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Section 3: Test Summary and Framework
WEST–E Deaf Education (072)

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 072

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 25% Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 0001 to 0003
II 25% Assessment and Program Development 0004 to 0006
III 25% Promoting Development and Learning 0007 to 0009
IV 25% Foundations and Professional Practice 0010 to 0012

Test Framework

Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Objective 0001: Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development.

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Objective 0002: Understand individual learning differences.

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Objective 0003: Demonstrate knowledge of language development and communication in individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Assessment and Program Development

Objective 0004: Demonstrate knowledge of assessments for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Objective 0005: Apply knowledge of procedures for developing and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

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Objective 0006: Demonstrate knowledge of strategies of curriculum development and instructional planning for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Promoting Development and Learning

Objective 0007: Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for designing and managing learning environments to support the development, learning, and social interactions of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Objective 0008: Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for delivering instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Objective 0009: Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for meeting the overall communication needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Foundations and Professional Practice

Objective 0010: Understand the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations in the education of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Objective 0011: Apply knowledge of strategies for communicating and collaborating with others to help students who are deaf or hard of hearing achieve desired learning outcomes.

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Objective 0012: Demonstrate knowledge of the professional and ethical responsibilities of teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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