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Section 3: Test Summary and Framework
WEST–E Family and Consumer Sciences Education (041)

The Washington Educator Skills Tests–Endorsements (WEST–E) are designed to measure a candidate's knowledge of the subject-area content contained in the test framework for each field. All WEST–E tests are fully aligned with the state's teacher endorsement competencies and, as applicable, the Essential Academic Learning Requirements.

Test Summary

This test summary describes general testing information as well as the approximate percentage of the total test score derived from each content domain. The test framework, organized by content domain, contains the objectives that define the content for the test.

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions Approximately 110 multiple-choice questions
Test Session 2 hours and 15 minutes (does not include 15-minute tutorial and nondisclosure agreement)
Passing Score 240 (scores are calculated in a range from 100 to 300)
Test Code 041

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.

Table outlining sample test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective
Key Approximate
Percentage of Test
Content Domain Range of Objectives
I 22% Interpersonal and Family Relationships 0001 to 0003
II 22% Human Development And Parenting 0004 to 0006
III 21% Nutrition and Wellness 0007 to 0009
IV 21% Resource Management 0010 to 0012
V 14% Family and Consumer Sciences Programs and Careers 0013 to 0014

Test Framework

Interpersonal and Family Relationships

Objective 0001: Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of interpersonal relationships.

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Objective 0002: Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and significance of families.

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Objective 0003: Understand factors that affect interpersonal, family, community, and professional relationships.

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Human Development and Parenting

Objective 0004: Demonstrate knowledge of the stages and characteristics of human growth and development from conception through adolescence.

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Objective 0005: Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development throughout adulthood.

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Objective 0006: Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and families.

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Nutrition and Wellness

Objective 0007: Demonstrate knowledge of principles of nutrition and nutrition practices that enhance well-being.

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Objective 0008: Demonstrate knowledge of principles of food selection, purchasing, handling, preservation, and preparation.

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Objective 0009: Demonstrate knowledge of wellness practices that enhance well-being throughout the life span.

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Resource Management

Objective 0010: Demonstrate knowledge of personal and family financial management skills.

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Objective 0011: Demonstrate knowledge of personal and family resource management skills.

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Objective 0012: Demonstrate knowledge of consumer rights, responsibilities, and protections.

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Family and Consumer Sciences Programs and Careers

Objective 0013: Understand the Career and Technical Education program.

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Objective 0014: Understand careers related to family and consumer sciences.

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