A handbook for teaching about the licensing exams
This free guide includes extensive information on the exam development process, including insights on question writing and psychometrics.
The guide also includes access to a set of group review practice questions. Each group review practice question is a retired question from an ASWB exam and includes the rationale for the correct answer.
Bonus content
In addition to the downloadable guide and access to the online practice questions, ASWB is offering free slides you can add to presentations on the examinations. You’ll also receive the Item Writing Guide for Educators and Supervisors. This downloadable guide provides information to help educators write questions (or items) according to ASWB standards. When social work faculty and supervisors offer experience in answering multiple-choice questions, they help prepare their students and supervisees to demonstrate competence on the licensing exams.
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Exam pass rates
2025 pass/fail summary reports include exam pass rate data for all first-time test-takers and for jurisdictions and schools of social work.
ASWB Examination Guidebook
The ASWB Exam Guidebook contains information on the steps for taking the exam, what to expect on exam day, exam creation, and question structure.