Study Guide

Field 207: English 
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 ) and online proctored test
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 listening, speaking, and viewing 0001to0002 18 percent
roman numeral 2 critical reeading and reading process 0003to0006 31 percent
roman numeral 3 critical writing and writing process 0007to0011 36 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 4 pedagogical content knowledge 0012 15 percent

subarea roman numeral 1–Listening, Speaking, and Viewing

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of speaking, listening, and viewing to inform and increase understanding.

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Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of active listening, speaking, and participating in academic discussions.

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subarea roman numeral 2–Critical Reading and Reading Process

Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of strategies for developing reading comprehension through vocabulary knowledge.

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Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of comprehension strategies for reading informational and argumentative texts.

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Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of comprehension strategies for reading literary texts.

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Competency 0006–Apply knowledge of literature representing a range of historical, cultural, ethnic, and global perspectives from a variety of genres.

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subarea roman numeral 3–Critical Writing and Writing Process

Competency 0007–Apply knowledge of recursive writing processes.

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Competency 0008–Apply knowledge of strategies for composing narratives.

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Competency 0009–Apply knowledge of strategies for composing informative essays, reports, and technical writing.

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Competency 0010–Apply knowledge of strategies for composing arguments.

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Competency 0011–Apply knowledge of research strategies for acquiring, refining, and sharing knowledge.

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subarea roman numeral 4–Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Competency 0012–Apply pedagogical content knowledge to plan developmentally appropriate instruction to help students achieve a specific, standards-aligned learning goal in English language arts that engages all learners.

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