Comparison for Use in
11/18/2010
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Test |
CBEST® |
NES® EAS |
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Format and Content Overview |
Paper-Based and Computer-Based Test with Three Sections |
Computer-Based Test with Four Subtests (I-IV) |
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1)
Critical
analysis and evaluation 2)
Comprehension
and research skills |
1)
Understand the meaning of words and phrases 2)
Understand the main idea and supporting details in written
material 3)
Understand a writer's purpose and audience, point of view, and
intended meaning 4)
Use critical reasoning skills to evaluate written material 5) Understand the organization of
information in written and graphic forms |
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Mathematics: 50 Multiple-Choice Questions 1) Estimation, measurement, and
statistical principles 2) Computation and problem solving 3) Numerical and graphic relationships |
Mathematics: 45 Multiple-Choice Questions 1)
Understand number properties and number operations 2)
Understand fundamental principles of algebra 3)
Understand measurement principles and geometry concepts 4)
Understand probability and statistics 5)
Understand problem solving, reasoning, and mathematical
communication |
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Writing: Two Writing Assignments—Expressive & Expository
Writing 1) Write with clarity 2) Keep the writing focused 3) Develop ideas through support or
illustration, 4) Use the conventions of standard written
English 5) Maintain a line of thought essentially
free of non sequiturs, internal contradictions, unwarranted conclusions, and
confusion of fact and opinion |
Writing: 36 Multiple-Choice Questions and 1 Written Assignment 1) Understand
purpose, audience, organization, and development in writing 2) Understand
problems in sentence formation 3) Understand
conventions of Standard Written English grammar, usage, and mechanics 4)
In response to an assignment, demonstrate the ability to
compose a developed composition in Standard Written English on a given topic |
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Technology
Literacy: 36
Multiple-Choice Questions 1)
Understand computer operations and productivity software. 2)
Understand
computer-based technology for research and communication. |
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Test Time |
Four hours for
one, two, or all three sections. |
I. II. Writing: One hour
and 15 minutes III. Mathematics: One hour IV. Technology Literacy: 45 minutes Four hours total testing time across all four subtests |
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Test Dates |
Paper-based: 6
administrations per year. Computer-based:
12 testing windows per year; on-going testing as of August 6, 2011. |
On-going. Test appointments are available on a first-come,
first-served basis. |
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Test Sites |
Paper-based in
Computer-based:
over 200 sites nationwide, including |
Computer-based sites are located nationwide. |
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Passing Score |
Compensatory Scoring: The passing score
for each section is a scaled score of 41. A total CBEST score of 123 is
required for passing status. However, it is possible to pass the CBEST with a
scaled score of 37 on one or two sections, provided that the total score is
123 or higher. It is not possible to
pass the CBEST if any section score is below 37, regardless of how high the
total score may be. |
Each subtest is taken, scored, and reported independently. |
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Test Fee |
Paper-based:
$41 test fee Computer-based:
$105 ($41 test fee and $64 computer-based test fee) required per registration. |
$50 for one Essential Academic Skills subtest |
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Score Reporting |
Examinees: Unofficial
test results for the Unofficial
test results for all sections are emailed and posted to the CBEST Web site
and official score reports are mailed 10 business days after the end of each
testing window on the published score report date. Institutions
and the TSPC: Same day as release of examinee score reports; cumulative test
and registration data provided through Results Analyzer™. |
A scaled score is provided immediately after testing at the
test center for the Reading, Mathematics and Technology Literacy Subtests; detailed
score reports are released electronically within two weeks of testing for
multiple-choice only subtests and within four weeks of testing for Subtest
II: Writing. Institutions and the TSPC: Same day as release of detailed
score reports; cumulative test and registration data provided through Results
Analyzer™. |
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Retake Policy |
Paper-based: no limitations; examinees may test on all
occasions. Computer-based:
120 days; 90 days as of August 6, 2010; does not limit paper-based
registration. Examinees
register for and pay the full test fee for all three sections of the test and
may skip sections previously passed during testing. |
60 days |
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Program Website & Testing Account
Access |
Access through
CBEST program Web site: www.cbest.nesinc.com (linked to from ORELA
program Web site) Individual
examinee accounts provided through My Account on the CBEST Web site. |
Access for all tests via one Web site: www.orlela.nesinc.com Individual examinee accounts provided through My Account |
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Preparation Materials |
· Test Specifications (content outline) · Full-length, Computer-Based Practice
Test (available for download/print) |
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