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NES Tests
For each test or subtest, examinee performance is evaluated against an established standard.
The total test or subtest score is based on the number of raw score points earned on each section (multiple-choice section and, for some tests, constructed-response section); the proportion accounted for by each section, if applicable; and the scaling of that score. Raw scores are converted to a scale of 100 to 300.
To pass the NES Elementary Education test, you must pass both subtests. Note that the subtests for the NES Elementary Education test are administered in separate testing sessions.
WEST Tests
An individual's performance on a WEST test is evaluated against an established standard. That standard, or the passing score for each test and subtest, was established by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) and was based on the professional judgments and recommendations of Washington educators.
To report test scores in a consistent way for all test fields and all test administrations, the scores for all tests and subtests are converted to a common scale. Test results are calculated as scaled scores in a range from 100 to 300, with a score of 240 representing the minimum passing score. If your total test scaled score is 240 or above, you have passed the test or subtest.
Your total test score is based on your performance on all sections of the test or subtest.
To pass the WEST–E Middle Level Humanities test, you must pass both subtests. You may take one or both WEST–E Middle Level Humanities subtests at a given administration. You do not have to pass both subtests at a single test administration.
To meet the state basic skills requirement, you must complete all three WEST–B subtests. You may take one or all three subtests at a given computer-based test administration. You do not have to take all three subtests at a single test administration. Note that subtests for the online-proctored WEST–B are administered in separate testing sessions.
For the WEST–B Writing subtest and the WEST–E Designated World Languages: Latin test, your score on the multiple-choice section and your score on the constructed-response assignment section are combined to obtain your total test score, and performance on one section can compensate for performance on the other section.
Paraprofessional Test
Your performance on the Paraprofessional test is evaluated against an established standard. The minimum passing score for the test is approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) and is based, in part, on the professional judgments and recommendations of Washington educators.
The total test score is based on the number of raw score points earned on the multiple-choice questions and the scaling of that score. Raw scores are converted to a scale of 100 to 300. Your score report is provided to you with information about how to interpret your results.
Scoring Constructed Responses
Information about the scoring of constructed responses, including performance characteristics and the score scale, is available in the preparation materials. The following tests include constructed-response assignments; select a test to access the preparation materials.
How to Read Your Score Report
Your score report is provided to you with information about how to read your score report. You can also review that information here; select a test type below.
NES (National Evaluation Series) Tests
Examinees who take a NES test to meet Washington requirements will receive two score reports: a NES score report with diagnostic information and a Washington score report that indicates whether the examinee has met the Washington standard for that test.
WEST Tests
- WEST–B Score Report Explanation
(Candidates are not required by the state to achieve a specific passing score on a basic skills assessment for preparation program admittance and for teacher certification.) - WEST–E Score Report Explanation
Paraprofessional Test
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