Oregon's PRAXIS and ORELA teacher certification testing is one of the most unique test series in the country. Oregon has taken the initiative to make a commitment to provide highly qualified teachers to its school systems. To maintain this commitment they have created rigorous certification tests that challenge any candidates knowledge and professionalism.
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Test Design
Descriptions of the ORELA tests are provided below.
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Test/Subtest
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Test Design
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| Administrator Examination Subtest I: Visionary Leadership and Instructional Improvement
Administrator Examination Subtest II: Management Procedures and Requirements for Oregon Administrators
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60 multiple-choice items 60 multiple-choice items |
| English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Examination Subtest I: Foundations of ESOL
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Examination Subtest II: ESOL Assessment and Instruction
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60 multiple-choice items 60 multiple-choice items |
| Multiple Subjects Examination Subtest I: Language Arts, Social Science, the Arts
Multiple Subjects Examination Subtest II: Mathematics, Science, Health and Physical Education
Multiple Subjects Examination Subtest III: Language Arts, Social Science, the Arts, Reading Instruction
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60 multiple-choice items 2 constructed-response items 60 multiple-choice items 2 constructed-response items 80 multiple-choice items (20 of which are specifically related to reading instruction) 2 constructed-response items |
| Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Examination | 60 multiple-choice items |
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