Also, the number of short-answer questions may vary from year to year on future tests. To help interpret the comprehension scores, the test also includes questions that measure students existing knowledge about the subjects covered in the passages and reading strategies they use to help them understand what they read. Some practice questions will be included in Part 1 of the test. The total number of all types of questions on the 2001 WRCT will be 102. The testing period will be March 5-23, 2001.
Testing is to be done in three sessions.
The WRCT is not a timed test. In order for students to do their best, they should be given as much time as they need to finish each session. For purposes of scheduling, school districts should expect each session to take approximately an hour for most students. Some students may need more time, some may need less. Specific information about administering the tests to students will be included in the District Testing Coordinator Directions and the Test Administration Directions booklets which will be sent to districts in March along with the other WRCT testing materials.