Test Design and 
Test Framework

Field 223: Technology Specialist

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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—Foundations of Technology in Education 3 20 5 25 percent
Subarea 2—Instructional Technology Infrastructure 2 13 3 17 percent
Subarea 3—Integration of Technology into Instruction 3 20 5 25 percent
Subarea 4—Management, Planning, and Professional Development 4 27 7 33 percent
Totals 12 80 20 100 percent

Subarea 1—Foundations of Technology in Education

Objective 0001—Understand concepts and skills relevant to digital-age learning environments, tools, and resources that maximize the learning of all students.

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Objective 0002—Understand social, ethical, legal, and security issues related to the use of technology in education.

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Objective 0003—Understand educational and technology-related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles that guide use of computers and technology in education.

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Subarea 2—Instructional Technology Infrastructure

Objective 0004—Understand how to install, manage, and maintain the infrastructure of educational technology.

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Objective 0005—Understand types, uses, and selection of technologies in both classroom and administrative environments.

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Subarea 3—Integration of Technology into Instruction

Objective 0006—Understand concepts and skills related to implementing, promoting, and supporting technology literacy across the curriculum.

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Objective 0007—Understand concepts and skills related to instructional design and product development.

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*authoring tools
software that allows the user to easily create computer-enhanced products of all types, including multimedia, interactive, and Web-based teaching aids

Objective 0008—Understand how to coach teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.

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Subarea 4—Management, Planning, and Professional Development

Objective 0009—Understand how to contribute to the development, communication, and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology to support a digital-age education for all students.

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Objective 0010—Understand issues related to facilities and resource management.

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Objective 0011—Understand staff development activities to support professional growth in learning technologies.

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Objective 0012—Understand how to deepen professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions in content, pedagogical, and technological areas as well as adult learning and leadership.

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