Test Design and 
Test Framework

Field 209: Dance

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The test design below describes general test information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Format Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Time* 3 hours, 15 minutes
Passing Score 240

*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial

Test Framework

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.



Test Subarea Number of Test Objectives Number of Scorable Items Number of Non-Scorable Items subarea weight as percent of total test score
Subarea 1—The Basic Vocabulary of Dance 3 17 4 21percent
Subarea 2—Dance Creation and Production 3 17 4 21percent
Subarea 3—Safe Movement Practices and Dance Forms 3 17 4 21percent
Subarea 4—The Role of Dance 3 17 4 21percent
Subarea 5—Dance Education 2 12 4 15percent
Totals 14 80 20 100percent

Subarea 1—The Basic Vocabulary of Dance

Objective 0001—Understand the elements of dance.

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Objective 0002—Understand principles of movement and technical skills in dance.

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Objective 0003—Understand dance as a way to express and communicate.

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Subarea 2—Dance Creation and Production

Objective 0004—Understand the organizational principles of dance composition.

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Objective 0005—Understand the choreographic process.

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Objective 0006—Understand the production of dance.

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Subarea 3—Safe Movement Practices and Dance Forms

Objective 0007—Understand human anatomy and apply principles of kinesiology.

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Objective 0008—Understand principles of physical conditioning, safety, and health in dance.

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Objective 0009—Understand performance techniques of various dance forms.

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Subarea 4—The Role of Dance

Objective 0010—Understand the role of dance in a variety of cultures.

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Objective 0011—Understand the history of dance.

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Objective 0012—Understand dance as an art form and the relationship of dance to other subject areas.

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Subarea 5—Dance Education

Objective 0013—Understand principles of dance education and constructive learning environments.

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Objective 0014—Understand strategies for teaching and assessing dance in a school setting.

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