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Section 3: Test Summary and Framework
WEST–E Middle Level Humanities (052 & 053)

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.

Subtest 1: English Language Arts and Reading

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions Approximately 55 multiple-choice questions
Test Session 1 hour 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 052

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 42% Reading Process and Comprehension 0001 to 0005
II 33% Writing Process and Applications 0006 to 0009
III 25% Oral and Visual Communication 0010 to 0012



Subtest 2: Social Studies

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions Approximately 55 multiple-choice questions
Test Session 1 hour 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 053

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
IV 34% Civics and Economics 0013 to 0015
V 33% U.S. and World History 0016 to 0018
VI 33% Geography and Social Studies Concepts 0019 to 0021

Test Framework

Subtest 1: English Language Arts and Reading

Reading Process and Comprehension

Objective 0001: Understand the role of phonology and morphology in the reading process and strategies for developing word identification skills and vocabulary knowledge.

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Objective 0002: Apply strategies for developing reading comprehension and fluency.

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Objective 0003: Apply strategies for reading expository texts.

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Objective 0004: Apply strategies for reading persuasive and functional texts.

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Objective 0005: Apply strategies for reading literary texts.

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Writing Process and Applications

Objective 0006: Understand the writing process.

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Objective 0007: Understand the elements of effective composition.

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Objective 0008: Apply strategies for writing to describe, inform, explain, or learn.

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Objective 0009: Apply strategies for writing to persuade, analyze, or evaluate.

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Oral and Visual Communication

Objective 0010: Apply strategies for effective listening and speaking.

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Objective 0011: Apply strategies for delivering effective presentations.

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Objective 0012: Apply strategies for analyzing and evaluating visual images in various media.

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Subtest 2: Social Studies

Civics and Economics

Objective 0013: Understand the purposes and function of government and the structure and operation of government in the United States.

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Objective 0014: Understand the key ideals and principles of democratic government in the United States, the electoral process, civic involvement, and the rights and responsibilities of participatory citizenship.

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Objective 0015: Understand basic economic concepts and the operation of economic systems.

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U.S. and World History

Objective 0016: Understand key themes and major developments in U.S. history from the Precontact period through the Columbian Exchange to 1900.

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Objective 0017: Understand key themes and major developments in Washington State history from multiple perspectives.

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Objective 0018: Understand key themes and major developments in world history from 8000 BCE to 1450 CE.

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Geography and Social Studies Concepts

Objective 0019: Understand the uses of geographic tools and the characteristics of major physical and human features of the earth.

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Objective 0020: Understand interactions among humans, cultures, and environments.

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Objective 0021: Understand and apply basic social studies concepts and skills.

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