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Section 3: Test Summary and Framework
WEST–E Dance (054)

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 054

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 33% Dance Skills and Concepts 0001 to 0004
II 33% Creating, Performing, and Responding to Dance 0005 to 0008
III 34% Connections of Dance to Everyday Life 0009 to 0012

Test Framework

Dance Skills and Concepts

Objective 0001: Demonstrate knowledge of basic dance elements, concepts, and skills.

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Objective 0002: Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of movement and kinesiology.

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Objective 0003: Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental technical skills and concepts of performance dance (i.e., ballet, modern, jazz, and tap dance).

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Objective 0004: Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental technical skills and concepts of historical and contemporary world and social dance forms.

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Creating, Performing, and Responding to Dance

Objective 0005: Demonstrate knowledge of diverse and emergent choreographic principles, structures, and processes.

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Objective 0006: Understand dance as a way to create and communicate meaning.

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Objective 0007: Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of dance performance and production.

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Objective 0008: Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of dance analysis and interpretation.

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Connections of Dance to Everyday Life

Objective 0009: Demonstrate knowledge of components of healthful living and fitness that promote lifelong well-being.

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Objective 0010: Analyze the relationship between dance and culture.

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Objective 0011: Analyze how dance relates to other arts disciplines and academic subject areas.

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Objective 0012: Demonstrate knowledge of career and recreational opportunities in dance.

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