The OSAT English exam is designed to test the knowledge of prospective entry-level English teachers in the state of Oklahoma.
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OSAT English Exam Outline
The OSAT English exam contains 80 selected-response questions and one constructed-response question, and you will be given a time limit of 4 hours.
The exam is split into five subareas.
I. Speaking, Listening, and Viewing (14%)
The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:
- Speaking to inform and increase understanding
- Critical listening and viewing
- Active listening, speaking, and participation in academic discussions
II. Writing Process and Applications (31%)
The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:
- The writing process
- The elements of effective composition
- Writing narratives
- Writing informative and explanatory texts
- Writing arguments
- Acquiring, refining, and sharing knowledge
- Writing for literary response and critical analysis
III. Reading Process and Comprehension (18%)
The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:
- Developing vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension
- Reading informational texts
- Reading persuasive texts
- Reading a range of genres of literary texts
IV. Language and Literature (22%)
The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:
- Historical, social, cultural, and technological influences shaping the English language
- Characteristics of various forms of poetry
- Major themes, characteristics, trends, writer, and works in American literature from the colonial period to the present
- Major themes, characteristics, trends, writers, and works in literatures from across the world
V. Pedagogical Content Knowledge (15%)
This subarea contains the single constructed-response question. You will be asked to write a short analysis of a given case study. Your analysis should identify a student’s strength and needs and include a strategy for monitoring student progress.
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To register for the OSAT English exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $118 exam fee.
Test Day
In-person Testing
You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early on test day. This will allow enough time for the check-in process to take place. When you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and present a valid form of photo ID to the proctor. If you fail to bring your ID, you will not be able to take the exam.
Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they must be stored in a secure locker outside the testing area. This includes your cell phone, wallet, keys, and accessories.
Just before the exam starts, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system.
Remote Testing
You should log into your testing account 15 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment time. The proctor will ask you to show a valid form of government-issued photo ID, and they will ask you to scan your surroundings using your webcam.
Once your exam begins, you cannot leave the webcam view, take breaks, or talk to yourself. Your focus must be on the exam, and other people must be out of your testing space while you take the exam.
Should the proctor determine that you are not following the guidelines for remote proctoring, your exam can be canceled, and your registration fees forfeited.
How the OSAT English Exam is Scored
Your OSAT English score is determined by taking your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) and converting it to a scaled score. To pass, you will need to get a minimum scaled score of 240.
You will receive your official score report within four weeks after testing.
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How many questions are on the OSAT English exam?
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There are 81 questions on the exam.
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How long is the OSAT English exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 4 hours.
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What is the passing score for the OSAT English exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 240.
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How much does the OSAT English exam cost?
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The examination fee is $118.