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NES Special Education (602) Scoring Guide

NES Special Education (602) Scoring Guide

If you plan to become a special education teacher, you may need to pass the NES Special Education (602) test. With so much at stake for your career, it’s crucial to understand the NES Special Education exam’s scoring system. If you know what it takes to pass, you’ll be able to prepare more effectively.

To give you a boost, this article will cover all you need to know about NES Special Education (602) exam scoring.

Overview of the NES Special Education (602) Scoring Guide: 

The NES Special Education (602) exam covers the following content domains:

  1. Foundations of Special Education
  2. Assessment, the Learning Environment, and Individualized Planning
  3. Instruction, Social-Emotional Learning, and Communication
  4. Collaboration and Professional and Ethical Practices

This exam consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 2 hours.

For more details on the structure of this test, take a look at our NES Special Education (602) exam overview.

How the Exam is Scored

The NES Special Education exam is scored by taking the sum of your correct answers and converting this into a scaled score that takes test difficulty into account.

There is no penalty for incorrect answers on this exam.

Passing Score

To pass the NES Special Education (602) exam, you must receive a scaled score of at least 220.

When Will You Get Your Score Report

Preliminary test results are provided at the test site immediately after testing. Your official score report will be released within two weeks. Visit the NES website to learn the exact day you can expect your scores.

Understanding Your Score Report

Your NES Special Education score report will show your pass status and and your total score on a scale of 100 to 300 (with 220 being the minimum score to pass).

The diagnostic report that follows will reveal how you performed on each content domain. If you did not pass the exam, you should find this information very helpful for future studying. By reviewing your performance within each domain, you can identify the areas where you need the most work.

Retaking the Exam

If you don’t pass the NES Special Education exam on your first try, you are allowed to retake it as many times as you wish. However, you must wait 30 days between each attempt.

Conclusion:

NES Special Education (602) test scores play a key role in becoming a teacher. Understanding how this test is scored and what is required to pass should help you prepare more effectively, maximizing your chances of success.

If you don’t pass the NES Special Education (602) test on your first try, remember to take advantage of the detailed performance breakdown on your score report. It may provide helpful insights.

Even if your first try was unsuccessful, you should feel confident that you can pass the NES Special Education exam. With diligent study and a clear understanding of the test, you’ll be well prepared for your next attempt.

More NES Special Education (602) Resources

  • Kick off your exam prep with a free NES Special Education practice test.`
  • Dig deeper into the structure of this NES assessment with our Special Education (602) Exam Overview.
  • Looking for more help? Check out our NES Special Education study guide!

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