Preparation Materials: Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary (053) (First Test Admin 6/10/24)

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Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary (053) (First Test Admin 6/10/24)

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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Key	Content Domain	Range of Competencies	Approximate Percentage of Test Score
Domain 1	Student Development, Learning, and Differences	0001–0003	24%
Domain 2	Assessment, Instruction, and Learning Environment	0004–0007	50%
Domain 3	Professional Roles and Responsibilities	0008–0009	26%

Student Development, Learning, and Differences

Competencies

0001

Understand processes of human development and how to apply this knowledge to provide environments and experiences that promote all students' development.

0002

Understand learning processes and how to apply this knowledge to provide environments and experiences that promote all students' learning and achievement.

0003

Apply knowledge of strategies for working and interacting effectively with students with various characteristics and needs, including students who are English language learners and students with specific learning needs.

Assessment, Instruction, and 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 instructional planning and how to design instruction that promotes all students' learning and achievement.

0006

Understand principles and practices associated with various instructional approaches and how to deliver instruction that promotes all students' achievement of instructional goals.

0007

Understand how to structure and manage the classroom to establish positive environments that promote all students' active engagement, motivation, and learning.

Sample Written Assignment: Case Study

Professional Roles and Responsibilities

Competencies

0008

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

0009

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

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Preparation Materials: Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary (053) (First Test Admin 6/10/24)

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Student Development, Learning, and Differences

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Assessment, Instruction, and Learning Environment

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Professional Roles and Responsibilities

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