Study Guide

Field 124: Middle Level 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 )
Number of Questions 80 selected-response questions, 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 speaking, listening, and viewing 0001–0003 18 percent
roman numeral 2 writing processes and applications 0004–0008 31 percent
roman numeral 3 reading process and comprehension 0009–0011 18 percent
roman numeral 4 language and literature 0012–0014 18 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 5 pedagogical content knowledge 0015 15 percent

Subarea roman numeral 1–Speaking, Listening, and Viewing

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of speaking strategies that inform and increase understanding.

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Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of strategies for analyzing and evaluating multimodal texts.

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Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of strategies for active listening, speaking, and participation in academic discussions.

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Subarea roman numeral 2–Writing Processes and Applications

Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of writing processes.

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Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of the elements of effective composition.

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Competency 0006–Apply knowledge of techniques for writing narratives and informative texts.

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Competency 0007–Apply knowledge of strategies for writing persuasive texts and arguments.

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Competency 0008–Apply knowledge of research techniques for acquiring, refining, and sharing knowledge.

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subarea roman numeral 3–Reading Process and Comprehension

Competency 0009–Apply knowledge of strategies for developing vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension.

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Competency 0010–Apply knowledge of strategies for reading informational texts.

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Competency 0011–Apply knowledge of strategies for reading persuasive texts.

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subarea roman numeral 4–Language and Literature

Competency 0012–Apply knowledge of the historical, social, cultural, and technological influences shaping the English language.

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Competency 0013–Apply knowledge of a range of genres of literary texts.

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Competency 0014–Apply knowledge of major themes, characteristics, writers, and works in literature from around the world.

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subarea roman numeral 5–Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Competency 0015–Apply pedagogical content knowledge to design developmentally appropriate instruction to help students achieve a specific, standards-based learning goal in English language arts that promotes learning for all students.

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