Tests generally take the form of multiple-choice and constructed-response items; the pattern of correct responses generates a raw score, indicating the number of correct items (with partial credit for constructed-response items), sometimes with a correction or “penalty” for guessing.    From Wordnik.com.  [Were some D.C. teachers fired based on flawed calculations?] Reference

For a Type 75 administrative certificate, such as superintendent, Illinois requires basic-skills and content tests: 125 multiple-choice questions in reading comprehension, language arts and math, and a constructed-response writing assignment; and an "appropriate test of content knowledge required before issuance of the certificate.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Rockford Register Star Home RSS] Reference