Foundations of Reading (190) for Massachusetts - MTEL
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Foundations of Reading (190) Test
Everything You Need to Know
The Foundations of Reading (190) test is intended to assess The Foundations of Reading assessment focuses on development, instruction, and assessment of reading. It covers the essential components of reading development and best practices in reading instruction and assessment as identified by reading research. It assesses teacher candidates' abilities to make evidence-based instructional decisions by applying knowledge of reading development, instruction, and assessment. The assessment seeks to collect evidence of teacher candidates' abilities to demonstrate knowledge of assessment, differentiation, and intervention with respect to each component of reading to address all students' needs for reading instruction, and addresses the full range of knowledge to teach reading, including:
- Oral language and writing strategies that support reading
- Academic language development
- Analysis of complex literary and informational texts; and
- The five essential components of reading development (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension) identified by the National Reading Panel.
The content covered by this exam is organized into areas called content subareas. This exam has 4 subareas. Here's the list of these subareas:
- Foundations of Reading Development
- Development of Reading Comprehension
- Reading Assessment and Instruction
- Integration of Knowledge and Understanding
Content Subareas:
1. Foundations of Reading Development
Approximate Number of Questions:
43-45
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
35%
Content Subareas:
2. Development of Reading Comprehension
Approximate Number of Questions:
33-35
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
27%
Content Subareas:
3. Reading Assessment and Instruction
Approximate Number of Questions:
21-23
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
18%
Content Subareas:
4. Integration of Knowledge and Understanding
Approximate Number of Questions:
2
Approximate Percentage of Examination:
20%
Multiple-choice items
The multiple choice questions in the exam measure content in the subareas: Foundations of Reading Development, Development of Reading Comprehension, and Reading Assessment and Instruction. Some questions are based on interpreting material such as literary or informational texts, maps, charts, graphs, tables, and/or diagrams. In all there are 100 multiple-choice questions in the exam.
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Open-response items
This section of the test consists of two open-response item assignments and is intended to assess subject knowledge in the Integration of Knowledge and Understanding subarea. You will be asked to prepare a written response of approximately 150-300 words for each assignment. You should use your time to plan, write, review, and edit your response for each assignment.
As a whole, your response to each assignment must demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge of the field. In your response to each assignment, you are expected to demonstrate the depth of your understanding of the subject area by applying your knowledge rather than by merely reciting factual information. Your response to each assignment will be evaluated based on the following criteria.
- Purpose: the extent to which the response achieves the purpose of the assignment
- Subject Knowledge: appropriateness and accuracy in the application of subject knowledge
- Support: quality and relevance of supporting evidence
- Rationale: soundness of argument and degree of understanding of the subject area
Your responses must be communicated clearly enough to permit valid judgment of the evaluation criteria by scorers. Your responses should be written for an audience of educators in this field. The final version of each response should conform to the conventions of edited American English. Your responses should be your original work, written in your own words, and not copied or paraphrased from some other work. Be sure to write about the assigned topics and remember to review your work and make any changes you think will improve your responses.
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How is the test scored?
Your total test score is based on your performance on the entire test: the number of multiple-choice questions (100 items) answered correctly combined with your scores on open- response questions (2 items). The total score is reported on a scale from 100 to 300. Performance on the multiple-choice section is based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers. Each multiple-choice question counts the same toward the total test score. Open-response items are scored by education professionals using a score scale and a set of performance characteristics.
Your test score
Because the passing score varies from state to state, if your score on the test meets your state's passing score requirement, your numeric score will not be reported, instead you will receive a status of "Met the Requirement". This status means you have passed the exam.
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Is the Foundations of Reading test hard?
Educational background, familiarity with the material, test-taking skills, and overall preparation are some of the many factors to consider in predicting how hard the Foundations of Reading test is for any specific person.
Although some test-takers may breeze through this exam, many will find it challenging. The most recent data available for the Foundations of Reading test, an exam currently required in 13 states, indicates that only 61.5% of all test takers will pass the first time they take the exam.
What if I don't pass my test?
You may retake a test or subtest. If you wish to retake a test, you must complete the registration process again. However, you must wait 30 days before retaking a test. Before applying for a retake be sure you are in compliance with the rules and regulations of your education agency.
Before retaking the Foundations of Reading exam, identify what went wrong in the original take. Did you run out of time to revise? Did stress get the best of you in the exam room? Examine your score report and identify the subareas you scored low.
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