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RICA Written Examination Preparation Materials

• The current administration model of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) Written Examination will be retired as of July 25, 2021.
• Effective July 26, 2021, the RICA Written Examination will be administered as three separate subtests. Registration for test appointments on or after July 26, 2021, is now open. Learn more about the new RICA test design .
• Online proctoring is available for this test. You may test remotely, including from home, beginning August 16. Registration is now open.
  Is online proctoring right for me? Read more about online proctoring, including important polices and requirements.

For Testing Through July 25, 2021

Test Content

• Content Specifications 
• Test Structure: HTML | PDF 

Practice Test

RICA Written Examination Practice Test

Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography 

Tutorials

Testing Tutorials and Demonstrations

Test Results Explanation

RICA Written Examination 

For Testing on or After July 26, 2021

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

Test Results Explanation

RICA Written Examination