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Exam Overview
The ILTS 305 is a computer-based test given by appointment at Pearson VUE testing centers in Illinois and across the country. It is a single test with 150 multiple-choice questions.
Key Facts About the ILTS 305
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) |
| Test code | 305 |
| Program | Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) |
| Questions | 150 multiple-choice questions with four answer choices (120 scored, 30 unscored) |
| Testing time | 4 hours, plus a 15-minute tutorial and nondisclosure agreement |
| Reference materials | None provided |
| Fee | $110 |
| Score scale | 100 to 300 |
| Passing score | 240 |
| Status | Redeveloped; scheduled to be retired and replaced by test 702 (Grades K-6) |
Subareas and Weights
Subarea Weights on the ILTS 305
| Subarea | Objectives | Share of Score | Scored Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Language and Literacy | 0001 to 0006 | 26% | 31 |
| 2. Mathematics | 0007 to 0012 | 26% | 31 |
| 3. Science | 0013 to 0015 | 13% | 15 |
| 4. Social Science | 0016 to 0018 | 13% | 16 |
| 5. Fine Arts | 0019 to 0020 | 9% | 11 |
| 6. Physical Development and Health | 0021 to 0023 | 13% | 16 |
The 30 unscored questions are new questions being tried out for future tests. They look just like the scored ones and are mixed in, so treat every question as if it counts.
How the Test Is Scored
Your score is based on how many scored questions you answer correctly. Wrong answers cost nothing, so never leave a question blank. Your raw score is converted to a scale from 100 to 300, and you need 240 to pass. There is one total score, so strength in one subarea can make up for weakness in another, but a very weak subarea is hard to make up.
You get preliminary results at the test center when you finish. Your official score report comes out on the published reporting date and shows how you did in each subarea.
What Kinds of Questions to Expect
- Classroom scenarios: a teacher's goal, a student's reading, writing or math work, and a question about the most effective next step
- Content knowledge at adult level, such as the properties of a phoneme, the meaning of a confidence interval, or which constitutional principle a situation shows
- College algebra and statistics: solving equations, working with functions, counting, probability and interpreting data
- Short texts, data tables, described maps, artworks and musical passages that you analyze
- Questions on teaching approaches in every subarea, including support for English learners and students with disabilities
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