1. Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5031) One test with four separately timed subtests o Reading and English Language Arts o Mathematics o Science o Science, Social Studies 3 ½ hour computer delivered Cut scores for each subtest Candidate takes entire test first time; may retake subtest if passing score not met Test / subtests offered monthly during a four day window

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3. Multi-State Standard Setting Study Process Panelists define the knowledge and/or skills expected of a candidate who should just barely pass the test - Just Qualified Candidate, or JQC Two rounds of judgments, with feedback and discussion –Multi-Choice Items –Number of JQCs who would know correct answer –Constructed-Response Items –Rubric score JQC would likely earn

4. Multi-State Standard Setting Study Process Each panel provides a recommended cut score Each panel judges the importance of the content specifications for entering professional practice Study Report Documents Process and Results Each state reviews the information in the report and decides what it will adopt as its cut score(s)

5. Multi-State Standard Setting Study Results Over 50 educators give input on the recommended passing scores: –Reading and Language Arts: 165 –Math: 164 –Social Studies: 155 –Science: 159 Participants: AL, CT, HI, ID, IN, KY, MO, NH, NJ, SC, TN, UT, VT, DC, WV, WI Support for states seeking greater interstate portability and more rigor