Preparation Materials: Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary (052)

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Test Field

Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary (052)

Test Format

Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test

Number of Questions

100 multiple-choice questions, 1 case study written assignment, and 1 work product written assignment

Test Duration

15 minutes tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
3 hours testing time

3 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time

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table outlining test content and subject weighting by test question format and competencies
Key	Content Domain	Range of Competencies	Approximate Percentage of Test Score
Domain 1	Student Development and Learning	0001–0003	24%
Domain 2	Assessment, Instruction, and the Learning Environment	0004–0008	50%
Domain 3	The Professional Environment	0009–0010	26%

Student Development and Learning

Competencies

0001

Understand processes of human development, variations in student development, and how to apply this knowledge to provide instructional environments and experiences that promote all students' development and learning.

0002

Understand learning processes, factors that can affect student learning and performance, and how to apply this knowledge to provide instructional environments and experiences that promote all students' learning and achievement.

0003

Understand student differences and how to provide learning opportunities and environments that are responsive to all students, promote all students' learning, and foster students' appreciation of and respect for others.

Assessment, Instruction, and the Learning Environment

Competencies

0004

Understand assessment instruments and practices, the relationship between assessment and instruction, and how to use assessment to guide instruction and monitor students' learning progress.

0005

Understand principles and procedures of curricular and instructional planning and how to use effective planning to design instruction that promotes all students' learning and achievement.

0006

Understand principles and practices associated with various instructional approaches and how to apply these principles and practices to promote all students' achievement of instructional goals.

0007

Understand principles and practices of motivation and communication and how to apply these principles and practices effectively to promote students' active engagement and learning.

0008

Understand how to structure and manage the classroom to establish a safe and positive environment for all that is organized and productive; fosters excellence; and promotes learning, appropriate student behavior, and effective work habits.

Sample Written Assignment: Case Study

The Professional Environment

Competencies

0009

Understand how to establish partnerships and collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, and members of the community to enhance and support student learning.

0010

Understand roles and expectations for professional educators, legal and ethical guidelines, and strategies for continuous professional growth and self-reflection.

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Preparation Materials: Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary (052)

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Student Development and Learning

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Assessment, Instruction, and the Learning Environment

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The Professional Environment

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