Understanding the exact breakdown of the WEST-B Reading test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The WEST-B Reading has 60 multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| WEST-B Reading Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | ||
| Understand the main idea and supporting details of a reading selection. | ||
| Analyze the relationships among ideas or information within one or more reading selections. | ||
| Use critical reasoning skills to evaluate a reading selection. | ||
| Analyze the writer's purpose, intent, and point of view in a reading selection. | ||
| Determine the meaning of words and phrases in context. | ||
| Apply study skills to aid in understanding reading selections, graphs, tables, and charts. |