Foundations of Reading (090)

Foundations of Reading (090) will retire on 7/31/2023 (pending State Board approval).

The new version of the test (test code 190) includes all content related to the prior version (this version, test code 090) plus the addition of science of reading components.
Both tests are accepted for Elementary Education (K–6) and Exceptional Children: General Curriculum (K–12) in-state and out-of-state initial licensure applicants.
Registration for Foundations of Reading (090) closes on 7/27/2023.

Format	Computer-based test (CBT); 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 open-response assignments
Time	4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 4 hours testing time
Test Dates	By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays) through July 31, 2023 Check seat availability .
Test Sites	CBT sites are located nationwide. Locate a test center .
Passing Score	229
Reference Materials Provided for this Test	None
Test Fee	$139 Review payment information.
Score Reporting	View score report dates.
Notes	This test includes written assignments that may require use of an on-screen character selector for inserting special characters into written responses.
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Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect a candidate's score.