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What’s on the Exam?
There are 150 multiple-choice questions on the exam, which are grouped into four sections, and the time limit is 3 hours.
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the exam:
1. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
20% of the exam
- Characteristics of students with disabilities
- Factors that affect development, learning, and daily living in students with disabilities
2. ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM PLANNING
20% of the exam
- Procedures surrounding various types of formal and informal assessments
- Strategies and procedures for developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized programs
3. LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES
40% of the exam
- Planning, modifying, and managing the learning environment for students with disabilities
- Effective instructional practices for promoting student success in the general curriculum
- Developing students’ communication and social skills
- Effective behavioral interventions for students with disabilities
- Teaching functional living skills
4. FOUNDATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
20%
- The legal, ethical, and historical foundations of special education
- The professional roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher
How to Register
To register for the test, you’ll need to create an account on the OAE website. Once your account has been created, you can select “Special Education (043)” as your exam and begin the registration process.
When you register, you will need to pay the $109 testing fee.
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Exam Scores
The OAE Special Education test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score. This scaled score will range somewhere between 100 and 300, and you’ll need a final score of at least 220 to pass.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
FAQs
How many questions are on the OAE Special Education exam?
The exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions.
What is the time limit for the OAE Special Education exam?
The exam is timed at 3 hours.
What is the passing score for the OAE Special Education exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 220 to pass the exam.
How much does the OAE Special Education exam cost?
The total testing fee is $109.