Foundations of Reading Test (FORT)

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Beginning January 31, 2014, the Foundations of Reading Test (FORT), a test of reading instruction knowledge and skills administered by the Evaluation Systems group of Pearson, is required for candidates applying for any elementary teacher licensure (grades K-5, EC, EC-MC, MC-EA), any special education teacher licensure, reading teacher licensure, and reading specialist licensure.

The FORT test consists of 100 multiple-choice items that assess the three major areas of reading instruction, which include reading development, comprehension and assessment.

There are also two open response essay items that require examinees to apply their knowledge and understanding of the reading process.

A total of four hours are allowed for answering the multiple-choice items and writing the essays.

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Practice Test

100 Question Practice Test (PDF file) 2013 copyright
http://docs.nesinc.com/SA/SA_090_PT.pdf
Practice Test with Correct Answers (PDF file) 2013 copyright
http://docs.nesinc.com/SA/SA_090_PTAppendix.pdf

Test Information

The Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) test dates, test sites, and test fee

Several helpful links are provided at the top of the page:

Prepare – Access is provided here for study guides, tutorials, etc.
Register – Opportunity to register for the test
Get Results – Information about obtaining results
Policies – Information about testing, registration, etc. policies
Find Info – Q & A location that provides opportunity to search for information related to the testing.

Test Preparation Resources

Terms and definitions you may encounter in the multiple-choice questions:

Phonetic and Structural Analysis Vocabulary

Assessment Vocabulary

Comprehension Vocabulary

Pearson Education Testing Preparation Materials
Includes links to tutorials and study guides under these headings:

Test Content
Study Guide
Videos and Tutorials

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Foundations of Reading Study Guide

Passing Score Information

Initial Passing Score:
Applicants who apply for Wisconsin Licensure on or after January 31, 2014, through August 31, 2014, are required to earn a passing score of 229.

Benchmark Passing Score:
Applicants who apply for a Wisconsin Licensure on or after September 1, 2014, are required to earn a passing score of 240.

Cost — http://www.wi.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_FOR.html

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