Study Guide
Field 038: Reading
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 | Foundations of Reading Instruction and Assessment | 0001–0003 | 1–3 | 21% |
| II | Reading Development | 0004–0007 | 4–7 | 46% |
| III | Comprehension of Different Types of Texts | 0008–0009 | 8–9 | 23% |
| IV | The Professional Environment | 0010–0011 | 10–11 | 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–Foundations of Reading Instruction and Assessment
0001 Theoretical and Research Foundations of Reading Development (Standard 1)
0002 Foundations of Scientifically Based Reading Instruction (Standard 2)
0003 Foundations of Reading Assessment (Standard 3)
Domain II–Reading Development
0004 Phonemic Awareness (Standard 4)
0005 Phonics (Standard 5)
0006 Fluency (Standard 6)
0007 Vocabulary and Academic Language (Standard 7)
Domain III–Comprehension of Different Types of Texts
0008 Comprehension and Analysis of Informational and Persuasive Texts (Standard 8)
0009 Literary Texts (Standard 9)
Domain IV–The Professional Environment
0010 Literacy-Rich Classroom Environment (Standard 10)
0011 Professional Learning and Leadership in Reading (Standard 11)