Study Guide

Middle School Education: Language Arts
Test Design and Framework

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

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Time* 2 hours
Passing Score 220
*Does not include 15-minute tutorial

Test Framework

 

Content Domain Range of Competencies Approximate Percentage of Test Score
I. Reading Literature and Informational Texts 0001–0003 35%
II. Writing and Researching 0004–0007 35%
III. Speaking and Listening 0008–0009 20%
IV. Language and Conventions 0010 10%

Domain I–Reading Literature and Informational Texts

Competency 0001–Understand fundamentals of reading comprehension.

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Competency 0002–Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, interpret, and analyze literature.

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Competency 0003–Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, interpret, and analyze informational and persuasive texts.

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Domain II–Writing and Researching

Competency 0004–Understand strategies and techniques for writing arguments.

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Competency 0005–Understand strategies and techniques for writing informative and explanatory texts.

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Competency 0006–Understand strategies and techniques for writing narratives.

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Competency 0007–Understand methods of researching to build and present knowledge.

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Domain III–Speaking and Listening

Competency 0008–Understand strategies for speaking and listening and for engaging in collaborative discussions.

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Competency 0009–Understand strategies and techniques for presenting knowledge and ideas.

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Domain IV–Language and Conventions

Competency 0010–Understand language in context and conventions of English.

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