Program and Test Regeneration Update
New Middle School: Multiple Subjects Test
At the April Praxis™ Client Conference, you had the opportunity to hear about several new tests we are developing in response to specific state requests. Today, we are more than happy to provide you with information about one of these tests, the Middle School: Multiple Subjects test.
PURPOSE: The test is designed to assess whether an entry-level middle school teacher (middle school generalist or middle school multi-subject teacher) has the content knowledge deemed necessary for beginning independent practice. This test is specifically designed for states offering a middle school generalist or middle school multi-subject license.
TEST CONTENT: Based on national surveys of middle school practitioners, the new test covers content knowledge in the four major subject areas taught in middle school:
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
TEST DESIGN: The test will have four separately timed and equated subtests. Any state that chooses to use this test will set a passing score for each of the four subject areas. Passing the test would require the candidate to meet of the score set for each of the four subject areas. If a candidate fails to meet the passing score for any one or more of the sections (sub-tests), he/she will be able to register to retake only that/those portion(s) of the test.
DELIVERY MODE: This test will be computer delivered beginning in 2011–12.
MULTI-STATE STANDARD-SETTING STUDY: A multi-state standard-setting study will be conducted in Princeton, N.J. in March of 2011. Invitations to send nominees for the Standard Setting Study panels will be sent to clients early next calendar year.
If you have questions about this new offering, please call Peter Yeager at 1-609-683-2797 or contact your state's Client Relations Director.