Study Guide

Field 083: Gifted Education 
Test Design and Framework

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The test design below describes general assessment information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Test overview, including duration of test, number of questions, and passing score.
Format Computer-based test ( C B T )
Number of Questions 80 selected-response questions and 1 constructed-response assignment
Time* 4 hours
Passing Score 240

*Does not include 15-minute  C B T  tutorial

Test Framework

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.

test weighting by number of questions per subarea part 1 of 2.
subareas range of competencies approximate percentage of test
selected-response
roman numeral 1 foundations of gifted education 0001–0002 17 percent
roman numeral 2 assessment and instructional planning 0003–0004 21 percent
roman numeral 3 learning environments and instruction 0005–0007 30 percent
roman numeral 4 professional practice and collaboration 0008–0009 17 percent
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test weighting by number of questions per subarea part 2 of 2.
subareas range of competencies approximate percentage of test
constructed-response
roman numeral 3 Learning Environments and Instruction 0005–0007 15 percent

Subarea roman numeral 1–Foundations of Gifted Education

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of the historical, legal, and philosophical foundations of the field of gifted education.

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Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of the development and characteristics of students who are gifted and talented, including factors that affect development and learning.

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Subarea roman numeral 2–Assessment and Instructional Planning

Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of procedures for selecting, designing, and using various types of formal and informal assessments with students who are gifted and talented.

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Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of procedures for using assessment information to develop differentiated instructional plans for students who are gifted and talented.

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Subarea roman numeral 3–Learning Environments and Instruction

Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of strategies for creating safe, effective learning environments for students who are gifted and talented.

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Competency 0006–Apply knowledge of strategies for fostering social, language, and communication skills in students who are gifted and talented.

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Competency 0007–Apply knowledge of a broad repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies for students who are gifted and talented.

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Subarea roman numeral 4–Professional Practice and Collaboration

Competency 0008–Apply knowledge of professional and ethical practice in the field of gifted education.

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Competency 0009–Apply knowledge of effective strategies for communicating and collaborating with students who are gifted and talented, their parents/guardians, school personnel, and community members.

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