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RICA Written Examination Preparation Materials

The Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) has been extended to October 31, 2025. Examinees now have the opportunity to take and complete RICA Written or RICA Video.

Online proctoring is available for this test. You may test remotely, including from home.
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Test Guide Part 1: General Information and Test Content

1. General Information About the RICA
2. Preparing to Take the RICA Written Examination
3. Test Structure
4. Content Specifications

Test Guide Part 2: Practice Test and Additional Resources

5. Subtest 1 Sample Multiple-Choice Questions
6. Subtest 1 Sample Constructed-Response Questions
7. Subtest 2 Sample Multiple-Choice Questions
8. Subtest 2 Sample Constructed-Response Questions
9. Subtest 3 Sample Multiple-Choice Questions
10. Subtest 3 Sample Case Study Assignment
11. RICA Annotated Bibliography

Tutorials

• Testing Tutorials and Demonstrations – Find out what to expect when you take a computer-based test at a test center or an online-proctored test.

Test Results Explanation

RICA Written Examination