OAE English Language Arts (020)
English Language Arts (020)
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The Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) English Language Arts (020) test is the content-knowledge assessment for candidates seeking an Ohio educator license with an English Language Arts endorsement. It is listed among the OAE Content Knowledge Assessments and is delivered by computer, either at a test center or through online proctoring, which lets candidates test remotely, including from home. The assessment consists of 150 multiple-choice questions. Candidates receive 3 hours of testing time within a 3-hour and 15-minute total appointment time; the extra 15 minutes cover the CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement. The passing score is 220, and the assessment fee is $109. No reference materials are provided, so all knowledge must be recalled without aids. Computer-based appointments are available year round on a first-come, first-served basis at sites throughout Ohio and nationwide; online-proctored appointments run during one-week testing windows each month, and no breaks are allowed in that format. Preliminary results are shown immediately after a computer-based test but not after an online-proctored test. To prepare, review the official preparation materials and tutorials for this assessment, take a full-length practice test, and study by domain so that weaker areas receive extra attention before you schedule.
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What is the format of the English Language Arts (020) test?
It is a computer-based test with 150 multiple-choice questions. You may take it at a test center or through online proctoring from a remote location, including home. The two formats have the same question count and the same 3 hours of testing time.
How long is the appointment, and are breaks allowed?
Total appointment time is 3 hours and 15 minutes, including 15 minutes for the tutorial and nondisclosure agreement, leaving 3 hours of testing. At a test center you may take restroom breaks, but the time counts against your testing time. No breaks are allowed during online proctoring.
What score do I need to pass, and when do I get results?
The passing score is 220. After a computer-based test, preliminary results are provided immediately after testing. If you test through online proctoring, you will not receive preliminary results when the assessment ends; you must wait for your score report.
How much does the test cost?
The assessment fee is $109. Check the assessment fee and payment information page before registering so you know the current payment options and any related policies that apply to your registration.
How hard is the test, and what trips candidates up?
Difficulty is individual, but the test is broad content knowledge with no reference materials provided, so recall must be quick and accurate. Common problems are running out of time on long reading passages, misreading question stems, and neglecting weaker areas instead of studying across the full range of topics.
How should I organize my study time?
Start with the official preparation materials and tutorials for this assessment, then take a full-length practice test to find your weakest areas. Spend most of your remaining time there, and finish with timed practice so you can answer 150 questions within 3 hours without rushing.
Can I take the test remotely?
Yes. Online proctoring is available for this assessment, and you may test remotely, including from home. Review the system and testing environment requirements before you register, and note that online-proctored appointments are offered during one-week testing windows each month rather than year round.
When and where can I schedule a test center appointment?
Computer-based testing is available by appointment year round, on a first-come, first-served basis. Test centers are located throughout Ohio and nationwide. Use the test center search to see real-time seat availability before committing to a date.
Will the test include questions that do not count toward my score?
Possibly. Assessments may include questions that are being evaluated for future administrations, and those questions do not affect an examinee's score. Answer every question as if it counts, since you cannot identify which items are being evaluated.