TEST SELECTION
The WEST tests are conducted in a test session that has a reporting time of 8:00 a.m. and ends at approximately 1:30 p.m. The test session includes five hours of actual testing time.
At a single test administration, you may register to take the WEST–B (one, two, or all three subtests) or up to two WEST–E tests (one or two tests, one test and up to two subtests, or up to four subtests). The Designated World Languages: Latin test cannot be taken at the same administration as most other WEST tests. See "Taking the Designated World Languages: Latin Test" below for more information.
You may take one of the following combinations of the WEST–B and WEST–E tests:
- WEST–B Writing plus
- one WEST–E test or
- one or two WEST–E subtests or
- one WEST–E subtest and the WEST–E Designated World Languages (100) test
- WEST–B Reading and/or WEST–B Mathematics plus
- one WEST–E test or
- one or two WEST–E subtests or
- one WEST–E subtest and the WEST–E Designated World Languages (100) test
Taking the Designated World Languages: Latin Test
If you register for the WEST–E Designated World Languages: Latin test, you may also take one of the following tests at the same administration. These are the only tests that may be combined with the Designated World Languages: Latin test.
- WEST–E Designated World Languages (100)
- one WEST–E subtest (e.g., Middle Level Humanities: Subtest I)
- WEST–B Reading or WEST–B Mathematics
You may use the time available to work on the test(s) for which you are registered. If you register for only one test, you will have the entire test session to complete that test. If you register for multiple tests, you should be prepared to manage your time carefully in order to complete the tests within the test session. The individual tests and subtests are not timed within the test session. You may spend as much time as you want on each test. You may also work on the tests in any order you choose, except for the Mathematics (026) test, which must be taken first.
The following tables list all tests currently in the WEST program, including the WEST–B and the new WEST–E tests, as well as any special test information.
Washington Educator Skills Test—Basic (WEST–B)
| Test Name and Code | Important Information |
| WEST–B Reading (095) | |
| WEST–B Mathematics (097) | |
| WEST–B Writing (096) |
Washington Educator Skills Tests—Endorsements (WEST–E)
| Endorsement/Test Name and Test Code | Important Information |
| Agriculture Education (037) | |
| Bilingual Education (050) | |
| Biology (022) | Scientific calculators are provided at the test site. See "Scientific Calculators" below for models provided. |
| Business and Marketing Education (038) | |
| Chemistry (023) | Scientific calculators are provided at the test site. See "Scientific Calculators" below for models provided. |
| Dance (031) | |
| Deaf Education (072) | |
| Designated World Languages (100) | This test will be available beginning in January 2010. |
| Designated World Languages: Latin (101) | This test is offered only on the November, February, April, and July test dates. |
| Early Childhood Education (001) | |
| Early Childhood Special Education (071) | |
| Earth and Space Science (024) | Scientific calculators are provided at the test site. See "Scientific Calculators" below for models provided. |
Elementary Education
|
You may take one or both subtests at a given administration. |
| English Language Arts (020) | |
| English Language Learners (051) | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Education (041) | |
| Health/Fitness (029) | |
| History (027) | |
| Library Media (042) | |
| Mathematics (026) | Bring a graphing calculator to the test. See "Approved Graphing Calculators" below for approved models. |
Middle Level Humanities
|
You may take one or both subtests at a given administration. |
| Middle Level Mathematics (012) | Scientific calculators are provided at the test site. See "Scientific Calculators" below for models provided. |
| Middle Level Science (013) | Scientific calculators are provided at the test site. See "Scientific Calculators" below for models provided. |
| Music: Choral (035) | This test includes a recorded component; examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. |
| Music: General (034) | This test includes a recorded component; examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. |
| Music: Instrumental (036) | This test includes a recorded component; examinees who arrive late will not be admitted. |
| Physics (025) | Scientific calculators are provided at the test site. See "Scientific Calculators" below for models provided. |
| Reading (030) | |
| Science (021) | Scientific calculators are provided at the test site. See "Scientific Calculators" below for models provided. |
| Social Studies (028) | |
| Special Education (070) | |
| Technology Education (040) | |
| Theatre Arts (032) | |
| Traffic Safety (043) | |
| Visual Arts (033) |
Scientific Calculators
Examinees taking Biology (022), Chemistry (023), Earth and Space Science (024), Middle Level Mathematics (012), Middle Level Science (013), Physics (025), or Science (021) will be provided with one of the following models of scientific calculators at the test administration. The models distributed are subject to change; directions for use will not be provided at the test site. You may not use your own calculator or calculator manual for these tests.
- Texas Instruments TI-30X
- Texas Instruments TI-30X Solar
- Texas Instruments TI-30Xa
- Texas Instruments TI-30Xs
- Texas Instruments TI-30XIIs
Approved Graphing Calculators
Examinees taking the Mathematics (026) test must bring their own graphing calculator but may not bring a calculator manual. Graphing calculators will not be provided at the administration. Only the brands and models listed below may be used. Approved calculator brands and models are subject to change; if there is a change, examinees will be notified. Test administration staff will clear the memory of your calculator both before and after testing. Therefore, be sure to back up the memory on your calculator, including applications, to an external device before arriving at the test site.
| Manufacturer | Approved Models |
| Casio | FX 1.0 PLUS, fx-7400G, fx-7400G PLUS, fx-9750G PLUS, CFX-9850G, CFX-9850G PLUS, CFX-9850Ga, CFX-9850Ga PLUS, CFX-9850GB PLUS, CFX-9850GB PLUS(WE), CFX-9850GC PLUS, CFX-9970G, ALGEBRA FX 2.0 (ALGFX2.0) |
| Sharp | EL-9300, EL-9600, EL-9600c, EL-9900 |
| Texas Instruments | TI-73, TI-80, TI-81, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver, TI-84, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver, TI-85, TI-86 |
| Hewlett-Packard | HP 9g, HP 40g |
2010–2011 WEST Registration Bulletin
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