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Study Guide

Test Design and Test Objectives
Field 180: Superintendent Subtest I
Field 280: Superintendent Subtest II

Test Overview

Format Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 50 selected-response questions and 2 written performance assignments per subtest
Time 3 hours and 30 minutes per subtest (does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial)
Passing Score 240 per subtest
Pie chart of approximate test weighting, detailed in the table below.

Subtest I Test Objectives

Table outlining test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective
Subareas Range of Objectives Approximate Test Proportions
I Visionary Leadership, Collaboration, and Educational Contexts 01–02 50%
II Culture of Achievement and Instructional Leadership 03–04 50%
Total Proportion 100%

 

Subarea I–Visionary Leadership, Collaboration, and Educational Contexts

Objective 0001: Understand how to develop and implement a shared district vision, mission, and goals, and plans to promote continuous and sustainable improvement in student learning and achievement. (ISLLC 2008 – Standard 1) (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 2015 – Standards 1, 10)
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Objective 0002: Understand the political, social, economic, and cultural contexts of education and how to use effective communication and collaboration skills to build constructive relationships with members of the district governing board and other stakeholders inside and outside the district. (ISLLC 2008 – Standards 4, 6) (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 2015 – Standards 5, 8)
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Subarea II–Culture of Achievement and Instructional Leadership

Objective 0003: Understand how to develop, support, and sustain educational cultures and environments that are conducive to student learning and professional growth for all staff. (ISLLC 2008 – Standards 2, 4) (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 2015 – Standards 2, 3, 5, 7)
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Objective 0004: Understand how to provide instructional leadership focused on effective teaching and learning and the use of best instructional practices that promote academic success for every student. (ISLLC 2008 – Standard 2) (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 2015 – Standards 2, 3, 4)
For example: Pie chart of approximate test weighting, detailed in the table below.

Subtest II Test Objectives

Table outlining test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective
Subareas Range of Objectives Approximate Test Proportions
III Organizational and Human Resource Management 05–06 50%
IV Fiscal and Operational Management and Legal/Ethical Guidelines 07–08 50%
Total Proportion 100%

 

Subarea III–Organizational and Human Resource Management

Objective 0005: Understand principles and practices of organizational management that support district improvement and help ensure success for every student. (ISLLC 2008 – Standard 3) (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 2015 – Standards 9, 10)
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Objective 0006: Understand principles and practices of human resource management that drive improvement in the effectiveness of building level administrators, teachers, and other staff and that help ensure success for every student. (ISLLC 2008 – Standards 2, 3) (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 2015 – Standards 6, 10)
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Subarea IV–Fiscal and Operational Management and Legal/Ethical Guidelines

Objective 0007: Understand fiscal and operational management and their use in promoting achievement of the district's educational goals. (ISLLC 2008 – Standard 3) (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 2015 – Standard 9)
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Objective 0008: Understand state and federal laws, regulations, and judicial decisions affecting education in Arizona and ethical guidelines and behavior expectations for superintendents. (ISLLC 2008 – Standard 5) (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders 2015 – Standards 2, 9)
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