Foundations of Reading (190)

Registration is now open for the redeveloped Foundations of Reading test:

for computer-based testing starting February 8, 2021.
for online-proctored testing starting March 1, 2021.
You may test remotely, including from home. Is online proctoring right for me? Read more about online proctoring, including important policies and requirements.

Format

Computer-based test (CBT) and online proctored test; 100 multiple-choice questions and 2 open-response assignments

Time

Computer-Based Testing
4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time

15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
4 hours testing time

Online Proctoring
4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time

15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
2 hours 30 minutes for the multiple-choice questions
15 minutes for optional break
1 hour 30 minutes for the open-response assignments

Breaks

Computer-Based Testing
You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.

Online Proctoring
Optional 15-minute break between multiple-choice section and open-response section

Test Dates

Computer-Based Testing
Starting February 8, 2021, by appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays)
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Online Proctoring
Starting March 1, 2021, by appointment with an online proctor during one-week testing windows each month

Test Centers

Computer-Based Testing
Located in Massachusetts and nationwide
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Online Proctoring
Starting March 1, 2021, you may test remotely, including from home. Review system and testing environment requirements PDF Document

Qualifying Score

240

Fee

$139
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Score Reporting

Score reports will be delayed due to standard-setting activities and determination of qualifying scores by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Scores will be released upon the completion of these activities.

Computer-Based Testing
Candidates will receive a receipt of completion at the conclusion of their test center appointment.

Online Proctoring
Candidates taking an online-proctored test will not receive a receipt of completion when their test ends.

Notes

This test includes written assignments that may require use of an on-screen character selector for inserting special characters into written responses.

Testing Policies

When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Review them now.

Prepare

View the preparation materials available for this test.

Tests may include questions that will not count toward candidates' scores. These questions are placed on the test to collect information about how well they perform under actual testing conditions.