ALTA Competency Exam: Multisensory Structured Language Education (CALT) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ALTA Competency Exam: Multisensory Structured Language Education (CALT) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ALTA Competency Exam: Multisensory Structured Language Education (CALT) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 7 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Topics in the ALTA Competency Exam: Multisensory Structured Language Education (CALT) Vocabulary Game
Language development
Structural linguistics
Dyslexia and related disorders
Psychoeducational assessment
MSL strategies
Federal laws
Professional ethics
Sources for these terms (8)
- Speech and Language Developmental Milestones · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade (NCEE 2016-4008) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ALTA Candidate Handbook, revised August 2025 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- IDEA Section 1401: Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What Is Dyslexia? Teaching Level and Therapy Level MSLE Course Content · Source checked 2026-11-03
- IMSLEC's History and Development · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Scarborough's Reading Rope: A Groundbreaking Infographic (International Dyslexia Association) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the ALTA Competency Exam (CALT) Exam
The ALTA Competency Exam for Multisensory Structured Language Education is the national certification test for the Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential awarded by the Academic Language Therapy Association. Administered by Prometric at a testing center or remotely proctored, the CALT exam has 75 multiple-choice questions and a 2-hour time limit, and it evaluates eight standards spanning language development, structural linguistics, dyslexia and related disorders, psychoeducational assessment, diagnostic and prescriptive multisensory structured language strategies, federal laws, professional ethics, and professional communication.
Exam sponsor: Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) / Prometric. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
75 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
76% (CALT therapy-level exam)
Exam / Certification Fees
$180 exam administration fee (August 2025 handbook; confirm current member pricing)
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ALTA Competency Exam (CALT) vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the ALTA Competency Exam (CALT) vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 ALTA Competency Exam (CALT) terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the ALTA Competency Exam (CALT) terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) / Prometric content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the ALTA Competency Exam (CALT)?
It is the national certification exam for the Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential awarded by the Academic Language Therapy Association. The exam measures knowledge and skills in Multisensory Structured Language Education and is taken after completing therapy-level training and supervised clinical practice.
How many questions are on the ALTA CALT exam and what is the format?
The CALT exam has 75 multiple-choice questions and a 2-hour time limit. It is administered by Prometric, either at a testing center or through remote proctoring. The separate CALP practitioner exam has 50 questions. For remote testing, the handbook advises an additional hour for check-in. Confirm the appointment duration in your approval notice.