VCLA AND VRA PASSING REQUIREMENTS

Passing Requirements for the VCLA

For each subtest of the VCLA, scaled scores are reported in a range from 100 to 300, based on your performance on all sections of the subtest. For the writing subtest, your score for the multiple-choice items and your scores on the constructed-response items are combined to obtain your total score. A scaled total subtest score of 235 represents the passing standard for each of the subtests of the VCLA. A total test score (the sum of the reading subtest and writing subtest scaled scores) of 470 is required to pass the VCLA. A candidate with a total test score at or above 470 achieves passing status for the VCLA. A candidate with a total test score below 470 does not achieve passing status for the VCLA. It is possible to pass the VCLA with a scaled score on one of the two subtests that is less than the passing standard on the subtest provided that the total test score is 470 or higher.

The highest score that you obtain on each subtest, no matter when earned, will be used to compute your total test score. The passing standard for each subtest and the minimum passing total test score for the VCLA were established by the Virginia Board of Education based on the professional judgments and recommendations of Virginia educators. Select "Score Reporting" on the VCLA and VRA Web site for more detailed scoring information.

Passing Requirements for the VRA

For each test of the VRA, scaled scores are reported in a range from 100 to 300, based on your performance on all sections of the test. Your score for the multiple-choice items and your scores on the constructed-response items are combined to obtain your total score. A scaled total test score of 235 represents the minimum passing score for the VRA for Elementary and Special Education Teachers, and a scaled total test score of 245 represents the minimum passing score for the VRA for Reading Specialists. A candidate with a scaled total test score at or above the minimum passing score for the test passes the test. A candidate with a scaled total test score below the minimum passing score for the test does not pass the test.

The minimum passing score for each test was established by the Virginia Board of Education based on the professional judgments and recommendations of Virginia educators. Select "Score Reporting" on the VCLA and VRA Web site for more detailed scoring information.

Retaking the VCLA or VRA

An individual may retake any VCLA subtest or VRA test as many times as necessary until a passing score or passing status is achieved. The highest score earned on a VCLA subtest will be used to determine the total test score, regardless of when earned. Examinees who wish to retake a test may do so by submitting a new registration and payment. Please note that individuals who take a VCLA subtest on computer must wait 90 days before retaking the same subtest on computer.

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