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Section 3: Test Summary and Framework
WEST–E Bilingual Education (050)

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 050

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 20% Language and Literacy Development 0001 to 0003
II 40% Development and Assessment of Biliteracy 0004 to 0009
III 20% Cultural Foundations of Bilingual Education 0010 to 0012
IV 20% Professional Leadership 0013 to 0015

Test Framework

Language and Literacy Development

Objective 0001: Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts, theories, and research in first- and second-language acquisition.

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Objective 0002: Demonstrate knowledge of variables that affect the process of language learning.

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Objective 0003: Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics in the development of biliteracy.

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Development and Assessment of Biliteracy

Objective 0004: Demonstrate knowledge of how to apply research-based best practices in first- and second-language instruction to plan, implement, adapt, and modify standards-based curricula and instruction for bilingual education students.

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Objective 0005: Apply knowledge of differentiated instruction to provide bilingual education students with Washington State English Language Development (ELD) Standards–based listening and speaking instruction in English and the second language.

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Objective 0006: Apply knowledge of differentiated instruction to provide bilingual education students with Washington State English Language Development (ELD) Standards–based reading and writing instruction in English and the second language.

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Objective 0007: Apply knowledge of how to support the development of bilingual education students' content-area knowledge and cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP) in English and the second language of instruction.

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Objective 0008: Demonstrate knowledge of principles and issues of assessment as they relate to the education of bilingual education students in English and the second language of instruction.

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Objective 0009: Demonstrate knowledge of methods of assessment as they relate to the education of bilingual education students in English and the second language of instruction.

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Cultural Foundations of Bilingual Education

Objective 0010: Apply knowledge of major concepts, theories, and research related to the nature of culture.

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Objective 0011: Apply knowledge of diverse cultural groups and how cultural identity affects the teaching and learning of bilingual education students.

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Objective 0012: Demonstrate knowledge of culturally inclusive instruction and how to incorporate cultural and linguistic diversity into instruction to support the teaching and learning of bilingual education students.

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Professional Leadership

Objective 0013: Demonstrate knowledge of the historical, legal, and research foundations of education for bilingual education students in Washington State and in the United States.

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Objective 0014: Demonstrate knowledge of how to serve as an effective resource and advocate for bilingual education students and their families.

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Objective 0015: Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the bilingual education teacher as a professional resource in the learning community and how to collaborate with other educational staff to support bilingual education students' language learning and school achievement.

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