RICA Test Structure

RICA Written Examination, Test Design Effective July 26, 2021

Subtest Content Specifications Domains Number of
Competencies		 Approximate
Number of
Multiple-Choice Items		 Number and Type of
Constructed-Response Items		 Testing Time
 1  Word Analysis (Domain 2) 5 27

1 (Focused Task - 150- to 300-word response)
 1  Fluency (Domain 3) 2 8

1 (Focused Task - 75- to 125-word response)
Subtest Total 35 2 75 minutes
II Vocabulary, Academic Language, and Background Knowledge (Domain 4) 2 19

1 (Focused Task - 75- to 125-word response)
II Comprehension (Domain 5) 4 16

1 (Focused Task - 150- to 300-word response)
Subtest Total 35 2 75 minutes
III Planning, Organizing, and Managing Reading Instruction Based on Ongoing Assessment (Domain 1) 2 25

1 (Case Study - 300- to 600-word response assessing all domains)

Subtest Total 25 1 90 minutes

In determining your overall performance on a subtest, a proportion is assigned to both the multiple-choice section and the constructed-response section. The proportions of the subtest sections are 80%: Multiple Choice and 20%: Constructed Response.

RICA Video Performance Assessment

CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS DOMAIN Setting 1:
Whole-Class Instruction		 Setting 2:
Small-Group Instruction		 Setting 3:
Individual Instruction

Domain 1:

Planning, Organizing, and Managing Reading Instruction Based on Ongoing Assessment

 Each video submission includes:
  • Instructional Context Form
  • 10-minute video-recorded instruction
  • Reflection Form
As detailed in the RICA Video Performance Assessment Guide, each video and accompanying template should demonstrate competencies in designated domains of the RICA Content Specifications.

Domain 2:

Word Analysis

Domain 3:

Fluency

Domain 4:

Vocabulary, Academic Language, and Background Knowledge

Domain 5:

Comprehension
TOTAL 3 Videos and Corresponding Templates