Foundations of Reading
The Foundations of Reading (190) test for Arizona assesses proficiency in and depth of understanding of the subject of reading and writing development. The test reflects scientifically based reading research.
Who Needs to Take the Test?
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-501.01 and Arizona Administrative Code R7-2-615, teachers who provide English language arts instruction to students in kindergarten through grade five are required to obtain a Literacy K–5 endorsement by August 1, 2028. The endorsement requires completion of coursework or training and passing an exam designed to ensure the educator has the knowledge and skills to: 1. Effectively teach foundational reading skills, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension; 2. Implement reading instruction using high-quality instructional materials; and 3. Provide effective instruction and interventions for students with reading deficiencies, including students with characteristics of dyslexia. The Arizona State Board of Education adopted the Foundations of Reading assessment to meet the exam requirement for the Literacy K–5 endorsement.
Fee Waiver
Candidates who are Arizona residents and currently enrolled in an educator preparation program and incumbent teachers residing in Arizona who are seeking a Literacy K–5 endorsement will be eligible to receive a one-time fee waiver to take the Foundations of Reading assessment for free. You must have a valid Arizona mailing address (AZ P.O. Boxes are eligible) to qualify for this state-funded assessment fee waiver. The fee waiver will be automatically applied toward your assessment fee during the online registration process.
Test Information
Computer-Based Testing
4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time
- 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
- 4 hours testing time
Online Proctoring
4 hours and 30 minutes total appointment time
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15 minutes for tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
- 2 hours and 30 minutes for the multiple-choice questions
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15 minutes for optional break
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1 hour and 30 minutes for the open-response assignments
Computer-Based Testing
You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.
Computer-Based Testing
By appointment, year round. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Computer-Based Testing
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Candidates will receive a receipt of completion at the conclusion of their test center appointment.
Online Proctoring
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Score reports may be delayed for up to 2 weeks for candidates taking this test via online proctoring.
Candidates taking an online-proctored test will not receive a receipt of completion when their test ends.
This test includes written assignments that may require use of an on-screen character selector for inserting special characters into written responses.
When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies.
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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.
When taking this test in an online-proctored appointment, examinees will receive a 15-minute break after the multiple-choice section and before the open-response section. Note that after this break you will begin the open-response assignments and you will no longer have access to the multiple-choice questions.
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