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To pass the ILTS Reading Specialist test you need a score of 240.

The range of possible scores is 100 to 300.

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The Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) assesses knowledge of fundamental skills in reading comprehension, language arts, math, and writing. The four subtests can be taken at a single session of 5 hours or one subject at a single session for 2 ½ hours. The Reading Comprehension subtest and the Language Arts (grammar and writing) subtest each consist of 60 multiple-choice questions. The Math subtest is made up of 50 multiple-choice items, while the Writing subtest is one constructed-response assignment. A candidate must pass all subtests in order to pass the TAP.

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ILTS Reading Specialist - FAQ Sample Questions

Which of the following exercises would be most effective in helping students restate the main idea of a passage?





Correct Answer:
ask students to create a title for the passage.
when teaching students how to identify and articulate the main idea of a passage, various instructional strategies can be employed. each strategy has its strengths and limitations based on the cognitive processes they engage. here's an expanded explanation of why creating a title for a passage is considered the most effective method among the given options: **option a: ask students to look for key words in the passage.** - looking for key words can be helpful as a preliminary step in understanding the general topic or themes discussed in the passage. however, key words alone do not provide a comprehensive grasp of the main idea. they are components that need further synthesis and interpretation to form a cohesive understanding of the text's central message. **option b: ask students to create a title for the passage.** - creating a title requires students to distill the essence of the passage into a succinct phrase or sentence. this task compels students to engage in higher-order thinking where they must analyze the content, understand the overarching theme or message, and encapsulate it creatively and accurately in a brief title. this process naturally aligns with the objective of restating the main idea, making it a direct and effective method. **option c: ask students to rewrite the first sentence of the passage.** - while the first sentence of a passage can sometimes introduce or hint at the main idea, this is not always the case. many passages start with an anecdotal introduction, a background setup, or a detail that, while relevant, is not representative of the main idea. thus, rewriting the first sentence may not consistently lead students to identify and restate the main idea accurately. **option d: ask students to rewrite the last sentence in the passage.** - similar to the first sentence, the last sentence might encapsulate the conclusion or a summary statement of the passage, but this also is not guaranteed. the final sentence could equally be a call to action, a concluding remark, or a secondary thought that does not fully represent the main idea. hence, relying on the last sentence might result in a misinterpretation or partial understanding of the text. **option e: ask students to come up with a question about the passage.** - formulating a question about the passage can be an insightful activity to provoke curiosity and ensure understanding of specific details. however, this approach may not direct students to identify the main idea as it could lead to focusing on particular details or aspects that are interesting yet not central to the overall message of the text. **conclusion:** among the options provided, asking students to create a title for the passage is the most directly aligned with the goal of restating the main idea. this activity not only ensures that students have grasped the central theme but also encourages them to express it in a concise and effective manner, utilizing their analytical and creative skills. other options, while useful as supplementary activities, do not focus as directly on summarizing the main idea.