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Study Guide

Overview and Test Objectives
Field 135: Professional Knowledge and Skills (5–9)

Test Overview

Table outlining the test format, number of questions, time, and passing score.
Format Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 50 multiple-choice questions
Time 1 hour and 15 minutes*

*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial

Test Objectives

Table outlining test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective.
Subarea Range of Objectives Approximate Percentage of Questions on Test
1 Learner-Centered Supports 001–003 60 percent
2 Professional Knowledge and Strategic Partnerships 004–005 40 percent

Hover over each subarea for details of subtest content or see table above.

Sub area 1 60%, and Sub area 2 40%.

Subarea 1—Learner-Centered Supports

Objective 001—Middle Grades Learners

Includes:

Objective 002—The Learning Environment

Includes:

Objective 003—Instructional Practice

Includes:

 

Subarea 2—Professional Knowledge and Strategic Partnerships

Objective 004—Ethics and Professional Growth

Includes:

Objective 005—Strategic Partnerships

Includes: