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Exam Overview
The Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) are administered by Pearson's Evaluation Systems group for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The Special Education (043) assessment measures the knowledge and skills an entry-level Intervention Specialist needs in Ohio public schools.
Exam at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 150 selected-response (multiple-choice) questions, each with four answer choices |
| Appointment time | 3 hours 15 minutes: 15 minutes for the tutorial and nondisclosure agreement, plus 3 hours of testing |
| Delivery | Computer-based test (CBT) at testing centers in Ohio and nationwide, by appointment year round; or online-proctored from home during one-week testing windows each month |
| Breaks | CBT: restroom breaks allowed, but the clock keeps running. Online proctored: no breaks |
| Score scale and passing score | Scaled scores from 100 to 300; 220 is passing |
| Results | CBT: preliminary results at the end of the test. Online proctored: no preliminary results; scores are released on the score report date |
| Reference materials | None provided or allowed |
| Fee | $109 |
Content Domains and Weighting
| Domain | Objectives | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| I. Students with Disabilities | 0001 Characteristics of students with disabilities; 0002 Factors affecting development, learning and daily living | About 20% |
| II. Assessment and Program Planning | 0003 Selecting and using assessments; 0004 Developing and monitoring individualized programs | About 20% |
| III. Learning Environments and Instructional Practices | 0005 Learning environment; 0006 Instruction in the general curriculum; 0007 Communication, social skills and behavior; 0008 Functional living skills and transitions | About 40% |
| IV. Foundations and Professional Practice | 0009 Historical, legal and ethical foundations; 0010 Professional roles and responsibilities | About 20% |
Scoring
Your score is based on the number of questions you answer correctly, converted to a scale of 100 to 300. There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question. Some questions may be field-test items being evaluated for future use; they do not count toward your score, and you cannot tell which ones they are.
Retakes
If you do not pass, you may retest after waiting at least 30 days, paying the full fee again. Your score report shows performance by domain, which tells you where to focus.
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