The New York State Teacher Certification Exams program (NYSTCE) was designed for teachers in New York State to ensure proficiency in specific educational areas. The NYSTCE Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) – Spanish exam is designed for prospective Spanish teachers in bilingual education programs in the state of New York.
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Exam Outline Review
The NYSTCE NYSTCE BEA – Spanish exam contains 70 selected-response questions and three constructed-response questions, and you will be given a time limit of 4 hours.
The exam is split into seven competencies:
I. Foundations of Bilingual Education (22%)
The questions in this competency are designed to assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Foundations of bilingual education
- Current expectations and requirements associated with teaching students in bilingual education programs
- Theories, concepts, stages, and processes of language acquisition and learning
- Cognitive, social, and affective factors that impact second-language acquisition and learning
- Concepts and issues related to culture and cultural diversity
- The influence of culture on language learning
- Concepts, methods, and issues related to language development, language assessment, and content-area learning in a bilingual education classroom
II. Listening Comprehension in English (13%)
The questions in this competency are designed to assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Literal comprehension of oral messages in English
- Inferring meaning from oral communications in English
- Critical analysis of oral communications in English
III. Listening Comprehension in Spanish (13%)
The questions in this competency are designed to assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Literal comprehension of oral messages in Spanish
- Inferring meaning from oral communications in Spanish
- Critical analysis of oral communications in Spanish
IV. Reading Comprehension in Spanish (13%)
The questions in this competency are designed to assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Understanding literal content of a variety of materials written in Spanish
- Inferring information from and interpreting a variety of materials written in Spanish
- Critical analysis of a variety of materials written in Spanish
V. Written Expression in Spanish (13%)
The written expression assignment in this competency is designed to assess your ability to write a well-organized analysis that effectively communicates a message in Spanish. This analysis should be a moderate length, be syntactically correct, and be appropriate for a given audience or purpose.
VI. Oral Expression in English (13%)
The oral expression assignment in this competency is designed to assess your ability to construct an oral discourse that effectively communicates a message in English when given a prompt. Your oral presentation should highlight your vocabulary and your ability to use correct syntax in spoken English.
VII. Oral Expression in Spanish (13%)
The oral expression assignment in this competency is designed to assess your ability to construct an oral discourse that effectively communicates a message in Spanish when given a prompt. Your oral presentation should highlight your vocabulary and your ability to use correct syntax in spoken Spanish.
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Registration
To register for the NYSTCE BEA – Spanish exam, you will need to create an NYSTCE account online and complete the registration process there. It is recommended that you complete the registration process at least 30 days before you take the exam.
During this process, you will be asked some questions about your educational history, as well as your current education level, first language, matriculation status, and the education code for the NYC Department of Education program type you are associated with.
The examination fee is $65.
Test Day
You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes earlier than the scheduled exam time. When you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide a valid form of government-issued photo ID.
Before the exam begins, you will be asked to place all personal items (cell phone, keys, wallet, accessories, etc.) in a locker outside the testing room, or you may be asked to leave them in your car.
Once the test begins, you will be allowed to take breaks. However, the timer will not be stopped during your break, so use your break time carefully.
How the Exam is Scored
Your total NYSTCE BEA – Spanish score is based on the number of questions you answered correctly, which is then reported as a numerical figure in the range of 100-300. To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of 220.
You should receive your test results roughly 2-4 weeks after taking the exam. When you receive your score report, you will see your total score, your pass/fail status, and your scores for each subarea of the test.
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FAQs
How many questions are on the NYSTCE BEA – Spanish exam?
There are 70 selected-response questions and three constructed-response assignments on the exam.
How long is the NYSTCE BEA – Spanish exam?
The time limit for the exam is 4 hours.
What is the passing score for the NYSTCE BEA – Spanish exam?
To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 220.
How much does the NYSTCE BEA – Spanish exam cost?
The examination fee is $65.
