NES National Evaluation Series 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which NES exam is required for candidates seeking licensure as a special education teacher?
- NES Special Education (Correct answer)
- NES Elementary Education
- NES Professional Knowledge
- NES Essential Academic Skills
Correct answer: NES Special Education
The NES Special Education exam assesses knowledge and skills required to teach students with disabilities.
Question 2: On the NES Essential Academic Skills (EAS) exam, which three subtests are assessed?
- Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (Correct answer)
- Science, Social Studies, and English
- Listening, Speaking, and Writing
- Algebra, Geometry, and Reading
Correct 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.
Question 3: A NES test score report shows a scaled score of 220. The passing score is 220. What is the result?
- Pass (Correct answer)
- Fail
- Borderline — must retake
- Invalid score
Correct answer: Pass
A scaled score that meets or exceeds the required passing score is considered a passing result.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes a constructed-response item on a NES exam?
- A question requiring a written response scored by trained raters (Correct answer)
- A multiple-choice question with four answer options
- A matching exercise pairing terms with definitions
- A true/false question about content knowledge
Correct 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.
Question 5: How long are NES exam scores typically valid for licensure purposes?
- Scores do not expire and remain valid indefinitely (Correct answer)
- Scores expire after 1 year
- Scores expire after 2 years
- Scores expire after 6 months
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which NES exam assesses knowledge of pedagogy and professional teaching practices for secondary educators?
- NES Professional Knowledge: Secondary (Correct answer)
- NES Content Knowledge: Secondary
- NES Secondary Assessment
- NES Educator Standards Exam
Correct answer: NES Professional Knowledge: Secondary
The NES Professional Knowledge: Secondary exam tests candidates on instructional design, student development, and professional responsibilities for secondary teaching.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of the NES exam program?
- To assess whether teacher candidates meet state licensure standards (Correct answer)
- To rank teacher candidates for hiring decisions
- To certify principals and school administrators
- To evaluate veteran teachers for merit pay
Correct 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.
NES National Evaluation Series 2
Which NES exam is required for candidates seeking licensure as a special education teacher?