Study Guide

Field 122: Russian 
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 65 selected-response questions, 2 constructed-response assignments
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 interpretive listening 0001–0002 24 percent
roman numeral 2 interpretive reading 0003–0004 23 percent
roman numeral 3 language acquisition and instruction 0005–0006 23 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 presentational writing 0007 15 percent
roman numeral 5 presentational speaking 0008 15 percent
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Subarea roman numeral 1–Interpretive Listening

Competency 0001–Demonstrate literal comprehension of a variety of formal and informal spoken messages likely to be encountered in culturally authentic situations (e.g., announcements, dialogues, speeches, poetry).

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Competency 0002–Infer meaning and analyze information from a variety of formal and informal spoken messages likely to be encountered in culturally authentic situations (e.g., announcements, dialogues, speeches, poetry).

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Subarea roman numeral 2–Interpretive Reading

Competency 0003–Demonstrate literal comprehension of a variety of culturally authentic texts (e.g., e-mails, posters, Web sites, maps, graphs, periodicals, literature).

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Competency 0004–Infer meaning and analyze information from a variety of culturally authentic texts
(e.g., e-mails, posters, Web sites, maps, graphs, periodicals, literature).

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Subarea roman numeral 3–Language Acquisition and Instruction

Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of the process of language acquisition and how it relates to the language learner in the classroom.

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Competency 0006–Select and apply teaching and assessment strategies that provide students with opportunities to communicate in the target language in meaningful and authentic ways and that promote students' ability to make connections and comparisons and to participate in community life.

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Subarea roman numeral 4–Presentational Writing

Competency 0007–In response to a prompt, apply knowledge of target-language structures and writing conventions to compose an effective, coherent, and clear written response.

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Subarea roman numeral 5–Presentational Speaking

Competency 0008–In response to a prompt, apply knowledge of target-language structures and speaking conventions to deliver an effective, coherent, and clear spoken response.

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