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Resources for Faculty and Ed Prep Programs
Test Preparation and Program Planning: Information and Resources
Test Information
On the About page, you and your candidates can find:
- General program and test information
- Licensure/certification requirements information
Review information on Test Development Activities.
Helping Candidates Prepare
Make sure candidates know how to make the most of these preparation tools:
- Test framework PDFs
Define test content - Study guide
Provide general test information, test-taking strategies, test frameworks, sample questions, test directions, and open-response rubrics - Practice test
Provide sample questions plus information about how to use the practice test in a study plan, evaluating answers, and calculating a score - Prep videos and computer-based testing tutorials
Provide information to help candidates prepare effectively and become familiar with the computer-based test experience and testing center
Worksheets and Handouts
Candidate Readiness Profile
Have the candidate complete this before your first planning meeting—includes instructions and useful information for candidates and advisors
Objective-to-Course Matching Chart: aligning course content with test objectives
For use by
Study Outline Chart
Provided for candidates in Section 1 of the Study Guide (Test-Taking Strategies), with instructions for use in the "Develop a study plan to focus your studies" section
Interpreting Score Report Information and Assisting Candidates
Helping your candidates interpret their test results
Information on interpreting candidate score report information and advising candidates on future preparation
Annotated Score Report
View a sample score report that represents the type of score report candidates will receive and that includes explanations about important score-related information.
Educator Preparation Program Planning and Use of Data
These resources may be used in program planning and describe how to understand and use candidates' performance information.
Understanding and Analyzing Program Data
Information about reports provided to educator preparation programs and the state education agency
ResultsAnalyzer™ Information
Information about how to use this online tool to view, analyze, and complete reports using test results data
Technical Information
Technical Manual (updated annually)
The Foundations of Reading test is administered by the Evaluation Systems group of Pearson. It was originally developed for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) program. Information regarding the initial development and validation of the Foundations of Reading test is available in the MTEL Technical Manual . Additional development activities were conducted with panels of educators in other states where the Foundations of Reading test is used.
Test Schedule and Score Report Dates
Purchasing Vouchers
Vouchers are available for purchase to provide candidates with full or partial credit toward fees for test registration.
- Preparation programs may wish to purchase vouchers in order to assist candidates whose test fees were incorporated into tuition.
- Vouchers can be purchased in any quantity and in any dollar amount, determined by the preparation program.
- Candidates are able to use vouchers as a form of payment when registering for an exam. Note that vouchers must be applied during the initial registration; they cannot be applied retroactively to existing registrations. Each candidate may apply one voucher to their purchase of a test.
- Vouchers are valid for one year from the date on which they are generated.
- Voucher usage may be tracked upon request in order to identify any unused vouchers prior to expiration. The unused vouchers may then be renewed and redistributed to candidates, ensuring their use.
To purchase test registration vouchers: Please complete and submit a Voucher Request Form.
To purchase Right Start vouchers: Please complete and submit a Right Start Voucher Request Form.
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