Understanding the Structure and Content of the Test
Test Framework
The test framework consists of objectives that are aligned with the Washington State K–12 Learning Standards.
The objectives are organized into three sub-tests:
- Reading,
- Writing, and
- Mathematics.
Each objective is defined by a number of descriptive statements. These components of the framework are described below:
- The objectives define the content on which candidates will be tested. They are broad descriptions of the knowledge, skills, and understanding that a teacher needs in order to teach effectively in a Washington classroom and/or to successfully complete a Washington teacher preparation program.
- The descriptive statements provide further details about the nature and range of content covered by the objectives. They are intended to suggest the types of content that may be included in the test questions measuring the objective.
Test questions will be
- multiple-choice questions or
- writing assignments
The following example illustrates the relationship of a multiple-choice test question to its corresponding objective and descriptive statement in the WEST–B test framework.
This same direct relationship between multiple-choice test questions and their corresponding objectives applies to all WEST–B sub-tests.
