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NES Elementary Education (Subtests I and II) (102/103)

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Elementary Education (Subtests I and II) is a National Evaluation Series™ (NES®) test. This is the official test to fulfill the content knowledge requirement for candidates seeking an endorsement to a Washington teaching certificate.

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test; 75 multiple-choice questions per subtest
Time Computer-Based Testing
CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement: 15 minutes
  • Subtest I: 1 hour and 30 minutes testing time
  • Subtest II: 1 hour and 45 minutes testing time
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Tutorial and nondisclosure agreement: 15 minutes
  • Subtest I: 1 hour and 30 minutes testing time
  • Subtest II: 1 hour and 45 minutes testing time
Subtests are administered in separate testing sessions; therefore, candidates must register for each subtest separately.
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
Subtest I: No breaks are allowed.
Subtest II: No breaks are allowed.
Test Dates Computer-Based Testing
By appointment, year round. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check seat availability Link opens in a new window..		 Online Proctoring
By appointment with an online proctor during one-week testing windows each month
Test Sites Computer-Based Testing
CBT sites are located in Washington State and nationwide. Locate a test center Link opens in a new window..		 Online Proctoring
You may test remotely, including from home. Review system and testing environment requirements PDF Document.
Passing Score Subtest I: 220
Subtest II: 220
Reference Materials Provided for this Test None.
Test Fee Computer-Based Testing
Single subtest: $85
Both subtests: $165
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Elementary Education Subtest I: $85
Elementary Education Subtest II: $85
Candidates must pay for each subtest separately.
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Score Reporting Computer-Based Testing
A scaled score is provided immediately after testing; score reports are released within two weeks of testing.		 Online Proctoring
Score reports are released within two weeks of testing.
Candidates taking an online-proctored test will not receive preliminary test results when their test ends.
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