing score. Each subtest is scored 310–350, and your state or district sets a qualifying score for each one; the published cuts run 322–332 on Reading and Writing (5758) and 325–334 on Mathematics (5759), most often 332 and 334. Check your state's number before you test.
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References
- 1.ETS. “ParaPathways Assessment (5757; subtests 5758 and 5759).” parapro.ets.org, 2026. ↑
- 2.ETS. “The ParaPathways Study Companion — 5757.” ETS, via the Rhode Island Department of Education, 2025. ↑
- 3.ETS. “2026–27 ParaPro Assessment Information Bulletin (covers ParaPro 1755 and ParaPathways 5757).” ets.org, 2026. ↑
- 4.ETS. “ParaPathways and ParaPro — State Requirements.” parapro.ets.org, 2026. ↑
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