RICA Test Structure

RICA Written Examination

CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS DOMAIN NUMBER OF COMPETENCIES APPROXIMATE WEIGHTING APPROXIMATE
NUMBER OF
MULTIPLE-CHOICE ITEMS		 NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONSTRUCTED-RESPONSE ITEMS
Focused Educational Problems and Instructional Tasks Case Study

Domain 1:

Planning, Organizing, and Managing Reading Instruction Based on Ongoing Assessment

 2 10% 10 0 1

(300- to 600-word response assessing all domains)

Domain 2:

Word Analysis

 5 33% 24 1 (150- to 300-word response)

Domain 3:

Fluency

 2 13% 8 1 (75- to 125-word response)

Domain 4:

Vocabulary, Academic Language, and Background Knowledge

 2 20% 15 1 (75- to 125-word response)

Domain 5:

Comprehension

 4 23% 13 1 (150- to 300-word response)
TOTAL 15 100%* 70 4 1
* Approximate due to rounding adjustment

RICA Video Performance Assessment

CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS DOMAIN VIDEO PACKET A:
Whole-Class Instruction		 VIDEO PACKET B:
Small-Group Instruction		 VIDEO PACKET C:
Individual Instruction

Domain 1:

Planning, Organizing, and Managing Reading Instruction Based on Ongoing Assessment

 Each video packet includes:
  • Instructional Context Form
  • 10-minute video-recorded instruction
  • Reflection Form
As detailed in instructions sent to registered candidates, each video packet should demonstrate competencies in designated domains of the RICA Content Specifications.

Domain 2:

Word Analysis

Domain 3:

Fluency

Domain 4:

Vocabulary, Academic Language, and Background Knowledge

Domain 5:

Comprehension
TOTAL 3 Video Packets