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Foundations of Reading (090)



Beginning July 1, 2017, new educator licenses issued in several licensing areas shall require the applicant to attain a passing score on an examination of the principles of scientifically research-based reading instruction that is aligned with the reading competencies adopted by the State Board of Education of Ohio. The Foundations of Reading (090) fulfills this assessment requirement. For more information, see What assessments do I need to take?

Format Computer-based test (CBT); 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 written assignments
Time 4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time
  • 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
  • 4 hours testing time
Assessment Dates By appointment, year round. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Find a test center and see real-time seat availability Link opens in a new window..
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Passing Score 220
Reference Materials Provided for this Test None
Test Fee $139 Review payment information
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