Study Guide
Field 021: English Language Arts
Test Design and Assessment Blueprint
The test design below describes general testing information. The assessment blueprint that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.
Test Design
| Format | Computer-based test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Time* | 105 minutes |
| Passing Score | 220 |
*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial
Assessment Blueprint
| Domain | Objectives | Standards | Approximate Test Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reading Comprehension and Analysis | 0001–0003 | 1–3 | 45% |
| II | Components and Modes of Writing | 0004–0005 | 4–5 | 30% |
| III | Communication and Media Literacy | 0006–0007 | 6–7 | 15% |
| IV | English Language Arts Instruction and Assessment | 0008 | 8 | 10% |
Each objective in the assessment blueprint corresponds to one or more of the REPA Indiana Educator Standards for this field. Those standards can be accessed in the PDF below.
Domain I–Reading Comprehension and Analysis
0001 Foundations of Reading (Standard 1)
0002 Reading Informational and Persuasive Texts (Standard 2)
0003 Reading Literary Texts (Standard 3)
Domain II–Components and Modes of Writing
0004 Components of Writing (Standard 4)
0005 Modes of Writing (Standard 5)
Domain III–Communication and Media Literacy
0006 Listening, Speaking, and Interpersonal Communication (Standard 6)
0007 Visual Literacy and Media Presentation (Standard 7)
Domain IV–English Language Arts Instruction and Assessment
0008 English Language Arts Instruction and Assessment (Standard 8)