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<\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\nThe NES English Language Arts exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n
The exam is split evenly into two content domains.<\/p>\n
<\/span>I. Reading Comprehension and Analysis of Texts (50%)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
\n- Vocabulary knowledge<\/li>\n
- Vocabulary acquisition<\/li>\n
- Reading comprehension<\/li>\n
- Informational and argumentative text features, devices, and structures<\/li>\n
- Literary genres, elements, and analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Expressive and Receptive Communication (50%)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
\n- Language acquisition and development<\/li>\n
- Listening\/receptive communication<\/li>\n
- Speaking\/expressive communication<\/li>\n
- Writing processes and strategies<\/li>\n
- Academic inquiry and research<\/li>\n
- Multimedia texts<\/li>\n
- Multimodal presentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\nTo register for the NES English Language Arts exam, you must first create an online account on the NES website. You may then register for your examination appointment with Pearson VUE.<\/p>\n
The testing fee for this exam is $119.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\nOn testing day, you should arrive at the Pearson VUE testing center 15-30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. Once you arrive, you must sign in and present your photo ID to the proctor. You will be photographed and asked to sign a roster and other rule forms.<\/p>\n
Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they should be left at home or in your car. This includes your phone and any bags, books, keys, wallets, and accessories.<\/p>\n
Just before the exam starts, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system. You will also be given everything you need to work out any calculations by hand (no calculator will be provided).<\/p>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\nYour NES English Language Arts score is determined using a scaled scoring method. This method takes your raw score, which is the number of questions you answered correctly, and converts it to a numerical score on a scale of 100 to 300. To pass, your final score must be at least 220.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How many questions are on the NES English Language Arts exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
There are 100 multiple-choice questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How long is the NES English Language Arts exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The time limit for this exam is 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
What is the passing score for the NES English Language Arts exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The national benchmark score for this exam is a scaled score of 220.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How much does the NES English Language Arts exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The examination fee is $119.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Vocabulary knowledge<\/li>\n
- Vocabulary acquisition<\/li>\n
- Reading comprehension<\/li>\n
- Informational and argumentative text features, devices, and structures<\/li>\n
- Literary genres, elements, and analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Expressive and Receptive Communication (50%)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Language acquisition and development<\/li>\n
- Listening\/receptive communication<\/li>\n
- Speaking\/expressive communication<\/li>\n
- Writing processes and strategies<\/li>\n
- Academic inquiry and research<\/li>\n
- Multimedia texts<\/li>\n
- Multimodal presentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check Out Mometrix's NES Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n
To register for the NES English Language Arts exam, you must first create an online account on the NES website. You may then register for your examination appointment with Pearson VUE.<\/p>\n
The testing fee for this exam is $119.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n
On testing day, you should arrive at the Pearson VUE testing center 15-30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. Once you arrive, you must sign in and present your photo ID to the proctor. You will be photographed and asked to sign a roster and other rule forms.<\/p>\n
Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they should be left at home or in your car. This includes your phone and any bags, books, keys, wallets, and accessories.<\/p>\n
Just before the exam starts, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system. You will also be given everything you need to work out any calculations by hand (no calculator will be provided).<\/p>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n
Your NES English Language Arts score is determined using a scaled scoring method. This method takes your raw score, which is the number of questions you answered correctly, and converts it to a numerical score on a scale of 100 to 300. To pass, your final score must be at least 220.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck Out Mometrix's NES Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get complex subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n
\n\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How many questions are on the NES English Language Arts exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
There are 100 multiple-choice questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How long is the NES English Language Arts exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The time limit for this exam is 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
What is the passing score for the NES English Language Arts exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The national benchmark score for this exam is a scaled score of 220.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How much does the NES English Language Arts exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The examination fee is $119.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
By Eric Richter<\/span><\/p>
Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. Eric has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Sociology and a master\u2019s of education in Teaching ESOL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>