Braille Proficiency (0633)
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Test Length
4 Hours
Number of Questions
40 Multiple-Choice Questions (Reading)
4 Transcription Assignments (Production)
Format
Two test booklets:
Booklet 1 contains the 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 transcription assignment. The transcription assignment is completed using a traditional (right-to-left), not direct (left-to-right), 27- or 28-cell, 4-line slate and stylus.
Booklet 2 contains the remaining 3 transcription assignments. The transcription assignments are completed using a Classic Perkins manual braillewriter.
Weighting
Multiple-choice questions: 55% of total score
Transcription assignments: 45% of total score
Test Delivery
Paper Delivered
The purpose of the Braille Proficiency test is to measure the requisite braille knowledge and skills that an entry-level teacher of visually impaired students (TVI) or an entry-level teacher of braille must possess. The braille rules tested are those established by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA), www.brailleauthority.org.
