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CBEST-SECTION-2-READING Exam Topics and Domains
CBEST-SECTION-2-READING is organized into 2 weighted domains.
Critical Analysis and Evaluation
Analyzing Written Arguments
- Analyze and evaluate arguments for logical consistency
- Identify fallacies and weaknesses in reasoning
- Assess the validity of claims and evidence
Text Structure and Relationships
- Recognize and analyze text organization patterns
- Identify relationships between ideas within texts
- Evaluate how structure supports meaning
Author's Techniques and Bias
- Identify and evaluate rhetorical techniques
- Recognize bias and assumptions in texts
- Distinguish between facts and opinions
Evaluating Evidence and Support
- Locate and evaluate supporting evidence
- Compare and contrast different viewpoints
- Assess the strength and relevance of support
Comprehension and Research Skills
Main Ideas and Supporting Details
- Identify main ideas in various text types
- Recognize and analyze supporting details
- Distinguish between central and peripheral information
Inference and Interpretation
- Make logical inferences from text information
- Draw conclusions based on evidence
- Predict outcomes and consequences
Author's Purpose, Tone, and Audience
- Identify author's purpose in various texts
- Recognize tone and mood in writing
- Determine intended audience
Vocabulary and Context
- Determine word meanings using context clues
- Understand vocabulary in various contexts
- Interpret figurative and technical language
Research and Information Location Skills
- Use reference materials effectively
- Locate specific information in texts
- Navigate text features and organizational structures
Visual and Graphic Information
- Read and interpret tables accurately
- Analyze graphs and charts
- Understand diagrams and infographics
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CBEST-SECTION-2-READING earns the Basic Skills Requirement Satisfaction (Reading Component) certification. It sits in the California Teaching Credential - Basic Skills Requirement track.
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: Current specifications in use
- Announcement date: 2024-06-29
- Online Remote Proctoring CBEST can be taken from home with online proctoring • Release date: 2020-2021 (expanded during COVID-19)
- Computer-Based Testing All testing now conducted on computers at test centers or online
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Prospective California teachers and Teacher preparation program applicants.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- College-level reading experience
- Familiarity with academic texts