Understanding the exact breakdown of the NES Essential Academic Skills Reading test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The NES Essential Academic Skills Reading has 45 multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| NES Essential Academic Skills Reading Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | ||
| Understand the meaning of words and phrases. | ||
| Understand the main idea and supporting details in written material. | ||
| Understand a writer's purpose and audience, point of view, and intended meaning. | ||
| Use critical reasoning skills to evaluate written material. | ||
| Understand the organization of information in written and graphic forms. |