The Washington Educator Skills Tests–Endorsements (WEST-E) tests are designed to test the knowledge and educator skills of prospective teachers in the state of Washington. The WEST-E Special Education exam is used to assess prospective special education teachers.
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WEST-E Special Education Exam Outline
The WEST-E Special Education exam contains 110 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The exam is split evenly into four content domains.
I. Understanding Students with Disabilities (25%)
The questions in this domain are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Human growth and development
- The characteristics and needs of students with disabilities
- Factors affecting learning and development of students with disabilities
II. Assessment and Program Development (25%)
The questions in this domain are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Types and characteristics of assessments for students with disabilities
- Procedures for conducting assessments to address the individual needs of students with disabilities
- Developing and implementing individualized programs for students with disabilities
III. Promoting Development and Learning (25%)
The questions in this domain are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Designing and managing learning environments to promote the social, learning, and behavioral skills of students with disabilities
- Promoting positive academic outcomes for students with disabilities
- Promoting students’ adaptive, independent living, and communication skills
IV. Foundations and Professional Practice (25%)
The questions in this domain are designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- The historical, legal, and philosophical foundations in the education of individuals with disabilities
- Communicating and collaborating with others to help students with disabilities achieve desired learning outcomes
- The professional responsibilities of the special education teacher
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WEST-E Special Education Exam Registration
To register for the exam, you will need to choose whether to take the exam in-person at a testing center or remotely from home. Regardless of your testing method, the examination fee is $96.
Test Day
The day of your exam will look slightly different depending on which test-taking method you chose during registration.
In-person Testing
You should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes before the scheduled exam appointment. Once you arrive, you will begin the check-in process, which involves checking your ID and potentially taking your photograph for security purposes.
Before you enter the testing room, you will be asked to leave all personal items inside a secure locker outside of the room. This includes items like your cell phone, wallet, keys, hats, bags, and food.
Before the exam begins, you will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Once the NDA has been signed, the exam will begin.
Remote Testing
You should sign in to your account 15-30 minutes before your scheduled exam time. Once you sign in, you will be asked to provide your ID and sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
After the NDA has been signed, the remote proctor will ask you to scan your surroundings using your webcam. Once the proctor determines you are ready, the exam will begin.
How the WEST-E Special Education Exam is Scored
The exam is scored using a scaled scoring system. This system takes your raw score, which is how many questions you answered correctly, and converts it to a number in a range of 100-300 points. The minimum scaled score you need in order to pass the exam is 240.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the WEST-E Special Education exam?
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There are 110 multiple-choice questions on the exam.
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How long is the WEST-E Special Education exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the WEST-E Special Education exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 240.
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How much does the WEST-E Special Education exam cost?
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The examination fee is $96.
