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The Foundations of Reading (190) test code has been replaced with a new test code. The new test code is 890. This is a change in test code only. No changes have been made to the test framework or content. To register for Foundations of Reading (890), please visit the National Evaluation Series™ website.

Format

Computer-based test (CBT) and online proctored test; 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 written assignments

Time

Computer-Based Testing
4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time

• 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
• 4 hours testing time

Online Proctoring
4 hours and 30 minutes total appointment time

• 15 minutes for tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
• 2 hours 30 minutes for the multiple-choice questions
• 15 minutes for optional break
• 1 hour 30 minutes for the open-response assignments

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
Optional 15-minute break between multiple-choice section and open-response section

Dates

Computer-Based Testing
By appointment, year round. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check seat availability .

Online Proctoring
By appointment with an online proctor during one-week testing windows each month

Test Sites

Computer-Based Testing
CBT sites are located nationwide. Locate a test center .

Online Proctoring
You may test remotely, including from home. Review system and testing environment requirements .

Passing Score

233

Test Fees

$139
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Score Reporting

Computer-Based Testing
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Candidates will receive a receipt of completion at the conclusion of their test center appointment.

Online Proctoring
Review score report release dates.
Candidates taking an online-proctored test will not receive a receipt of completion when their test ends.

Notes

This test includes written assignments that may require use of an on-screen character selector for inserting special characters into written responses.

Testing Policies

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Prepare

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Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect a candidate's score.

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Breaks in Online-Proctored Testing

When taking this test in an online-proctored appointment, examinees will receive a 15-minute break after the multiple-choice section and before the open-response section. Note that after this break you will begin the open-response assignments and you will no longer have access to the multiple-choice questions.

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