2007–2008
Obtaining Your Test Results

Handscoring of Tests

If you fail one or more multiple-choice tests (or subtests) that were taken at a Regular or Supplemental paper-and-pencil test administration, you may request that your test be handscored, with the following exceptions:

• Computer-based tests cannot be handscored.
• Essays on the General Knowledge Test, English 6–12 examination, Middle Grades English 5–9 examination, and the Communications subtest of the FELE, as well as the performance portions of the French K–12, German K–12, Spanish K–12, and Speech 6–12 examinations will not be rescored because they have already been rated by at least two raters during the regular scoring session for the date you took the test. Handscoring for these portions verifies that the ratings assigned were recorded correctly.

When you receive your official score report in the mail, you will also receive a Score Interpretation Guide. The guide contains a request form for handscoring an examination. Return the form with a $10 payment to the FTCE/FELE program address provided on the form. Your request must be received in the FTCE/FELE program office within 30 calendar days after score reports are mailed (see "Test Dates").

Score Verification Session

If you fail one or more paper-and-pencil or computer-based tests (or subtests), you may request an appointment for a score verification session. The sessions are held in Tallahassee. There are eight sessions per year. Appointments for a session are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The sessions are not intended as study sessions for future tests; they are for the purpose of identifying any scoring errors.

The information that you will receive with your score report includes a form for requesting an appointment for a score verification session. Your request must be received at the address printed on the form no later than 30 calendar days after the score reports are mailed (see "Test Dates" for a list of score report dates). See "Canceling or Voiding of Test Scores" for additional information.

A nonrefundable processing fee of $25 must be included with the request form.

During the score verification session, you will have an opportunity to challenge test items that you believe have a scoring error. All challenges will be reviewed by the Department, and you will receive a response in approximately 30 days. If you do not agree with the Department's response, you will have an opportunity to request an administrative hearing in accordance with the provisions of Section 120.57, Florida Statutes.

For complete information about score verification sessions, including dates, locations, and instructions for attending a session, please visit the Florida State University's Center for Advancement of Learning and Assessment (FSU/CALA) Web site at http://scoreverify.cala.fsu.edu.

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