Family and Community Services Assessment (AAFCS)

Credential Source Contact Information

Source Company Name:
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
Contact:
Helen Fuqua, Associate Director, Credentialing Programs
Phone:
703636.7641

Credential Contractor

Credential Contractor:
Same as source
Contact:
Same as source
Phone:
Same as source
Email:
Same as source

Test Administration

Test Site:
  • School: Online
Paper & Pencil
No
Can the instructor take this test?:
No
Number of Test Items:
70 scored items and 10 nonscored (for research purposes)
Time Allowed (minutes):

Untimed; average time is 45-65 minutes

Passing Score (percent):

Score is reviewed annually and posted at https://www.aafcs.org/credentialing-center/prepac/scoring.

Cost Per Test:

$25, single administration; $40, test/retest administration

Additional information:

Information related to the AAFCS Pre-Professional Assessments and Certifications (Pre-Pac) and the assessment process is available online at https://www.aafcs.org/prepac-management/home.

The five steps of the assessment process are identified on the site. Click on each step for the information and forms to complete. From the website, download the Pre-Pac Quick Guide, which provides step-by-step instructions for each step of the process, from becoming a test site, purchasing products, registering candidates, administering the assessment, and accessing the data reports. The Assessment Bulletin for each assessment includes an overview of the assessment format and scoring, outline of domains and competencies, sample assessment items, and suggestions for preparing students for the assessment. The Instructional Resources Directory and correlations to national standards/initiatives are available for each assessment.

Reference the PrePAC Resources webpage (https://www.aafcs.org/prepac-management/pre-pac-resources) for the downloadable guide with step-by-step instructions, video updates, and state-specific information. For additional information, email pre-pac@aafcs.org or telephone 703-706-7641.

Timing

Multiple test sessions:
No
Time of day
Yes
Order of tasks
No
Planned breaks during test
Yes
Is extended time an option for the test-taker?
Yes
Extended time offered
The test is not timed. The test must be completed in one session. Extended time allowed should align with the student's documented accommodations (IEP).

Setting

Test location
Yes
Adaptive or special furniture
Yes
Special lighting
Yes

Presentation

Written directions accompanying oral directions
Yes
Specific verbal prompts
Yes
Visual aids
No
Amplification equipment
Yes
Headphones, earmuffs, or earplugs
Yes
Large-print test
Yes
Braille test
Yes
Read-aloud test
Yes
Audio test
Yes
Interpreting/transliterating testing directions
Yes
Interpreting/Transliterating the test
Yes

Response

Enlarged copy of the answer document
No
Communication board or choice cards
No
Examiner records responses
Yes
Brailler
No
Word processor or word processor with speech-to-text
Yes
Augmentative communication device
Yes
Word prediction software
No
Spelling aids
No
English dictionary
Yes
Dictation using a recording device
No
Dictation to a scribe
Yes
Read back student response
Yes
Calculator and arithmetic tools
Yes
Calculator with additional functions
No
Math aids
No
Dry erase board
No
Additional writing implements
Yes

Audio test
Yes
Bilingual dictionary
Yes
Dictation to a scribe
Yes
English dictionary
Yes
Examiner records responses
Yes
Flexible Schedule
Yes
Is extended time an option for the test-taker?
Yes
Extended time offered
The test is not timed. The test must be completed in one session. Extended time allowed should align with the student's documented accommodations (IEP).
Multiple test sessions
No
Read-aloud test
Yes
Test directions delivery
Yes
Visual aids
Yes

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