National Evaluation Series Flashcards

Which NES exam is required for candidates seeking licensure as a special education teacher?

Answer: NES Special Education

The NES Special Education exam assesses knowledge and skills required to teach students with disabilities.

On the NES Essential Academic Skills (EAS) exam, which three subtests are assessed?

Answer: Reading, Writing, and Mathematics

The NES EAS exam evaluates basic academic skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics necessary for entry into teacher education programs.

A NES test score report shows a scaled score of 220. The passing score is 220. What is the result?

Answer: Pass

A scaled score that meets or exceeds the required passing score is considered a passing result.

Which of the following best describes a constructed-response item on a NES exam?

Answer: A question requiring a written response scored by trained raters

Constructed-response items require examinees to compose written answers that are evaluated by human raters using a scoring rubric.

How long are NES exam scores typically valid for licensure purposes?

Answer: Scores do not expire and remain valid indefinitely

NES scores generally do not have an expiration date set by the testing program, though individual states may have their own requirements.

Which NES exam assesses knowledge of pedagogy and professional teaching practices for secondary educators?

Answer: NES Professional Knowledge: Secondary

The NES Professional Knowledge: Secondary exam tests candidates on instructional design, student development, and professional responsibilities for secondary teaching.

What is the primary purpose of the NES exam program?

Answer: To assess whether teacher candidates meet state licensure standards

NES exams are designed to measure whether teacher candidates possess the knowledge and skills required for state educator licensure.