Understanding Your Test Results

For each test or subtest, examinee performance is evaluated against an established standard. A National Benchmark score has been established for each test; however, states that accept the NES tests for teacher certification may set their own passing score, independent of the National Benchmark. Teacher candidates should confirm the test's passing score through the applicable teacher certification agency in the relevant state.

The total test or subtest score is based on the number of raw score points earned on each section (multiple-choice section and, for some tests, constructed-response section); the proportion accounted for by each section, if applicable; and the scaling of that score. Raw scores are converted to a scale of 100 to 300.

How to Read Your Score Report

Score Report Explanations

Your score report is provided to you with information about how to read your score report. You can also review that information here.

• Foundations of Reading Benchmark Score Report Explanation
• Foundations of Reading for Wisconsin Score Report Explanation
• NES Score Report Explanation
• NES for Wisconsin Score Report Explanation

Annotated Score Reports

View a sample that represents the type of score report you will receive and that includes explanations about important score-related information. This includes a sample Benchmark Score Report and a sample State-Specific Score Report.

• Foundations of Reading (190) Annotated Score Report