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Section 3: Test Summary and Framework
WEST–E Designated World Languages (100)

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 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 100

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 50% Language and Language Development 0001 to 0004
II 50% Principles of World Language Instruction, Assessment, and Professional Development 0005 to 0008

Test Framework

Language and Language Development

Objective 0001: Understand the structure, purposes, and uses of language.

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Objective 0002: Understand processes and sequences in language development and concepts related to second language acquisition.

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Objective 0003: Understand major concepts related to child and adolescent development and the individuality of language learners in the world language classroom.

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Objective 0004: Understand the role of developmental stages and sequences in creating an appropriate and positive learning environment to meet the needs of all students.

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Principles of World Language Instruction, Assessment, and Professional Development

Objective 0005: Demonstrate knowledge of principles of instruction in the world language classroom.

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Objective 0006: Demonstrate knowledge of principles of assessment in the world language classroom.

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Objective 0007: Understand language proficiency guidelines, performance characteristics of language learners, and the integration of standards in the world language classroom.

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Objective 0008: Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for professional development.

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