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RICA TestThe Formats of the RICA Test The RICA test, short for Reading Instruction Competence Assessment, is designed to ensure that teachers can effectively teach students how to read. Educators who must complete this assessment may choose to do either a written examination or a video performance assessment. Following is a brief overview of these two options: The Written Examination: The written version of the RICA test is made up of two sections. The first is a standardized portion that consists of 70 multiple choice questions. Some of these questions are designed to directly test an individual’s knowledge of reading and reading instruction techniques. Other questions in this section ask the test- taker to apply her knowledge to different situations and analyze problems. In the second section of the RICA test, constructed response, individuals use their knowledge to produce five well-written essays. Four of these essays require the educator to read about an education-related problem or task and then discuss optimal teaching or assessment strategies applicable to it. Required word counts for written responses range from 75 to 300 words. The final essay question on the RICA test is a case study in which test-takers are presented with comprehensive information about a student and his or her reading abilities. The individual must then prepare an essay between 300 and 600 words outlining the student’s assessed reading performance and teaching strategies that would be appropriate to the situation. The Video Performance Assessment: This vastly differs from the written test. For the Video Performance Assessment, educators submit videos of themselves providing actual reading instruction in the classroom. Those who wish to complete this format of the RICA test need to create three videos accompanied by an Instructional Context Form and a Reflection Form. The videos must depict whole class, small group, and individual instruction. Each video must also address different domains.
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