Study Guide

Field 107: 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 subarea weighting, as described 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 14 percent
roman numeral 2 writing process and applications 0004–0010 31 percent
roman numeral 3 reading process and comprehension 0011–0014 18 percent
roman numeral 4 language and literature 0015–0019 22 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 0020 15 percent

Subarea roman numeral 1–Speaking, Listening, and Viewing

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

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Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of strategies for critical listening and viewing.

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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 Process and Applications

Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of the writing process.

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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.

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Competency 0007–Apply knowledge of techniques for writing informative and explanatory texts.

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Competency 0008–Apply knowledge of techniques for writing arguments.

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Competency 0009–Apply knowledge of research techniques for acquiring, refining, and sharing knowledge.

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Competency 0010–Apply knowledge of techniques for writing for literary response and critical analysis.

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Subarea roman numeral 3–Reading Process and Comprehension

Competency 0011–Apply knowledge of strategies for developing vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension.

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Competency 0012–Apply knowledge of strategies for reading informational texts.

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Competency 0013–Apply knowledge of strategies for reading persuasive texts.

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Competency 0014–Apply knowledge of strategies for reading a range of genres of literary texts.

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Subarea roman numeral 4–Language and Literature

Competency 0015–Apply knowledge of the historical, social, cultural, and technological influences shaping the English language.

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Competency 0016–Apply knowledge of the characteristics of various forms of poetry.

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Competency 0017–Apply knowledge of major themes, characteristics, trends, writers, and works in American literature from the colonial period to the present.

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Competency 0018–Apply knowledge of major themes, characteristics, trends, writers, and works in British literature.

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Competency 0019–Apply knowledge of major themes, characteristics, trends, writers, and works in the literatures of Asia, Africa, continental Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

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Subarea roman numeral 5–Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Competency 0020–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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