Component 1 Weight and Scoring:

• Worth 40% of your total National Board score

• Scored on a scale of 1.75 to 4.25 points

Section Breakdown:

1. Selected Response Items (SRI)

   • Approximately 45 multiple choice questions

   • Worth 50% of Component 1 score

   • Testing time: 2 hours

2. Constructed Response Items (CRI)

   • 3 constructed response exercises

   • Worth 50% of Component 1 score

   • Testing time: 1 hour (approximately 20 minutes per exercise)

Total Testing Time: 3 hours

Important Notes:

• You must attempt all parts of Component 1 for it to be scored

• There is no penalty for guessing on selected response items

• Constructed responses are scored holistically based on rubrics

• Scores are scaled and weighted before being combined with other component scores

Remember: These breakdowns are subject to change. Always verify current scoring information on the official National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) website before your exam date.