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What’s on the Test?
The WEST-E English Language Learners test contains 110 multiple-choice questions, and you’ll be timed at 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Let’s take a closer look at each section of the exam:
1. Language and Literacy Development
18% of the exam
- Applied linguistics
- Analyzing the structure of the English language
- Major concepts and theories in first- and second-language acquisition
- Variables that affect the process of learning English as a second language
2. Culture
18% of the exam
- Major concepts and theories related to the nature of culture
- The effect of cultural identity on teaching and learning English
- Culturally inclusive instruction
3. Planning and Managing Instruction
28% of the exam
- Applying research-based best practices in second-language instruction
- Developing English language learners’ listening and speaking skills
- Providing English language learners with standards-based reading and writing instruction
- Supporting the development of English language learners’ cognitive academic language proficiency and content-area knowledge
4. Assessment
18% of the exam
- The principles of assessment
- Issues of assessment
- Methods of assessment
5. Professional Leadership
18% of the exam
- Historical and research foundations of education for English language learners in Washington State
- Serving as an effective resource and advocate for English language learners and their families
- The role of the teacher as a professional resources in the learning community
- Collaborating with other staff
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to create an NES account on their website. You can then register for the exam via your account.
The testing fee is $96.
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How the Exam is Scored
The WEST-E 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 ranging from 100 to 300.
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.
Retaking the Exam
If you don’t get the score you want on your first try, that’s okay! You can take the exam again after a mandatory 30-day waiting period.
FAQs
How many questions are on the WEST-E ELL exam?
The exam contains 110 questions.
What is the time limit for the WEST-E ELL exam?
The exam is timed at 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the passing score for the WEST-E ELL exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 240 to pass.
How much does the WEST-E ELL exam cost?
The testing fee is $96.